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Chief financial officer or chief forget-about-it officer? Sink, Chuck Conference news Sep 25, 2009 632
The fall rush begins. Hollein, Marie Sep 1, 2009 675
Financial Reporting A Briefing For Finance Directors, July 2009. Jul 3, 2009 4508
What's on the minds of CFOs, circa 2009? Connelly, Kevin; Burrage, Tim Jul 1, 2009 1579
Performance management after the slump. Driscoll, Mary Jul 1, 2009 1845
Helping treasurers in the challenging economy. Davila, Serena Jun 1, 2009 754
Navigating the credit crisis: credit tools and information resources to weather the default cycle: a combination of quantitative tools, fundamental analysis, and assessing structural risk and counterparty stress all play a role in this unprecedented credit cycle. Reynolds, Glenn Jun 1, 2009 501
New mindset: for growth during crisis. Laurie, Donald L.; Harreld, Bruce Interview Jun 1, 2009 3373
G20 says local decisions best for toxic assets. Brief article Apr 3, 2009 206
New strategies = new CFOs. Heffes, Ellen M. Apr 1, 2009 381
Negotiating the risk or risky negotiations? Ertel, Danny; Gordon, Mark Apr 1, 2009 2015
Buyers and sellers can leverage the economic crisis: as turbulent economic indicators create a difficult M&A climate, this can be a good time for financial executives to assess their core business and explore positioning options--but incredible due diligence is essential. Hagaman, William R., Jr. Apr 1, 2009 982
The 'new' SEC: time for self-evaluation? DiFabio, Christine Apr 1, 2009 845
Using cash-management tools to increase cash position. Wendel, Charles B. Apr 1, 2009 740
Using Web 2.0 concepts for iLeadership. Marcille, Kim Apr 1, 2009 1419
Are you 'XING'? Join FEI's group to network, more. Brief article Apr 1, 2009 139
He's been working on the railroad: the challenge and opportunity of the just-deregulated railroad drew Rob Knight's interest fresh out of college nearly three decades ago. The industry's changes and new developments--from fuel-efficiency to intermodal--continue to keep him motivated. Heffes, Ellen M. Interview Mar 1, 2009 1982
The case of turning adversity to opportunity. Feb 1, 2009 1188
Roll 'em! CineForm's digital editing tool is a big hit in Hollywood. Randolph, Ned Jan 5, 2009 801
Squeezing more from IT. Latham, Howard Viewpoint essay Jan 1, 2009 1074
$56000000,000,000 will the federal debt become yours? Cheney, Glenn A. Dec 1, 2008 2029
Today's CFO global strategist. Heffes, Ellen M.; Millman, Gregory J. Nov 1, 2008 3437
The role of CFOs in deal making. Heinz, Irmgard; Niebuhr, Jens; Pettit, Justin Oct 1, 2008 1915
When times are bad, a good CFO can be a lifesaver. Coburn, Linda Aug 18, 2008 1019
The financial executive's evolving role. Cangemi, Michael P. Jul 1, 2008 784
Nurturing a new kind of capital. Johnson, Mike; Roebuck, Chris Jul 1, 2008 3391
Sales force integration is vital. Moorman, Michael Jul 1, 2008 1688
Balance sheet. Feeney, Thomas E. Occupation overview Jul 1, 2008 561
CFO career paths often stall after a restatement. Walden, Jamie Jun 30, 2008 579
Dale wallis. Heffes, Ellen M. Jun 1, 2008 652
IFRS conversion promises change for CFOs & finance departments. Heffes, Ellen M. Jun 1, 2008 2705
Susan Halliday. Brief article May 19, 2008 245
CFOs 'rolling up their sleeves' on FAO: finance and accounting outsourcing (FAO) is maturing, and finance executives have become more involved in understanding its benefits, determining its scope and choosing a provider. McCracken, Bruce Report Apr 1, 2008 1967
Boosting the audit committee: financial executives, particularly CFOs, have a major part to play in improving the performance of a company's audit committee. That's especially true for improving processes, enabling relevant technology and defining key roles. Flanagan, Thomas P. Statistical table Mar 1, 2008 1845
Breathing Lessons: How CFOs Can Thrive Under Pressure. Brief article Aug 8, 2007 197
Options backdating: plenty to worry about; More than 80 companies are being probed for alleged abuse of backdating. Two attorneys review what's been happening and offer tips on what CFOs should do if they think company is at risk. Raskin, Kenneth A. Oct 1, 2006 1633
How CFOs can ensure the future viability of finance: CFOs are finding increased expectations for oversight and transparency, along with rising stakes to grow the business faster. As a result, they must build leadership depth and breadth in their staffs, tapping people with the capability of balancing these competing tensions. Boyle, John Oct 1, 2006 1879
CFO 'must-have' skills: risk / compliance / strategy; Whether you're a CFO now or aspire to be one, you need to make certain you've got your skills "down pat" in three key areas. Then you can navigate market changes and embrace governance to improve stockholder value. McCarthy, Mary Pat Oct 1, 2006 1879
Where IT accounting raises compliance issues. Gordon, Scott Oct 1, 2006 1574
Securing private capital shouldn't be a CFO's greatest worry. Battin, Ramsay Sep 1, 2006 784
Political risk: when diversification isn't enough. Bremmer, Ian Sep 1, 2006 2298
Has 'privilege' lost its reward? Company officials can and sometimes should turn down auditors' requests to turn over privileged documents or waive attorney-client privilege. Recent calls for regulatory guidance may help, experts say. Orenstein, Edith Sep 1, 2006 2182
Fine-tuning cash portfolios through liquidity management. Pan, Lance Sep 1, 2006 810
From the editor. Marshall, Jeffrey Editorial Jul 1, 2006 562
Developing CFOs as whole leaders. Dotlich, David L. Cover story Jul 1, 2006 3487
Engineering plans to move FEI forward: Richard Schrader, CFO of engineering giant Parsons Brinckerhoff, takes over as FEI chair with a lot of experience under his belt and a carefully thought-out agenda. Marshall, Jeffrey Jul 1, 2006 1503
The CFO: from controller to global strategic partner. Howell, Robert A. Apr 1, 2006 3835
Sustainable strategies for a world of economic shocks: we live in a time of sudden and severe economic and geopolitical shocks. Senior finance executives can lead the creation of a business cycle-savvy management structure and culture that ensures rapid response to avert potential risks. Navarro, Peter Cover story Apr 1, 2006 3075
They wont put it down; it's not impossible to produce an attractive, clear annual report that combines brevity with depth of analysis, although far too few firms manage it. Camilla Berens and Steve Kemp explain how to convert your company's yearly statement into a triumph of investor--and public--relations. Berens, Camilla; Kemp, Steve Mar 1, 2006 2455
The fed handoff is done. Now what? In taking over from legendary Alan Greenspan, Ben Bernanke has his work cut out for him. CFOs are among those who aren't quite sure what to expect. Opinions are divided about whether Bernanke's talk about "inflation targeting" is a good thing or potential trouble. Millman, Gregory J. Mar 1, 2006 3574
The exceptional CFO: from finance to corporate leadership; Oracle's chairman--formerly its CFO--provides personal insights on how CFOs can catapult their own exceptional performance to gain even higher positions. Henley, Jeff Mar 1, 2006 1183
Sarbanes Oxley section 404: first-year lessons. White, Brenda B. Dec 1, 2005 1196
Agents of change. Brief Article Dec 1, 2005 67
From the editor. Marshall, Jeffrey Editorial Nov 1, 2005 527
Insurance: industry CFOs focus on managing capital. Heffes, Ellen M. Nov 1, 2005 372
Organic growth: profiting from the union of finance and marketing; The CFO's role in M & A is well established, but acquisitions often destroy shareholder value for the acquirer. To boost internal growth, savvy finance executives are partnering with marketing colleagues to drive more consistently profitable results. Meer, David Cover Story Oct 1, 2005 3532
Improving people performance: the CFO's new frontier; The CFO role is extending from balanced scorecards and budget metric-setting into helping to define strategic business actions for continuous improvement. To realize organizational goals, the CFO must also enter the realm of people performance. Rampersad, Hubert Oct 1, 2005 1734
Quality in the mix: teaming COSO-based internal controls with quality management tools can help mitigate Sarbanes-Oxley risks. Liebesman, Sandford Oct 1, 2005 1339
CFOs positioned to drive BI integration: two major CFO challenges--improving performance management and improving access to information--can be achieved through seven keys for creating value that link initiatives enterprisewide. Brown, Valerie A. Sep 1, 2005 2041
CFOs urged to escape "swamp" of data management and processing. Brief Article Jul 1, 2005 306
CFO authenticity and the skills of leadership. Cunningham, Colleen Apr 1, 2005 734
Marketing & finance: will this marriage work? We offer some tales of marketer/chief financial officer teams that have learned to function in harmony. Bernstal, Janet Bigham Apr 1, 2005 2136
Economic outlook: manufacturing CFOs souring on sector. Heffes, Ellen M. Mar 1, 2005 479
Finance officers and the leadership imperative. Zielke, Nancy Feb 1, 2005 701
Financial leadership for the 21st century: an interview with five public sector leaders. Kinney, Anne Spray Interview Feb 1, 2005 4943
The value of values. Cunningham, Colleen Jan 1, 2005 635
A new CFO agenda: the activist; CFO responsibilities have moved far beyond what the title itself suggests. Indeed, research shows that the CFO, in many cases, is actually doing the job of the COO, a position that is slowly being eliminated--which involves line-management decision-making. Neilson, Gary Dec 1, 2004 1812
Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404: remediation, communication, education; Financial Executives Research Foundation (FERF) asked three audit firms for insights on testing of remediation of internal control weaknesses, and the need for communicating what the new internal control reports will mean. Orenstein, Edith G. Nov 1, 2004 1849
Today's CFO: coping with change. Heffes, Ellen M. Cover Story Nov 1, 2004 5210
Coming soon. Brief Article Nov 1, 2004 159
Alliances: survey finds growing interest in alliances. Heffes, Ellen M. Jul 1, 2004 360
The new CFO role: it's in the DNA; The finance function now plays an increasing role in key decisions related to the business model and configuration of the business portfolio. Indeed, a new survey confirms that today's CFO responsibilities are akin to those of the CEO. Neilson, Gary Jul 1, 2004 2033
CFOs and the audit committee: partners for progress; A healthy dialogue between these two functions should create healthier organizations. The challenge now is to keep that dialogue going. The new Audit Committee Toolkit may be the answer. Morrow, John F. Jun 1, 2004 1078
Recruiting to win. Brief Article May 1, 2004 39
Nortel Drops 19% as Financial Heads Get "Extended Leave". Brief Article Mar 16, 2004 138
Fraud: what starts small can snowball: most episodes of financial fraud start as "tweaks" or "adjustments." Experts say that most often, its the culture that is to blame, and as the schemes deepen, individual reservations are simply overwhelmed. Sweeney, Paul Dec 1, 2003 2172
CFOs and IT: finding the right place. Palmer, Ian Dec 1, 2003 1962
Finding the sweetest spot: feeding America's sweet tooth is big business. Here's a look into the $24 billion industry with three financial executives of popular-brand companies. Heffes Ellen M. Cover Story Dec 1, 2003 4319
Outsourcing - What A CFO Needs To Know. Oct 17, 2003 2367
Cartesis[R]: the group reporting process is coming under increasing scrutiny. Jonny Cheetham answers your questions with the help of recent research into key data issues for CFOs in Europe and the US. Cheetham, Jonny Sep 1, 2003 819
HR Execs taking lead from CFOs. Gray, Carol Lippert Brief Article Sep 1, 2003 223
Douglas Ludwig. Heffes, Ellen M. Biography Sep 1, 2003 678
Eire's apparent? To what extent are CFOs involved in e-business implementations--and at what level? In a CIMA-backed study, David O'Donnell, Philip O'Regan, Tom Kennedy, Peter Cleary and Nick Bontis examine firms in Ireland's information and communications technology sector to determine whether their CFOs are making the most of the opportunity. (E-commerce). O'Donnell, David; O'Regan, Philip; Kennedy, Tom; Cleary, Peter; Bontis, Nick Jun 1, 2003 1180
A changing role: chief financial officers must do more with less as they work to restore investor trust. (Property/Casualty: Loss/Risk Management Insight). French, Doug Apr 1, 2003 768
The world post-WorldCom: what's in store for the new CFO? Seismic upheavals in the global economic landscape are having a profound impact on the role and skill requirements of financial management professionals everywhere. Colman, Robert Oct 1, 2002 1449
Due Diligence Checklist For CEO And CFO Certifications. Brief Article Aug 15, 2002 752
Taking a measure of the 'overboarded' director: it is not difficult to imagine multiple directorships becoming an overwhelming responsibility. But pardon our skepticism in thinking that this leads to higher director absenteeism. (Board Composition). Daily, Catherine M.; Dalton, Dan R. Mar 22, 2002 1910
Chasing efficiency: with clinical, financial and research priorities in mind, hospital CFOs expect and demand the most from financial applications. (Financial Applications). Rogoski, Richard R. Mar 1, 2002 2308
Digitizing finance: Views from the leading edge. (Special Section: Digitizing Finance). Gattenio, Christine A. Mar 1, 2002 1840
A crash course in self-marketing: Whether you're satisfied your current position or not, identifying and showcasing your strengths should be a key part of your professional advancement strategy. (Your Career). McDonald, Paul Mar 1, 2002 1704
Valuation essentials for CFOs. (Valuation). Evans, Frank C. Mar 1, 2002 1831
From the President. Brief Article Jan 1, 2002 638
Lessons from Enron's Debacle. (Business Briefs). Marshall, Jeffrey Brief Article Jan 1, 2002 676
Empowering Global & Finance Departments. (International Accounting). Wolfendale, Mark Jan 1, 2002 1985
The CFO's Evolving Roles. Favaro, Paul Nov 1, 2001 2652
Where Was The Audit Committee? Pearson, Mark W. Nov 1, 2001 1496
MR. OR MS. CFO: YOU'RE ON! Heffes, Ellen M. Sep 1, 2001 1093
Straight Shooter Takes Aim at Rebuilding Job. Milligan, Jack Sep 1, 2001 2350
CFO's under increasing pressure. Brief Article Mar 12, 2001 556
Managing Risk: An Enterprise-wide Approach. Walker, Paul L. Mar 1, 2001 2437

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