Vol. 22 No. 8, October 2006
Index
- From the editor.
- Executive assimilation suspect, survey finds.
- KPMG's Audit Committee Institute.
- Sarbanes-Oxley helps cost of capital: study.
- Canadian unit formed to aid internal auditors.
- Ernst & Young.
- Focus on performance shines light on CFOs.
- In quotes.
- Latin American firms getting funding in US.
- Pricewaterhouse-Coopers' Management Barometer.
- Terrorism risk: more coverage, lower rates.
- Juicing the Orange: How to Turn Creativity into a Powerful Business Advantage.
- Profit with Honor: The New Stage of Market Capitalism.
- Taking Advice: How Leaders Get Good Counsel and Use It Wisely.
- New tax rules boost captive insurance for smaller firms.
- Leasing back on FASB's agenda; ED likely in '09.
- No longer just gray: business journalism takes off; Technology, public appetite and far more sophistication in delivery have conspired to radically transform the face of business journalism in recent decades. That's been both good and bad, with many in the profession itself bemoaning a focus on entertainment instead of information.
- Are foreign issuers shunning the U.S.? Lots of rumors suggest that's happening, and there is some evidence that listings here have suffered in the wake of Sarbanes-Oxley. But the situation is complicated, and more than just rules are involved.
- Options backdating: plenty to worry about; More than 80 companies are being probed for alleged abuse of backdating. Two attorneys review what's been happening and offer tips on what CFOs should do if they think company is at risk.
- Eliminating productivity roadblocks: overcoming the top barriers to improved U.S. productivity--poor management, poor leadership and poor communication--all involve people, and need to be part of every senior manager's mindset.
- Private companies: in pursuit of sustainable growth.
- How CFOs can ensure the future viability of finance: CFOs are finding increased expectations for oversight and transparency, along with rising stakes to grow the business faster. As a result, they must build leadership depth and breadth in their staffs, tapping people with the capability of balancing these competing tensions.
- CFO 'must-have' skills: risk / compliance / strategy; Whether you're a CFO now or aspire to be one, you need to make certain you've got your skills "down pat" in three key areas. Then you can navigate market changes and embrace governance to improve stockholder value.
- Ten best practices for audit committees: the public company audit committee now has an enhanced role and needs to revise some of its practices. Here are some key areas to focus on.
- Where IT accounting raises compliance issues.
- Unlocking greater profitability from receivables management: executing well on three basic processes can do a lot to clear disputes, reduce outstanding invoices and ensure a better revenue stream.
- Crossword.
- Buyers guide.
- Conference schedule.
- Fair value, Sarbanes-Oxley focus of FERF program.
- Private Company Forum program set for Oct. 26-7.
- Andrej Suskavcevic.
- CPC offers letter on standard-setting.
- Section 404 blog cited in other blog sites.
- SmartPros offers online training to members in transition.
- Wilma Mendez.
- Automating treasury management to maximize liquidity.
- The players are in place. Now, what's topping the agenda?
- Ask FERF about ... the Pension Protection Act of 2006.
- CODA Group plc.
- CXS.
- KPMG.
- Movaris Inc.
- ACL Services Ltd.
- Business Propulsion Systems Inc.
- Names in the news.
- James W. Barge.