A sample chart of company compliance with corporate governance reforms. Topics include corporate governance, audit, accounting, and internal controls, and executive compensation. Includes the subject, a brief description of the section, company's current practice, and recommendation.
An audit committee, compensation committee, corporate governance committee, and executive committee evaluation based on long term results, committee responsibilities, committee operations. Ratings range from strongly agree to strongly disagree.
A sample business representation letter in connection with the filing and related certification of the company's annual report on Form 10-K. Business representative reviewed the company's Form 10-K, determined it does not contain any untrue statement of material fact concerning the business, and determined it fairly presents in all respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the business.
611 - Supporting the CFO & Finance Function at Your Organization
ACC presents a rundown of all the important, need-to-know changes and updates within the Securities and Exchanges Commission.
A presentation on how to open offices in foreign countries.
605 - In-house Response to Auditors' Requests for Information: Does This System (Still) Work?
610 Financial & Accounting Issues for In-house Practitioners
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.
Checklist for filing out an SEC Form 10-K. Includes timeline of information to collect and filings.