Public companies expect third-party audits to be thorough and accurate. Many aren't getting the results they expect. The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) is back with its annual report on broker and dealer (B&D) audits. The board reviewed compliance…
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Businesses that let new customers sign up via a click of the mouse may be forced to make cancellation of a subscription just as easy. The so-called click-to-cancel rule proposed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is on track to…
Companies are sending their "road warriors" out at a rate not seen since 2019. A new study shows companies are allocating more of their budgets for travel costs through 2024 and into next year. Upward Climb with Uphill Struggles: 2024…
The U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) handed down enough precedent-breaking decisions this spring to make anyone's head spin. The upshot: Businesses can expect to see fewer costly rules from federal regulators over the next 10 years. ResourcefulFinancePro covered nearly all of…
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) managed to stall some major corporate mergers on anti-trust grounds. Don't be shocked if the trend continues even if Donald Trump wins back the White House in November. The FTC's chairwoman Lina Khan is popular…
A federal ban on employee non-compete agreements may not go into effect in September after all. Two lawsuits scheduled to be decided in late July and the end of August may put the kibosh on the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC)…
Full disclosure: We never know for certain which topics will grab the attention of CFOs, controllers and other finance professionals. Often times we know, like when withholding tables for the following year are announced. But sometimes, we're surprised by how…
CFOs intend to continue cutting costs and boosting efficiency in every area possible through 2024 and probably well into 2025. And unfortunately that could mean a wave of layoffs is still to come. Forty percent of chief executives expect "major"…
Extortion attempts such as ransomware attacks are on the rise again. Companies may want to consider cyber insurance policies to protect themselves. Client companies insured by Marsh reported a record number of cyber extortion attempts in 2023, roughly 65% more…
Private and public employers will want to reconsider imposing a vaccine mandate the next time a public health crisis occurs. A federal court just ruled against the constitutionality of COVID-19 vaccine mandates -- and the ruling is liable to reach…
Back in 2013, the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) accused hedge fund manager George Jarkesy of defrauding two investors. Unlike most folks charged with securities fraud, Jarkesy refused to settle and be done with it. Fast forward 11 years: The…
2024 is shaping up as the year of crypto. The trends are unmistakable -- and largely positive -- for the revolutionary currency. Consider the highlights from just the past five months: In January, the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) approved…
