Issue 2012-11 CFO Archives - CFO

Start Me Up

A new book shows how to anticipate the critical decision points in a start-up company’s growth.

By CFO Staff | November 15, 2012

China Opens to the PCAOB

China Opens to the PCAOB

China agrees to observational visits from the PCAOB.

By Kathy Hoffelder | November 15, 2012

Letting Go of Guidance

Letting Go of Guidance

Is providing quarterly earnings guidance worth the effort? Many companies say no.

By Russ Banham | November 15, 2012

Latin America: A Sunnier Outlook

Latin America: A Sunnier Outlook

The region&spamp;rsquo;s CFOs stand apart from their global peers in their increasing optimism.

By Kate O'Sullivan | November 15, 2012

Up with People

Companies are starting to invest in an asset that they&spamp;rsquo;ve typically viewed as a cost-cutting target in recent years: their employees.

By Matt Surka and Josh Hyatt | November 15, 2012

Protecting the Deal

Risk Management

Protecting the Deal

Transactional insurance is on the rise.

By Caroline McDonald | November 15, 2012

Brand Power

Apparel giant VF Corp. has assembled a portfolio of lifestyle brands that connect with consumers around the world. An interview with Robert K. Shearer, SVP &spamp; CFO, VF Corp.

By Edward Teach | November 15, 2012

Targeting Tax Uncertainty

Targeting Tax Uncertainty

The GAAP Private Company Council is taking on tax uncertainty.

By Kathy Hoffelder | November 15, 2012

Whose Company Is It?

Risk & Compliance

Whose Company Is It?

A controversial new book has rekindled the debate over shareholder value and the purpose of the public corporation.

By Russ Banham | November 15, 2012

Advertise, but Verify

Advertise, but Verify

Companies can market private offerings far and wide under the JOBS Act. But there&spamp;rsquo;s a compliance catch.

By Vincent Ryan | November 15, 2012

Good, but Not Good Enough

Good, but Not Good Enough

Readers comment on stories about budgeting and forecasting, the economy, and internal audit from &splt;i>CFO&splt;/i> and CFO.com.

By CFO Readers | November 15, 2012

Guiding Principles

Guiding Principles

Some assumptions may be leading you in the wrong direction.

By Edward Teach | November 15, 2012

Consider the Alternatives

Consider the Alternatives

Companies rejected by banks are finding a friend in alternative lenders.

By Vincent Ryan | November 15, 2012

Frothy Growth

As craft beers multiply, brewers need growth strategies with an edge.

By David Rosenbaum | November 15, 2012

An Interest in Pinterest

An Interest in Pinterest

The popular social-networking site can boost brand awareness, but it lacks useful metrics.

By Taylor Provost | November 15, 2012