Accounting information systems

TOPICS / MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING

February 1, 2021

Modernizing SOX compliance

Management can get more out of its SOX assurance activities by incorporating automation and taking a fresh look at controls.

August 6, 2018

How smart contracts can create a competitive edge

A smart contract is an electronic agreement that uses computer programming and blockchain technology to execute without third parties.

June 18, 2018

Putting predictive analytics to work in hiring

Employers that once relied on observation and interview techniques can now use data to approach the hiring process in a more systematic fashion.

October 10, 2017

How artificial intelligence is changing accounting

Capable accountants will be needed to oversee and use advanced technology.

September 25, 2017

How Industry 4.0 will change accounting

This column discusses the financial impact of the fourth industrial revolution and why CPAs need to prepare for changes.

March 30, 2017

CFOs try to focus on strategy, but IT systems get in the way

Strategic planning is among the top priorities for CFOs in a new survey, but some finance chiefs feel hampered by legacy IT systems.

December 1, 2016

5 best practices for intercompany accounting

Best practices can help multinationals improve intercompany accounting, such as transfer pricing, cash management, and settlement, while preventing costly problems.

October 31, 2016

How to be street smart when budgeting for security

These 5 tips will help organizations fit security spending into their budgets in a balanced way.

August 15, 2016

5 biggest challenges controllers face—and how to take control

This article examines how controllers can address technology issues, budgetary constraints, and more.

March 1, 2016

How to promote knowledge flows within multinationals

Find out the worst knowledge flow barriers in multinational companies and how to deal with them.

August 18, 2015

How internal audit can make better use of technology

Here are six things internal auditors can consider to give themselves a chance to maximize technological tools.

May 1, 2015

7 ways CFOs can keep up with rapid changes in technology

The relentless pressure to stay current with continuously evolving technologies has emerged as the chief source of stress on corporate finance teams, according to a new survey.

March 5, 2015

U.S. finance execs remain optimistic, envision growth, according to survey

Overall optimism among U.S. finance executives in business and industry took a slight quarterly dip, but sentiment remains positive compared with previous first quarters in the post-recession era, according to an AICPA survey.

March 1, 2014

10 tips for implementing shared services

Shared services are being applied to an increasing number of functions. Human resources, IT, and finance were some of the first areas where shared services commonly were implemented. Now sales operations, supply chain operations, and marketing are taking advantage of shared-services platforms.

May 31, 2012

Data breaches emerge as tech sector’s fastest-rising risk factor

Concerns over technology breaches and data security are soaring among the largest U.S. tech companies, according to a new report from accounting and consulting firm BDO. An examination of the most recent SEC 10-K filings for the 100 biggest publicly traded technology companies found that 71% listed data-security breaches as