This blog was updated 2/17/21 Last week, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continued its modernization plan, significantly altering the framework for derivatives used by registered investment companies (including mutual funds, ETFs, closed-end funds and business development companies)...
Read MoreTo address the myriad of regulations over the investment industry, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) provides a variety of guidance and reference materials to industry stakeholders. As a part of that effort, since November 1994, the Chief Accountant’s Office within the SEC...
Read MoreThis blog was updated 2/17/21Earlier this month, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continued its modernization plan and updated rules related to auditor independence requirements. Auditors must be independent of audit clients both “in fact and in appearance.” Over the past...
Read MoreThe pace and intricacies of regulatory change in the investment industry are, at times, nothing short of overwhelming. Yet, organizations in this space need to have a clear understanding of evolving regulations, their timing and overall impact.To help you stay up to date, below is Cohen &...
Read MoreIt is nearly impossible to overstate the importance of organizational governance. After all, effective governance ensures accountability, drives organizational ethics and values, and enables your business to achieve objectives.While there are numerous highly reputed frameworks that address...
Read MoreGoing-concern issues are in the spotlight during the COVID-19 crisis as businesses continue to struggle. Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements — Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40): Disclosure of Uncertainties About an Entity’s Ability to...
Read MoreThe remote work environment many of us find ourselves in due to COVID-19 is a radical change for many organizations. There’s productivity, morale, human resource issues and a host of other considerations to be mindful of and proactively manage as a business leader. One of those key...
Read MoreThe pace and intricacies of regulatory change in the investment industry are, at times, nothing short of overwhelming. Yet, organizations in this space need to have a clear understanding of evolving regulations, their timing and overall impact.To help you stay up to date, below is Cohen &...
Read MoreIn response to COVID-19, many entities have reduced employee headcount to remain in business. As a result, it’s more important than ever to understand how to account for termination benefits. This includes carefully considering which types of benefits are being provided and the overall...
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