Tag: accounting
HP and Autonomy Trade Accusations Over Accounting Error Disclosures
February 26, 2014 by Chris Sluty
Hewlett-Packard’s 2011 purchase of British software maker Autonomy for $11 billion has seemingly devolved into a mess of allegations about...
Nutty Accounting Costs Diamond $5 Million
February 5, 2014 by Chris Sluty
According to a report released on Jan. 9, 2014 by the Securities and Exchange Commission, snack food company Diamond Foods...
SEC to Examine Use of Non-GAAP Metrics
January 16, 2014 by Chris Sluty
In 2010, securities regulators eased rules regarding the use of non-GAAP metrics in financial reporting. Companies are now allowed to...
5 Movies Every Accountant Must See
December 19, 2013 by Chris Sluty
Movies are a major piece of the mainstream culture. We can learn a lot from the movies, whether practical information...
The CPA’s Role in Business Intelligence
November 19, 2013 by Chris Sluty
Business Intelligence: Cutting through the Clutter in Information Overload
Organizations typically turn to their CPAs for help in cutting through information...
Cost of Capital: Spend Money to Make Money
October 17, 2013 by Chris Sluty
Once you have done the proper validation of your product offering, the next step is to grow the business. Marketing...
Accounting Advice for Start-ups
October 9, 2013 by Chris Sluty
If I could give you one piece of accounting advice for your new venture, it would be rather simple: Start...
A Day in the Life of an Accountant (Buzzfeed style)
September 21, 2013 by Chris Sluty
A Buzzfeed inspired look into the life of an accountant:
Must complain about commute:
Must…drink…coffee…
Email, Facebook, G-chat…repeat:
The only way to get actual...