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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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