Issue 2012-07 CFO

Muddling Through
The Economy

Muddling Through

CFOs continue to hire but are less optimistic, according to the latest Duke/&splt;i>CFO&splt;/i> Business Outlook Survey.
By Kate O'Sullivan | August 1, 2012
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Digging Out from Big Data
Technology

Digging Out from Big Data

Unstructured data is piling up in corporate computers, making compliance and other tasks far more difficult.
By David Rosenbaum | August 1, 2012
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Have Cash, Won’t Spend
Cash Flow

Have Cash, Won’t Spend

Companies are hesitating to spend their cash stores, says a recent survey.
By Kathy Hoffelder | August 1, 2012
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Euro Slide Sparks M&A Interest
Strategy

Euro Slide Sparks M&A Interest

The weakening currency makes European assets more attractive.
By Andrew Sawers | August 1, 2012
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Hawaiian’s Big Apple Venture
Strategy

Hawaiian’s Big Apple Venture

How Hawaiian Airlines&spamp;rsquo;s CFO prepared for the launch of an ambitious new route.
By David Rosenbaum | August 1, 2012
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Training at Dell: Here, There, and Everywhere
Training

Training at Dell: Here, There, and Everywhere

The computer giant&spamp;rsquo;s financial-education programs rely on a mix of long-distance and local learning.
By David McCann | August 1, 2012
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Putting Social Networks to Work
Technology

Putting Social Networks to Work

Companies are finding real economic value in cooperation and social media.
By Josh Hyatt | August 1, 2012
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The Second-Greatest Risk
Tax

The Second-Greatest Risk

CFOs of multinational companies rank transfer-pricing risk just behind global compliance.
By Kathy Hoffelder | August 1, 2012
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Defensive Maneuvers
The Economy

Defensive Maneuvers

Defense contractor Exelis is ready to adjust to an era of reduced Pentagon spending, says CFO Peter Milligan.
By Edward Teach | August 1, 2012
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Too Much of a Good Thing
Management Accounting

Too Much of a Good Thing

Working capital is piling up at America&spamp;rsquo;s largest companies.
By Russ Banham | August 1, 2012
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A Refreshing Change
Technology

A Refreshing Change

How to hold on to your updates when you correct a pivot table.
By Bill Jelen | August 1, 2012
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The Hedge That Wasn’t
Risk Management

The Hedge That Wasn’t

JPMorgan Chase’s $2 billion trading miscue is a costly lesson in how not to protect against potential losses.
By Vincent Ryan | August 1, 2012
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No Dire Straits for Boomers
Workplace Issues

No Dire Straits for Boomers

Readers comment on the aging of the baby boomers, cloud computing, the value of M&spamp;A, and other topics of recent stories in &splt;i>CFO.&splt;/i>
By CFO Readers | August 1, 2012
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More CEOs Go
Job Hunting

More CEOs Go

As CEO turnover rises, insider CFOs who take on the top spot may have a better chance of success than external hires.
By Andrew Sawers | August 1, 2012
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Recipe for Profits
Strategy

Recipe for Profits

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen CFO Mel Hope talks about collaborating with franchisees to grow the business.
By Marielle Segarra | August 1, 2012
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