All Compliance Week articles in Web Issue – Page 565
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NY delays cyber-security rules for banks, will revise requirements
New York’s Department of Financial Services has delayed implementation of its new cyber-security rules for banks and plans to announce changes to the requirements next week. Joe Mont explores.
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Some plan to dig into leases in 2017, some not so much
The latest poll on big accounting change says some companies are making plans to devote time in 2017 to the new requirements around lease accounting, according to Tammy Whitehouse.
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Unisys Stealth helps companies fight cyber-crime
Unisys, a global information technology company, has announced the launch of Stealth(aware), a new Unisys Stealth software application that helps companies in the fight against cyber-crime.
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New senior managing director joins Ankura
Ankura Consulting Group, a business advisory and expert services firm, has appointed Steven Richards as senior managing director. Based in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office, Richards will practice within Ankura’s Investigations & Accounting Advisory group.
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SEC charges two companies in whistleblower cases
For the first time ever, the SEC yesterday charged a company for retaliating against an internal whistleblower. It also marks the second enforcement action this week against a company that impeded an employee from communicating with the SEC. Jaclyn Jaeger reports.
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Forest Labs to pay $38M for False Claims Act violations
Forest Laboratories and its subsidiary, Forest Pharmaceuticals, have agreed to pay $38 million to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by paying kickbacks to induce physicians to prescribe its drugs. Jaclyn Jaeger has more.
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ArticleAre companies ‘grieving’ over new revenue recognition rules?
Maybe it’s a collective sense of grieving that is keeping so many companies on the sidelines as big accounting change looms over revenue recognition. Tammy Whitehouse reports.
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AICPA objects to naming partners on benefit plan audits
The accounting profession is objecting to proposed changes to employee benefit plan reporting, especially requiring the name of the engagement partner on plan audits. More from Tammy Whitehouse.
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Internet of Things ramp-up expands compliance risk considerations
Companies are lacking at providing security testing for products manufactured with Internet of Things, reports David Bogoslaw.
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With Sapin II, is France finally cracking down on corporate crime?
France currently ranks only 23rd out of 168 nations on its efforts to fight corruption, but that may change with the introduction of tough new regulations. Neil Hodge has more.
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Petrobras probe showcases global enforcement efforts
Brazil’s massive anti-corruption efforts are having a global impact, but self-serving politicians threaten to grind the entire thing to a halt. Jaclyn Jaeger reports.
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6 critical steps to address enhanced CRA standards
Those who furnish information to consumer reporting agencies need to make big changes to their methods; here are six key steps they can take, according to Amy Gennarini, Stephanie White Booker, Lakshman Kannan, and Marc Gagnon of EY.
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When the Department of Justice goes too far
In a rare face-off, the Department of Justice and corporate defense attorneys debate the limits of federal criminal law and prosecution. Jaclyn Jaeger reports.
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RSA Archer Operational Risk Management
RSA Archer serves as an aggregation point for your organization’s operational risk management program, enabling you to visually understand, prioritize and manage known risks and then expand your program.
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No, Bill, there is no Santa Claus
Like any business, journalism is susceptible to ethical failures. But for a profession predicated on telling the truth, the problem is existential. Bill Coffin has more.
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Laureate Education launches FCPA probe into charitable donation
Laureate Education, a for-profit higher education institution, said that it is conducting an internal investigation into possible violations of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act concerning an $18 million donation that one of its network institutions made in Turkey to a charitable foundation. Jaclyn Jaeger has more.
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The science of compliance
Carrie Penman of NAVEX Global uses her background as a scientist to forge an unconventional, and highly successful career in ethics & compliance, writes Bill Coffin.
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The night before Regulation XMAS
It ain’t easy being Santa. A rulemaking petition filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission could change that, reports Joe Mont.
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Comprehensive Health Services names chief compliance officer
Comprehensive Health Services, a medical services provider, has appointed Patrick Hogenbirk as senior vice president and chief compliance officer.
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U.S., like much of the world, still struggles with AML crackdowns
There was good news and bad news to be found in a recent review of the United States’ anti-money laundering efforts. Its failings add perspective to what are global challenges, says Joe Mont.