FEI Weekly

May 15, 2017

A Little-Known Accounting Change Could Have a Big Impact

New York Times

Accounting Standards Update 2016-01 will change the way companies, both big and small, account for their equity investments in other companies.

How to Tell if You're at Risk From the WannaCry Ransomware and What to do If You Have Been Attacked

CNBC

If you or your organization is running a version of Windows, you could be at risk.

CEOs Who Began Their Careers During Booms Tend to Be Less Ethical

Harvard Business Review

Entering adulthood in a boom or a bust can also have implications for your behavior at work, even decades later.

The 8 Biggest Mistakes Accountants Make

Accounting Today

Successfully avoiding mistakes is a key to practice growth, particularly those mistakes that can hinder client retention and new client acquisition.

Why Getting Drunk is So Important in Japanese Business Relations

Business Insider

In Japanese culture drinking provides an opportunity to let down your hair and express your real thoughts.