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Companies’ Stated Cash Intentions Merit Skepticism

Companies’ Stated Cash Intentions Merit Skepticism

Treasury and finance professionals say they'll deploy more of their cash this quarter — but they've said that before, and often.

By David McCann | January 29, 2019

Future of Finance: Humans and Machines Unite

Future of Finance: Humans and Machines Unite

Human minds alone are no longer a match for addressing business risk. But neither are machines alone.

By Eric Dowdell | April 30, 2018

Companies May Spend a Bit More This Quarter

Corporate Finance

Companies May Spend a Bit More This Quarter

But overall they remain conservative about using their cash reserves, an Association for Financial Professionals survey shows.

By David McCann | January 29, 2018

CFO Base Pay Rose 2.8% in 2016

Talent Management

CFO Base Pay Rose 2.8% in 2016

But average pay raises for controllers and management-level finance team members were higher, according to the AFP.

By Vincent Ryan | May 11, 2017

Adobe’s Mark Garrett: Finance Pros Must Expand Skill Sets

Adobe’s Mark Garrett: Finance Pros Must Expand Skill Sets

Finance professionals need "super powers" to keep up with fast-changing business requirements, says Garrett, CFO of Adobe Systems.

By Mark Garrett | February 27, 2017

Balance-Sheet Cash Likely to Rise, Not Fall, in 2017

Balance-Sheet Cash Likely to Rise, Not Fall, in 2017

Absent an economic slowdown, strong free cash flow and accessible debt markets will keep companies from having to tap reserves.

By Vincent Ryan | January 30, 2017

How to Retain Young Finance Pros

Talent Management

How to Retain Young Finance Pros

Most young finance professionals have their eye on a career promotion or a jump to a new job within the next two years.

By Warner Johnston | December 8, 2016

Finance Roundup for Executives: May 18, 2016

Corporate Finance

Finance Roundup for Executives: May 18, 2016

Be informed, get involved, and shape the world through finance. Read CFO.com's most recent headlines and standout stories.

By Kerry Maruna | May 18, 2016

Finance Professionals Get Smaller Salary Increases

Finance Professionals Get Smaller Salary Increases

Finance professionals' base salaries rose 3.6%, with assistant controllers and FP&A analysts averaging the largest year-over-year pay gains.

By Matthew Heller | May 17, 2016

Finance Roundup for Executives

Corporate Finance

Finance Roundup for Executives

Be informed, get involved, and shape the world through finance. Read CFO.com's most recent headlines and standout stories.

By Kerry Maruna | April 11, 2016

Finance and Accounting Roundup for Executives

Corporate Finance

Finance and Accounting Roundup for Executives

Be informed, get involved, and shape the world through finance. Here's today's CFO roundup.

By Kerry Maruna | October 26, 2015

Accounting and Finance Roundup for Executives

Corporate Finance

Accounting and Finance Roundup for Executives

The ever-changing world of finance is shaped by those who are most informed, get the best information from the most reliable source on the web, at CFO.

By Kerry Maruna | October 13, 2015

Finance and Accounting Skills Gap Vexes CFOs

Finance and Accounting Skills Gap Vexes CFOs

The wish list of traits desired in entry-level finance and management accounting staff continues to expand.

By David McCann | February 4, 2015

Bringing the Discipline of Finance to HR

Bringing the Discipline of Finance to HR

For finance professionals, a sidestep into human resources can benefit both the company and, believe it or not, their own career prospects.

By Marshall Krantz | May 23, 2008

The Road to CFO

The Road to CFO

A solid grounding in finance and accounting never gets old for future finance chiefs. But these days, those hoping to become CFOs also need a dollop of charm and a global perspective.

By Alan Rappeport | January 24, 2008