Compliance


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    Super Micro says DOJ, SEC subpoenaed documents

    The AI server maker’s accounting has drawn scrutiny in the wake of a highly critical report on the company from the now-defunct short-seller Hindenburg Research.

    By Feb. 12, 2025
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    Global tax deal awaits US ask, KPMG exec says

    KPMG’s global tax leader Grant Wardell-Johnson views President Trump’s decision to exit the global tax deal as a broad opening salvo that could lead to negotiations.

    By Feb. 10, 2025
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    Top 5 stories from CFO Dive

    The promises and traps of generative AI, revamped modern finance teams and stark geopolitical risks are among the top forces CFOs are grappling with this year.

    By CFO Dive staff
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    CFPB’s future hangs in the balance after a wild weekend

    Headquarters-based staff will work remotely this week after a new acting chief halted agency supervision and enforcement and told the Fed he wouldn't take any unappropriated funding next quarter.

    By Dan Ennis • Feb. 10, 2025
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    Tesla CFO, board members offload millions in stock

    The sales occurred after board members, including Kimbal Musk, agreed to pay a collective $919 million back to the EV maker to settle claims of excessive compensation last month.

    By Feb. 7, 2025
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    PCAOB warns auditors of risks from lax oversight of specialists

    Specialists who use artificial intelligence pose a growing challenge to auditors and, in turn, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.

    By Feb. 6, 2025
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    CFOs prep for tax policy impacts: Grant Thornton

    CFOs are feeling more upbeat about economic prospects following the U.S. election, but still face uncertainty when it comes to tax or regulatory policy shifts.

    By Feb. 6, 2025
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    ADM to slash up to 700 roles as work to fix reporting problems continues

    The agricultural company’s CFO Monish Patolawala said the company is making progress on its effort to “lift” the material weakness related to its financial reporting. 

    By Feb. 4, 2025
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    Companies reduce philanthropy aimed at boosting racial, gender equality

    Change in “corporate citizenship” initiatives coincide with a federal backlash against efforts to promote sustainability in the private and public sectors.

    By Feb. 4, 2025
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    US manufacturing grows despite risk of tariff-triggered trade war

    Confidence among manufacturers last month rose to the highest level in nearly three years.

    By Feb. 3, 2025
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    Flutterwave CFO keeps eye on ‘sustainable’ profitability

    It’s important to prioritize enabling stable revenue and solid profitability given the macroeconomic volatility in the African markets where Flutterwave operates, CFO Mitesh Popat said.

    By Feb. 3, 2025
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    Trump’s softer-touch SEC may ease CFO regulatory burden

    By slimming the SEC’s budget, headcount and regulatory scope, a new agency chief would fall in step with Trump’s cost-cutting and efficiency campaign.

    By Jan. 30, 2025
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    Big Four, Apple weigh in on FASB’s proposed software guidance

    While changes were suggested, many of the 32 respondents expressed general support for the broader effort to update the accounting guidance that has been untouched for decades.

    By Jan. 28, 2025
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    Trump crypto executive order bars agencies from establishing CBDCs

    While barring CBDCs, the order leaves space for the establishment of privately-issued “stablecoins” and creates a presidential crypto working group.

    By Jan. 24, 2025
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    SCOTUS rejects higher standard for overtime exemptions

    The ruling is a “win” for businesses and “sets a consistent national standard under the Fair Labor Standards Act,” attorneys at Fisher Phillips wrote.

    By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 17, 2025
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    FASB declines to tackle new credit risk transfer project

    The U.S. accounting standard setter decided against adding a new project to its priority agenda that would have considered requiring banks to disclose more information about CRTs.

    By Jan. 16, 2025
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    SEC hits ex-pharma CFO with sanction over fraud charges

    The former finance chief is barred under a commission order from serving as an officer of a public company or practicing before the SEC as an accountant.

    By Jan. 16, 2025
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    Former Silvergate CFO asks SEC to dismiss ongoing accounting claims

    The ex-CFO of the now-defunct bank, which filed for bankruptcy following the FTX collapse, is arguing he had no “personal financial motive” for deceiving investors.

    By Jan. 16, 2025
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    Dropped PCAOB probe, lawsuit spotlight audit watchdog’s challenges

    While the litigation was dismissed, the PCAOB is expected to face similar pushback from the incoming Trump administration. 

    By Jan. 15, 2025
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    SEC’s chief accountant follows Gensler to exit

    During his tenure at the SEC, Paul Munter didn’t pull any punches when it came to sounding the alarm about controversial accounting issues that concerned him.

    By Jan. 14, 2025
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    Meta joins chorus of DEI rollbacks, cutting roles and programs

    The tech and social media giant ended a number of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives last week, including its supplier diversity program.

    By Lamar Johnson • Jan. 14, 2025
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    IRS hands crypto holders some 2025 relief

    Despite the reprieve, taxpayers should still keep good records and continue using a consistent system such as LIFO for identifying digital assets sold can be easier, TaxBit’s Miles Fuller says. 

    By Jan. 10, 2025
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    Ohio gov signs alternative CPA licensure pathway bill into law

    The move puts the Buckeye state at the forefront of the recent drive to address the talent shortage by widening on-ramps into the accounting profession. 

    By Jan. 9, 2025
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    FASB swiftly clarifies new DISE rule’s effective date

    The board wanted to make clear that all public companies must comply with the new expense disclosure requirements in their first annual reporting periods beginning after Dec. 15, 2026.

    By Jan. 7, 2025
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    Deep Dive

    Walking a tightrope: 6 CFO trends for 2025

    Financial executives can gain an edge this year by monitoring six trends in federal policy and business strategy.

    By Jan. 7, 2025
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    FASB pursues agenda refresh

    Narrower projects could be in store for the accounting-standard setter as some stakeholders want more guidance on hot- button issues like crypto and goodwill.

    By Jan. 6, 2025