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March 14, 2017

Why ‘complete ERM’ is a myth

Risk management initiatives must evolve as an organisation’s risk exposures change. These days, all entities are taking a harder look at how they manage risk, according to an annual survey.

March 9, 2017

U.S. economic optimism surges

Concerns about regulation eased, and projections for revenue, profits, and expansion are on the rise amongst U.S. CPA decision-makers in a quarterly survey.

March 1, 2017

Currency turmoil, price, and profit in global markets

Small and midsize multinational companies can use these strategies to manage the risks of volatile foreign currency exchange rates.

February 1, 2017

Janet Wong, CPA

Janet Wong, CPA, an audit committee chair with ties to Silicon Valley, discusses best practices for CPA audit committee chairs and the expansion of innovation culture beyond Silicon Valley.

February 1, 2017

Figuring out transfer pricing: How to set terms of negotiation between departments

Transfer pricing can be a battleground for competing interests within a company. When those interests aren’t balanced, the company could lose out.

February 1, 2017

Using surplus budgeting to advance and sustain your mission

A disciplined budgeting approach helped not-for-profit Ducks Unlimited overcome serious financial concerns following the most recent recession.

January 1, 2017

How to keep compliance and ethics on target

Seth Cohen, director, risk management and compliance solutions at PwC, offers six ways for organizations to balance compliance and ethics.

January 1, 2017

The value of risk interviews as part of ERM strategy

One answer at a time, organizations can identify and address critical risks.

January 1, 2017

Dale Sheff, CPA, CGMA

Dale Sheff, CPA, CGMA, controller of Graybar, explains how CPAs who want to push their careers toward management accounting can do so, but he says the path requires commitment.

December 19, 2016

The top global risks for 2017

Executives ranked the business environment as riskier than in previous years, but many don’t plan to devote more resources to risk management, according to a new survey.

December 12, 2016

How organizations can increase 401(k) participation

This column offers seven ways finance departments can boost employee participation and investment in 401(k) plans.

December 8, 2016

Election buoys sentiment among US finance executives

Despite regulation remaining a top concern for U.S. businesses, optimism is growing in the wake of the presidential election.

December 1, 2016

U.S. anti-money laundering regulations well-developed, analysis finds

U.S. anti-money laundering regulations are well-developed, and domestic coordination to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing is sophisticated and has improved over the past 10 years.

December 1, 2016

Highlights of management accounting research

Read summaries of recent academic studies on management accounting topics such as the balanced scorecard, executive pay, performance reviews, and managing creativity.

December 1, 2016

COSO updates fraud risk management guidance

The document offers strategies for deterrence.

December 1, 2016

Professor awarded for performance measurement and incentives research

Isabella Grabner, associate professor of accounting at Maastricht University School of Business and Economics, Netherlands, received the 2016 Best Early Career Researcher Award.

December 1, 2016

Balancing soft skills with technical abilities

CPAs must possess strong technical skills, but soft skills are also key.

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.

November 1, 2016

Boost the bottom line with accounts payable best practices

These tips can help reduce risk and the amount spent on accounts payable functions.

November 1, 2016

Captive insurance for the middle market

Know the tax and other requirements for this option to manage risk.

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Making the right choice when no one is watching

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