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Building Resiliency

Risk Management

Building Resiliency

A new survey finds finance executives focused on managing risk by maximizing their ability to bounce back from harm.

By Josh Hyatt | March 3, 2017

The CFOs Who Wouldn’t Be King

The CFOs Who Wouldn’t Be King

Only one in five finance chiefs see themselves moving into the top job. Are they having a crisis of confidence—or being realistic?

By Josh Hyatt | March 2, 2017

The Business of Politics

The Business of Politics

U.S. companies are reducing hiring/spending plans due to political uncertainty, according to a recent Duke University/CFO Magazine survey.

By | June 8, 2016

SecureWorks to End Long Tech IPO Drought

SecureWorks to End Long Tech IPO Drought

The shares are expected to price at the low end of the target range of $15.50 to $17.50.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | April 21, 2016

Goldman Sachs Hit Hard By Headwinds

Investment Banking

Goldman Sachs Hit Hard By Headwinds

First-quarter earnings fell year over year, and revenue declined in many of the bank's business units.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | April 19, 2016

In Search of Certainty

In Search of Certainty

Fourth-quarter results from the Duke/CFO Business Outlook Survey show the effects of economic uncertainty.

By David W. Owens | December 9, 2015

Growing Concerns: How Smart Mid-Sized Companies Can Continue to Make the Most of Leases

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Growing Concerns: How Smart Mid-Sized Companies Can Continue to Make the Most of Leases

An infographic examining the impact that the proposed changes to lease accounting might have on those companies’ business decisions.

By Mary Beth Findlay | November 6, 2015

A Fresh Look at the Cost of Annuities for DB Plans

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A Fresh Look at the Cost of Annuities for DB Plans

New mortality calculations change the math for DB plan annuities.

By David W. Owens | September 24, 2015

Taking Your Lump Sums Early

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Taking Your Lump Sums Early

It may be a good time to take another look at lump-sum distributions to reduce DB plan risk.

By David W. Owens | September 18, 2015

Reaping the Rewards of Lower Risk in DB Plans

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Reaping the Rewards of Lower Risk in DB Plans

When it comes to taking financial risk out of pension plans, getting agreement turns out not to be as hard as you might think.

By David W. Owens | September 1, 2015

A View into the Future of FP&A in North America

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A View into the Future of FP&A in North America

With pressure rising, how can finance deliver clear, actionable business insights faster than ever?

By David W. Owens | August 30, 2015