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To the point: Current issues for boards of directors

This edition of To the point: Current issues for boards of directors, reviews guidance from the SEC and DOJ about the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and policy updates from the ISS on executive compensation, board response to proposals with majority shareholder support, hedging of company stock, and what directors should know about data security and cyberattacks.

10Minutes on US manufacturing resurgence

Signs point to a potential surge in domestic manufacturing, and US companies are carefully watching seven key factors that are impacting the trend. They also need to consider what a potential move or expansion of manufacturing facilities to the US could mean for all aspects of their business.

2012 Current developments for directors: Finding direction in uncertain times

This annual publication focuses on the critical governance issues directors and senior executives face, offering information, insights, and practical guidance to help directors meet the demands of their role and enrich boardroom discussions.

2011 Current developments for directors: Charting the right course

The 2011 edition of Current developments for directors includes a section on factors that are influencing companies' growth plans. Also discussed are how global trends are affecting companies' operations and international expansion opportunities and covers key developments in regulatory reform, financial reporting, and tax reform.

2010 Current developments for directors

The key issues that stand out in 2010 for directors include business challenges given the state of the economy, the impact of global tax trends, financial reporting and regulatory developments, major ongoing legislative issues, and a special focus on government involvement in business.

Risk in review 2012: Rethinking risk management for new market realities

Companies everywhere are rethinking risk management in the light of new market realities, according to PwC’s 2011 global risk survey, which also breaks down results by region.

PwC 2012 State of the Internal Audit Profession Study

PwC’s 8th annual examination of the internal audit profession, focuses on this rising importance of risk management and internal audit's contribution by taking a closer look at how stakeholders and board members view critical risks and the role internal audit could be playing.

10Minutes on the future of revenue recognition

Revenue, or the “top line,” is a closely monitored measure of an entity's growth and market share. The FASB and IASB are currently in the process of replacing existing revenue guidance with a new global accounting standard for all revenue transactions. How will this change affect your business?

Governance, risk and compliance webcast series

You’re invited to join PwC's webcast series which focuses on ways to help your company improve governance, risk and compliance, and achieve the right balance between risk and return.

Board Composition and Structure: Are directors willing to consider investor input on candidates?

How do companies choose their board of directors? Do shareholders have any say on the decision process? Find out in PwC's Annual Corporate Directors Survey.

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Board evolution: Progress made, yet challenges persist

With all the changes to corporate governance requirements and strategies, what do the board of directors from leading companies think? Our Annual Corporate Directors Survey takes a look.

Fraud and other risks: Managing a crisis to save your company's reputation

Directors try to prevent fraud and protect themselves from risk, but how they communicate their response to a crisis can impact their company's brand and reputation.

IT Oversight: From "back-office" support function to strategic imperative

Rapidly emerging innovations in technology are impacting companies' strategies, operations and growth. How are boards of directors responding? Explore our Corporate Directors Survey to learn more.

Company strategy: Viability and agility are imperative

Why is having an effective strategy so important to a company's competitiveness and overall operations? Directors in our Annual Corporate Directors Survey offer some insights.

10Minutes on academic medical centers

Academic medical centers (AMCs) are the nucleus of the U.S. health system, yet they face multiple challenges.

10Minutes on effective audit committees

Audit committees, management, and auditors work together to meet the information needs of the capital markets and to ensure quality audits and financial reporting. The leading practices in this 10Minutes may help audit committees continue to improve their oversight of auditors and management, thereby enhancing the quality of audits and financial reporting.

Protecting your brand in the cloud: Transparency and trust through enhanced reporting

Cloud computing is making deep inroads into the marketplace, but organizations are concerned about risks regarding security, privacy, availability, data protection and retention. Any one of these could damage a company’s business and its brand. How can the risks impact companies’ brands and how can third-party assurance provide a solution?

Broader perspectives; higher performance. State of Compliance: 2012 Study

PwC and Compliance Week teamed up to survey over 120 senior-level compliance executives at leading U.S. companies. The resulting report summarizes the findings of the study and provides selected benchmarking data in four key areas: Compliance organization scope and support; effectiveness; technology and resources and reporting.

10Minutes on the future of lessee accounting

As early as 2014, in the US and internationally, leases could be required to appear on companies' balance sheets, which will impact debt and earnings metrics, and some companies' ability to borrow or spend capital PwC looks at the issue, and how procurement, IT, tax, treasury, operations, HR, finance and accounting can all be affected.