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PwC report: State of risk management 2011-2012
In many ways, the last few years seemed to be both less and more risky at the same time.
Assigning blame in the MF Global scandal
The on-going investigations of MF Global, which declared bankruptcy due in part to overexposure to European debt, has taken a sinister turn, as the missing $1.2 billion remains unaccounted for. If
COSO to upgrade its internal controls framework
When it comes to internal controls, COSO--the time-honored framework of the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission--remains the accepted industry standard. It has endured
How to work with your auditor
Here's a minor surprise: The auditor-auditee relationship seems to be improving, after some really tough years. A survey by CFO found that more than 60 respondents said the relationship is better
The flip side of the stock options scandal
Some of you would argue that Sarbanes-Oxley adequately addresses the issue of stock options backdating. By forcing disclosure within two days of grant, it makes it harder to play games with grant
ALSO NOTED: Time to grapple with credit disclosure issues;
> Time to grapple with credit disclosure issues. Article > Reg FD cases way down.
Former PwC auditor barred from industry
At what point does the audit firm deserve the blame? Former PwC account executive Robert Fish has been barred from the industry for at least a year because of his role in the troubled case of video
ALSO NOTED: Accountants sue PwC for overtime; The toughest CFO job in the world;
> The toughest CFO job in the world. Article > Courtroom revelations in TJX data
ALSO NOTED: BPM one of Gartner's top 10 strategic technologies; Advice: Sarbox costs here to stay;
> PCAOB lists 11 things small audit firms need to look out for. Article > Advice: Sarbox costs here to
ALSO NOTED: PwC settles with Justice Department for $2.3 million; CIOs still grappling with compliance after five years;
> PwC settles with Justice Department for $2.3 million. Article > Private placements: A good way around
