Issue 2012-09 CFO Archives - CFO

Capturing All the Data

Capturing All the Data

Readers comment on coming to terms with Big Data and other recent stories from &splt;i>CFO&splt;/i> and CFO.com.

By CFO Readers | September 1, 2012

Hiring, Hesitantly

Hiring, Hesitantly

CFOs continue to add staff cautiously as they monitor demand.

By Kate O'Sullivan | September 1, 2012

An Average Solution

An Average Solution

How to create a prediction of sales in Excel using a moving average and a trend line.

By Bill Jelen | September 1, 2012

A November Surprise?

Retirement Plans

A November Surprise?

New 401(k) disclosure regulations could cause a stir in November.

By Bonnie Evans | September 1, 2012

Six Questions about the Cloud

Six Questions about the Cloud

What finance executives should ask about cloud computing.

By David Rosenbaum | September 1, 2012

Business Is Sweet

Business Is Sweet

Godiva Chocolatier is enjoying double-digit growth, thanks in part to innovative chocolates and expansion in Asia, says CFO Dave Marberger.

By Marielle Segarra | September 1, 2012

As Corn Stalks Shrivel, So May Earnings

As Corn Stalks Shrivel, So May Earnings

Will the drought in the Farm Belt dry up corporate earnings?

By Vincent Ryan | September 1, 2012

Start Spreading the News

Start Spreading the News

How can a company tell a compelling story about its stock to the right analysts and investors?

By Vincent Ryan | September 1, 2012

Mind the GAAP Alternatives

Mind the GAAP Alternatives

More accounting options for small and midsize companies are on the way.

By Kathy Hoffelder | September 1, 2012

Reining in the Spend

Reining in the Spend

E-procurement solutions can help growing companies put an end to wasteful purchases and inefficient processes.

By David Rosenbaum | September 1, 2012

Uncertainty Grows

Uncertainty Grows

Executives at privately held companies are increasingly uncertain about the economy, according to a new survey.

By David Rosenbaum | September 1, 2012

Repos Come Under Fire

Risk Management

Repos Come Under Fire

Structured-finance repo collateral may create significant liquidity risks.

By Vincent Ryan | September 1, 2012

Pathways to Growth

Pathways to Growth

A new book tells how companies can put their growth plans on the right track.

By Edward Teach | September 1, 2012

SEC Report Backs Away from Convergence

SEC Report Backs Away from Convergence

The commission's staff expresses hesitation about merging international standards and U.S. GAAP.

By Kathy Hoffelder | September 1, 2012

Banks Behaving Badly

Risk Management

Banks Behaving Badly

Scandals have tarnished the reputation of banks to the point where some experts are calling their viability into question.

By Caroline McDonald | September 1, 2012