All Compliance Week articles in Web Issue – Page 542
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Wells Fargo CEO forfeits $41M; DOL launches labor law investigations
The latest developments in the ongoing Wells Fargo scandal: clawbacks, including a $41M hit for CEO John Stumpf; a Department of Labor investigation; and a new class-action lawsuit. Joe Mont has more.
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COSO issues new fraud risk management guide
COSO, author of the most widely accepted internal control framework in the United States has released a new guide meant to help companies beef up their fraud risk management. More from Tammy Whitehouse.
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Worried the SEC might come after you personally? You should be
Jaclyn Jaeger looks at yet another case brought by the SEC spotlighting the sort of conduct that can result in a personal liability claim against legal and compliance officers.
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Valuation practices under SEC scrutiny
U.S. regulators have made it clear that the process for producing numbers in a financial statement is as important—if not more so—than the numbers themselves. Jaclyn Jaeger has more.
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All is not well at Wells
Stephen Davis and Jon Lukomnik examine the fallout from the Wells Fargo scandal, delving into what could have been done better by management and offering some tips for other companies, read: banks, to avoid the same fate.
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In tech sectors, revenue recognition talks are intense
In preparing to adopt the new revenue recognition standard, experts debate how to apply the rules to complex contracts. Tammy Whitehouse reports.
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The EpiPen controversy’s bad omens for pharmas
At a recent hearing with the CEO of Mylan, the maker of EpiPen, legislators hinted at not only price controls, but an increased scrutiny of executive pay. Joe Mont has more.
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SFO charges three Tesco execs
The Financial Reporting Council ended the investigation of U.K. retail giant Tesco’s former CFO, and the Serious Fraud Office just brought charges against three more individuals. Neil Hodge has more.
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Internet of Things’ role in internal audit & compliance
How can internal audit support disruptive opportunities while monitoring for emerging risks coming from the Internet of Things? Columnist Jose Tabuena discusses these challenges.
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There simply are not enough cyber-security specialists
Companies need to get much more aggressive when it comes to recruiting the right talent to head their cyber-security efforts, writes John Reed Stark.
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Wells Fargo CEO faces bipartisan furor
You know you are having a horrible week when complaints against your company unite Democrats and Republicans, but that’s exactly what Wells Fargo CEO John Stumpf faced
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Learning Care Group names chief compliance officer
Learning Care Group, a for-profit early education and childcare provider, has named Daniel Follis as executive vice president, general counsel, and chief compliance officer, effective immediately. He will also serve as the company’s corporate secretary, reporting to CEO Barbara Beck.
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WellCare appoints general counsel and secretary
WellCare Health Plans has appointed Anat Hakim to senior vice president, general counsel, and secretary, effective as of Sept. 26.
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Citizens Financial appoints chief compliance officer
Citizens Financial Group announced the promotion of Deputy Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Privacy Officer Scott Essex to chief compliance officer, effective Oct. 17. He will succeed Bob Nelson, who is retiring effective Oct. 31.
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Tesla creates chief accounting officer role
Tesla, an automotive and energy storage company has appointed Eric Branderiz as vice president, corporate controller, and chief accounting officer, effective Oct. 24.
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Here come the good guys
The modern compliance profession has labored in the shadows for a decade or more, but now it’s finally getting the recognition it deserves with Compliance Officers Day. More from Bill Coffin.
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Fed takes aim at banks’ commodity holdings
Joe Mont looks at a proposed rule from the Federal Reserve Board meant to strengthen existing requirements and limitations on the physical commodity activities of financial holding companies.
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Harris declinations: A landmark FCPA case?
The SEC will not take action against Harris Corp. for FCPA violations, but has brought charges against a former Harris executive for bribing Chinese government officials to obtain business. Jaclyn Jaeger explores.