All SEC articles – Page 58
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Comment letters show SEC forced restatement on ASC 606
After a 15-part comment letter exchange with the SEC over its compliance with new revenue recognition rules, Kingsway Financial Services opted to restate.
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Department of Justice closes FCPA probe into Ciena
Telecommunications company Ciena disclosed in its latest annual report that the Department of Justice advised the company that it has decided not to file any charges against it in connection with a previously disclosed investigation into potential violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
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As government shutdown drags on, SEC offers guidance
Concerned about how the government shutdown will affect the SEC and filing obligations? The agency is offering several resources to provide some much-needed guidance.
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Hertz to pay $16M civil penalty for accounting violations
Car rental company Hertz Global Holdings will pay a $16 million civil penalty to settle a case concerning inaccurate financial reporting, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced in an order filed Dec. 31.
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ArticleDisclosure reform an idea worth pursuing
The SEC is once again digging into disclosure reforms, and the debate has shifted from what to file to how frequently companies need to file.
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ArticleUnfinished business, lingering questions guide regulators into New Year
In 2019, regulators look to build on initiatives that began last year while tackling increased political tensions.
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BlogTesla adds two new independent directors
As part of a deal reached with the Securities and Exchange Commission in September, Tesla has added two new independent directors to its board: Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison and Kathleen Wilson-Thompson, global chief human resources officer of Walgreens Boots Alliance.
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JPMorgan to pay $135M for improper handling of ADRs
The Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday announced JPMorgan Chase Bank will pay more than $135 million to settle charges of improper handling of “pre-released” American Depositary Receipts.
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SEC enforcement priorities for 2019
The Securities and Exchange Commission has set out a demanding enforcement agenda for 2019. At the top of its list: retail investors and cyber-related misconduct.
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Plantronics announces closure of Polycom FCPA investigation
U.S. communications equipment company Plantronics announced Wednesday that Polycom entered into a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and will pay $36 million, which will come from an escrow secured by Plantronics as part of its acquisition of Polycom.
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SEC plans focus on internal controls at year-end
Given big changes companies are undertaking in their accounting processes, staff at the SEC plan to pay special attention to internal controls.
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SEC disciplines Crowe, two partners over audit failures
The SEC has settled charges against Crowe and two of its partners for “significant audit failures” connected to a payroll services firm that went bankrupt.
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Broadridge Financial Solutions, Workiva announce partnership
Fintech company Broadridge Financial Solutions and enterprise management software provider Workiva have announced an alliance to streamline shareholder communications.
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PCAOB finalizes new standards on estimates, specialists
Auditors have new rules to follow in auditing accounting estimates and in relying on the work of specialists to arrive at audit opinions.
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Banking regulators approve CECL relief measure
Banking regulators issued some relief for banks worried about the effects of adopting CECL, but bankers are still concerned it won’t go far enough.
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How Hain Celestial improved its revenue recognition practices
The Hain Celestial Group recently settled charges with the Securities and Exchange Commission resulting from weaknesses in its internal controls. Why the food company was not assessed a monetary penalty is where the compliance lessons lie.
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GE audit committee considers replacing KPMG as auditor
GE’s audit committee has initiated a tender process to consider replacing KPMG as its external auditor.
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CAMs may drive more management disclosure, dry runs reveal
A pending requirement for auditors to disclose critical audit matters in their reports may compel management to take a closer look at their own disclosures.
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House plans hearing on CECL’s effect on economy, banks
The SEC may be hands-off with respect to CECL, but the House Financial Services Committee is exploring the expected effect of the accounting change on the economy.
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SAB 118 to ASC 740: Companies shift tax reporting
Shifting from one uncertain position to another, companies are facing a subtle but important change in how to explain tax reform to investors.