All Compliance Week articles in Web Issue – Page 571
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IFAC call for nominations
The International Federation of Accountants, a global organization for the accountancy profession, is seeking candidates committed to the public interest and the strength and vitality of the global accountancy profession to fill 33 volunteer vacancies on its board and committees.
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SEC trial scorecard update: Agency starts FY 2017 with victory
Following its victory last week in an insider trading case in California, the SEC is off to a 1-0 start in its FY 2017 federal court trials.
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BlogFrench compliance with governance code
Paul Hodgson provides a look at the Autorité des marchés financiers’ annual report on corporate governance and executive remuneration, which offers an in-depth analysis of compliance with the French governance code, AFEP-MEDEF.
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Behind the call for better corporate governance
A call for smarter, simpler corporate governance is a good thing, except when it’s light on the details, say columnists Stephen Davis and Jon Lukomnik.
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The PCAOB must provide better guidance for ICFR
When it comes to better understanding how to live up to Auditing Standard No. 5, “talk to your auditors” is poor advice, writes Bob Conway.
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Navigating the risks of individual accountability for corporate wrongdoing
How can directors and officers better protect themselves and their organizations in a post-Yates Memo era of accountability? Kevin Hyams has some answers.
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Biggest companies wrapping up revenue recognition studies
Big companies are wrapping up revenue recognition assessments and determining what to disclose to investors at year-end. Tammy Whitehouse has more.
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New FDIC recordkeeping rule focuses on big bank failures
A new rule finalized by the FDIC creates new recordkeeping requirements for banks with a large number of deposit accounts. It is intended to facilitate customer restitution if those institutions fail.
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Compliance officers scratch heads as U.S. trumps Brexit
Somehow, the election of Donald Trump as U.S. president is likely to make compliance officers’ jobs both harder and easier. Paul Hodgson explains.
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How did GSK obtain a declination?
If GlaxoSmithKline deserved a declination to prosecute, then the Justice Department needs to provide a better explanation as to why. Tom Fox reports.
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Goodwill impairment doubled in 2015, new study says
Amid low oil prices and a spike in M&A, goodwill impairment at public companies doubled from in 2015, hitting its highest levels since the financial crisis.
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ArticleAML strategies keep evolving, and so do the risks
New and evolving technology may help institutions avoid AML and KYC compliance risks, or restore a damaged reputation, says Joe Mont, but not without the right strategy and training in place.
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White’s SEC departure inspires reflection, fear of ‘midnight regulations’
Chairman Mary Jo White’s pending departure from the SEC has inspired a look back at her accomplishments and encouraged advice for her successors. Joe Mont reports.
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FASB issues new restricted cash rule, proposal on stock comp
FASB has published a new rule to combat diversity in restricted cash accounting and a new proposal to clarify the rules around stock compensation modifications.
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Final trial scorecard for FY 2016: SEC goes 4-1-1 in 6 trials
For the second straight year, the SEC litigated six federal court trials. This year, however, the SEC finally lost a trial -- albeit with an asterisk.
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Grapevine: Who’s coming and going in compliance
Jas Athwal, chief accounting officer at Facebook, announced his decision to resign from his position after nearly nine years with the company; and ZTE, a Chinese multinational telecommunications equipment and systems company, has appointed Matthew Bell as chief export compliance officer and legal counsel, as well as chief compliance officer ...
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Facebook chief accounting officer to resign
Jas Athwal, chief accounting officer at Facebook, announced his decision to resign from his position after nearly nine years with the company, Facebook announced in a securities filing.
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ZTE appoints chief export compliance officer
ZTE has appointed Matthew Bell as the company's chief export compliance officer and legal counsel. Bell will also serve as the chief compliance officer and legal counsel for ZTE USA, the company's U.S. subsidiary.
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The Votes Are In: What Happens Now?
As the holiday season ramps up, what should gift card/certificate issuers be aware of?
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Conflicts of interest already hound Trump
President-elect Trump won the White House by offering a break from politics as usual. But he is already displaying a worrying array of conflicts of interest, writes Bill Coffin.