Compliance


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    FASB clarifies guidance for construction contract holdbacks

    Accounting related to revenue recognition issues has been one of the thornier subjects tripping up report preparers in recent years.

    By April 2, 2025
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    Just Salad ex-CFO missed out on $1.2M, lawsuit claims

    The former finance chief is seeking $1.2 million in funds he claims he’s owed relating to a separation agreement, as well as $5 million in damages.

    By April 1, 2025
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    FTC chief flags data privacy concerns in 23andMe bankruptcy

    The company filed for bankruptcy after financial challenges over the past few years and a massive data breach in 2023.

    By April 1, 2025
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    Those return-to-office plans? CFOs aren’t all in.

    Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic amplified remote work’s possibilities, worker bees aren't the only ones resisting the return-to-office call.

    By March 28, 2025
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    SEC withdraws defense of climate-risk disclosure rule

    The agency will no longer defend its rule requiring companies to disclose certain climate-related risks, a move one commissioner called an attempt to “unlawfully” dismantle it.

    By Lamar Johnson • March 28, 2025
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    Trump’s SEC nominee faces scrutiny on potential conflicts of interest

    Paul Atkins said in a recent letter that if confirmed as SEC chair he would resign as chief executive of a consulting firm that has served digital asset companies.

    By March 27, 2025
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    SEC should avoid ‘overly prescriptive’ AI rules, acting chair says

    The comments follow actions taken by President Donald Trump that have upended the federal approach to AI policy, according to analysts.

    By March 27, 2025
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    US will charge 25% tariffs on foreign-made cars

    The increased duties will go into effect April 2, President Donald Trump said Wednesday.

    By Kelly Stroh • Updated March 26, 2025
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    Utah becomes third state to put new CPA licensure paths on the books

    So far this year Utah, Virginia and Ohio have all adopted laws offering new routes to CPA licensure that don’t require 150 hours of college credit. 

    By March 26, 2025
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    Wild changes unlikely at FTC with Democrats fired, former chair says

    The FTC is now operating with with just two commissioners, both Republicans. Trump has been accused of illegally firing two Democrats without cause.

    By March 26, 2025
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    Former Zadeh Kicks CFO pleads guilty in $80M wire, bank fraud scheme

    Both the former owner and ex-CFO of the now-defunct sneaker resale company face a maximum 30-year prison sentence and a fine of $1 million for conspiracy to commit bank fraud.

    By March 21, 2025
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    SEC to drop Ripple case

    “I'm heartened that we have paved the way for other industry players to see the value in not backing down ... We are now closing a chapter in crypto history,” CEO Brad Garlinghouse said.

    By Gabrielle Saulsbery • March 20, 2025
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    Minnesota CPA pathways bills get warmer welcome amid momentum shift

    Minnesota lawmakers previously drew opposition to proposed rules opening alternative paths to CPA licensure. Now a rising number of states are proposing similar legislation.

    By March 18, 2025
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    SEC alleges cannabis CFO orchestrated $4.2M ‘round-trip’ accounting scam

    The accounting fraud boosted the company’s year-end cash balance by more than 15%, to approximately $30.7 million, the SEC alleged.

    By March 18, 2025
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    [Podcast] Advisor’s Edge with Baker Tilly

    Discover key insights and best practices for private equity acquisitions in this podcast with Baker Tilly experts

    By CFO Dive's studioID • March 14, 2025
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    Women unlikely to reach parity with men for 134 years: JPMorgan

    In C-suites worldwide, women are far from attaining equal status, holding only about 10% of the most powerful roles such as CEO and CFO.

    By March 13, 2025
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    Stablecoin gets AICPA guidance aimed at promoting ‘transparency’

    The new guidance aims to foster clearer and more comparable stablecoin issuer reports that help investors understand how the assets are being handled.

    By March 13, 2025
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    Utah becomes latest state to pass new CPA licensure pathway legislation

    Utah joins Virginia and Ohio in passing legislation providing a route to CPA licensure that doesn’t require 150 hours of college credit.

    By March 12, 2025
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    PCAOB fines global KPMG firms $3.3M

    The audit watchdog imposed fines as high as $700K on nine KPMG member firms for failing to disclose other accounting firms involved in audits, among other quality control violations.

    By March 12, 2025
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    Unlock hidden tax credits: essential cash flow strategies for CFOs

    Businesses miss billions in tax savings yearly. Learn key strategies to maximize incentives and cash flow.

    By Blake Windhorst and Luke Rushing • March 10, 2025
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    Orthofix’s fired execs’ lewd, ‘graphic’ texts surface in legal battle

    The medical device maker didn’t originally specify the reasons behind the 2023 firing of its CEO, CFO and CLO. Now, a court case is illuminating the story behind the terminations.

    By March 7, 2025
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    AICPA strips ‘competencies’ from new CPA licensure path

    The revised proposal comes as more states are seeking to stop requiring certified public accountants to complete 150 hours of college credits to get licensed.

    By March 5, 2025
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    Crypto firm Tether appoints new CFO before full audit

    Tether will conduct a full audit in a bid to leave behind a somewhat checkered past with U.S. regulators as the Trump administration courts the crypto industry. 

    By March 3, 2025
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    Dwolla taps Walmart alum for CFO

    Daniel Quezada is the payments player’s second CFO in less than two years. 

    By Feb. 28, 2025
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    Robinhood CFO sells $1.2M in shares following dropped SEC investigation

    The sale comes as the platform is eyeing further expansion into the industry and follows on the heels of the SEC dropping an investigation into Robinhood’s crypto unit. 

    By Feb. 28, 2025