Vol. 22 No. 3, April 2006
Index
- An unforgiving environment for tax questions.
- From the editor.
- Consultant scores with mathematical modeling.
- KPMG.
- Optimism reigns in global leader survey.
- D & O queries common from boards: survey.
- In quotes.
- PricewaterhouseCoopers' 9th Annual Global CEO Survey.
- Environmental policies seen as mainstream.
- Ex-UN forensics chief is hired by Deloitte.
- Foreign Private Issuers.
- Profitable Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance: Attain Improved Shareholder Value and Bottom-Line Results.
- Silos, Politics and Turf Wars: A Leadership Fable.
- Winning Legally: How to Use the Law to Create Value, Marshal Resources and Manage Risk.
- With convergence closer, IASB chair reflects on progress.
- SEC names Corp. Finance Director.
- SEC releases ED for smaller companies.
- Manufacturing in China? Key facts for getting started.
- The CFO: from controller to global strategic partner.
- Hurricane season 2006 is approaching. Are you ready? June 1 marks the beginning of the next hurricane season, which some forecasts say may be severe. Three executives talk about their experiences in 2005--especially dealing with two key areas: business continuity and employees.
- Tackling a very big turnaround: as part of the new executive team at Computer Associates, Robert Davis was intrigued by the challenge and the leadership group he was joining. But the CFO has a lot on his plate--not the least of which involves complying with a deferred prosecution agreement meant to ensure CA's survival.
- Belgium offers a sweet tax deal for U.S. investors: eager to position itself as the "gateway to Europe" for U.S. and other global businesses, Belgium has instituted sweeping economic reforms in efforts to challenge such rivals as Ireland and Switzerland as countries of choice for corporate relocations.
- Sustainable strategies for a world of economic shocks: we live in a time of sudden and severe economic and geopolitical shocks. Senior finance executives can lead the creation of a business cycle-savvy management structure and culture that ensures rapid response to avert potential risks.
- Global sourcing for global markets.
- Creating an environment for global diversity: global diversity in the workplace is not just a human resources issue, but a business strategy that embraces many elements. Here's how 10 multinationals are successfully managing the process.
- IT spending smarts: strategies for paring costs and risks.
- World-class supply practices boost shareholder value: a focus on both direct and indirect spending, including smaller items, can have a powerful effect on corporate performance. Top companies involve their procurement group and other internal functions, plus suppliers, to boost competitive advantage.
- The investment policy: Sarbanes-Oxley 'first line of defense'; A properly structured investment policy serves as a roadmap for pursuing a company's investment objectives. But, often these documents contain vague and contradictory language and do not reflect current risk tolerance and liquidity requirements. A cash management expert provides insights on updating your investment policy.
- RFPs: throw out the cookie-cutter; There is no common formula for implementing a nonqualified deferred compensation plan. Companies shouldn't expect a standard RFP to give them the desired results.
- Buyers guide.
- Regulatory agencies' revolving door drives imminent change.
- Ask FERF about ... tax return e-filing for corporations.
- Guardium Inc.
- Magnetic Random Access Memory.
- PGP Corp.
- Symantec Corp.
- ACL Services Ltd.
- LogicalApps.
- Corporate liquidity is here to stay--for now.
- FEI establishes Hall of Fame, coincides with 75th anniversary gala.
- New in FEI Web services.
- Sweet sendoff for FEI staff veteran.
- Chapter focus: Pittsburgh.
- Crossword.
- Names in the news.
- James Wall.