How to best prepare for fair value’s impact on your bottom line
Recent events in the capital markets are providing lessons and insights on the role fair value plays in financial reporting. 10Minutes discusses where fair value does and does not make sense and how companies can better prepare for its impact.
Increasing relevance of enterprise risk management
In the face of an accelerating rate of change and an increasingly complex global risk environment, the spotlight is shining on enterprise risk management (ERM) practices. Standard & Poor’s recent announcement that enterprise risk analysis will be applied to credit ratings has Boards and senior executives taking stock. 10Minutes explores how ERM drives value and how effective risk management improves strategic decision-making.
Unwinding complexity in financial reporting
The SEC has been studying ways to simplify the US reporting system. Compelling solutions like moving to a more principles-based regime, increasing the use of judgment in financial reporting decisions, and refining materiality standards are being considered. But any change should justify the cost to companies in effort, time, resources, and dollars. 10Minutes clarifies what key solutions may be optimal.
Why climate change matters today
Concerns over energy security and costs are heating to uncomfortable levels, both at the gas pumps and in the boardrooms. Meanwhile, consumers, employees, and communities are increasingly expecting action from businesses. Climate change has become a matter of managing risks, costs, and reputation. 10Minutes explores how you can link your response to climate change more strongly to your business strategy and your corporate performance.
