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Enhancing the leadership potential of today's corporate financial executives

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Corporate Tax Reform in a Global Economy

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cfo
CFOs Find the Limelight

Bridge the Marketing-Finance Gap

ifrs
Finance Execs Say 'Yes' to IFRS

IFRS at Odds with Tax Code

tax
Relief for Corporate Gas Guzzlers

Act Now for Economic Stimulus Benefits

career
Finance Pros Go Global

corporate governance
Get the Right GRC Mix

bonus
100 Most Influential People in Finance

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featured job
professional development

words to live by

cover story


Corporate Tax Reform in a Global Economy

Corporate tax issues will play a significant role in the coming debate over tax reform, with the aim of determining the best economic growth strategies in today's global marketplace. How "can policymakers best harness the positive aspects of internationalization while minimizing the downside -- and how can tax policy assist? Two key levers worth consideration are: the US corporate tax rate and the tax rules applicable to foreign earnings of US companies....Overwhelmingly, the international trend is for lower taxes on corporations to enhance economic growth and provide higher paying jobs for a nation's workforce...A corporate rate reduction clearly would increase the competitiveness of US corporations." Read more. PwC (PDF)

 

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cfo
CFOs Find the Limelight

"[F]or the first time, analysts...rank the credibility of a company's CFO as more important to the overall investor relations effort than that of the CEO." Read more. SmartPros

Bridge the Marketing-Finance Gap

"One way to bring CFOs and CMOs together is through an enterprise performance management approach that is customer-centric and balances short-term financial goals with long-term strategic objectives." Read more.  BusinessFinance

ifrs
Finance Execs Say 'Yes' to IFRS

"Thirty percent of CFOs and other senior finance professionals surveyed said they would consider adopting IFRS...within the next three years" up from 20 percent in the last survey. Read more.  Deloitte

IFRS at Odds with Tax Code

The tax code "would need revising to enable US companies to meet international accounting rules." Problem areas include LIFO, valuation of assets and revenue recognition. Read more.  Reuters

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Relief for Corporate Gas Guzzlers

"Due to rising gas prices, the mileage rate will increase...to 58.5 cents a mile for all business miles driven from July 1 through Dec. 31, 2008." Read more.  IRS

Act Now for Economic Stimulus Benefits

The Act provides two benefits for business property purchased and placed in service in 2008: An increased expense limit and "an additional 50% special depreciation allowance." Read more. IRS

career
Finance Pros Go Global

"Following are ways in which accounting and finance professionals can enhance their skill sets and improve their marketability in today's international business environment:" Read more. IBT Education

corporate governance
Get the Right GRC Mix

These nine steps will "achieve integrated GRC (governance, risk, compliance)...that will ultimately...'grow confidence' and improve performance." Read more. Deloitte

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100 Most Influential People in Finance

"Adversity brings out the best in the best. In some cases, the CFOs, treasurers and risk managers on this year's list face the greatest challenges of their careers." Read more. Treasury & Risk

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Developing & Executing Strategies for Growth and Profitability: The Return Driven Strategy Framework

AUG 21 -- Indianapolis, IN
AUG 25 -- Houston, TX
AUG 26 -- Dallas, TX
NOV 20 -- Chicago, IL

SITUATION: Organizations attempt to adapt strategic activities of "great" companies based on best-selling books.

PROBLEM: What's missing is a clear set of guidelines for evaluating, developing and executing your business strategy.

SOLUTION: Return Driven Strategy provides clear guidelines to achieve maximum long-term wealth creation for your company. You will leave this class with a solid understanding of how to immediately implement strategy development into your business.

Get more information and register.

 

 

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Internal Auditor
Indianapolis, IN

This position will evaluate financial and operational internal business risks and controls; policies and procedures; compliance and efficiency of operations throughout the enterprise. The Auditor will identify best practices; sharpen communication skills; strengthen business knowledge through interaction with multiple levels of management; and help the enterprise succeed through business risk identification and mitigation.

American United Life Insurance Company is focused on providing a strong portfolio of products for individuals, families and small businesses. AUL utilizes a national network of experienced professionals specializing in an extensive menu of financial products, including life insurance, retirement services and employee benefits.

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words to live by:

"A desk is a dangerous place from which to view the world."

-- anonymous business philosopher

 

Past Issues

Vol. 8 No. 12
JUN  19, 2008

Vol. 8 No. 11
JUN  05, 2008

Vol. 8 No. 10
MAY 22, 2008

Vol. 8 No. 09
MAY 08, 2008

Vol. 8 No. 08
APR 24, 2008

 

 

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