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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.

July 1, 2016

Proposal brings new scrutiny to executives’ incentives

Agencies react to financial crisis concerns.

June 28, 2016

Brexit lesson: Focus on consequences, not cause in scenario planning

The Brexit referendum underscores the need for companies to be ready for upheaval through robust scenario planning.

June 21, 2016

Compliance costs, complexity rising in finance

CFOs feel barraged by new compliance mandates, and they don’t expect complexity associated with such regulation to subside any time soon.

June 20, 2016

Money isn’t everything: Nonfinancial rewards that retain the best workers

Today’s professionals desire—and require—much more than money to stay satisfied, engaged, and loyal.

June 14, 2016

COSO proposes update to enterprise risk management framework

The proposal would update the definition of ERM and emphasize the link between risk and value.

June 2, 2016

A steadier outlook for the economy

Finance executives in business and industry reversed several trends in a quarterly AICPA survey, showing a more positive outlook.

June 1, 2016

5 factors to consider when designing benefits plans

Coca-Cola and EY recently expanded parental leave policies. Their decisions were in part aimed at luring and retaining talent.

June 1, 2016

The psychology behind good judgment

By understanding psychological concepts such as directional goals, ego depletion, and the halo effect, CPAs can prevent potential mistakes.

May 23, 2016

How to make company events more inclusive

Organizations may inadvertently appear insensitive to factors such as race, age, gender, income level, religion, or physical limitations when staging social functions.

May 23, 2016

What CPAs can learn from fighter pilots

Fighter pilots can teach controllers, CFOs, and other CPA executives how to out maneuver the competition.

May 17, 2016

Succession issues likely to fuel urgency around retention of women CPAs

With leaders from the Baby Boomer generation retiring, the CPA profession is looking for new leaders to step forward.

May 16, 2016

Proposed rule addresses finance execs’ risks, rewards

A proposal issued jointly by six federal agencies would prohibit executives and employees of financial institutions from taking inappropriate risks.

May 16, 2016

How to impress your new employer

Your trial period can be stressful but is essential to both short- and long-term success at their organizations.

May 2, 2016

Ways to reduce the gender pay gap

Closing the wage gap between male and female accountants is becoming critical as the profession looks to increase diversity in its ranks.

May 1, 2016

How audit committees can help deter fraud

The audit committee plays a pivotal role in helping to stop or reverse the rise in reported fraud incidents.

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