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June 23, 2017

The case for updating your policies and procedures manual

It’s important to stay up to date with a document that can enable effectiveness and efficiency.

June 14, 2017

Create a workplace where employees want to stay

In a competitive environment, managers can do these five things to motivate and retain their best workers.

June 12, 2017

Companies spending more time on SOX compliance

US public companies spent more time in 2016 than in the previous year complying with Sarbanes-Oxley Act regulations, according to a new survey report.

June 7, 2017

Finance staff general accounting duties level off

After two years of decline, the percentage of company financial staff devoted to general accounting leveled off in 2017.

June 1, 2017

How financial statement audits deliver key business insights

Increased use of data analytics is helping auditors find more information that could be helpful to clients.

June 1, 2017

Expectations and paths don’t always align for controllers

Seizing a more strategic role can be a challenge.

June 1, 2017

The business reasons to take a vacation

Organizations can benefit from encouraging employees to take time away from work.

June 1, 2017

What’s your fraud IQ?

How much do you know about the foundational principles of an effective fraud risk management program? Test your knowledge in this month’s 5-question quiz.

June 1, 2017

CPAs are positive but keeping an eye on training, wage pressure

The outlook for U.S. finance decision-makers’ businesses remains positive, according to a quarterly survey, which shows some concern about employee costs and availability of workers.

May 22, 2017

Planning for a jump in health insurance cost when employees turn 26

This article offers ways finance departments can prepare for increased employee participation in health insurance plans.

May 2, 2017

Overtime and stress are common during month-end close processes

Finance departments are under pressure to close the books faster, but efficiency is a stumbling block, two recent surveys show.

May 1, 2017

Do you really know where the money’s going?

Here are seven steps small and medium-size companies can take to prevent fraud in the procurement-to-pay process.

April 28, 2017

AICPA issues TQAs on internal control

The AICPA has issued new TQAs about controls relevant to the audit and control activities relevant to the audit.

April 26, 2017

A new cybersecurity risk management reporting framework for management and CPAs

The framework gives an organization’s management criteria for explaining its cybersecurity risk management program and provides CPAs with guidance to be used in engagements to report on clients’ cybersecurity controls.

April 20, 2017

4 career steps CFOs can take to be CEO-worthy

Some of the needed skills must be practiced, and others must be learned on the job.

April 18, 2017

The 5 habits of top risk managers

Top-performing companies in risk management are more likely to project revenue and profit growth, according to a PwC report that offers steps for organizations to better embed strategy into risk management practices.

April 17, 2017

Changes ahead in transportation signal opportunity for CPAs

Changes to our transportation culture mean CPAs need to prepare to help their clients navigate what’s ahead.

April 12, 2017

Expectations and paths don’t always align for controllers

Most controllers expect and are expected to shape and execute strategic priorities. Yet, few companies clearly define a path for controllers to take on greater responsibility, a Deloitte report shows.

April 1, 2017

The importance of killing projects

Project management should include an exit plan.

April 1, 2017

How a CFO can become great

Finance leaders need to overcome four main challenges in shaping strategy and driving innovation necessary for sustainable growth.

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