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Global Positioning
Expanding abroad has lots of potential, and plenty of risks. Here are some quick tips to help you avoid problems with staffing, regulatory requirements, joint ventures, and more.
February 1, 2012
As finance chiefs help their companies search for growth opportunities, more and more often they find themselves looking outside the United States rather than at home. While the domestic market remains plagued by a seemingly endless slow-growth recovery, not to mention the fierce competition endemic to a highly developed economy, emerging markets offer the allure of double-digit growth. But CFOs know — often from hard-won experience — that those developing markets not only offer the promise of great reward but also pose many risks. Read more...
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Don't Trust, Verify
With antibribery actions on the rise, companies should monitor their business partners more closely than ever. February 1, 2012
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Where the Money Is, and the Security Isn't
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The Cost of Confidence
Two proposals aim to increase auditor independence, but may cause problems for CFOs. February 1, 2012
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SEC Advised to Dial Back "Facebook Rule" for Small Cos.
An SEC advisory committee recommends changing the 500-shareholder threshold for when private companies have to publicly share their financial information. February 1, 2012
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Upbeat Words in Earnings Statements Can Get You Sued, Research Shows
Companies that use overly optimistic language in earnings releases are 75% more likely to get sued after their stock performs poorly than companies that use more moderate language. January 30, 2012
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SEC Claws Back a CFO's Bonus for Alleged Fraud at a Subsidiary
Clawbacks are becoming a more common mandate in SEC settlements. In the latest case, a finance chief will return $185,000 to his company. January 30, 2012
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SEC Hits Back at Court on Settlements
The regulator's recent disputes with a federal judge over agreements with plaintiffs extend to a Milwaukee courtroom and an embezzlement case involving a former CFO. January 25, 2012
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Ultimate Privilege
Finding out who owns a company can be tricky. So is changing the law. January 24, 2012
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Likelihood of Lawsuits Falls
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