Issue 2012-10 CFO Archives - CFO

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

A Mobile-Payment Revolution

A Mobile-Payment Revolution

As more consumers use their smartphones to shop, mobile-payment technologies may help companies gather new data on customer buying habits.

By Taylor Provost | October 8, 2012

Brave New Market

Brave New Market

Experts differ on whether changes in the equity markets are harming Corporate America. But CFOs can&spamp;rsquo;t ignore the potential consequences.

By Randy Myers | October 8, 2012

Unto the Data Breach

Unto the Data Breach

Cybercrime isn&spamp;rsquo;t a problem just for large companies. Here&spamp;rsquo;s how smaller businesses can protect their computers and networks from data breaches.

By Marielle Segarra and David Rosenbaum | October 8, 2012

Small Deals, Big Challenges

Small Deals, Big Challenges

Small-company acquisitions can pay off, but they require a delicate touch.

By Vincent Ryan | October 8, 2012

Healing America’s Economy: Obama vs. Romney

Healing America’s Economy: Obama vs. Romney

Which Presidential candidate has the better plan for reviving the economy? We asked economists what they think.

By Russ Banham | October 8, 2012

Fear Factors

Sometimes our fears may not be what they’re all cracked up to be.

By Edward Teach | October 8, 2012

Shaky Ground

Facing uncertainty at home and abroad, CFOs are growing more pessimistic, according to the latest Duke/&splt;i>CFO&splt;/i> Business Outlook Survey.

By Kate O'Sullivan | October 8, 2012

Briefing the Board

Risk Management

Briefing the Board

Risk and compliance officers may be too timid when dealing with directors.

By Caroline McDonald | October 8, 2012

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