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• "This Is What You've Trained For All Your Life"

  The recession may not be all kicks, but it's not short of challenges for a CFO. Here's a view of the ups, downs, and demands through the eyes of the finance chief at software company Informatica. September 10, 2009

• Kraft Finds a New Place to Cut Costs: Purchasing

  Lusting to acquire Cadbury, the food maker is looking to chop its current list of 70,000 suppliers in half. September 9, 2009

• CFOs on the Move: Week Ending Sept. 4

  United American Healthcare, Right Management, Lennox International, Delek US Holdings, Penn Traffic, United Recovery Systems, NuVasive, Bristow Group, PPG Industries, iPierian. September 4, 2009

• The Aging Workforce: How to Fight the Risks

  A shift in corporate attitudes toward health-care and retirement provisions is needed, says a broad new study. September 3, 2009

• Getting Back to Black Drives Toyota CFO

  As the automaker waits for consumer demand to spike, the finance chief for its U.S. sales and marketing arm works to keep costs low and efficiencies high. September 3, 2009

• The Crackdown Continues

  Congress is working on a bill to give shareholders more say on pay, while companies on their own are reining in excess. September 1, 2009

• The Pros and Cons of Interim Finance Gigs

  Finance executives who fill temporary roles like the diversity of experiences and the resulting expansion of their skills. September 1, 2009

• Advise and Shine

  Your office door may be closed for a good reason, but there are many better reasons to open it – and walk through it. September 1, 2009

• Getting (and Giving) the Message

  Internal communications may not be a CFO's top worry, but shoring them up can mitigate all manner of risks, both small and large. August 28, 2009

• Tech Firms Drowning in Their Options

  While executives suffer with worthless incentives, a triple whammy hits their employers: big accounting charges with no return, loss of key talent, and paralysis over next moves. August 28, 2009