December 21, 2009

Accounting for International Operations and Unexpected Events

By Wayne Wilson, Protiviti

Unexpected events and disasters have befallen companies time and again as they increasingly expand into foreign countries with manufacturing facilities, customer support services, or to tap into new market opportunities. The range of unexpected events that could happen is extensive. This article reviews the six most significant unexpected events that accountants need to be aware of in order to help their companies adequately prepare.