Features Archives - CFO

Master of All Metrics

Master of All Metrics

How CFOs can take charge of nonfinancial performance measures without alienating the rest of the organization.

By Russ Banham | February 3, 2017

Workplace Issues

Up with People

Finance and human resources don’t always see eye-to-eye. So what happens when the CFO becomes the company’s top people person?

By David McCann | September 23, 2014

Sizing Up Banks

Sizing Up Banks

America’s "systemically important" banks are bigger than ever. Are they safer?

By Vincent Ryan | September 22, 2014

On the IPO On-Ramp

Growth Companies

On the IPO On-Ramp

How the JOBS Act helped five CFOs take their companies public.

By Edward Teach | September 15, 2014

The New Word on ERP

The New Word on ERP

The cloud, compliance, and consumerization are just three of the trends changing today’s midmarket enterprise resource planning systems.

By Dann Anthony Maurno | July 25, 2014

Rethinking Buybacks

Rethinking Buybacks

To earn a “return” on stock buybacks, you need a more sophisticated message and better execution.

By Vincent Ryan | July 24, 2014

Running in Place

Cash Management

Running in Place

The working capital performance of America’s largest companies is flat for the third straight year, according to the 2014 CFO/REL Scorecard.

By Edward Teach | July 22, 2014

The Sterner, Stricter SEC

Risk & Compliance

The Sterner, Stricter SEC

The Securities and Exchange Commission is determined to catch accounting manipulators, says Mary Jo White. But will it have the money and means to do so?

By Marielle Segarra and Edward Teach | July 2, 2014

Nothing If Not Critical

Nothing If Not Critical

A proposal to require auditors to disclose “critical audit matters” in their reports has generated apprehension among audit firms and pushback from CFOs.

By David Katz | July 1, 2014

Discovery Planet

Discovery Planet

Discovery is expanding its pay-TV presence across the globe. An interview with Andrew Warren, Senior EVP and CFO, Discovery Communications.

By Edward Teach | June 30, 2014

No Time for Budgets

No Time for Budgets

Yesterday’s budgets are too slow for today’s volatile world. Here’s how to pick up the planning pace.

By Edward Teach | May 27, 2014

When the Chain Breaks

When the Chain Breaks

Companies are reinforcing their supply chains with contingent business interruption insurance.

By Edward Teach | May 23, 2014

Securitization: The Sequel

Global Business

Securitization: The Sequel

Can securitization catch on with the financial markets again? So far, the reviews are mixed.

By Vincent Ryan | May 22, 2014

Harder to Recognize

Harder to Recognize

Under FASB’s forthcoming standard, revenue recognition will require more brainpower than ever.

By David Katz | April 28, 2014

In Bitcoin We Don’t Trust

Growth Companies

In Bitcoin We Don’t Trust

Why finance and treasury departments are keeping their distance from the virtual currency.

By Vincent Ryan | April 24, 2014