Issue 2011-10 CFO Archives - CFO

CFO Optimism Takes a Hit

CFO Optimism Takes a Hit

Finance chiefs are much gloomier about the economy but do not expect another recession.

By Kate O'Sullivan | October 1, 2011

Getting There from Here

Getting There from Here

As more U.S. companies expand overseas, new sources of capital are opening up.

By Randy Myers | October 1, 2011

If You Can Make It Here

If You Can Make It Here

How much do you know about the state of manufacturing in America? Take our quiz and find out.

By CFO Staff | October 1, 2011

New Patent Law Highlights the Need for Speed

Risk & Compliance

New Patent Law Highlights the Need for Speed

The new patent reform law has sparked mixed reactions, with large companies generally in favor and small businesses opposed.

By Marielle Segarra | October 1, 2011

Meanwhile, CFOs Enjoy More Influence

Meanwhile, CFOs Enjoy More Influence

CFO Research finds the financial crisis boosted the profile of finance chiefs.

By CFO Staff | October 1, 2011

Human Capital & Careers

Enjoy the Ride

CFO compensation made headway last year, but the sailing may not be so smooth in 2011.

By Russ Banham | October 1, 2011

Why CFOs Should Police SaaS Deals

Why CFOs Should Police SaaS Deals

Software-as-a-service applications appeal to business units because they are often inexpensive, at least in the short term. It&spamp;rsquo;s up to CFOs to prevent longer-term headaches.

By David Rosenbaum | October 1, 2011

It’s Still Not Easy Being Green

It’s Still Not Easy Being Green

Readers comment on sustainability, cloud computing, IFRS, and other topics of recent stories in &splt;i>CFO.&splt;/i>

By CFO Readers | October 1, 2011

Asset Sales: The Other Endgame

Asset Sales: The Other Endgame

Why insolvent companies are discovering that filing for bankruptcy is often not the best way to go.

By Vincent Ryan | October 1, 2011

LivingSocial’s High-Growth Adventure

LivingSocial’s High-Growth Adventure

The CFO of a rapidly growing deal-of-the-day company is building a multinational finance function on the fly. An interview with LivingSocial CFO John Bax.

By Kate O'Sullivan | October 1, 2011

Just Call Me Angel

Growth Companies

Just Call Me Angel

Smaller companies in search of cash have a new source: big companies.

By Alix Stuart | October 1, 2011

Is the SEC Being “Set Up to Fail”?

Risk & Compliance

Is the SEC Being “Set Up to Fail”?

A bill would raise the threshold for how the securities regulator sets rules.

By Sarah Johnson | October 1, 2011

An Eroding Compact?

An Eroding Compact?

The slumping economy has accelerated the deterioration of the traditional employer-employee relationship.

By Scott Leibs | October 1, 2011

CFOs Prefer a Simpler Tax Code, Even If They Don’t Save

CFOs Prefer a Simpler Tax Code, Even If They Don’t Save

New Duke University/&splt;i>CFO&splt;/i> Magazine Global Business Outlook Survey finds finance executives united in their desire for tax reform.

By Kate O'Sullivan | October 1, 2011

Interim CEO Posts: Intense, and Eye-Opening

Interim CEO Posts: Intense, and Eye-Opening

Many finance chiefs take on the role reluctantly, wishing to stick with their finance roots.

By David McCann | October 1, 2011