Financial reporting and internal control practices are facing increased scrutiny these days, and organizations are taking stock of their existing financial practices, and enhancing and formalizing processes and policies. In-house lawyers have an important role in serving as key legal advisers to their organizations' finance functions. Featured in this Profile, are programs and practices for six organizations, including IKON Office Solutions, Inc., NTMA, TIAA-CREF, TOTAL S.A., and Yamanouchi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
In most business transactions, lawyers are not involved in determining the ultimate price. However, in some situations, this amount can raise a red flag as it might subject the parties to sanctions. Due consideration must be given in particular to tax (I) and contract (II) law in the European Union.
A list of ACC legal resources related to each session presented at the Mini MBA Business Education course at Boston University.
This primer provides an overview of the general legal, tax, accounting and regulatory issues typically relevant to securitisation structures, on a country-by-country basis.
Examine the external and internal factors that affect the longer-term profitability of the organization; Understand the balance sheet, income statement and statement of cash flow; and Discuss how to identify red flags that signal financial difficulties or accounting problems.
This session and the workshop that follows will examine the external and internal factors that affect the longer-term profitability of the organization. Participants will understand the balance sheet, the income statement, and the statement of cash flow. We will also discuss how to identify red flags that signal financial difficulties or accounting problems.
A sample letter for use in responding to corporate officers and auditors concerning pending litigation