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Winning the Internal Audit Trifecta: Independence. Objectivity. Value-Add

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The Sarbanes-Oxley Act has transformed how companies conduct business. Companies can benefit from considering the effects of SOA on their internal audit function. Some of my recent engagements have me thinking about the different ways internal audit functions interact with the rest of their organizations or more precisely, how the folks in internal audit view […]

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Corporate Reporting: Toward Compliance and Communication

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Investors and analysts increasingly view financial reports as incomprehensible compliance documents. Wise companies will start now to transform mandated reports into cohesive narratives that enable investors and analysts to make forecasts with confidence. In helping clients meet an ever-increasing calendar of reporting requirements, I find myself more and more concerned about the tension between compliance

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The Blythe Global Advisors Interviews: What You Told Us

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Good relationships and good information are critical to overcoming challenges. Our interviews revealed that while clients and firms have good relationships, clients continue to seek real-world lessons to develop solutions. In my March 2013 newsletter, I presented the first set of findings from the interviews some of you generously gave to our representatives. In this

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The Blythe Global Advisors Interviews: What You Told Us – Part One

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Sharing perspectives can promote better understanding and communication among all of us. Our interviews showed that many of us are seeking solutions to the same challenges. Over the past few months, Blythe Global Advisors has engaged the services of an external firm to interview some of you – both companies and accounting firms. We had

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An Ounce of Readiness: Lessons Learned From The IPO Process

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Launching a successful IPO is a complicated and complex process. Smart companies will start making investments at least two years before to meet objectives. Over the course of this year, I’ve been watching a definite uptick in IPOs – both throughout the country and here in Orange County, CA where Blythe Global Advisors is located.

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The Implications of Dodd-Frank for Public and Private Companies

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Although originally conceived as legislation to regulate the financial industry, the Dodd-Frank Act has already touched public companies and has the potential to affect private companies, too. Smart companies will keep abreast of the law’s on-going implementation to deal proactively with any increased scrutiny. A while ago, I spoke at a CFO conference hosted by

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The PCAOB’s New Oversight Proposals: Using Restrictions to Restructure Relationships

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With the recent comments from the PCAOB regarding audit quality and auditor independence, there’s widespread concern about how increased oversight will affect both public and private companies. A careful analysis reveals that the PCAOB’s proposed changes can lead to streamlined processes, reduced risks, fewer surprises and improved relationships – if approached properly. The key is

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An Update on the Planned Convergence of U.S. GAAP & IFRS Standards

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With the joint FASB/IASB boards reversing recent decisions, companies are understandably reluctant to invest in new processes until final rules are issued. One overarching issue, however, remains clear: The new converged U.S. GAAP and IFRS standards will have a significant impact on how all companies report financial results. Wise companies will find the balance between

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Automate Processes To Upgrade Your Accounting And Finance Staff’s Competency

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Accounting and finance staff are under increased pressure to keep pace with an escalating rate of complicated changes. But the buck still stops at the CFO. Blythe Global Advisors has the tools and experts to help CFOs upgrade the ability of their accounting and finance functions to perform complex and time-consuming operations – better, faster

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Five Ways to Maximize the Client/Auditor Relationship

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As the convergence of U.S. GAAP and IFRS standards continues, the new rules will have a significant effect on how all companies report financial results and how firms audit those results. Forward-thinking companies and audit firms will act now to maximize their relationships. It’s an old scenario in the world of accounting and financial reporting.

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How The Convergence of U.S. GAAP and IFRS Standards Will Affect Lease Accounting

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As the convergence of U.S. GAAP and IFRS standards makes progress, interim changes confirm that the new rules will have a significant effect on how all companies report financial results. Regarding lease accounting, proposed rules issued thus far will affect balance sheets substantially – enough in some cases to make companies reconsider their leasing strategies.

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How The Convergence of U.S. GAAP and IFRS Standards Will Affect Revenue Recognition

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The convergence of U.S. GAAP and IFRS standards will have a significant impact on how all companies report financial results. With interim changes to the accounting for certain revenue recognition transactions effective for most companies in 2011, the time to get ready is now. You have probably read about the Security and Exchange Commission’s (SEC)

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