http://www.cfo.com/archives/directory.cfm/2984382 The latest finance news, including accounting practices, government investigations, capital-raisings, credit ratings, investor relations, and personnel shuffles. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:32:46 GMT http://www.cfo.com/images/cfo_com_logo_small.gif http://www.cfo.com http://www.cfo.com/article.cfm/14614648/?f=rsspage With the rise of analytics and Big Data, replacements for Excel are proliferating and CFOs of companies large and small are beginning to pay attention. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:54:00 GMT http://www.cfo.com/article.cfm/14612593/?f=rsspage The cloud doesn't just transform IT, it transforms business. But only if you're willing to accept these three gifts for the coming year. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 03:09:00 GMT http://www.cfo.com/article.cfm/14611002/?f=rsspage When it comes to IT costs, nothing is ever simple, and the public cloud model is no exception. That's why CFOs need to get smart and get involved. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 04:52:00 GMT http://www.cfo.com/article.cfm/14608595/?f=rsspage Perpetual is a word that makes CFOs uncomfortable. In a changing world, who wants something that lasts forever? But there are business advantages to owning your software rather than renting it. Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:47:00 GMT http://www.cfo.com/article.cfm/14604124/?f=rsspage There's a gap between IT supply and demand into which money tumbles, never to be seen again. CFOs can help close that gap (and rescue that cash) by leveraging their non-IT workforce's increasing technical sophistication. Wed, 19 Oct 2011 07:45:00 GMT http://www.cfo.com/article.cfm/14602057/?f=rsspage Instead of thinking about the cloud in terms of public versus private, think about the four specialized characteristics of cloud services that will best suit your needs. Wed, 05 Oct 2011 05:51:00 GMT http://www.cfo.com/article.cfm/14599878/?f=rsspage Software-as-a-service applications appeal to business units because they are often inexpensive, at least in the short term. It's up to CFOs to prevent longer-term headaches. Sat, 01 Oct 2011 11:48:00 GMT http://www.cfo.com/article.cfm/14601207/?f=rsspage It's good for surfing, reading, and posting to Facebook, but could my tablet actually help me do my job? I decided to find out. Thu, 29 Sep 2011 06:43:00 GMT http://www.cfo.com/article.cfm/14600479/?f=rsspage Making IT a more efficient cost center is a terrific way to kill your business' future prospects. Tue, 27 Sep 2011 04:46:00 GMT http://www.cfo.com/article.cfm/14598490/?f=rsspage Take a hint from VCs (who reject business plans that include capital spending for IT) and focus on the product, not the plumbing. Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:37:00 GMT