Budgeting and Planning

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Will Connecticut Swallow GAAP Whole?
A new bill gives the comptroller of the nutmeg state the political cover to switch to accrual accounting. June 19, 2007
Kicking the Guidance Habit
Frustrated, CFOs who still provide EPS forecasts eagerly await the tipping point that will spell the death of quarterly guidance. April 10, 2007
Business Outlook Survey
CFOs are gearing up for growth, slowly. April 1, 2007
Support Our Ex-Troops
For the beleaguered Veterans Benefits Administration, errors in forecasting can leave veterans out on the street. March 1, 2007
Planning for the Best
A focus on budgeting signals better performance than a focus on controls. February 1, 2007
CEO Confidence Rises from Five-Year Low
Last quarter's outlook was the lowest since the fourth quarter of 2001. January 10, 2007
The Last Mile
Why is it still so hard to engage line managers in budgeting? January 4, 2007
In Case of Emergency
Weather problems and terrorism fears have pressured companies to increase their use of travel-contingency programs. November 13, 2006
Growing Pains
Companies in fast-growth mode have to beware of getting over-stretched. October 10, 2006
Q&A: A New CFO Checks the Mail
CFO.com talks to the new finance chief of the U.S. Postal Service, Harold Glen Walker. October 5, 2006