Accounting

Sarbanes-Oxley Is a Warning System for Fraud
Some on Wall Street argue Sarbanes-Oxley is costly, burdensome, and the reason why the number of public companies in the…

How to be a Creative Genius
It may seem like an elusive thing, reserved for the likes of Picasso or even Elon Musk. But each of…

Mapping a Manager’s Brain on Incentives
How do incentives affect a person’s decisions? Researchers give managers an fMRI to find out. By Steve Brooks Can restructuring a…

The Myth of the Obsolete Accountant
There’s a persistent rumor that in the not-so-distant future, technology will replace accountants. Nothing could be further from the truth. By…

Looking for a Trustworthy CEO? Hire a Military Vet
For companies hoping to avoid hassles with the IRS, financial restatements, or class-action lawsuits, consider a military background for your…

Fixing Finance’s Embarrassing Paradox
Why it’s time to rethink how corporate finance is taught, according to a business school professor By Adrienne Dawson A…

Americans: Living Rich, Retiring Poor
What you will need to retire, and why so many in the U.S. are financially unprepared for the future By…