Accounting Standards Get SEC Boost
The goal of harmonizing U.S. accounting standards with international rules moved a step closer last week when the Securities and Exchange Commission approved a proposal to require at least some U.S. companies to use International Financial Reporting Standards, or IFRS, beginning in 2014.Currently, publicly held U.S. companies use Generally Accepted...
Development Projects Hit Hard by Global Financial Crisis
Starting with the failure of Lehman Brothers and sale of Merrill
Lynch, the global financial market turmoil of the past year rapidly
escalated to a full-blown crisis.
Events in recent weeks range from bank seizures, buyouts and
mergers to the end of the Wall Street investment banking...
Should I Have a Financial Advisor or Planner?
You should feel comfortable with your financial advisor or planner. This is an important relationship, one that involves a great deal of trust.
