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The Long Arm of the Big Four
The public firms' massive recruiting presence on campuses steers colleges' focus on auditing at the expense of broader corporate skills, professors admit — with caveats. March 21, 2008
The Rap on Accounting Education
Are colleges focused too much on preparing students for public accounting and not enough for their later corporate careers? March 19, 2008
Moving On Up
What does it take to make the grade as CEO? Recent promotions in financial services provide some clues. March 3, 2008
What's Wrong with the Kids?
Coping with the newest generation in finance requires tact, patience — and restraint. February 1, 2008
Call Ended: Sprint Nextel CFO Is Out
Paul Saleh leaves the company amid a larger management shake-up. January 24, 2008
Best of 2007: Careers
As always, finance executives were seeking guidance about how to move up in 2007 — at their current companies, or elsewhere. For tips on how to climb the career ladder, they were willing to learn from both the failures and successes of others. December 19, 2007
The Right Role
Looking for a new job? Here's what to expect. December 10, 2007
Wharton's CFO Course Evolves with the Times
The frequent changes to "The CFO: Becoming a Strategic Partner" drawn in large part from student suggestions, track changes in the CFO's role. December 3, 2007
Today's Accounting Crop: The Kids Are Alright
At a variety of companies, a creative meeting of the minds aimed at bridging finance's generation gap seems at hand. November 6, 2007
Making of a Mentor
Directors with finance expertise often form bonds with the CFO. November 5, 2007