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U.S. companies align to control health care costs
A new not-for-profit has corralled 20 large U.S. companies into an effort that could rebalance relationships between corporate America and the health supply chain.
IIA proposes changes to help internal auditors meet evolving demands
Changes to international professional standards proposed by The Institute of Internal Auditors are designed to help internal auditors meet the evolving demands they face.
Profit shifting: Effectively connected income and financial statement risks
Multinational corporations may face high levels of tax on effectively connected income.
6 tips for reconciliations
These best practices make it easier to complete this critical task effectively.
9 skills of a great organizational coach
In today’s business organizations, it is important for all finance leaders to be good coaches. These nine skills will help.
Trends that will shape the CPA profession in 2016
This column highlights some of the top economic trends to be mindful of in 2016, and ways they will affect CPAs.
Many CFOs offering more pay to new hires
North American companies are often paying new hires more than those workers made in previous jobs, according to Robert Half surveys.
Disclosure of audit committee’s oversight increases
Focus on evaluation of external auditors has intensified.
AICPA, CIMA propose deeper partnership
Association would integrate operations, strategy, and management.
How to encourage career development discussions
Two CPAs explain why it is important for finance professionals to get regular feedback from their bosses about career development.
Patricia D. “Trish” Shannon, CPA, CGMA
Patricia D. “Trish” Shannon, CPA, CGMA, is the CFO and senior vice president for strategy, innovation, finance, and grants management for the AARP Foundation.
Regulation: A moving but immovable target
Compliance requirements related to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, P.L. 111-148, are just one example of the regulatory changes keeping finance departments busy these days.
Manager Survival Series: The chronically late or absent employee
This article offers tips on to how to handle the chronically late or absent professional employee in the typical workplace.
Economic optimism declines among U.S. CPAs
The outlook remains generally positive, but expectations for profits, revenue and expansion plans have dropped in the past year.
The art of building resilience
Performance coach Mark Sheasby highlights simple exercises for building resilience and thriving under pressure.
David E. Lechner, CPA, CGMA
David E. Lechner, CPA, CGMA, senior vice president and CFO of the University of Nebraska, says finance executives play a critical analytical role in strategic decisions in higher education.
Best practices to improve account reconciliation
Account reconciliation may be a familiar task for many CPAs and CGMAs working in business and industry, but there is always room for improvement.
Internal auditors turn focus to organizational culture
The daily headlines are filled with stories of companies that were damaged when culture went awry. Here’s how internal audit can deliver value by providing a clear focus on organizational culture.
Disclosures of audit committee’s role increasing
Public company proxy statements included more disclosures in 2015 than in 2014 about the audit committee’s oversight of the external audit firm, a new survey shows.
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