Description: At the November meeting of the IASB’s SAC, I raised strong support for the concept of a priority project to accelerate the development of a new conceptual framework for the IASB with emphasis on the role of reliability, the definition of liability, the meaning of probable, the effects of contingencies i.e. contingent probabilities, the unit of account and accounting for contractual rights and obligations. Editor’s note: This is an excerpt from a longer address to the International Accounting Standards Board on guiding principles.

Description: Article comparing stable value and money market funds in terms of income production and risk level for defined contribution DC pension plan participants.

Description: August 2017 Crossword Puzzle.

Description: One of the many reasons several organizations fail to reach their potential is the presence of internal politics. In general, the question is not whether politics are present within organizations rather the right question is how much politics exist? From The Stepping Stone, April 2005, Issue No. 18.

Description: This article stresses the importance of effective networking in shaping your future career opportunities.

Description: The author presents a simple tool that can help managers be effective at developing people called the competency checklist.

Description: The author suggests that if you invest in your professional image appearance, behavior and attitude you will advance your personal brand and undoubtedly succeed in your career.

Description: The fundamental steps to breaking out of a professional ‘slump’ are covered in this article.

Description: This article provides some effective ways to reward employees excellence.

Description: The article is based on a study of root causes in insurer insolvencies and impairments, with the focus on potential risk factors and prevention measures.