Debates over online sales tax and related statutory rules and rate changes have vaulted sales and use tax compliance to the top of every finance organization’s 2015 action list. The challenge is on to understand how to implement safeguards and systems, monitor widely varying statutory rules, and find efficient ways to collect and remit the […]
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The Power of Perception: Employees’ Views on U.S. Corporate Tax & Accounting Strategies
U.S. corporations aren’t strangers to having their internal operations in the public spotlight. Throughout 2014, a notable amount of attention has been paid to organizations’ plans to pursue a mix of questionable tax strategies, in hopes of lowering their effective tax rate. Tactics from inversions to double Irish arrangements have garnered both media and federal […]
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Root Causes and Business Implications of FCPA Investigations and Enforcement
More than 90 percent of all FCPA-related investigations and enforcement involve the activities of third parties. The global fight against corruption continues to increase–more regulations, enforcement, cross-border cooperation and penalties. A bribe paid by one of your third parties could do incalculable damage to your reputation and your bottom line. Does your company have the […]
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Top 10 Ethics & Compliance Recommendations for 2015
What should you be tracking with regard to ethics and compliance this year? Is your program prepared? We asked industry experts, colleagues and ethics and compliance officers what they see as the top issues pertaining to ethics and compliance in 2015. We’ve gathered their best thinking and prepared a summary of ideas that you should […]
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Five Steps to Enhance the Board’s Oversight of Cyber Risk
The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), in collaboration with AIG and the Internet Security Alliance, has just released its latest issue from the Director’s Handbook Series, Cyber-Risk Oversight. The handbook is organized around five key principles to help directors enhance their oversight of cybersecurity. It covers a wide range of board-level considerations, including disclosure […]
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How to avoid common pitfalls in your ORSA process
As with so many regulatory mandates, the development of an ORSA Summary Report is dependent upon much more than just data. Regulators are looking beyond the final numbers to determine if organizations are meeting the mandate, and the process used to get that final report is under equal scrutiny. While your organization’s risk management framework […]
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How Confident Are You In Your Corporate Tax Strategy?
As corporate tax complexity increases, so does the risk of mistakes, penalties, and missed opportunities. This Bloomberg BNA white paper discusses the changing landscape of the tax department, the problems with current tax management efforts, and how companies can leverage tax automation software to reduce risk and optimize their tax strategy.
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Auditor Evaluation Report: Peer Benchmarking, Auditor Profile and Risk Indicators for the Audit Committee
There are two truths about corporate compliance: No universal solution exists for all businesses, and everyone wants to know what everyone else is doing. As part of our effort to better serve the compliance community, we are pleased to introduce Compliance Week Data & Research Division. With this report, we listen to your company’s specific […]
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White Paper: Identifying Vendor Risk
An effective vendor relationship management program starts with knowing what the risks are. You can’t manage what you don’t know; therefore, you need to create assessments that help you clearly identify the risks of doing business with third parties. This includes vendors, service providers, suppliers, contractors, and other people and companies with whom you have […]
