“After Decades of Toil, Web Sales Remain Small for Many Retailers,” Wall Street Journal, August 28, 2013 A1. SEC presses major retailers for more details on actual level of on-line sales. http://on.wsj.com/17lBYSa
So, in addition to proxy disclosures, Boards need to worry about how it discloses information to shareholders about non-material portions of its business. Vague claims of growth in call with investors subject to scrutiny. A thirty percent growth rate sounds impressive until you understand that the growth is from an infinitesimal percentage.
Is this a Data Quality point or a Governance point? Or both? Content?
