July 2012 Futures in Finance

By Staff Writers
Published: 2012-07-25

This month, we look at a recent study by Ventana Research that uses the length of time it takes a CFO to close the books as a barometer for his or her effectiveness. Organizations that close within six days tend to be more efficient, according to the study. Also this month, CFO Coach Cindy Kraft discusses how recruiters “poach” top-notch CFOs away from their current positions, Peter Weddle explains how employers have changed the definition of a “qualified” applicant or performer, a new Deloitte survey reveals that a euro breakup and a triple-dip recession are the primary concerns for UK CFOs, and more.

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