It Is Important to Monitor Your SEC Filing Status
As public companies grow, they may move from one filing status or issuer category to another. Recent and proposed changes to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules for some
As public companies grow, they may move from one filing status or issuer category to another. Recent and proposed changes to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules for some
Starting in 2018, certain public companies must disclose the ratio of their chief executive officer’s annual compensation to that of its ‘median employee.’ The rule allows for significant flexibility in
For more than 40 years, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has required only a simple pass-fail statement in public companies’ audit reports, but the deadline for mandatory reporting of
Complex accounting estimates — such as allowances for doubtful accounts, impairments of long-lived assets, and valuations of financial and non-financial assets — have been blamed for many high-profile accounting scams
Issuing stock on the public markets is not right for every business. Some public companies decide to delist or ‘go private’ often due to the high costs of complying with
Are you comfortable communicating electronically with your auditors? If so, a logical next step might be to transition from on-site audit procedures to a more ‘remote’ approach. Remote audits can
Financial statements help investors and lenders monitor a company’s performance. However, financial statements may not provide a full picture of financial health. What is undisclosed could be just as significant
Implementing changes in accounting rules can be a real drag, but the new hedge accounting standard may be an exception to this generality. Many companies welcome this update and may
With Independence Day coming up, it is a good time to check up on auditor independence issues. This is especially important in 2018. Why? New rules go into effect this
Analytical procedures can make audits more efficient and effective. First, they can help during the planning and review stages of the audit. However, analytics can have an even bigger impact