http://www.cfo.com/archives/directory.cfm/3515149 The latest finance news, including accounting practices, government investigations, capital-raisings, credit ratings, investor relations, and personnel shuffles. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:20:28 GMT http://www.cfo.com/images/cfo_com_logo_small.gif http://www.cfo.com http://www.cfo.com/article.cfm/14611777/?f=rsspage Among the many challenges fast-growing companies face, how to accommodate new head count in the available space is a big one. Consider tossing out the cubicles, some CFOs say. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 03:45:00 GMT http://www.cfo.com/article.cfm/14576021/?f=rsspage A portion of the take from a gambling casino won't hurt the tax-preferred status of a real estate trust, according to the IRS. Tue, 17 May 2011 17:51:00 GMT http://www.cfo.com/article.cfm/14550844/?f=rsspage The weak real estate market offers CFOs a great opportunity. Here's how to maximize it. Tue, 01 Feb 2011 19:38:00 GMT http://www.cfo.com/article.cfm/14540137/?f=rsspage By doing away with operating leases, new accounting rules could bring billions of dollars back onto balance sheets. Wed, 01 Dec 2010 21:11:00 GMT http://www.cfo.com/article.cfm/14538286/?f=rsspage The conglomerate may be able to take advantage of tax benefits because "there is room for judgment" with respect to a deferred tax liability ripening into an actual liability. Mon, 08 Nov 2010 05:47:00 GMT http://www.cfo.com/article.cfm/14530675/?f=rsspage IRS guidance lays out the rules regarding tax-free spin-offs and rented space. Mon, 11 Oct 2010 13:32:00 GMT http://www.cfo.com/article.cfm/14519323/?f=rsspage Companies may not know that on top of the lower costs that energy-conservation projects generate, utilities often will pay for a hefty portion of the work. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 01:53:00 GMT http://www.cfo.com/article.cfm/14514775/?f=rsspage Defaults on commercial real estate loans loom, threatening the stability of U.S. banks. Wed, 04 Aug 2010 15:37:00 GMT http://www.cfo.com/article.cfm/14509163/?f=rsspage IRS guidance – this one related to contaminated property – underscores why a tax credit is not a factor in making a REIT tax election. Tue, 06 Jul 2010 06:31:00 GMT http://www.cfo.com/article.cfm/14500735/?f=rsspage The upcoming joint FASB/IASB exposure draft on lease accounting will put an end to off-balance-sheet treatment for leases, while throwing in some new complications. Thu, 27 May 2010 04:32:00 GMT