Global Markets

Proposed financial reporting changes would reduce complexity for investors and corporates alike and make comparing performance among companies easier.

In uncertain times where even the Fed is taking unprecedented steps in efforts to jump-start the economy, finance executives need help. In this and two following stories, economists weigh in on credit risk, global inflation and profit potential.

With consumers now cutting back on purchases, causing pain throughout the economy, corporate bankruptcies are on the rise. Companies need to use hedging tools now more than ever.

FASB's latest overhaul would swap FAS 133's special hedge accounting, like the shortcut method, for a fair-value approach.

The new BWise internal audit module of its GRC platform detects fraud and reduces risk.

The new BWise internal audit module of its GRC platform detects fraud and reduces risk.

OpenPages EHS helps companies manage their environmental, health and safety risk management policy.

Apple faces new shareholder lawsuit after being cleared by the Justice Department.