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Top Tips for Getting Credit
The key takeaway: do your due diligence on the shrinking universe of lenders as early as you can. And maybe buy some derivatives or credit insurance to make you look less risky. October 15, 2009
IFRS Returns to the Front Burner
Leading the charge to convert the world to International Financial Reporting Standards, David Tweedie says many of the problems opponents cite are being addressed and resolved. Is he right? October 8, 2009
IPO "Crisis" Crushes Small-Caps, Grant Thornton Contends
On a career level, CFOs should worry about the collapse of the market for initial public offerings because it means "fewer attractive opportunities, and that demand for CFOs is going to go down," a consultant at the firm warns. October 7, 2009
Why Small Biz Isn't Ready for IFRS
In spite of their interest in the proposed "little GAAP," small businesses are not ready to move on "IFRS light." October 6, 2009
Xerox Deal Should Easily Clear Tax Hurdles
Xerox shareholders should take the recently announced merger between the document company and ACS in stride, as a tax-free transaction is waiting at the finish line. October 5, 2009
Corporate Bonds: a Lot to Swallow
Corporate-bond defaults may be peaking, but there could still be trouble ahead in leveraged loans. October 2, 2009
A Stirring in the Loan Market
Syndicated deals stage a comeback, of sorts. October 1, 2009
The Public Option
A surge in companies filing IPO registrations may portend an end to the two-year slump in public offerings. October 1, 2009
Heads Should Have Rolled at Raters: Congresswoman
California's Jackie Speier shows no patience for excuses from leaders at Moody's and Standard & Poor's. October 1, 2009
Corporate Finance: Thawing out
It is not quite business as usual, but firms are finding it surprisingly easy to raise money again. October 1, 2009