Project management should include an exit plan.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Return-on-equity (ROE) is the correct profit metric to evaluate the performance of a business. However, the primary emphasis on financial ratio analysis must be on operating performance. The “advanced” version of the DuPont model remedies the original model’s failure to cleanly separate the effects of operating and financing...
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Using Excel and Benford’s Law to detect fraud
This Technology Workshop shows how to use Microsoft Excel to determine whether the numbers in a data set follow Benford’s curve or point to possible malfeasance.
Exploring mentorship: A story of passion and purpose
Stephanie Yan, CPA, was building a career working with for-profit companies before a merger and a mentor helped guide her to a leadership position working with not-for-profits.
Rethinking the audit
As technological innovations change the way audits are performed, auditors need to be ready to use new tools to gain insight from data.
How to enable audit innovation
Deloitte’s efforts are aided by a mechanism for generating ideas, strategic alliances with technology developers, and easy-to-use tools.
How a CFO can become great
Finance leaders need to overcome four main challenges in shaping strategy and driving innovation necessary for sustainable growth.
Last-minute guide to the updated CPA Exam
Here’s what you need to know as the next exam launches this month with a greater focus on skills such as analysis and evaluation.
How to manage sales and use tax risk
A business can avert potential disasters by engaging an external review of its sales and use tax management and compliance responsibilities.
Expanding your app-titude: You can Bond with ‘handwritten’ notes
A monthly look at apps and websites that can make the CPA’s job and life better.
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