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4 potential deal roadblocks and how to steer around them
When considering whether or not to merge, acquire, or be acquired, companies must deal with several key considerations. Financial and systems questions must be answered, but culture should also be considered.US court dismisses FATCA challenges
A US district court in Ohio dismissed a challenge by US Sen. Rand Paul and several other plaintiffs seeking declaratory and injunctive relief against enforcement of the US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act.How boards can bolster multinationals’ anti-corruption defences
Regulators worldwide are increasingly under pressure to investigate corruption and fraud across borders and recover proceeds of misconduct. To ensure their multinational companies are mitigating their corruption and fraud risk, boards should take these four steps.How to listen like a pro
Listening more actively can give you greater influence as a leader and result in higher employee engagement, among other benefits. Coach Clare Haynes tell us how.5 principles of high-quality ethics and compliance programmes
Organisations with strong ethics and compliance functions do more than check the box. They employ a strategy that is documented, measured, evaluated, and improved, according to a report from the Ethics and Compliance Institute.How to turn a classic networking tactic into a job lead
The informational interview – a classic networking tactic – can show off your initiative and soft skills to a potential employer.International insurance forum set up to share disaster and climate risk know-how
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon proposed a number of other ways the sector can support the international community’s response to climate change.Data analysis skills lacking among finance teams
Better training and better hiring practices can help organisations make up for a skills gap related to data analysis. A new survey shows that finance leaders say such skills are lacking in current employees and in job candidates.SEC seeking input on disclosure effectiveness
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), in its continuing efforts to improve the effectiveness of disclosures in companies’ financial statements.FASB assists with licensing guidance, identifying performance obligations
The US Financial Accounting Standards Board issued guidance designed to assist preparers with identifying performance obligations and implementing licensing guidance under the new revenue recognition standard.The gaps that remain in risk initiatives
Insufficient resources and a perceived lack of value are among the obstacles for some companies in full implementation of enterprise risk management programmes.European Commission proposes country-by-country tax reporting rules
The European Commission issued proposed rules that would require multinational companies operating in the EU to report information on where they make their profits and where they pay tax.5 factors to consider when designing benefits plans
Employees want a broader range of benefits, giving employers an opportunity to differentiate themselves in a competitive talent market.How cost-competitive are mature markets?
The cost of doing business in a market is an important factor in where in the world a company expands. Find out how the NAFTA region and mature markets in Europe and Asia Pacific rank.Pay continues to rise in finance and accounting
Employers in the US are likely to increase base pay for finance and accounting professionals by an average of 3% in 2016, according to a newly released salary guide.5 steps compliance departments must take
An Accenture report highlights five steps compliance must take to retain its role as a strategic adviser to the business.How to use forensic data to better manage risk
Companies worldwide are turning to forensic data analytics to reduce fraud risk, particularly from cyber breaches.US issues anti-inversion rules that include earnings-stripping provisions
The US tax authority, the Internal Revenue Service, issued a package of proposed and temporary regulations designed to reduce the tax benefits and incentives for corporate inversions.Panama papers leak provides road map for tax investigations
Tax authorities in various countries announced the launch of investigations after 11.5 million documents were leaked from a Panamanian law firm that specialises in setting up offshore entities.
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