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What To Know When Issuing Liquidity And Capital Resource Disclosures
Last month’s SEC guidance on liquidity and capital resources disclosures and Management’s Discussions and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A) is meant to help investors better understand a registrant’s liquidity and funding risks. The guidance (FR-83) concentrates on liquidity, leverage ratios and the contractual obligations table. While the guidance offers no new additions to the current SEC…Read More -
The 360-Perspective: Social Platforms and the Finance Executive
Whether you’re involved in social media or not, the fact remains that new networking platforms are created almost every day. And with each new development, it’s becoming easier for you to connect with people and also for others (including recruiters) to find you. That’s if you’re using these platforms correctly, or even at all. According to Kevin Wheeler, President and…Read More -
Tips For Keeping Employees Engaged and Growing
A strong company is always growing and evolving, so it’s important to ensure that your employees are doing the same. But what’s the best approach to promote development of the top talent? That answer may be unique depending on your company, team and overall approach to your business. One Set Curriculum For All Making your learning practices standardized can be…Read More -
The Importance of Adding “Communicator” to your Analytics Skill Set
On Tuesday, the blog “Communications Conversations,” aimed at PR, Marketing and Advertising professionals, argued for the importance of adding analytics to your skill set as a communicator. For those who studied and now practice any form of mass communication –public relations, advertising and now emerging and social media – the realization set in that the last math class you decided to…Read More -
Watching Competitors’ Spending To Set Your Company’s Financial Plan
A recent article on Fast Company’s web site about analyzing the spending of those around you to help determine how much you should spend made us think about assessing spending for projects and personnel on a larger scale. It’s always tough to determine whether or not you’re paying what you should – looking around at what your competitor’s spend is a good…Read More -
Part I: The Benefits of a Purchasing Card Program for Your Business
It seems that every day, the business professional is introduced and enticed with a system or tool to help them communicate, sell, track and even operate completely differently. But with technology, it’s not just about doing something different. It’s about using that technology to do something better. And in the world of B2B communications, one of those technologies is a Purchasing…Read More -
“I Quit”….Really???
The work force is listening more intently as the sound of opportunity has begun knocking softly. As employees are becoming increasingly confident that the recession is nearing an end, hiring opportunities are beginning to entice many to let go of the jobs they were holding onto so dearly and venture out in their fields to see what else may be…Read More -
The Age of the Freelancer
As many businesses cautiously begin to hire new employees, a different type of worker is emerging as the top choice for many recruiters. More and more companies are seeking out independent contractors to fill positions that were once deemed to be standard full-time positions. As the recession finally begins to halt, a transformation in how we work and what we…Read More -
Part Two: Fraud Investigation Requirements and Best Practices
Baseline Requirements – A successful internal investigation program should include the following baseline requirements: Independence – The group or individual(s) assigned responsibility to conduct internal investigations should have an appropriate level of independence to investigate all matters without inappropriate or undue influence by management Defined Scope and Responsibilities – Defining scope and responsibilities is particularly important if there is a team…Read More -
Fahrenheit Finance Success Story
Small businesses often begin with a dream and here at Fahrenheit Finance we are dedicated to helping turn those dreams into a reality. There is nothing more fulfilling in our business than to successfully provide a platform to assist small businesses take their company to the next level by providing the right finance and accounting resources when, and only when,…Read More -
Part One: Fraud Prevention and Detection Best Practices
It seems a day doesn’t go by where there isn’t a news article talking about an employee who stole customer data or intellectual property, embezzled funds, or committed some other nefarious act against their employer. According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) most recentReport to the Nation on Occupational Fraud and Abuseorganizations lose 7% of their annual revenues…Read More -
Start a stimulus plan in your office
Employment concerns have risen almost as fast as unemployment rates over the last couple years. When employees feel like they need to keep one eye on their job status and one on their work, productivity dips and the worry can become a self-fulfilling prophecy. So what do you do to make sure your employees and team members know that they’ve…Read More