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How to keep compliance and ethics on target
Committing to turn intentions into focused actions is just the start. Here’s how companies can make compliance and ethics efforts work.4 strategies for curtailing insider fraud
Companies lose an estimated 5% of their revenue in a given year as a result of fraud by employees and insiders. But a well-designed system of controls can help prevent and detect fraud—and minimise the damages.A new path for cyber risk management
Evolution of technology and the sophistication of hackers have made cybersecurity one of the most important areas of risk management for businesses.US restricts foreign tax credit splitter arrangements
The Internal Revenue Service issued guidance prohibiting corporations from taking foreign tax credits for taxes without repatriating the earnings to the United States.New type of engagement will allow auditors to perform “cybersecurity examinations”
A new type of engagement that is under development will give auditors a framework for providing organisations with an evaluation of their cybersecurity risk management.Skills worthy of a CFO
In addition to the traditional finance and compliance roles, CFOs are seeing their duties expand to include responsibilities in IT, human resources, and risk management.4 ways to ensure anti-corruption programmes are up-to-date
Regulators worldwide are increasingly co-operating to pursue financial crime, but multinational companies haven’t fully aligned their due diligence. Here are four ways to ensure your anti-corruption programme is up-to-date.US presidential election’s impact minimal on hiring, spending
US businesses plan to hire and expand without regard to the results of the presidential election, according to a survey of finance executives by the American Institute of CPAs.5 steps to strengthen internal controls at small businesses and not-for-profits
Even entities with small budgets should have internal controls in place. Here are five low-cost strategies for smaller organisations interested in fending off large-scale financial problems.Checklist for a better negotiation
Author and trainer Derek Arden outlines the skills you need, preparations every good negotiator makes, and what you can glean from the other party’s body language.Companies plan to hire – if they can find workers
A growing number of US companies plan to hire more workers, but finding the right talent remains a concern, according to a quarterly survey of finance executives by the American Institute of CPAs.Continued rise projected for accountants’ starting salaries in 2017
Starting salaries for US accounting and finance positions will continue to rise in 2017, reflecting high demand for skilled professionals, according to a new salary guide.How to tackle the 5 biggest intercompany accounting challenges
Businesses of any size can run into intercompany accounting challenges. Here are the five biggest problems and strategies to tackle them.Lost power, lost business: How to avoid this overlooked tech risk
Technology investment that doesn’t include a plan for regular, robust testing of backup power can be wasted money for organisations.How to stop expense reimbursement fraud
One of the most common types of fraud centers on expense reimbursements. Here are four ways small and mid-size companies can detect or prevent it from happening.5 ways to better manage third-party assurance programmes
Companies are increasingly expecting outsourcing to do more than reduce costs. Meanwhile, third-party risk-reporting regulations are evolving. Here are five recommendations to better manage third-party assurance programmes.US accounting salaries continue to escalate
Salary increases for US accounting and finance positions will continue to escalate in 2017 as employers wrestle with a shortage of qualified professionals, according to a new salary guide.More companies funding credentials for employees
US companies are increasingly likely to pay for employees’ efforts to gain and maintain professional certifications. Find out how to tap this corporate support for your accounting and finance career development.The top development priorities for management accountants
Career progression is top of mind for many management accountants, and the scope of a role and the prospects it holds for promotion are strong motivating factors for those considering their next move.
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