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Can This Relationship Be Saved? Auditors and CFOs aren't the friends they once were, but they are working out their differences.   |
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September 1, 2010
Tim Reason |
Fees Still Falling, but Not as Dramatically The latest analysis of audit fees shows continued good news for most companies, but not all. |
CFO
October 1, 2004
Kate O'Sullivan |
Can We Talk? Ironically, as the amount of communication between auditors and top executives has increased, the content of these conversations has become much more restricted. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act is partly the reason. |
CFO
September 1, 2005
John Goff |
Fractured Fraternity Oh for the days when auditors were counselors and not pricey overseers. In fact, some CFOs say dealings with external auditors have become a lot like encounters with the Internal Revenue Service: shrill, chilly, and frustrating as hell. |
CFO
May 1, 2008
Alix Stuart |
Auditor Angst Want faster, cheaper audits? Your auditor humbly suggests you avoid last-minute data dumps and other less-than-helpful practices. |
The Motley Fool
December 1, 2006
Mary Dalrymple |
Frightening Fine Print Have you checked your 401(k) fees? What looks like a small difference could have big consequences. |
CFO
April 1, 2010
Scott Leibs |
Shock and Audits As audit fees drop, what do you need to know to cut a better deal? |
CFO
October 1, 2011
Sarah Johnson |
Making Audits More Audible New rules would require auditors to speak up about possible problems, and describe in more detail what they do and don't look at. |
CFO
May 1, 2010
Sarah Johnson |
You Complete My Audit The relationship between accounting firms and their corporate clients has been shaky over the past decade, to say the least, but amid the tumult of Sarbanes-Oxley and thorny auditor-client issues lie long-lasting relationships, some that have endured for more than 50 years. |
The Motley Fool
March 9, 2007
Mary Dalrymple |
Fee, Fie, 401(k), Fum How much do you know about your 401(k) fees? |
The Motley Fool
August 2, 2005 |
401(k) Administration Pain Less can be more when it comes to 401(k) plan options. If you have the opportunity to help your office select a plan provider, it is well worth keeping in mind that having too many mutual fund choices is a cost, not a benefit. |
Wall Street & Technology
March 22, 2005
Jim Middlemiss |
Internal Auditors Traditionally, internal auditors have been feared by IT organizations. But, rather than view auditors as foes, technology executives must learn to embrace auditors' expertise. After all, auditors' advice can help IT departments deliver better results. |
CFO
May 1, 2008
Russ Banham |
Courting Disaster Confusion over 401(k) plan fees is triggering lawsuits and congressional inquiries. What can plan sponsors do to head off trouble? |
CFO
February 1, 2009
Scott Leibs |
Soft Is Hard Many CFOs leave the "soft" side of human capital to the human-resources department and fixate on the salary, benefits, and other costs associated with all those bodies. |
CFO
February 1, 2012
David M. Katz |
The Cost of Confidence Two proposals aim to increase auditor independence, but may cause problems for CFOs. |
BusinessWeek
August 1, 2005 |
Mr. McDonough, You Have The Floor An interview with William J. McDonough, chairman of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, on Sarbanes-Oxley. |
Inc.
April 2008 |
Figuring Out the Fees Don't believe it if an adviser says his services cost nothing - you're paying for it, one way or another. Here's a breakdown of the fees to watch for. |
CIO
July 1, 2004
Christopher Koch |
The Sarbox Conspiracy Sarbanes-Oxley compliance efforts are eating up CIO time and budgets. Worse, CIOs are being relegated to a purely tactical role. And that may be the CFO's plan. |
CFO
September 1, 2009
Scott Leibs |
Reality: The Sequel When it comes to the economy, there may or may not be a "new normal," but companies are clearly gearing up to change the way they operate. |
CFO
December 1, 2009
Scott Leibs |
Health Reform CFOs atypically cast their gaze far into the future when it comes to the impact of health-care reform. |
CFO
April 1, 2010
Tim Reason |
Auditing Your Auditor After nearly a decade of turmoil, companies have gained the advantage in negotiating with their auditors. |
BusinessWeek
December 27, 2004
Amy Borrus |
Auditors: The Leash Gets Shorter Providing tax services to audit clients will no longer be allowed. |
CFO
September 1, 2002
Andrew Osterland |
No More Mr. Nice Guy A new CFO survey suggests why new rules for auditors may be a wise idea. |
U.S. Banker
April 2002
Mark Bruno |
Broken Affair? Banks, as most companies, have enjoyed close relationships with their accountants for decades, and have been becoming more and more dependent on them for a variety of services, often far removed from auditing their books. Now those relationships are being called into question... |
CFO
August 1, 2004
Julia Homer |
Suspicious Minds Relations between auditors and finance executives, once warm and congenial, are experiencing a marked chill. |
CFO
May 1, 2004
Lori Calabro |
Looking Under the Hood New attestation standards for internal controls put more power in the hands of auditors. |
CFO
February 1, 2003
Alix Nyberg |
Auditor Independence: Separation Anxiety Many tax services may be "inappropriate" work for auditors to perform for their audit clients, says the SEC. |
CFO
September 1, 2003
Alix Nyberg |
Sticker Shock When Congress passed the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, it didn't worry about how much it would cost companies. Today, CFOs are totting up the compliance bill -- and they don't like what they see. |
CFO
May 1, 2010
Alix Stuart |
Cracking Down on Fees As legislation looms, companies can take steps now to help employees build bigger nest eggs. |
CFO
May 1, 2005
Tim Reason |
Feeling the Pain Are the benefits of Sarbanes-Oxley worth the cost? Many companies are voicing their concerns to the SEC. The top complaint about 404 is that auditors must point out management's own assessment of internal controls. |
CFO
July 1, 2003
Kris Frieswick |
How Audits Must Change Auditors face more pressure to find fraud. |
