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External Board Membership: Gains & Pains

CFOs that hold directorships for others swear by the benefits, but the…

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Voluntary Audit Committee Disclosures Surge

Even though they’re not required to do so, corporations are disclosing…

CFOs on the Move: Week Ending Aug. 18

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The Many Myths of Budgeting Season

Separating budget fact from fiction is the key to getting the most out of…

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Employee Pay Raises to Hold Steady Next Year

Salary hikes for most groups of workers will remain at 3%, the same as in…

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Six Ways to Curb the Costs of a Data Breach

You can’t lose a customer’s or an employee’s data if you don’t have it.

SeaWorld CFO Jumps Ship

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The Road to Finance Transformation

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Scaramucci, Leadership, and You

The sorry tale of Anthony Scaramucci offers a leadership lesson for companies.

GE Alum Brings Discipline to High-Growth Financial Firm

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Deere Shares Drop on Equipment Sales Miss

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Fraudsters Fare Worse When Whistles Blow

When whistleblowers are involved in enforcement actions, perpetrators can expect greater financial sanctions and longer prison sentences, a study finds.