IFRS, the accounting framework used by most companies in the world today, is likely to be adopted soon in the U.S. Most companies will require a significant investment of time and resources to address the strategic, business and technology related issues that will arise in a conversion to IFRS.
Orchestrating risk-adjusted performance management: Identify and address risk events better and faster
CFOs can help enterprises seeking to place risk in context with performance - those that do so quickly and successfully should be better able to navigate today’s challenges and recover quickly from inevitable events
The Enterprise of the Future: Implications for the CFO
Based on interviews with more than 1,100 CEOs, the IBM Global CEO Study depicts a clear picture of the Enterprise of the Future. CFOs and finance organziations worldwide will play a pivotal role in making these aspirations a reality.
CFOs with a vision for reshaping their companies during times of economic have an opportunity to lead a survival plan for the corporation that identifies opportunities to restructure, preserve capital and streamline operations
Retail CFO Study spots critical gaps: Information integration and risk management fall short
Our study results show that retailers need to catch up to other industries concerning how thoroughly they report on the customer dimension, and in the implementation and use of risk management tools.
Podcast Interview: The Global CFO Study 2008: Balancing Risk and Performance with an Integrated Finance Organization
Steve Rogers, Financial Management Lead at the IBM Institute for Business Value talks with Bill Fuessler, IBM Global Leader of Financial Management Consulting Services and an expert on the finance domain.
The Global CFO Study 2008: Balancing risk and performance with an Ingtegrated Finance Organization
The IBM Global CFO Study 2008 focuses on how Finance organizations can balance competing priorities of growth, risk and performance insight, while adding significant value to the business.
Finance shared services and outsourcing: Magical, mythical or mundane?
Within finance organizations, cost reduction has been a constant focus. But many companies are attempting to transform Finance into a future-oriented organization focused on providing value through deeper analysis and insight.
There's no denying these are turbulent economic times. Successful enterprises will focus on value, exploit opportunities and act with speed. CFOs are well-positioned to help create a more intelligent, dynamic and integrated enterprise to navigate the new economic environment. Many CFOs will have an opportunity to have a strong hand with their enterprises in shaping operational decisions and strategic direction.
