Op/ed: Putting the leadership into thought leadership
It’s becoming an increasingly important aspect of a company’s marketing strategy, but in my experience, many executives are uncomfortable about the idea of being thought leaders.
Read More →Op/ed: Auditor independence should be left to the accounting profession
The concern about audit independence — the question of whether the performance of non-audit services for an audit client impairs audit independence — is an old one.
Read More →Op/ed: Congress whiffs on reform of exploding food-stamp program
This once-modest program, originally set up to provide temporary assistance to the truly poor, has morphed into a massive runaway entitlement program that is grossly mismanaged, rife with fraud and badly in need of reform.
Read More →Op/ed: Pension investments are fundamentally sound
Pensions are a vital part of compensation and serve as an asset to local governments.
Read More →Op/ed: Ventura County pension proposal is about retirement plan fairness
The big fact that public employee unions don’t mention when they tout the safety of pensions is that when the pension fund loses money, you — the taxpayers — have to make up the difference.
Read More →Op/ed: A gradual transition to empty nest makes the cord-cutting bearable
I was afraid our perfect world would be torn asunder by every little female spat in the house. I wanted no conflict. I pined for the harmony of the true Wonder Years.
Read More →Op/ed: What buyers and sellers need to know to make a deal happen this year
The new normal for deals is an elongated time to commit, both for buyers and sellers. Consequently, several impediments follow.
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