Same Names May Complicate Monitoring of Federal COVID-19 Aid

Tracking local government spending across tens of thousands of U.S. municipalities can get tricky when there’s way more than just one “Jackson Township” in the country. Could legal entity identifiers for local governments help?

SPACs Under Attack

In finance, what goes up must undergo the scrutiny of the SEC. That is the fate that has befallen SPACs, the mode of going public that dominated 2020 and looked poised to do the same in 2021...until the SEC brought it all crashing down. Find out what it all means.

How SPACs Stack Up: How We Got Here and Where We’re Going

SPACs have exploded over the last year and any company considering going public should take note. We break down what they are, how they differ from a traditional IPO, and what they mean for the future of finance. Take a look.

How FP&A Technology Can Provide Certainty in Uncertain Times

As the business environment remains uncertain, companies need to adopt predictive FP&A technology quickly to keep up. We spoke with itelligence, an SAP provider, about how tech shines a light in the darkness. Have a look.

The New Process for Proxy Statements: SEC Pros Share Their Tips

Proxy statements have become more important to stakeholders—and more complex. To offer value without undue risk, companies like Horace Mann are simplifying the process. Find out how.

PwC on How to Adapt and Thrive in Year-End Statutory Reporting

In this Q&A with PwC, we talked about how statutory reporting teams are working to reduce risk and add transparency, consistency and efficiency into their reporting process, particularly given the way it has been impacted by COVID-19. Hear what Jamie Barakat, a partner in the Finance Effective Advisory practice at PwC US, had to say.

4 Signs You Need to Revamp Your Statutory Reporting Process

Are you finding yourself saying "there has to be a better way" more often than you'd like to admit? Then check out how Workiva helped these four companies revamp their statutory reporting processes to save time, reduce costs and drive collaboration. Read now.

The Secret Life of 10-K Risk Factors

If the language in a competitor's 10-K "Risk Factors" section sounds familiar, it's probably because you've seen it pop up in peers' filings over and over. See what the team at Sentieo found by using their platform to track the secret life of risk factors.

GRC Crisis Planning Survey: How Ready Were We for COVID-19?

No one could have planned for every risk posed by the pandemic, but some organisations were more prepared than others: those with well-integrated GRC capabilities. OCEG surveyed 828 individuals about their companies’ crisis planning before, during and after COVID-19. Check out the stats.

Two SOX Compliance Tips for a Post-COVID World

SOX isn't going anywhere—its underlying rules and regulations are unwavering in light of the current pandemic. But, the way we handle SOX compliance will forever be changed. Learn how internal controls environments have made a momentous shift since COVID-19.