Corporate Governance The Role of Internal Control

Article:  Recent extensive study of internal control in business has led to the development of a definition capturing both positive and negative aspects of the issue. While the structure of modern organizations often undermines this control, it has become recognized as an essential component of successful enterprise.
Published on October 26, 2011

Executive Summary- Integrating Social and Political Risk Into Management Decision Making

Article:  The corporate risk landscape has shifted significantly in recent years. Larger and more varied risks than ever previously thought have been seen in companies and countries who had believed they were immune from those risks. Rapidly increasing globalization poses a common challenge to management decisions.
Published on July 08, 2010

BusInd News - October 2010

Newsletter:  BusInd News is a monthly eNewsletter for CPAs in Business, Industry & Government. The October issue features an update from the Blue Ribbon Panel on Private Company Financial Reporting, and articles about a Yellow Book revision that threatens internal audit independence, what experts are doing to dispel IFRS myths, how
Published on January 28, 2011

Accounts Receivable Management

Article:  Accounts receivable often constitute a significant portion of assets. Controlling the accounts receivable process demands the development of policies that are compatible with an enterprises profit, liquidity and market share. Since the accounts receivable policy has a broad impact, it must be managed carefully and assessed frequently.
Published on July 02, 2010

Building a Data Warehouse

Article:  The data warehouse provides an opportunity to isolate and analyze customer, product, and financial data in order to customize marketing programs, streamline financial processes, optimize supply chains, and make key decisions based on sound operating performance information. Monitoring and managing the financial aspects of a business, keeping existing customers happy,
Published on July 28, 2011

World-Class Research and Development Management

Article:  Companies with world-class Research &Development (R&D) have visionary management, and use a variety of tools and procedures effectively to improve operations and develop new strategies. This publication describes world-class management of 12 such activities, explains the effective use of four R&D tools and techniques, and discusses the issues and challenges
Published on July 28, 2011

Developing Comprehensive Competitive Intelligence

Article:  In today's complex and rapidly changing business environment, an organization must apply its knowledge of the competition in a proactive, systematic way in order to achieve competitive advantage. For long-term business success, an effective competitive intelligence program must be developed and implemented, enabling the firm to respond quickly and wisely
Published on October 26, 2011