This document summarizes a report about how Chief Financial Officers are responding to increasing pressures to do more with less resources in their finance departments. It outlines some of the key pressures finance departments face, such as increased regulatory compliance from Sarbanes-Oxley that requires more time and effort, demands for greater productivity and analytical support from business units, and uncertain economic conditions that have led to layoffs. The traditional finance function is seen as inflexible and unstable due to its specialized structure and inability to quickly adapt to changing business needs. Innovative CFOs are working to make their finance departments more flexible, stable and able to serve the whole organization.
In November 2008, CFO Research conducted a
survey among mid-size companies in the United
States on the actions that senior fi nance executives
are taking to ensure adequate capitalization to support
their companies’ growth over the next year.
We collected 129 responses from qualifi ed senior
fi nance executives.
The Business of IT - Surviving Budget ChaosPaul Wohlleben
For Federal CIOs, the pending sequestration, if implemented, will cause significant turmoil in funding agency IT operations and programs. But even if the sequestration is avoided, cutting Federal costs will be a key action area in moving towards a more balanced budget and reducing the deficit. How will Federal executives fare as they tackle this issue? Can CIOs effectively position IT as a significant tool for delivering efficiency?
Will 2012 be the year of SBA lending? 7(a) and 504 loans were created to "level the playing field for small- and midsized-business owners. I talk about the boost this type of loan can give your company, a new life for the 504 refinancing, and how the clock is ticking for these types of loans all in the December 2011 publication in the Scotsman Guide.
In November 2008, CFO Research conducted a
survey among mid-size companies in the United
States on the actions that senior fi nance executives
are taking to ensure adequate capitalization to support
their companies’ growth over the next year.
We collected 129 responses from qualifi ed senior
fi nance executives.
The Business of IT - Surviving Budget ChaosPaul Wohlleben
For Federal CIOs, the pending sequestration, if implemented, will cause significant turmoil in funding agency IT operations and programs. But even if the sequestration is avoided, cutting Federal costs will be a key action area in moving towards a more balanced budget and reducing the deficit. How will Federal executives fare as they tackle this issue? Can CIOs effectively position IT as a significant tool for delivering efficiency?
Will 2012 be the year of SBA lending? 7(a) and 504 loans were created to "level the playing field for small- and midsized-business owners. I talk about the boost this type of loan can give your company, a new life for the 504 refinancing, and how the clock is ticking for these types of loans all in the December 2011 publication in the Scotsman Guide.
This white paper introduces Armanino’s CFO Evolution thought leadership research. It defines a framework for consideration by CFOs and the key people within their organization as they think critically about their organization’s challenges and goals.
Procurement Benchmarking Survey 2012 Main Report The Power Of Procurementalaindhoe
The findings from the survey indicate that, although most procurement functions have made significant progress in terms of creating value for their organizations, over the past few years, momentum has stagnated somewhat. In large part, this is because much of the ‘low hanging fruit’ has already been harvested in terms of cost savings, leverage and price. In order to enhance the value delivered, Procurement functions will need to stretch to identify broader opportunities and take on a more strategic role.
Recently published article on Employee Incentive plans - How to attract, retain and motivate employees - by Craig West, CEO & Founder of Succession Plus.
This white paper introduces Armanino’s CFO Evolution thought leadership research. It defines a framework for consideration by CFOs and the key people within their organization as they think critically about their organization’s challenges and goals.
Procurement Benchmarking Survey 2012 Main Report The Power Of Procurementalaindhoe
The findings from the survey indicate that, although most procurement functions have made significant progress in terms of creating value for their organizations, over the past few years, momentum has stagnated somewhat. In large part, this is because much of the ‘low hanging fruit’ has already been harvested in terms of cost savings, leverage and price. In order to enhance the value delivered, Procurement functions will need to stretch to identify broader opportunities and take on a more strategic role.
Recently published article on Employee Incentive plans - How to attract, retain and motivate employees - by Craig West, CEO & Founder of Succession Plus.
1. FINANCE UNDER
PRESSURE:
How innovative CFOs do more with less
A report published by CFO Research Services
in collaboration with DLC, Inc.
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