The Fed Handoff Is Done. Now What?
In taking over from legendary Alan Greenspan, Ben Bernanke has his work cut out for him. CFOs are among those who aren't quite sure what to expect. Opinions are divided about whether Bernanke's talk about "inflation targeting" is a good thing or potential trouble.

FEI@75:
Business and Finance Go Global

M&A:
M&A Looks Hot - and Energy Hotter Still

fraud:
By Any True Accounting, The Deed Was Fraud

executive compensation:
Will Revealing More Be Enough?

management:
Building Finance Departments: From Recruiting to Retaining

stock options:
Why Stock Options Still Make Sense

From where I sit:
The Exceptional CFO From Finance to Corporate Leadership

Leading for Success: The U.S. Air Force Way
Leading an Air Force unit is similar to leading a business, where foundations for improvement are based on constantly enhancing processes and measuring outcomes. The recently-retired commander of the U.S. Air Forces in Europe relates how his organization experienced a nearly 45 percent overall improvement over 21 months by implementing and monitoring specific management systems.

Automating Accounts Payable Departments: Vision Becomes Reality
While too many companies still struggle with a manual, paper-choked accounts payable process, new technologies have automated the process, improving efficiencies and tightening controls.
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