FEI Weekly

November 26, 2014

FASB working to ease private company reporting, more CFOs moving into CEO roles, and the U.S. economy continues to expand.

Is Private Company GAAP a Threat?

CFO

FASB struggles with changes that would make private company financial reporting easier – but only if the company remains private.

Road From CFO to CEO is Less Traveled, Despite Recent Moves

Wall Street Journal

At least three finance chiefs have stepped directly into the prime-time chief executive roles since June, but don’t call it a trend.

The U.S. Economy Expanded Even Faster Than We Thought Last Quarter

Quartz

The Bureau of Economic Analysis updated last quarter’s economic growth number, and it looks like the economy is expanding faster than the agency initially estimated.

A Defense Against Hostile Takeovers Develops a Downside

New York Times

The “poison put” began as a well-intentioned way to protect debt holders, but like any good idea, it got a little out of hand.

3 Workplace Wearable Worries

Fortune

As fitness gadgets, smart watches and smart eyeglasses show up in offices, factories and repair trucks, questions around privacy, security and reliability will become paramount.