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The Search for Suspect Accounting

The Search for Suspect Accounting

Analytical models from academia and the SEC could help expose everything from poor-quality earnings to outright fraud.

By Vincent Ryan | April 8, 2014

Taxing Issues

Discretionary authority, economic nexus, and the taxing of services loom large in the state tax landscape.

By Edward Teach | April 7, 2014

Growth Companies

Thinking Big

How CFOs of companies like Groupon and Wayfair kept explosive growth from overwhelming the business.

By Russ Banham | April 2, 2014

Fulfilling Relationships

Fulfilling Relationships

Companies are increasingly turning to third parties to handle order fulfillment.

By Russ Banham | March 31, 2014

Gaining Altitude

Gaining Altitude

Stellar customer service and smart financial management have propelled JetBlue to new heights. An Interview with Mark D. Powers, CFO, JetBlue

By Edward Teach | March 31, 2014

The Path of Lease Resistance

The Path of Lease Resistance

Many CFOs agree that companies should put leases on the balance sheet. But the 'how' has them up in arms.

By David Katz | March 1, 2014

Playing Defense

Playing Defense

CFOs of defense contractors are preparing their companies for a new era of austerity at the Pentagon.

By Russ Banham | December 31, 2013

Health-Care Changes to Demand CFO Attention in 2014

Health-Care Changes to Demand CFO Attention in 2014

A host of converging care trends and new Affordable Care Act provisions will get CFOs' attention in the new year.

By David McCann | December 6, 2013

Compliance Mountains to Climb

Compliance Mountains to Climb

Almost half of finance executives predict they'll have to spend more to follow the rules in 2014.

By David Katz | December 6, 2013

Currency Risks: Disturbance in the Water

Currency Risks: Disturbance in the Water

After two years of relative stability, the currency markets may be readying for a year of heightened volatility. Will companies be prepared?

By Vincent Ryan | December 6, 2013

Clouds in the Forecast

Clouds in the Forecast

Finance departments will invest heavily in cloud computing and mobile technologies in the coming year.

By Keith Button | December 6, 2013

Shock of Recognition

Shock of Recognition

A new rule for revenue recognition could raise thorny challenges for CFOs.

By Kathy Hoffelder | December 6, 2013

Taxing Their Patience

Taxing Their Patience

The Affordable Care Act's medical-device tax and a proposed Internet sales tax could rile CFOs in 2014.

By Kathy Hoffelder | December 6, 2013

Lean Growth Ahead

Growth Strategies

Lean Growth Ahead

Growth-company CFOs see fatter times in 2014, but are keeping their operations trim.

By Marielle Segarra | December 6, 2013

Special Report: CFO Outlook 2014

Special Report: CFO Outlook 2014

A look at the challenges and opportunities ahead for finance chiefs.

By CFO Staff | December 6, 2013