Neil Amato
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FASAB seeks input on proposed amendments related to leases
The FASB proposed changes intended to clarify the application of lessee and lessor discounting requirements. → Read More
GASB addresses range of practice issues in statement
In an omnibus statement, the GASB issued guidance and clarifications on numerous accounting and financial reporting issues. → Read More
TQAs provide guidance on auditor reporting of other information included in annual reports
The Technical Questions and Answers address auditor reporting when the entity issues its annual report subsequent to its financial statements. → Read More
US sanctions ban provision of accounting, consulting services to Russia
Sanctions in response to the war in Ukraine include a ban on accounting and management consulting services, according to government statements issued Monday. → Read More
SEC extends comment period on climate-related disclosure proposal
The SEC announced an extension in the public comment period for its proposal on climate-related disclosure requirements. → Read More
FASB proposal would extend time for reference rate reform relief
A proposal by the FASB would extend by two years the guidance related to reference rate reform relief and expand the definition of the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR). → Read More
35 questions for coronavirus planning
Business leaders should be proactive in putting emergency plans in place in response to the spread of coronavirus. Here’s a checklist for organizations related to employees, customers, and vendors. → Read More
The risks, and potential rewards, of rotating chief audit executives
Organizations should be wary of assigning a chief audit executive to the role for a short, predetermined time. → Read More
Eat lunch away from your desk, be more productive
Having to work through lunch happens, but regularly failing to take breaks can sap our brains of idea-generating power. → Read More
CFOs’ growing role: Culture champions
Establishing and modelling culture is part of a CFO’s broadening role. Read about its effect on hiring and the CFO’s own career ambitions. → Read More
Updated COSO ERM framework ties in risk with strategy
The update of the 2004 framework highlights the importance of enterprise-wide risk management in strategic planning. → Read More
Hiring on the minds of optimistic U.S. finance execs
More U.S. organizations want to hire, and almost half have begun to offer higher pay or other financial incentives to bring candidates on board. → Read More
4 quick tips to improve mobile security
Remote work is convenient, but it can expose organisations to data breaches if workers’ mobile devices are not properly secured. → Read More
How CFOs can reach CEO
Building the right relationships and gaining deep understanding of operations can help finance chiefs move up. → Read More
Train yourself to avoid email overload
By checking email less often, and making regular use of the “delete” key, you can become far more efficient at work. → Read More
A framework for making your organisation more future-ready
The CGMA Business Model Framework consultation paper can help businesses improve the way they go about decision-making for the future. → Read More
The business reasons to take a vacation
Organizations can benefit from encouraging employees to take time away from work. → Read More
CPAs are positive but keeping an eye on training, wage pressure
The outlook for U.S. finance decision-makers’ businesses remains positive, according to a quarterly survey, which shows some concern about employee costs and availability of workers. → Read More
How to cope with on-the-job annoyances
Dealing with a co-worker who is too loud or an office that is too cold are common obstacles facing workers. Taking steps to defuse potentially troublesome conflicts can help offices run more smoothly. → Read More
Terrorism risks: How to prepare
Data show that terrorism risk around the world is rising. Organisations should be vigilant in scanning the horizon for threats and updating plans to address terror concerns. → Read More