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November 1, 2016

How to stop expense reimbursement fraud

Small and midsize companies can use these four ways to detect or prevent this fraud.

November 1, 2016

Paying it forward

Meet Kimberly Ellison-Taylor, CPA, CGMA, the new chairman of the AICPA board of directors.

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.

October 17, 2016

How groupthink can damage your organization

When groupthink occurs, the benefits of diversity can be lost.

October 10, 2016

What CFOs need to know about joint ventures and alliances

They’re hot business growth tools—but they demand cool-headed preparation before you put the hammer down.

October 1, 2016

5 things leaders should never say

Want to keep your best CPAs from jumping ship? This article explores alternatives to the phrases best left unsaid.

September 29, 2016

Fraud risk management guidance updated by COSO

Developing a transparent anti-fraud culture and conducting periodic risk assessments are important steps for organizations in deterring fraud.

September 6, 2016

U.S. presidential election’s impact minimal on hiring, spending

U.S. finance executives are generally unfazed by the potential outcome of the presidential election.

September 1, 2016

How audit committees can evaluate non-GAAP measures

A new CAQ publication offers guidance.

September 1, 2016

Reassuring your staff in uncertain times

Leaders must communicate clearly and openly to maintain employee morale when the unknowns are greatest.

September 1, 2016

Rewarding employees

To offer your staff the right incentives, determine what they value most. Flexible working options and clear career paths matter more than salary to some.

September 1, 2016

Companies plan to hire—if they can find workers

A growing number of US companies plan to hire more workers, but finding the right talent remains a concern, according to a quarterly survey of CPA executives by the American Institute of CPAs.

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.

August 1, 2016

With savvy equipment purchases and a strategy to reduce patients’ reliance on high-cost services, Steven Blake, CPA, CGMA, is helping community hospitals provide quality health care services to underserved areas of east and south Los Angeles.

August 1, 2016

COSO drafts updated approach to enterprise risk management

The proposal would clarify concepts introduced in 2004.

July 18, 2016

What CFOs need to know about the rise of CVC funds

CFOs are key players when a company establishes a CVC fund because they are an integral part of allocating the money required to invest.

July 12, 2016

5 benefits of an integrated risk management program

Reducing negative surprises and improving resource allocation are among the benefits of integrated enterprise risk management, according to the proposed framework update by COSO.

July 11, 2016

How gamification can help engage Millennial employees

With a generation of tech-savvy Millennials flooding the workforce, gamification has become a hot topic as a management tool.

July 1, 2016

4 deal roadblocks and how to steer around them

Sell-side due diligence can help identify potential problems with finances, systems, and culture when a company is considering whether to merge, acquire, or be acquired.

July 1, 2016

Getting creative in fundraising

Not-for-profits have been turning to new ways of fundraising in an environment of intense competition for donors’ dollars. Here’s how not-for-profits are using events, partnerships, and web tools to raise revenue.

FROM THIS MONTH'S ISSUE

Making the right choice when no one is watching

The true test of one’s character is the decision made when no one is looking over your shoulder. Learn how CPAs can uphold ethical standards and take actions that help limit liability risk.