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Most accountants see ethical challenges increasing: ACCA
Two-out-of-five accountants said they most frequently face ethical challenges at work because of weaknesses in company leadership and culture, the ACCA said.
By Jim Tyson • Oct. 15, 2024 -
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Deloitte joins backers of 120-credit hours CPA licensure option
KPMG and now Deloitte have endorsed a proposed change in CPA licensure requirements allowing candidates to replace a fifth year of schooling with work experience.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from CFO Dive
The promises and traps of generative AI, revamped modern finance teams and stark geopolitical risks are among the top forces CFOs are grappling with this year.
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5 tips for businesses filing hurricane-related insurance claims
With Hurricanes Helene and Milton estimated to have cost tens of billions of dollars in damage, it’s important for businesses to carefully document the impact when filing insurance claims.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 11, 2024 -
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SEC sanctions Moog Inc. for alleged bribes, accounting flaws in India
The SEC and Justice Department filed 21 enforcement actions last year alleging violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
By Jim Tyson • Oct. 11, 2024 -
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AICPA moves to amend financial statement standard
As companies are increasingly outsourcing accounting, the AICPA is looking to amend the standard for financial statements prepared by an external entity.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 8, 2024 -
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Opinion4 ways tech can help CFOs navigate a tricky ESG landscape
This year has marked the beginning of a groundswell of enhanced, regulated reporting on sustainability and climate data, writes Persefoni’s Emily Pierce.
By Emily Pierce • Oct. 8, 2024 -
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CFO compensation at recent IPO companies hits $1.2M average
Setting executive compensation has become more complex for companies considering an IPO because of regulatory, legal and other factors, Alvarez & Marsal said.
By Jim Tyson • Oct. 7, 2024 -
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AICPA, NASBA draft new CPA rules for states to model
The proposed update to the Uniform Accountancy Act is a key step toward opening a path to CPA licensure that requires fewer college credits.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 3, 2024 -
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US corporate commitment to diversity in decline, McKinsey says
“Progress is surprisingly fragile, especially for women of color, who continue to be underrepresented at every level” of the corporate hierarchy, McKinsey said.
By Jim Tyson • Oct. 2, 2024 -
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California governor vetoed SB 1047. What’s next for AI regulation?
The contentious bill had garnered support from Hollywood and criticism from big tech. Gov. Gavin Newsom attributed his veto to the bill’s scope and broad language.
By Lindsey Wilkinson • Sept. 30, 2024 -
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Climate Week NYC 2024 delivers carbon removal deals, green banking coalition
The annual climate event launched with announced commitments to triple nuclear energy financing, decarbonization initiatives across the aviation sector and some carbon offset deals.
By Lamar Johnson • Sept. 27, 2024 -
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SEC charges 12 companies with flawed record-keeping, imposes $88M in fines
SEC Chair Gary Gensler, during a congressional hearing Tuesday, came under fire from Republicans asserting that he should use regulation more than enforcement to correct company record-keeping.
By Jim Tyson • Sept. 24, 2024 -
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Data privacy concerns swirl around generative AI adoption
IT and business professionals fear the technology's adoption can lead to data leakage, according to a Deloitte report.
By Roberto Torres • Sept. 24, 2024 -
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Harris, Trump contest raises the stakes on six salient policy points: EY
“There are more similarities than many people realize between Harris and Trump on some key issues,” according to an EY political analyst.
By Jim Tyson • Sept. 20, 2024 -
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FASB tees up GAAP codification cleanup for comment
The codification, effectively the bible for generally accepted accounting principles, is continuously updated.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Sept. 19, 2024 -
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Mastercard CFO to continue working after cancer diagnosis
Decisions on medical disclosures can be challenging for companies but Mastercard’s approach drew high marks from some corporate governance experts.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Sept. 17, 2024 -
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SAP joins $15M funding round for risk detection startup Datricks
The investment comes as payment fraud targeted at businesses — a key focus of the startup — is surging, with a heavy impact on corporate revenues.
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AICPA, NASBA take big step toward CPA licensure option with less schooling
The accounting associations are seeking public comment on an alternative route to getting a CPA license that doesn’t require a fifth year of college.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Sept. 16, 2024 -
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EPA issues violation notice to ADM over carbon sequestration permit
The violation relates to corrosion in a monitoring well at the agricultural supply chain company’s second injection site that has since been plugged and did not affect surface or groundwater, ADM said in a statement.
By Lamar Johnson • Sept. 16, 2024 -
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Sponsored by CoStar Real Estate ManagerKey lease accounting trends: Then and now
Are you a lease accountant navigating 2024? We dive into the trends that have shaped the year, from interest rate volatility to ESG disclosures & the accountant shortage.
By Matt Waters, CPA • Sept. 16, 2024 -
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SEC charges leaders of failed online pharmacy in $170M fraud case
SEC Chair Gary Gensler has stepped up enforcement since 2021, targeting investor fraud, cyber-related misconduct and misleading financial reporting.
By Jim Tyson • Sept. 13, 2024 -
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New ADM CFO to tackle ‘root cause’ of material weakness
Just weeks into his CFO tenure, Monish Patolawala said he’d prioritize remediating the accounting woes that have rocked the company this year.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Sept. 4, 2024 -
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SEC fines credit rating firms $49M for record-keeping flaws
Employees at some of the firms routinely discussed credit ratings on their personal communication devices, the SEC said.
By Jim Tyson • Sept. 4, 2024 -
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ESG controllers: The newest finance hires
Depending on the company’s structure, the specialized controllers often report to the corporate controller or the CFO, Deloitte’s Kristen Sullivan said.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Sept. 3, 2024 -
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Trump case sparks request for FASB accounting rule revamp
Daniel Tinkelman, a professor of accounting at Brooklyn College of the City University of New York, is asking the FASB to revise and clarify the GAAP rules.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Aug. 29, 2024
