Issue 2012-10 CFO Archives - CFO

Leading the Charge

Leading the Charge

Despite regulatory and legal setbacks, payment-card giant Visa is forging ahead into new markets and technologies. An interview with Byron H. Pollitt, CFO, Visa.

By Edward Teach | October 8, 2012

Accounting Differences Dampen Cross-Border Mergers

Accounting Differences Dampen Cross-Border Mergers

Companies are more likely to make acquisitions in countries that follow similar financial-reporting standards, a study finds.

By Kathy Hoffelder | October 8, 2012

The Boom in Global Talent

Human Capital & Careers

The Boom in Global Talent

Educational efforts in emerging markets are creating a glut of skilled workers.

By Bonnie Evans | October 8, 2012

Growth Culture

Nuron Biotech CFO Wendy DiCicco talks about one of the greatest weaknesses of start-ups: a lack of infrastructure.

By Marielle Segarra | October 8, 2012

The Fuss over Budgets

Management Accounting

The Fuss over Budgets

Readers comment on budgeting and forecasting, and other recent stories on &splt;i>CFO&splt;/i> and CFO.com.

By CFO Readers | October 8, 2012

Should Corporate Accountants Spill the Beans?

Should Corporate Accountants Spill the Beans?

An ethics board wants accountants to report suspected fraud by their employers.

By Kathy Hoffelder | October 8, 2012

Free Cash Margin Slows, Economy Grows?

Management Accounting

Free Cash Margin Slows, Economy Grows?

Free cash margin drops as corporate spending rises.

By Kathy Hoffelder | October 8, 2012

Rank and File

How to rank cells in Microsoft Excel.

By Bill Jelen | October 8, 2012

The ECB Buys Time, if Not Bonds

The ECB Buys Time, if Not Bonds

The European Central Bank&spamp;rsquo;s OMT initiative comes with strings attached.

By Andrew Sawers | October 8, 2012

Worrying about Water

Worrying about Water

As water becomes scarcer and more expensive, companies should work with stakeholders to keep their water risks down.

By Caroline McDonald | October 8, 2012

Health Reform: The November Issue

Health Reform: The November Issue

If Mitt Romney is elected President, all bets are off for the Affordable Care Act.

By David McCann | October 8, 2012

New Spin on Engagements

New Spin on Engagements

The audit community is proposing alternatives to mandatory auditor rotation.

By Kathy Hoffelder | October 8, 2012

Repairing LIBOR

Repairing LIBOR

Corporate treasurers want regulators to change the way they govern LIBOR, not to overhaul the benchmark.

By Andrew Sawers | October 8, 2012

The Long and Winding Road

The Long and Winding Road

Is there a way to improve the path to better business processes?

By Josh Hyatt and Matt Surka | October 8, 2012

Money-Market Fund Reform Down, Not Out

Money-Market Fund Reform Down, Not Out

U.S. regulators are committed to increasing regulation on a popular holding for corporate cash.

By Vincent Ryan | October 8, 2012

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