CFO.com: Today in Finance
The latest finance news, including accounting practices, government investigations, capital-raisings, credit ratings, investor relations, and personnel shuffles.

• Ex-Tyco Lawyer: Show Me the Money
  The attorney claims the company stiffed him for $870,000 in salary and severance.
• Loose Ends Short Circuit Financials
  Merix Corp.'s quarterly numbers dip because of errors in accounting for repaired product, technology installation, and inventory valuation.
• Beazer Investors Get Their Say on Disclosure
  A resolution demanding more information on the company's mortgage investments passes SEC muster for inclusion in proxy materials.
• One-year Delay on 404 in the Works
  SEC Chairman Christopher Cox is asking his fellow commissioners for another one-year reprieve for smaller businesses.
• USPS's CFO Delivers Corporate Mentality
  Years in the private sector primed Glen Walker for a government job where new requirements include a revamped accounting system, compliance with Sarbox, and massive cost cuts.
• Most Valuable Promotion
  Prize insurance saved the day for Jordan's Furniture after the Red Sox won the World Series — and $15 million worth of free furniture for Jordan's customers.
• Audit Watchdog Issues Subprime Alert
  In response to the subprime mortgage mess, the PCAOB sounds a fair-value siren to guide auditors.
• SEC Eyes Revision for Outdated Energy Rules
  The 30-year-old rules can force oil and gas companies into making inaccurate disclosures of their reserves.
• Global Accounting Board Cheered, Jeered on Transparency
  The international accounting standard-setter gets praise for clarity and accountability, but some observers heatedly contend the board's work is murky.
• The SEC Wraps a Small-Biz Gift
  Courtesy of a rule change, about 1,400 additional small companies now are eligible to make shelf offerings.