E-Waste Systems, Inc. Appoints International Audit Firm, MaloneBailey, LLP
"We have an aggressive international expansion program and combined with a objective to qualify for an uplisting of our stock to an exchange as soon as we are qualified," said Martin Nielson, founder...
View ArticleLFCC to host Nonprofit Academy
Eight workshops geared toward staff, executive directors and board members of nonprofit organizations are slated for the first Nonprofit Academy held at Lord Fairfax Community College from February to...
View ArticleMacon and Bibb finances earn clean opinion from auditors
Finances of the now-dissolved Macon and Bibb County governments earned a clean opinion from auditors for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2013.
View ArticleStroock & Stroock & Lavan Adds 3 New Partners
Stroock & Stroock & Lavan has named three new partners, effective January 1 . "These are all exceptional attorneys, both in terms of their legal skills and their dedication to client service,"...
View ArticleSebi may ask comapnies to make greater disclosures in IPOs
The new corporate governance norms for listed companies, currently being finalised by the Securities and Exchange Board of India , may also mandate greater disclosures regarding Initial Public Offers ,...
View ArticleFRC clamps down on asset-backed contributions
THE FINANCIAL REPORTING COUNCIL has launched a crackdown on companies using asset-backed contribution structures that reclassify pension obligations as equity instruments in their accounts.
View ArticleNigeria's SEC calls for Ecobank Transnational EGM after corporate governance...
Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission has called for an extraordinary general meeting of Ecobank Transnational Incorporated board members and shareholders to deliberate and pass resolutions on...
View ArticleCity of London Releases Updated Statement on Corporate Governance and ...
This newly published Statement identifies the current 'best practices' in the corporate governance of closed-end funds and is addressed to all industry stakeholders, including Boards, Managers,...
View ArticleTask Force Urges Reforms in State Financial Reporting
A task force that has been investigating the budget crisis affecting many states across the country is calling for major changes in the ways that states handle their budgeting and financial reporting.
View ArticleShareholder Alert: Law Firm Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe LLP Announces...
Shareholder and consumer rights law firm Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe LLP is investigating whether certain officers and directors of Groupon, Inc. breached their fiduciary duties to Groupon...
View ArticleRegulatory and Financial Reporting Changes Loom for Life Insurers
Many will stop selling universal life with secondary guarantees and half expect to make major design and pricing changes; CFOs to make only moderate changes to staffing levels despite lack of in-house...
View ArticleNashua city audit 'clean and solid'
City officials are praising Nashua's most recent financial report, which indicates strong growth despite various economic challenges for the city.
View ArticleFRC in danger of departing from Sharman recommendations
A MEMBER of the Sharman inquiry into going concern and liquidity risks has raised issues about how the FRC is implementing the panel's recommendations.
View ArticleLooking Ahead: The Import...
In a series of blog posts over the past few months we have explored themes from The Responsible Enterprise , a chapter from Deloitte's 2013 Business Trends .
View ArticleOutlook 2014: 10 Trends in Corporate Governance: Richard LeBlanc
Expect pressure by activists and institutions for boards to control under-performing management to continue unabated.
View ArticleBest corporate governance for third year
KUALA LUMPUR: Media Prima Bhd was voted the best in corporate governance in Malaysia in AsiaMoney's 2013 Corporate Governance Poll for the third consecutive year.
View ArticleYahoo Searches for Two Directors to Address Weak Link
It looks that way, say several corporate-governance experts. Such shortcomings could hurt the efforts of first-time Chief Executive Marissa Mayer to turn around the struggling Internet portal, where...
View ArticleACRA, ISCA sign agreement on financial reporting surveillance
More companies will have their financial statements come under closer scrutiny by Singapore's Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority, through a tie-up with the Institute of Singapore Chartered...
View ArticlePress Releases
The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to; The City of Fresno for the 11 th consecutive year, by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United...
View ArticleArrests in fraud probe into Leeds City Council 'partner'
Police have arrested three people as part of an investigation into allegations of fraud against one of Leeds City Council's partner organisations.
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