Category: Tips & tools
The Business Lifecycle: Know the Journey So You Can Plan Ahead
What do you see in the road ahead in 2019? Does it appear more uncertain than sure? Is it paved with growth opportunities or a pullback? For companies large and small, the path forward can take awhile to become clear. At R…
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Implementing the new revenue recognition standard—5 lessons learned from the front lines
“Overwhelming” is an understatement when talking about implementing the new revenue recognition standard. A huge amount of effort is needed, as the public companies that first adopted the new rules quickly disc…
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The latest on leasing: Power through the new accounting standard’s implementation
Ready or not… here it comes! The new lease accounting guidance will be effective before we know it. ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) will result in some pretty dramatic changes to the balance sheet for companies that …
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Small businesses targeted by phishing scams are more likely to get bitten
Cyber scammers have upped their game. The emails they send out to trick people into turning over confidential info (like usernames and account numbers) look more legit than ever. And the messages have become more sophistic…
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Year-end checklist for finance teams—10 ways to end the year right
The exciting month of December offers a paradox to finance teams. They’re in retrospective mode while also planning for the year ahead. And they’re super busy while hoping to use up any leftover vacation days b…
See MoreSOX is ever-evolving: 5 ways to shore up your controls program
Talk about mixed messages. The new presidential administration wants what they consider “costly and unnecessary regulations” wiped out. At the same time we have continued pressure by regulatory agencies to strengthen a…
See More5 tips for finding financing with the right investors
Companies are under the microscope from the moment they attract a key investor. “Potential investors are making assessments and determinations throughout the whole process—not just right at the start,” RoseRyan direc…
See MoreFalling off the rails? 6 tips for a smooth transition to your new accounting system
The next time your company undergoes an accounting system switch, will it make your team soar or fumble? Of course, we dream of success and no one predicts failure when taking on a big project like this, but there is somet…
See MoreRethinking revenue and realizing opportunities in the new rules
It’s game time. Deals your company is making now could be affected by the new revenue recognition standard, and the effective date will be here before you know it. This is why it is so important for finance organizations…
See MoreGoing dark: What it means and why it might be a smart move for your company
What happens if your public company decides to “go dark”? If you are in the military or in covert operations of some sort, this slang term means you have ceased all forms of communication—probably to save your life. …
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