Blockchain. Cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin. These seem to be hot topics in today’s daily business news. It’s all still a bit of a mystery to most of us. It started with bitcoin (a cryptocurrency) in 2013, and the idea of a digital [...]
The Accounting Close process is a time-critical activity with an often unforgiving deadline. It requires the synchronization of people, processes and systems to produce the results necessary to satisfy the needs of management and other stakeholders. No matter the size [...]
As the need for faster and more efficient accounting processes grows, so has the desire for automated technology and systems. Recognizing this trend, Sensiba San Filippo (SSF) has recently partnered with Sage Intacct, a leader in integrated accounting systems. [...]
The ABCs of Risk Management Internal Controls for Non-Finance Professionals You’ve heard the words in business circles —COSO, ERM, SOX, and COBIT. Looks like alphabet soup. But what do they mean? If you think these all relate to risk management, then you [...]
5 Common Pitfalls in Risk Assessments What to avoid and how to maximize effectiveness The corporate scandals of Enron, WorldCom and Tyco in the early 2000s have forever changed the way management and investors view risk management programs. Circumventing [...]
Sensiba San Filippo Partners with BlackLine SSF partners with software company to offer automated financial close services Pleasanton, Calif.— March 20, 2016 — Sensiba San Filippo LLP (SSF), a leading Northern California accounting and business consulting firm, is partnering [...]
Have you wondered what the difference is between external and internal audit? Here is a simplified comparison: External Audit Internal Audit Greater focus is on financial records Goal is to determine if the financial accounts give a fair reflection [...]
SOX Compliance on a Global Scale How Sensiba San Filippo’s new SOX and Internal Controls experts can help you As a big step in expanding its consulting practice, Sensiba San Filippo (SSF) is pleased to announce that it has [...]
Do You Need an Internal Audit? What it is and what it can do for your business You have worked hard to develop your business, and your efforts have paid off! Now you have a thriving business. You employ lots [...]
Internal Controls How to take a risk-focused approach to SOX compliance In April 2012, President Barack Obama signed into law the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act. Meant to encourage initial public offering activity, certain provisions of the act impact [...]
