Deep Dive Archives - CFO

America’s Got Talent, But Where Is It?

America’s Got Talent, But Where Is It?

In the third-quarter Duke/CFO Outlook survey, U.S. finance chiefs bemoan the fact that good workers are hard — if not impossible — to find.

By Josh Hyatt | November 8, 2017

Getting Over Hurdle Rates

Getting Over Hurdle Rates

Two-thirds of finance executives say they don’t invest in some projects that exceed their minimum acceptable returns. Why not?

By Josh Hyatt | September 12, 2017

Trade Gap

In the first-quarter Duke/CFO Business Outlook Survey, global CFOs caution President Trump about trade policy.

By Josh Hyatt | May 2, 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

Is Breaking Up Always Hard?

Is Breaking Up Always Hard?

In the latest Duke University/CFO Global Business Outlook Survey, finance executives reveal few concerns about the UK’s Brexit decision.

By Josh Hyatt | November 14, 2016

Follow the Money

Corporate Finance

Follow the Money

CFOs from different regions of the world have different plans for their excess cash.

By David W. Owens | September 20, 2016

Double Trouble

Japan’s malaise continues, but the slowdown in China poses a greater risk to Asian economies.

By David W. Owens | May 4, 2016

Reversing the Aging Process

Reversing the Aging Process

When it comes to capital investment in plant, property, and equipment, age is more than just a state of mind.

By David W. Owens | March 18, 2016

Companies Seek to Acquire and Hire

Talent Management

Companies Seek to Acquire and Hire

Slow growth is piquing interest in M&A but hindering efforts to fill key positions, according to the latest Duke/CFO Business Outlook survey.

By David W. Owens | November 25, 2015

Making Room to Grow

Making Room to Grow

CFOs from smaller U.S. companies say it’s time to step up their game, according to the second-quarter Duke/CFO global outlook survey.

By David W. Owens | September 22, 2015

Mixed Signals

Across industry sectors, CFO optimism is tempered by an uncertain business environment.

By David W. Owens | May 15, 2015

Where Diversity Takes a Back Seat

Risk & Compliance

Where Diversity Takes a Back Seat

A Duke/CFO study finds that gender and ethnicity remain secondary considerations in the selection of new corporate board members.

By | March 27, 2015

A Question of Trust

A Question of Trust

The public’s lack of trust in political and business leaders harms the business environment, say CFOs.

By David W. Owens | September 22, 2014

A Global Affliction

Growth Companies

A Global Affliction

Finance executives around the world are plagued by uncertainty about the economy, politics and more.

By David W. Owens | June 30, 2014

More Than Just a Number

Retirement Plans

More Than Just a Number

An aging workforce is on the minds of finance chiefs in the Duke/CFO Business Outlook Survey.

By David W. Owens | April 4, 2014