Technology has been around for many years but the transformative ways it affects all avenues of our lives is becoming more apparent. From the way we order lunch online to the way we can do almost everything on our smartphone that we do on our computer, business operations are also being transformed and affected by […]
In today’s current digital age, a lot of people have at one point wondered if their online accounts have been compromised or have been part of a large store or restaurant data breach. With the constant news cycle, it can become desensitizing but it is imperative, especially for public companies, to be vigilant and educate […]
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) should be top of mind for not only current accounting and finance employees (along with senior management, stakeholders and other relevant parties), but other professionals who are looking to advance their finance and accounting career or break into the industry. The FCPA Within the FCPA there are two provisions: […]
2019 will be a big year for the treatment and reporting of leases and the impacts to the lessee, lessor, and company at large are shaping up to be significant. Origin of Change In a news release by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), it was noted that these changes have been a long time […]
The start of a new year always brings about fresh possibilities and resolutions. This year, in 2018, the American economy was given fresh possibilities by way of the tax bill that was passed just before the new year. The Cut Joe Harpaz, a Contributor for Forbes, explains that “at roughly 500 pages, the bill contains […]
The 2018 financial reporting season will be an important one as it marks the beginning of the implementation of the new GAAP changes. All companies will be impacted by the GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) changes, perhaps with public companies feeling it the most. Due to this, all current finance and accounting personnel in companies, […]
Whether you are pounding the pavement for a new job and/or career change or just want to brush up on your interview skills, Friedman Williams believes that preparation for an interview, whether in-person or via phone, can exponentially increase your chances of moving on to the next step in the hiring process. How to Prepare […]