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Cut or Grow?
Corporate priorities, from growth initiatives to cost-cutting plans, vary by region. October 6, 2008
Pay Attention
Cutting dividends is a difficult decision for CFOs — but the aftermath could be better than expected. October 6, 2008
A Chicken and Nest-Egg Problem
Persuading employees to participate in company retirement plans isn't getting any easier. October 1, 2008
No Money-Saver
In the first year of "E-proxies," almost half of companies used them but many of those did not see the expected cost savings. October 1, 2008
Power Points
Managing energy efficiently can save a lot of money these days. Evaluating all options is time well spent, but beware of quick fixes. October 1, 2008
Swing Time
Counterintuitively, this is far from the stock market's most volatile year on record. But how much will the roller-coaster affect CFOs' strategies and tactics? October 1, 2008
Cut or Grow? It Depends
Big companies are more likely to be in expense-reduction mode, and small ones in growth mode, a CFO survey reveals. October 1, 2008
Street Fright
Amid the financial meltdown, the most immediate concern for CFOs is access to capital. October 1, 2008
Convergence Divergence
Critics question the entire rationale for adopting international financial reporting standards. October 1, 2008
Doing the Limbo
Companies looking at launching IPOs in the current market face more uncertainty than usual — a lot more. October 1, 2008