Jonathan Schiff Archives - CFO

Vanquish Silos to Improve Administrative Services

Vanquish Silos to Improve Administrative Services

Centralized, flexible administrative services groups should replace duplicative admins scattered across departments and functions, a professor contends.

By David McCann | November 20, 2019

CFO Daily Roundup of July 22, 2015

CFO Daily Roundup of July 22, 2015

A collection of CFO.com articles and stories published on July 22, 2015.

By Kerry Maruna | July 23, 2015

Asset Capitalization Thresholds Should Be Disclosed

Financial Reporting

Asset Capitalization Thresholds Should Be Disclosed

Inconsistencies in ACT from company to company, and even within companies, cloud net-income reporting, an accounting expert says.

By Jonathan Schiff | July 22, 2015

Can You Afford College?

Can You Afford College?

If your house is paid for and your kids are out of school, getting a job at a university might be just what you’re looking for. But you won’t be doing it for the money, especially if you want to teach.

By David McCann | April 17, 2013

No Employee Left Behind

No Employee Left Behind

The giant insurance broker Marsh is teaching its 25,000 employees the ABCs of finance and accounting. Here&spamp;rsquo;s how.

By David McCann | April 15, 2012

How One Company Teaches Employees the ABCs of Finance

How One Company Teaches Employees the ABCs of Finance

To boost profits and improve the firm's interaction with clients, an insurance brokerage giant gives its 25,000 employees an education in finance and accounting.

By David McCann | February 16, 2012

9 Things to Ask Your Future Boss, the CEO

9 Things to Ask Your Future Boss, the CEO

Since knowledge is power, know all you can about your prospective superior's habits, history, likes, and dislikes.

By Marshall Krantz | September 4, 2008