Accounting
Ideas and insights about accounting from MIT Sloan.
Young firms lose big when new equipment is scarce
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New research reveals that cash-constrained companies suffer the most when supply chain disruptions delay the production and delivery of new equipment.
After SVB, what’s next for regional banks? 3 takeaways from MIT Sloan
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Four MIT Sloan economists on lessons learned and next steps after the demise of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank, and First Republic.
9 new researchers join MIT Sloan faculty
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The new faculty joining MIT Sloan in 2022 are experts in finance, system dynamics, technological innovation, and more.
Why sustainable business needs better ESG ratings
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Data on environmental, social, and governance performance is noisy — and may not help companies help the environment. MIT Sloan experts investigate.
5 forces remaking accounting
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Change is afoot in accounting. MIT Sloan experts urge leaders to track ESG, artificial intelligence, blockchain, intangible capital, and “regtech.”
3 hidden forces driving the M&A market
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In mergers and acquisitions, it takes more than low interest rates and a healthy stock market to get a deal done. New research pinpoints three unapparent behaviors.
6 strategies for financial planning in the unknown
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CFOs and finance pros from InterContinental, Everbridge, Zoetis, and Workday share tips for budgeting and forecasting in the pandemic — and beyond.
In financial services, managers as a predictor of fraud
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A new study of financial advisors finds that middle managers are crucial to understanding the prevalence of misconduct.
What students will learn in the 'Blockchain and Money' class
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Gary Gensler, a former Wall Street regulator and partner at Goldman Sachs, will teach the course this fall.
Negative income tax, explained
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Could a negative income tax replace the welfare system?