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CCT Top Issues in 2011
FEI CEO's 2011 Top Challenges For Financial Executives
FEI's president and CEO lists top issues for financial executives for 2011 European Regional Headquarters
Transfer Pricing in the Netherlands
Cover Story: July 10
The phenomenal growth of China reflects a budding industrialized nation that’s economically lifting much of its billion-plus population and breeding entrepreneurs and capitalism — all while under the watch of an authoritarian Communist political class. Is economic dominance on its agenda? In Brief: January 10
In Brief: October 09
The Crisis And Its Effects On Corporate Governance
The following article, The Crisis and Its Effects on Corporate Governance, s is by Jose Antonio Quesada, member of IMEF's National Technical Committee on Corporate Governance and Legislation. Foreign Exchange Resources
Foreign Exchange
FEI Asks IRS, U.S. Treasury To Address Liquidity Issue By Extending IRS Notice 2008-91
in brief: July 09
G-20 Leaders Pledge Action; Financial Stability Board To Replace FSF
At the conclusion of the G-20 Summit on April 2, 2009 the leaders issued a statement pledging action on various fronts, including as relate to restoring confidence, growth and jobs, and relating to strengthening financial regulation, and more. FEI Meets With Auditors From China
CFO interview: december 08
One Chinese company that is truly a global firm is Lenovo, the leading domestic PC-maker that acquired IBM’s PC division in 2005 and has been defying the odds by growingits business outside of China. Here’s a description of some of the firm’s attributes through the eyes of CFO Wong Mai Ming. IRS Temporarily Eases Rules on Loans From Overseas Subsidiaries
On Oct. 3, 2008, the Internal Revenue Service released ruling (IRS Notice 2008-91, Treatment of Certain Obligations under Section 956(c)), to ease tax treatment of loans from foreign subsidiaries. FASB-IASB Say Convergence Projects To Be Completed By 2011
On Sept. 11, 2008, FASB and IASB issued a progress report and timetable for completion of joint active projects, which says they expect all convergence projects to be completed by 2011; all 10 of the active projects list completion dates of 2011. Accounting Software Packages
CCR responds to the IASB’s ED on consolidated and non-consolidated financial statement
The Committee on Corporate Reporting (“CCR”) of Financial Executives International (“FEI”) wishes to share its views on the International Accounting Standards Board (the “IASB”) Exposure Draft of Proposed Amendment to IFRS 1 First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards and IAS 27 Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements Cost of an Investment in a Subsidiary, Jointly Con UK Corporate Governance Review 2007, By Grant Thornton
Grant Thornton's 6th annual review of corporate governance practices by the UK's FTSE 350 cover story: January 08
cover story: January 08
The age-old argument resurfaces 21st century-style, as modern developments and technology spawn new sources for materials and customers on a scale never before possible. Foreign Trade Zone Status
IFRS: The Dialogue is Shifting, From ‘Whether to When’
With over 100 countries requiring or accepting International Financial Reporting Standards, the likelihood of companies around the globe using the same accounting standards is in view. Is IFRS Becoming the International Language of Accounting?
Over the past five years, there’s been much movement towards adopting a global accounting standard, and recent SEC actions confirm regulator interest. But, much work, acceptance and learning will need to occur before one accounting language becomes reality. Fraud Risk in China: Real but Manageable
The booming populations and emerging economies and markets – particularly in China – provide tremendous opportunities for growth and profits. Eager to participate, many companies are intimidated by the inherent risk. Import and Export Providers
India Rising
When it comes to low-cost country sourcing, China is no longer the only game in town, says a senior executive at sourcing vendor Ariba.
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