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 Maura Webber Sadovi • April 2, 2025 -
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 Grace Noto • April 1, 2025 -
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 Alexei Alexis • April 1, 2025 -
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 Maura Webber Sadovi • March 28, 2025 -
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 -
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 Jim Tyson • March 27, 2025 -
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 Alexei Alexis • March 27, 2025 -
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 -
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 Maura Webber Sadovi • March 26, 2025 -
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 Alexei Alexis • March 26, 2025 -
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 Grace Noto • March 21, 2025 -
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 -
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 Maura Webber Sadovi • March 18, 2025 -
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 Jim Tyson • March 18, 2025 -
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By CFO Dive's studioID • March 14, 2025 -
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 Jim Tyson • March 13, 2025 -
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 Maura Webber Sadovi • March 13, 2025 -
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 Maura Webber Sadovi • March 12, 2025 -
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 Grace Noto • March 12, 2025 -
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By Blake Windhorst and Luke Rushing • March 10, 2025 -
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 Maura Webber Sadovi • March 7, 2025 -
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 Maura Webber Sadovi • March 5, 2025 -
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 Grace Noto • March 3, 2025 -
Dwolla taps Walmart alum for CFO
Daniel Quezada is the payments player’s second CFO in less than two years.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Feb. 28, 2025 -
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 Grace Noto • Feb. 28, 2025