The Next Disclosure Challenge

May 8, 2008

The SEC's executive compensation disclosure requirements have been confusing at best to the boards that grapple with them. Soon companies will have another challenging disclosure hurdle: transparency in 401(k) fees.

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Developing Your Next CFO

May 6, 2008

Warren Cinnick, director, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, discusses different approaches companies are now taking to develop their senior finance talent, including their next CFO. Plus, hear how to avoid making costly mistakes when it comes to workforce reductions.

The Leadership Skills That Drive M&A Success

May 5, 2008

Managers, not markets, are the key to success in mergers and acquisitions. The human touch can help leaders sidestep the cultural and organizational issues that plague most deals.

Boom, Bust, & Boom Again: The Making of a CFO

April 1, 2008

Few CFOs have blazed a career path as varied and as rich with experiences as Dave Martin, CFO of Dimensional Fund Advisors. Here Martin recounts the hard lessons that come only from navigating finance organizations through the ups and downs of economic cycles.

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The Healthcare Election

April 1, 2008

No matter which presidential candidate wins, the age of consumer-driven healthcare is already here. HSAs and the power of consumer choice can pay off for both companies and their employees.

How to Lead Change Management

April 7, 2008

From steering software projects to transforming corporate performance, CFOs are constantly called on to propel change. Doing so successfully calls for a structured approach.

Tips for Building a Global Resume

April 1, 2008

In today's global business environment, it's not enough to just be part of an international deal team or to help set up legal entities in other countries. For finance executives who really want to get ahead of the curve, the best advice is to get overseas right now, if you haven't been there already.

The Month in Finance

April 1, 2008

A backward glance at news and events from last month and how they shaped your world.

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Do CFOs Need International Experience?

March 7, 2008

A leading CFO headhunter shares career-building insights from his recent article in Business Finance magazine. Eric Rehmann is co-leader of the Financial Officers Center of Expertise at Korn/Ferry International.

Golden Global: Building the International Resume

March 5, 2008

As U.S.-based businesses expand their global reach, finance executives with international experience are increasingly in demand. Terence Gallagher, president of New York City-based executive recruiting firm Battalia Winston International, spoke to Business Finance about ways to add a touch of global glitz to a finance resume.

Pension Funding: Threading the PPA Minefield

February 22, 2008

Tumbling equity markets have cut into pension plan assets. Plan sponsors need to review funding levels in light of new Pension Protection Act provisions.