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CFO May 1, 2011 CFO Readers |
"O Canada" Readers comment on America's banking woes and other topics. |
CFO January 30, 2004 Scott Leibs |
New Terrain Post-Enron reforms have made dramatic alterations to the landscape of corporate governance. Boards, their committees, and internal auditors now have greater responsibilities and powers. How will these reforms change the CFO's job? |
CFO December 1, 2009 |
A Road Map for Transformation Outsource procurement requires a deep analysis of current practices compared with best practices... Few corporate leaders know how to communicate in a way that inspires their staffs... |
CFO July 1, 2006 Laura DeMars |
Heavy Vetting Boards of directors now want to talk to would-be CFOs -- and vice versa. |
CFO April 1, 2010 |
Going for a Broker Readers comment on insurance brokers, credit conditions, and other topics of current interest. |
CFO September 1, 2010 Sarah Johnson |
So Much for "Death by Committee" Audit committees have expanded their scope, and new rules may force them to broaden it even further. |
CFO May 1, 2009 CFO Readers |
Avoid the "Spiral of Death" Letters to the Editor: 401(k) programs should contain some asset-protection provisions... Delegating duties can conflict with cost-cutting efforts... There are many ways for companies to control legal costs... |
CFO November 1, 2003 |
Sarbox's Unseen Costs "The crucial unseen cost is that of innovations foregone or delayed," says a reader. More letters to the editor: Microsoft on options... thoughts on Black-Scholes... expensing flaw... the root of the problem |
Knowledge@Wharton June 18, 2003 |
Board Members Feeling the Heat of Public Scrutiny Should Bone Up on Finance, Accounting What you don't know can't hurt you. That old adage may be true some of the time, but not for people serving on boards of directors and audit committees in the wake of recent scandals that have tarnished the reputation of corporate America. |
CFO November 1, 2002 Andrew Osterland |
Board Games Boards are supposed to monitor top executives, but too often give them carte blanche. That's why regulators are writing stricter rules for the corporate-governance game. |
CFO November 1, 2006 Laura DeMars |
Look Before You Sit A seat on a corporate board can be a great opportunity, but choose carefully. |
CFO August 1, 2007 |
Sarbox at Five Letters to the editor: Setting up and testing controls... Finance chiefs and their bitter criticism... etc. |
CFO October 1, 2011 |
It's Still Not Easy Being Green Readers comment on sustainability, cloud computing, IFRS, and other topics of recent stories. |
CFO September 1, 2005 Alix Nyberg Stuart |
Can You Spot the Finance Expert? Two years after the SEC started requiring finance experts on audit committees, it's still not clear who qualifies, or whether it really makes a difference. |
CFO May 1, 2010 CFO Readers |
Audits: the Good and the Bad Letters to the Editor: Readers comment on audit costs, asset-backed lending, and other topics of current interest. |
Job Journal July 30, 2006 Bob Rosner |
Working Wounded: Readers Pan Peer Interviews Readers vote thumbs down on "peer interviews." |
CFO February 1, 2008 David M. Katz |
What's Wrong with the Kids? Coping with the newest generation in finance requires tact, patience - and restraint. |
CFO December 1, 2006 Scott Leibs |
Gut Check Hiring the right people is difficult, but patience and preparation will help ensure your instincts don't lead you astray. |
Financial Advisor July 2006 David L. Lawrence |
How To Hire The Perfect Employee Look at why you want to hire someone -- and what job they'll do. |
CIO April 2, 2008 Mark Cummuta |
10 Secrets for Searching for a Job During a Recession Focusing your efforts on jobs in growing industries and demonstrating how your work has generated revenue are just two simple ways to distinguish yourself from the rest of the job seekers competing for positions in a down economy. |
CFO January 1, 2004 |
Foxy Friends At the New York Stock Exchange, "friends and associates of the fox" may end up guarding the henhouse, says a reader. More letters to the editor: encourage whistle-blowers, don't patronize them; outsourcing raises the standard of living abroad. |
CFO November 1, 2010 Hyatt & Stuart |
Cold, Cruel World Suddenly, CFOs who are pounding the pavement find that fewer doors are opening. Here's how to get that foot back in. |
CFO April 1, 2008 CFO Readers |
The Kids Are Alright Readers write to say the only problem with the new generation is management's perception of it. Also: The market can cure health-care's ailments; FASB's foolishness; the angry legacy of outsourcing; and more. |
CFO May 1, 2007 Alix Nyberg Stuart |
Board Battles Even as conflicts between CEOs and directors erupt, finance chiefs can wield influence on both sides. |
CFO January 1, 2005 Julia Homer |
Friends on Board CFOs are spending more time with directors outside the boardroom. |
CFO March 1, 2012 CFO Readers |
More on Social Media and Business Readers comment on social media, security, patents, and other topics of recent stories in CFO. |
CFO February 2008 Katz & Homer |
WorldCom Whistle-blower Cynthia Cooper What Cynthia Cooper was feeling and thinking as she took the steps that, as it turned out, would change Corporate America. |
CFO September 1, 2002 David M. Katz |
The Insiders Do internal auditors have a bigger role to play in ensuring the integrity of financial reports? |
CFO January 1, 2005 Roy Harris |
Across the Board Spurred by regulatory change, directors and CFOs forge a new relationship. |
CFO January 30, 2004 Kate O'Sullivan |
Now Hiring Finance departments will add staff for many reasons, but particularly as a preparation for growth. |
CFO February 1, 2009 CFO Readers |
Who's Your Banker? Readers write to say that treasurers often don't know who they're banking with; that accountants aren't paying heed to the upcoming GAAP codification; that most companies' credit-risk procedures are as poor as the subprime lenders' were; and more. |
CFO October 1, 2010 |
Thoughts on SAS 70 Readers debate the merits, and marketing, of SAS 70 audits, and comment on a range of other topics. |
CFO February 1, 2008 |
Together We Can Letters to the Editor: Readers write to say that we can reduce our carbon footprint, that accounting doesn't need to be as complicated as quantum mechanics, that you can fight the SEC -- if you're willing to take the risk, and more. |
CIO December 4, 2007 Debra Feldman |
How to Create and Execute an Employer-Centric Job Search Strategy Job seekers at all levels are going about their searches all wrong. Instead of sending out resumes willy-nilly, they need to focus their effort on the employers who will be most receptive to hiring them. |
CFO April 1, 2011 Robert Pozen |
A Three-Step Plan for CFOs How to help your audit committee work more effectively. |
Real Estate Portfolio Sep/Oct 2000 |
Corporate Governance Roundtable At this year's NAREIT Law and Accounting Conference, one of the most talked about panel discussions was on the topic of corporate governance... |
CFO September 1, 2004 Karen Bannan |
Revenge of the Nerds' Bosses To the dismay of caterers and foosball vendors everywhere, the IT gravy train came grinding to a halt. Now, with technology spending growing again, we must avoid the hiring mistakes of the dot-com boom. |
The Motley Fool May 28, 2004 Selena Maranjian |
Conflicts of Interest Linger Many CFOs may not know enough accounting to do their jobs right. |
CFO November 1, 2007 Alix Stuart |
The Essential Skills To ascend to (and remain in) the CFO's office, you need much more than financial acumen. |
CFO April 1, 2007 Joseph McCafferty |
Business Outlook Survey With renewed confidence in the economy, companies report that they are investing in their businesses -- ramping up hiring plans and increasing projections for capital spending. |
CFO August 1, 2003 Alix Nyberg |
Roads Less Traveled: Nontraditional CFOs In a time of increased regulation, can CFO candidates with no previous finance-department experience be successful? |
CFO June 1, 2007 |
No More Stupid Accounting Tricks Letters to the editor: We Don't Know... Perspective Beyond the CFO... A Disservice to America... Lessons from For-Profits... etc. |
Job Journal December 11, 2005 Rich Heintz |
Jobseekers Face Rude Reality Anyone who has ever been on the job-search trail -- especially for a prolonged time -- knows you have to develop a thick skin if you are going to survive. |
CFO May 1, 2008 Alix Stuart |
Auditor Angst Want faster, cheaper audits? Your auditor humbly suggests you avoid last-minute data dumps and other less-than-helpful practices. |
CFO April 1, 2011 CFO Readers |
Smoke and Whistles Readers comment on corporate fraud and other current topics: "Where There's Smoke, There's Fraud" ..."Rallying 'Round the Red Flags"... "Space Race"... "Integration Acceleration"... |
CFO February 1, 2009 Scott Leibs |
Scoping Out the Talent It's a buyer's market, but making smart hires remains far from easy. |
CFO October 1, 2003 |
Letters to the Editor CFOs should quit whining... can nontraditional CFOs succeed?... disagreement over the options debate. |
CFO February 1, 2010 |
Support for Health Reform: Concept Versus Realities Readers question the level of public support for health reform and comment on compensation trends and more. |
CFO November 1, 2008 Alix Stuart |
Making the Leap There are many ways to get to the top spot in finance. |
CFO June 1, 2004 Kate O'Sullivan |
CPA Ascendant With accounting savvy more important than ever, is the CPA (rather than the MBA) the new must-have credential for finance execs? |