FASB to consider tweaking lease accounting guidance

Lease accounting is one of three major standards currently undergoing post-implementation reviews, according to FASB spokesperson Christine Klimek.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Sept. 9, 2022

ESG ratings firms show ‘significant shortcomings’: study

ESG ratings providers, while gaining from rising demand for their assessments, are unreliable in gauging risk and return, Stanford University researchers said.

By Jim Tyson • Sept. 9, 2022

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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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Gensler: securities laws cover ‘vast majority’ of crypto tokens

The SEC’s Gary Gensler signaled he would cooperate with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to the extent that “it needs greater authorities with which to oversee and regulate crypto non-security tokens.”

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Sept. 8, 2022

Ammo Inc. suspends its CSO, GunBroker.com CFO after board blowup

The ammunition manufacturer has placed two executives, including the CFO of subsidiary GunBroker.com, on administrative leave following allegations of data and digital asset misappropriation.

By Grace Noto • Sept. 7, 2022

PCAOB finds audit flaws on fraud risk, SPACs

During the coming inspection period, the PCAOB’s so-called Target Team will focus on “risks related to climate change” that influence companies’ financial statements.

By Jim Tyson • Sept. 2, 2022

The modern challenges for CFOs

Mike Kelly of Ernst & Young (EY), talks talent retention, inflation, ESG reporting requirements and how these evolving issues are reshaping the top financial seat.

By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 1, 2022

SEC pay-vs-performance rule called a chance to shape company story

The disclosures give executives a chance to put into perspective the strategy they’re following to increase long-term shareholder value.

By Robert Freedman • Sept. 1, 2022

FASB narrows cryptocurrency project scope, excludes NFTs

FASB has come around to recognizing the need for a better crypto accounting model as calls to safeguard investors against abuses rise.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Aug. 31, 2022

Workers gain clout during pandemic: Gallup

CFOs face pressure to raise wages as the number of job vacancies far exceeds the number of unemployed people looking for work.

By Jim Tyson • Aug. 31, 2022

How adopting OKRs can help CFOs through a recession

When it comes to setting a company’s objectives, less is more, advises Gtmhub Vice President Jenny Herald. 

By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 29, 2022

SEC boosts incentives for whistleblowers

The SEC awarded a record $564 million to 108 whistleblowers last year and receives dozens of tips of wrongdoing each day.

By Jim Tyson • Aug. 29, 2022

PCAOB, Chinese authorities reach deal as delisting threat looms

SEC Chair Gary Gensler cautioned that foreign issuers that want access to U.S. public capital markets must be on a level playing field with U.S. firms.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Aug. 26, 2022

SEC adopts pay-versus-performance disclosure rules

The rule, revived from a 2015 proposal, requires companies to include a table tracking both executive compensation and financial performance indicators for a five-year period.

By Grace Noto • Aug. 26, 2022

Fitch sees ‘modest’ tax headwind from Inflation Reduction Act

Fitch’s assessment comes as CFOs, accountants and tax-preparers are just beginning to grapple with the Inflation Reduction Act’s tax implications.  

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Aug. 24, 2022

M&A sparked by ESG surges 111% in H1 2022

Pressure for sustainability disclosure is fueling dealmaking targeted at providers of ESG software and services, Hampleton Partners said.

By Jim Tyson • Aug. 24, 2022

Twitter whistleblower claims may bolster federal privacy push

Bipartisan efforts to protect consumer information may gain momentum following allegations that Twitter failed to safeguard private data.

By Jim Tyson • Aug. 23, 2022

FASB calls for comments on tax credit change

The move marks another step toward simplifying accounting rules related to Renewable Energy Tax Credits and several other credit programs.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Aug. 22, 2022

CFOs-turned-CEOs have ‘worse outcome’

CFOs turned CEOs must “let go” of finance so they can become stronger in other areas like investments and innovation, experts say. 

By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 18, 2022

Former Trump CFO pleads guilty in tax scheme

At the core of the charges that Trump Organization executive Allen Weisselberg pleaded guilty to Thursday is a scheme to evade income taxes by hiding compensation.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Aug. 18, 2022

SEC backs tougher rules for audits involving multiple firms

SEC Chair Gary Gensler hailed efforts to avert significant errors in audits by multiple firms, including mistakes in the calculation of revenue and measurement of fair value.

By Jim Tyson • Aug. 16, 2022

AICPA warning on 15% tax timeline goes unheeded

CFOs at companies on the threshold of being subject to the new tax will also need to familiarize themselves with the complex rules. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Aug. 15, 2022

Bankrupt Celsius pulls bid to hire ex-CFO

Cryptocurrency firm Celsius pulls motion to tap its former CFO as a bankruptcy advisor following legal objections filed from investors.

By Grace Noto • Aug. 8, 2022

Just 9% of finance departments have primary ESG oversight: survey

Evidence of loose internal controls related to environmental, social and governance (ESG) data comes as the potential cost of companies getting ESG reporting wrong are rising. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Aug. 5, 2022

SEC should require global tax disclosure: transparency group

Spotty public disclosure by U.S. companies on foreign tax risk may erode investor confidence and increase the odds of financial market instability, according to the FACT Coalition.

By Jim Tyson • Aug. 4, 2022

Bankrupt Celsius, investors clash over former CFO advisory role, allege double dipping

Investors are taking steps to block Celsius from tapping former CFO Rod Bolger as a bankruptcy advisor, a bid that comes with a costly $92,000 monthly price tag for the insolvent company.

By Grace Noto • Aug. 4, 2022