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May 1, 2011
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"O Canada" Readers comment on America's banking woes and other topics.   |
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May 1, 2010
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Audits: the Good and the Bad Letters to the Editor: Readers comment on audit costs, asset-backed lending, and other topics of current interest. |
CFO
June 1, 2008 |
Be Prepared Readers write to say that most executives lack the courage to admit that most data breaches are the fault of insiders; that Standard & Poor's new enterprise risk management rating effort should have been launched long ago; and more. |
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
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
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
March 1, 2009
Sarah Johnson |
No Way Out? The Satyam scandal has prompted companies to be more careful about outsourcing arrangements. |
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
December 1, 2010 |
They Say These Jobs Are Going... Readers share their thoughts about outsourcing, social media, and other hot topics. |
CFO
September 1, 2008 |
Run with It Letters to the Editor: There is an opportunity cost of not switching to IFRS; management should emulate investors by judging markets' ability to deliver cash profitability in the long term; Ben Franklin was indeed a fitness buff; and more. |
Insurance & Technology
May 16, 2007
Peggy Bresnick Kendler |
Effective Vendor Management Enables Insurance Companies to Get the Most Out of Software, IT Services and Outsourcing Contracts Questions and answers about insurer/vendor relationships. |
CFO
February 1, 2012
David M. Katz |
The Cost of Confidence Two proposals aim to increase auditor independence, but may cause problems for CFOs. |
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
May 1, 2004
Lori Calabro |
Looking Under the Hood New attestation standards for internal controls put more power in the hands of auditors. |
CFO
April 1, 2009 |
We're Not Going Back Readers write to say that TARP funds are far from free; that the government's economic stimulus package rewards bad behavior by both companies and consumers; that companies can be more proactive in controlling their health-care costs; and more. |
CFO
September 1, 2005
John Goff |
Fractured Fraternity Oh for the days when auditors were counselors and not pricey overseers. In fact, some CFOs say dealings with external auditors have become a lot like encounters with the Internal Revenue Service: shrill, chilly, and frustrating as hell. |
CFO
October 1, 2009 |
Giving It Away Readers write to discuss the meaning of "shareholder value" and the need for CFOs to incorporate new "hard numbers" into human-resources analytics. |
CFO
March 15, 2004
Craig Schneider |
A World of Trouble Even with an extended deadline for Sarbox compliance, questions about offshoring have companies on edge. |
CFO
April 1, 2010 |
Going for a Broker Readers comment on insurance brokers, credit conditions, and other topics of current interest. |
CIO
September 24, 2008
Diane Frank |
So You've Inherited a Crummy Outsourcing Contract... CIOs share tips for fixing problem relationships. |
CFO
November 1, 2011 |
Wanted: Different Data Letters to the Editor: Software-as-a-service deals... cloud-computing legal issues... CFO pay... more... |
CFO
October 1, 2004
Kate O'Sullivan |
Can We Talk? Ironically, as the amount of communication between auditors and top executives has increased, the content of these conversations has become much more restricted. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act is partly the reason. |
CFO
April 1, 2010
Tim Reason |
Auditing Your Auditor After nearly a decade of turmoil, companies have gained the advantage in negotiating with their auditors. |
Bank Director
4th Quarter 2009
Kenneth L. Glascock |
Internal Audit: Boosting Your ROI A high-performance audit function can help the bank and board achieve its risk-adjusted goals. |
Bank Systems & Technology
May 7, 2007
Peggy Bresnick Kendler |
Bank Tech Experts Discuss Vendor Relationships Here, these industry experts talk about outsourcing and offshoring along with other areas of bank tech concerns. |
CFO
March 15, 2006
David M. Katz |
A Tough Act to Follow What CFOs really think about Sarbox -- and how they would fix it. Included are the results of an exclusive survey of finance executives on the topic. |
CIO
December 1, 2000
Erik K. Clemons |
The Build/Buy Battle Balancing the risks and rewards of information service outsourcing... |
CFO
July 1, 2003
Kris Frieswick |
How Audits Must Change Auditors face more pressure to find fraud. |
CIO
January 1, 2002
Tom Field |
How to Get In and Out of an Outsourcing Deal How to structure IT outsourcing deals. |
CFO
May 1, 2008
Kate O'Sullivan |
Can This Relationship Be Saved? Auditors and CFOs aren't the friends they once were, but they are working out their differences. |
CFO
October 1, 2011
Sarah Johnson |
Making Audits More Audible New rules would require auditors to speak up about possible problems, and describe in more detail what they do and don't look at. |
CFO
September 1, 2002
Andrew Osterland |
No More Mr. Nice Guy A new CFO survey suggests why new rules for auditors may be a wise idea. |
CFO
June 1, 2010
CFO Readers |
Growing Up Readers comment on growth strategies, credit options, the role of the chief revenue officer, and more. |
CFO
September 1, 2010
Tim Reason |
Fees Still Falling, but Not as Dramatically The latest analysis of audit fees shows continued good news for most companies, but not all. |
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? |
CIO
May 15, 2001
Ruffin Veal III |
Private Lessons for the Public Sector Public Sector IT Outsourcing... Secrets of Installation Success... |
Bank Systems & Technology
July 29, 2008
Maria Bruno-Britz |
Banks Increasingly Are Creating Vendor Management Offices When one considers that large banks can have thousands of vendor relationships, it's no wonder vendor management is a growing trend in the industry. |
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? |
CIO
November 1, 2000
Tracy Mayor |
Our Vendors, Ourselves - Interview: Frank Casale Frank Casale wants you to love your outsourcer as yourself... |
CFO
September 1, 2003
Alix Nyberg |
Sticker Shock When Congress passed the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, it didn't worry about how much it would cost companies. Today, CFOs are totting up the compliance bill -- and they don't like what they see. |
Global Services
October 31, 2008
Mike Beals |
Governance Tools Can be a Game Changer A successful outsourcing initiative requires the implementation of a disciplined outsourcing lifecycle methodology. To make this methodology work, both the customer and the service provider must together design an approach to govern the relationship using the right governance tools and guidelines |
Bank Director
2nd Quarter 2010
Glascock & Gaulke |
Are We Covered? 12 Critical Areas Directors Should Question Asking a few key questions ahead of time about IT risk may save enormous headaches later on. |
CIO
February 1, 2004
David Clarke |
The Dangers of Outsourcing (and What to Do About Them) You may have just inked a fabulous outsourcing deal. But as the CTO of the Red Cross has learned, you have to be prepared for the end game. |
Wall Street & Technology
March 22, 2005
Jim Middlemiss |
Internal Auditors Traditionally, internal auditors have been feared by IT organizations. But, rather than view auditors as foes, technology executives must learn to embrace auditors' expertise. After all, auditors' advice can help IT departments deliver better results. |
CIO
December 1, 2006
Bill Regehr |
Fear of Dependency Small to midsize organizations, using small to midsize vendors, must always be ready to break away and stand on their own two feet. |
Food Engineering
April 1, 2008 |
Outsourcing requires homework There's no doubt that outsourcing can save money and take the pressure off several business tasks -- if executed properly. But many companies don't do homework first, according to this Deloitte Consulting 2008 report. |
CFO
May 1, 2007
Randy Myers |
Going Away The doubts that finance executives once had about offshoring are quickly disappearing as savings and process improvements become too good to pass up. |
CIO
December 23, 2008
Mark Grossman |
Vendor Management: How to Negotiate Contracts Don't accept "standard" vendor contracts until you weigh the risk and potential costs. These tips will help you negotiate contracts that offer protection to you - the purchaser - as well as the vendor. |
CIO
April 27, 2009
Karl A. Hochkammer |
Plan an Outsourcing Deal's End at Its Beginning Plan ahead to ensure a successful exit for you and the vendor. |
CIO
November 1, 2003
Elana Varon |
Getting the Best from Your Vendors (What Really Works) It may be tempting to squeeze vendors for every dollar. But research shows that lowball tactics eventually boomerang into poor service and support. |
