Hillary Clinton Archives - CFO

‘The Federal Government Does Not Need Revenue’

‘The Federal Government Does Not Need Revenue’

The government can't go broke, says a leading proponent of Modern Monetary Theory. What's more, the huge and growing national debt is great for the economy.

By David McCann | November 2, 2018

Post-Election Advice for CFOs: Keep Calm and Carry On

Lessons learned from Donald Trump's presidential campaign can help CFOs respond to the election's impact on their organizations.

By Kristine Brands | December 1, 2016

Clinton Proposes Raising Estate Tax to 65%

Clinton Proposes Raising Estate Tax to 65%

The Clinton campaign believes its estate-tax plan will help pay for such progressive policies as expanding the child tax credit.

By Matthew Heller | September 26, 2016

How Do Trump, Clinton Tax Plans Compare?

How Do Trump, Clinton Tax Plans Compare?

Trump's tax plan is the clearest, most business-friendly policy we have seen in many years.

By Tom Wheelwright | September 19, 2016

Any Sensible Economic Plan Must Raise Revenue

Any Sensible Economic Plan Must Raise Revenue

Even the most ambitious public-investment plans are only as good as their funding sources, and by that measure, Clinton’s plan is much likelier to succeed.

By Robert McIntyre | September 16, 2016

Trump for the Economy, But a Vote for Clinton

Trump for the Economy, But a Vote for Clinton

The greatest impact the next president can have on the economy will be through the enactment of tax reform.

By Leonard Bickwit Jr. | September 15, 2016

Square-Off: Which Candidate Will Be Better for the Economy?

Square-Off: Which Candidate Will Be Better for the Economy?

Taxes are driving the debate, but the inflammatory rhetoric may be roiling the markets.

By David Katz | September 14, 2016

Will Political Uncertainty Trump Financial Markets?

Will Political Uncertainty Trump Financial Markets?

Wall Street may prefer the certain (Clinton) to the uncertain (Trump).

By Paolo Pasquariello | September 14, 2016

Finance Execs Favor Trump over Clinton by Large Margin

Finance Execs Favor Trump over Clinton by Large Margin

Yet respondents to a CFO survey are dissatisfied with both major-party candidates.

By David Katz | September 13, 2016

Clinton to Propose Crackdown on Inversions

Clinton to Propose Crackdown on Inversions

The presidential candidate would impose an "exit tax" on tax inversion deals that let U.S. firms reduce their taxes by merging with companies overseas.

By Matthew Heller | December 7, 2015

Clinton, Bush Among Campaign Big Spenders

Financial Reporting

Clinton, Bush Among Campaign Big Spenders

The Democratic leader for the White House and the GOP's Bush have both spent nearly 90% of what they raised in the third quarter.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | October 16, 2015

Clinton Calls For a Tax Code That Spurs Profit-Sharing

Clinton Calls For a Tax Code That Spurs Profit-Sharing

“Hard-working Americans deserve to benefit from the record corporate earnings they helped produce,” said Hillary Clinton in introducing her economic plan.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | July 14, 2015

Hillary Clinton to Tap Former Wall Street Regulator as CFO

Risk & Compliance

Hillary Clinton to Tap Former Wall Street Regulator as CFO

The regulator, former CFTC Commissioner Gary Gensler, was a key player in the fight to impose tougher rules on Wall Street.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | April 17, 2015