The financial sector is evolving quickly. To help you keep up – and stay ahead – we’ve compiled these valuable articles. Check in often for updated insights and advice on how you can overcome your biggest workplace challenges.
XBRL: Preparing for Implementation.
Over the past decade, regulators, investors and analysts have been unified by their shared desire for companies to provide more financial transparency. Now, there’s yet another significant acronym in the world of accounting — XBRL. Read on to learn how finance executives and organizations can prepare and ensure their employees are ready for XBRL implementation. Read on for more (PDF format) »
Mapping out finance and accounting outsourcing success.
Unlike their colleagues in information technology and human resources, finance executives have not needed to address highly publicized outsourcing failures. Now as the growth of finance and accounting outsourcing enjoys a surge of its own, those responsible for its execution can draw on lessons learned from information technology and human resource outsourcing. Read on for more (PDF format) »
Capitalizing on compliance. Making SOX work for your company.
An exclusive white paper report on how finance executives can capitalize on SOX compliance and deliver long-term return on investment for their organization. Read on for more (PDF format) »
Business process improvement.
It’s important for today’s finance professionals to gain a better understanding of business process improvement. That’s why we’ve compiled information on five areas that companies are currently working on to create more efficient processes: ERP optimization; automation and outsourcing; rapid product rollout; reducing operational risk; and strategic sourcing. Read on for more (PDF format) »
Internal controls: from SOX 404 compliance to mastery.
To help companies advance from a compliance-based approach to Sarbanes-Oxley to a performance-driven one, we identified key areas in which to build the right mindset among finance staff. To learn how to improve your team and make SOX investments pay off read on (PDF format) »
Stemming the tide of CPA burnout.
The Sarbanes-Oxley approach to corporate reform has been well documented by now, with much of the attention devoted to the Section 404 requirement to assess internal controls. Both companies and their auditors are responsible for establishing and reviewing systems to make sure they are in compliance. Read on for more (PDF format) »
The next decade's talent war: is your company prepared to keep the best & brightest?
You are certainly aware of the recent heated debate about jobs moving to countries with lower labor costs such as China, India and Eastern Europe. However, did you know that, despite this overseas outsourcing, there is high potential for a significant shortage of workers in the United States within the next decade? Yes, a labor shortage is looming. Read on for more (PDF format) »
Making ethics a core competency.
Tips for operating in an era of heightened scrutiny.
Today, accounting and financial professionals are operating in an era of heightened scrutiny from auditors, investors, boards, regulators, and even, to a certain extent, their own companies. As a result, public and private companies alike must keep a close account of all appropriate financials and internal controls to assure proper protocols are followed. Read on for more (PDF format) »
Keeping a lid on compliance costs.
The positive aspects of all the new accounting and financial reporting regulations are numerous. Companies say internal controls are now far stronger, with the likelihood of material misstatements moving forward greatly reduced. However, compliance activities – particularly those relating to Sarbanes-Oxley – represent one of the largest and most immediate opportunities for companies to reduce costs. Read on for more insights (PDF format) »
Five traits of highly effective accounting & finance pros.
As you know, the key to building and maintaining a strong finance department is creating a team of skilled and motivated individuals. While it may sound simple, in reality this can be a significant challenge. Fortunately, Ajilon Finance Solutions has practical suggestions you can incorporate into your hiring process to help you build the team that best fits your needs. For some helpful advice on evaluating where the real talent lies, read on (PDF format) »
