Issue 2011-07 CFO Archives - CFO

Pricing Software for All?

Workplace Issues

Pricing Software for All?

Readers comment on current issues in finance.

By CFO Readers | July 18, 2011

A Feel for the Deal

A Feel for the Deal

Companies with a long history of M&spamp;A may want to think twice before acquiring again; a new report finds that on average, serial acquirers create less value during deals than infrequent acquirers.

By Marielle Segarra | July 15, 2011

Easing the Squeeze: The 2011 Working Capital Scorecard

Easing the Squeeze: The 2011 Working Capital Scorecard

As sales revive and coffers swell, companies seem less intent on wringing cash out of working capital.

By David Katz | July 15, 2011

“You Take Risks and You Own Them.”

Risk Management

“You Take Risks and You Own Them.”

CFOs at private equity–backed companies love the challenge, and the payoff. Interviews with New Breed CFO Rick Wimmer, Culligan CFO Maria Henry, Eemax CFO David Brault, and Opal Ferraro, CFO of PSA Healthcare.

By David McCann | July 15, 2011

Think (Again)

As IBM marks its centennial, its finance team plays a critical role in driving continuous transformation. CFO Mark Loughridge explains how, and why.

By Scott Leibs | July 15, 2011

Sources of Misery

Sources of Misery

A controversial new rule requires companies to peer deep into their supply chains to see if they are unwittingly supporting violence in Africa.

By Sarah Johnson | July 15, 2011

China’s Currency Conversion

China’s Currency Conversion

Now that multinationals can trade with Chinese customers and suppliers in renminbi, CFOs have a new option to weigh.

By Vincent Ryan | July 15, 2011

Fuel Intentions

Fuel Intentions

Volatile fuel prices are creating new opportunities for some firms.

By Alix Stuart | July 15, 2011

Alive and Kicking

Growth Strategies

Alive and Kicking

As the world watches the Women's World Cup this month, the U.S. Women's Professional Soccer league hopes to draw in new fans.

By Marielle Segarra | July 15, 2011

A Word from Your Sponsor?

A Word from Your Sponsor?

Our annual look at women's progress to the top of the financial heap reveals why &doublequot;mentors&doublequot; may not be useful enough.

By Scott Leibs | July 15, 2011

Spies Like You?

Workplace Issues

Spies Like You?

Should companies monitor employees' use of social-media sites?

By Josh Hyatt | July 15, 2011

Now You See (Some of) It

Now You See (Some of) It

Sales-force automation tools can illuminate what's in the sales pipeline, but smart CFOs know that success also requires the ability to see what's not there.

By David Rosenbaum | July 15, 2011

Taking the Next Step

Workplace Issues

Taking the Next Step

Women who want to advance to the top spot in finance often need a sponsor. Here's why.

By Marielle Segarra | July 15, 2011

Treading Water

CFOs say the economy will continue to grow, slowly.

By Kate O'Sullivan | July 15, 2011

Creating a Culture of Compliance

Risk Management

Creating a Culture of Compliance

&doublequot;Tone at the top&doublequot; is an overused phrase, but if companies want to mitigate fraud senior leaders need to speak up forcefully.

By Kimberly Blanton | July 15, 2011

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