Issue 2012-06 CFO Archives - CFO

U.S. Deal-Making Chills

U.S. Deal-Making Chills

Except in select industry sectors, merger-and-acquisition activity in North America remained muted in May.

By Vincent Ryan | June 15, 2012

“Flush with Cash” Has New Meaning

Management Accounting

“Flush with Cash” Has New Meaning

A rise in Corporate America&spamp;rsquo;s free cash flow and capex could be a healthy sign.

By Kathy Hoffelder | June 15, 2012

Going Digital

Big data and digital marketing become top strategic priorities.

By Marielle Segarra | June 15, 2012

Plenty of Ammo Left in Buyback Plans

Plenty of Ammo Left in Buyback Plans

U.S. firms have repurchased more than one-third the dollar amount of shares that their buyback programs allow.

By Vincent Ryan | June 15, 2012

Desperate for Yield

Risk Management

Desperate for Yield

Treasurers are seeking the slightest pickup in returns on their short-term cash, provided the risk falls within corporate investment guidelines.

By Vincent Ryan | June 15, 2012

IPO Confidential

IPO Confidential

A provision of the JOBS Act enables private companies to simultaneously pursue an IPO and a sale without disclosing confidential information.

By Vincent Ryan | June 15, 2012

Facebook Users, Meet Timeline

Facebook Users, Meet Timeline

The social network&spamp;rsquo;s new layout can help users increase customer engagement.

By Bonnie Evans | June 15, 2012

Show Us the Talent

Show Us the Talent

A prominent HR group wants companies to disclose detailed information about their human capital.

By David McCann | June 15, 2012

Oldies but Goodies

Oldies but Goodies

Older workers can be considerable assets &spamp;#8212; if you manage them properly.

By Edward Teach | June 15, 2012

New Board for Private GAAP

Growth Companies

New Board for Private GAAP

The Financial Accounting Foundation&spamp;rsquo;s action ends months of heated debate.

By Kathy Hoffelder | June 15, 2012

Defending Finance

Defending Finance

The world would be a much poorer place without advances in finance, argues a prominent economist.

By CFO Staff | June 15, 2012

Do Mergers Add Value After All?

Do Mergers Add Value After All?

The perception that mergers and acquisitions destroy shareholder value may be out of date.

By Andrew Sawers | June 15, 2012

Blank Check

How to get rid of pivot table blanks without affecting calculations.

By Bill Jelen | June 15, 2012

A New Risk Factor: The JOBS Act

Risk Management

A New Risk Factor: The JOBS Act

Why some companies are including the law itself as a risk factor in their IPO filings.

By Sarah Johnson | June 15, 2012

Before You Sign That Cloud Contract

Before You Sign That Cloud Contract

If you decide to use cloud-computing services, be sure your contract with the provider gives you maximum protection.

By Rob Livingstone | June 15, 2012