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• GM's Chris Liddell Takes Stock

  In the wake of an historic IPO, GM's CFO describes how finance supports the turnaround of this iconic carmaker. March 1, 2011

• IDT's Reversal of Fortune

  How one CFO helped execute a turnaround that took his company from major losses to profitability in just two years. February 8, 2011

• Abraham Getzler, Turnaround Pioneer, Dies

  A restructuring specialist for middle-market companies, he started out by reversing the fortunes of a failing shellac company. November 10, 2010

• Treasury Fixed Snag Prior to GM IPO

  Last December the Treasury Department issued a directive to make sure General Motors's future initial public offering would not trigger a technical ownership change – and limit the car company's ability to use its NOLs. September 27, 2010

• Breezing Through Bankruptcy

  Companies filing for Chapter 11 protection are exiting sooner than ever, but is faster always better? June 1, 2010

• Eat My Dust

  Ford's Lewis Booth on cash flow, corporate culture, and the competitive spirit. February 1, 2010

• GM Speeds Up Checks to Suppliers, Government

  The carmaker says it will be able to pay off its debt to the U.S. Treasury faster than expected and aims to keep cash flowing smoothly through its supply chain. November 16, 2009

• Living with a Scarlet Audit Letter

  Given a going-concern qualification, companies struggle to defy their auditors' prediction that they won't survive the year. October 21, 2009

• IRS Widens Net on Mortgage Securitizations

  Many analysts expect that imminent defaults on commercial mortgage loans will alter deal terms. In response, the IRS issues guidance on why some changes to loans held in securitized trusts won't forfeit tax benefits. September 21, 2009