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| Deloitte Announces David J. Fornari As National Managing Director Of Energy And Resources, Federal Government Services |
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August 21, 2008 |
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WASHINGTON, D.C., August 21, 2008 — Deloitte recently announced that David J. Fornari, principal of Deloitte Consulting LLP, will lead client services for the U.S. Department of Energy, and will serve as national managing director of the Energy and Resources services for their Federal Government Services segment.
“Dave brings a wealth of experience to our Federal service delivery team, and we are pleased that he is heading up Energy and Resources,” said Gene A. Procknow,... |
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| IFRS Not Just About Technical Accounting; Technology and Systems Important for Successful Implementation |
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August 18, 2008 |
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NEW YORK, August 18, 2008 — Much of the talk around convergence and adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) has understandably focused on the impact on accounting and financial reporting functions. However, in a paper released by Deloitte, the impact of IFRS on technology systems should not be underestimated and left too late in the planning process. The Deloitte paper, “Technology Implications of IFRS Adoption for U.S. Companies,” focuses C-suite executives, particularly the chief financial... |
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| Deloitte Survey: Fraud Events, Disputes and Other Events Represent “Moment of Truth” for Card Issuers |
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August 6, 2008 |
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NEW YORK, August 6, 2008 — For credit card users, a trust-damaging event like fraud can be the “moment of truth” in their relationship with their issuer and a negative experience can lead them to switch providers, according to a new survey of consumers in the United States conducted by Deloitte. Among those surveyed who have been victims of fraud, almost one-third reported reducing their business or terminating their relationship entirely. “With payments estimated to drive as much as 30 to 50 percent of an average bank’s revenue, financial institutions can ill afford to make mistakes that may result in losing customers... |
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| Deloitte Opens Electronic Discovery Solutions Center |
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August 5, 2008 |
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NEW YORK, August 5, 2008 — Deloitte’s Discovery practice is expanding with the launch of its new, state-of-the-art Electronic Discovery Solutions Center. Located near Nashville, Tenn., the centralized, 13,180 square-foot facility will enable Deloitte’s clients to more quickly and effectively address discovery challenges. Discovery is generally defined as the evidence collection process that precedes any lawsuit or legal proceeding. The discovery process is one of the most costly processes facing corporate legal teams as the type and quantity of electronic files proliferate. Since a... |
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| Full Adoption of IFRS Expected; Becoming Important for Companies to Develop Response, Implementation Plan |
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August 5, 2008 |
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NEW YORK, August 5, 2008 — International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) implementation is expected to result in significant changes for companies and, in light of the regulatory landscape, the time is now for companies to develop a plan for the accounting switch according to a paper released today by Deloitte. The Deloitte paper, “International Financial Reporting Standards for U.S. Companies: Planning for IFRS Adoption,” provides analysis of the planning process, which includes assessing technical accounting and... |
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| Deloitte Poll: Two Out of Five Executives Say Company Data Volume is Increasing in Size and Becoming Unmanageable |
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August 4, 2008 |
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NEW YORK, August 4, 2008 — The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure were amended 18 months ago, requiring that companies have the ability to access quickly an inventory of various electronically stored information in the event of litigation. Yet, a recent online poll, conducted by Deloitte, found that nearly two out of every five executives (39.7 percent) felt that data volumes in the organizations they’ve worked for are increasing in size and becoming unmanageable. “Discovery is a very serious issue to business today. There are real stakes and real penalties associated with poorly handled discovery. In the past few... |
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| Sondra L. Stokes Joins Deloitte’s Audit & Enterprise Risk Services Practice |
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July 31, 2008 |
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NEW YORK, July 31, 2008 — Former Securities and Exchange Commission Associate Chief Accountant, Sondra L. Stokes, CPA, recently joined Deloitte & Touche LLP as a partner in the SEC Services practice. Stokes specializes in U.S. and international accounting and financial reporting. Her responsibilities include performing pre-filing reviews of SEC filings, assisting clients with the SEC comment process and providing assistance and interpretive guidance to clients on SEC issues, including the application of International Financial Reporting... |
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| Explosive Growth in Medical Tourism and Rise of Retail Clinics Provide Huge Cost Savings for Patients |
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July 30, 2008 |
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WASHINGTON, D.C., July 30, 2008 — More than 750,000 Americans left the country last year for less expensive medical treatments, a number projected to grow to six million by 2010, potentially costing the U.S. health care system billions. The number of retail clinics in operation has also soared by 220 percent from just 250 clinics in 2006 to more than 800 serving patients by the end of 2007. Both trends suggest that these new innovations are challenging the status quo of the traditional U.S. health care system as consumers seek better care, and greater access at lower costs, according to the results of... |
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| Deloitte Survey Reveals Competitive Advantages Outweigh Costs Associated With Green Retrofits |
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July 29, 2008 |
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NEW YORK, July 29, 2008 — Existing commercial real estate that does not undergo a “green retrofit” will relinquish market leadership within three years in terms of higher operating costs, lower productivity, declining attractiveness to workers and negative brand image, according to Deloitte’s The Dollars and Sense of Green Retrofits, a survey released today. The survey was co-authored with green real estate authority and consultant Charles Lockwood. A green retrofit can help building... |
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| Academia Pursuing IFRS Information And Curricula Materials Vigorously |
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July 25, 2008 |
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NEW YORK, July 25, 2008 — Deloitte announced that nearly 100 colleges and universities have registered as members of its International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) University Consortium, launched just two months ago. Overall, 88 major colleges and universities from across the country have recently joined Deloitte’s University Consortium. Deloitte, through its IFRS University Consortium, is contributing time, experience and resources to address the need... |
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