Fraud is something that happens all too often in the business world, especially fraudulent financial statements. In fact, fraudulent financial statements account for approximately 10% of white-collar crime incidents. While there are other…
When it comes to accounting, it’s not enough to be good at your job. With 1.3 million accountants in the U.S. today, you need to bring more to the table to make yourself…
Recent SEC Updates The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was established in 1934 as the first federal regulator of the securities markets. Its purpose? To protect investors, monitor corporate takeover, and maintain fair…
“Innovation” might not be the first word you think of when describing an accounting firm, but the fact is that the successful accounting firms are always thinking of ways to keep up with…
This year has seen the launch of many successful IPOs, while others have not been quite as successful. Unicorns, it’s turning out, don’t always post magically high revenues as investors thought they would,…
2019 has been a big year for companies going public, and it’s not over yet. Uber, Lyft, Slack, and Fiverr International all launched IPOs this year, and that’s just the tip of the…
If you’re a small business owner, you have a lot on your plate. Not only does the entire fate of your business rest in your hands, but you also need to acquire a…
Hiring an outsourced CFO is a great choice for a startup or small business that needs financial expertise but isn’t ready to hire or can’t yet afford a full-time CFO. When you choose to…
Dwight Eisenhower once famously stated “plans are worthless, but planning is everything.” Lack of clear objectives can prove highly damaging to an otherwise promising organization. Corporations employ budgets to keep themselves on track…
Did you think you found a loophole to raise capital through an ICO? The SEC says no. Like an IPO, firms are creating new cryptocurrencies and selling it to investors to raise capital…