The CFO Handbook » (REV)

McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide

McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide

Obtain valuable guidance from today's financial leaders. First published to universal acclaim over ten years ago, The CFO Handbook has been updated and revised by editors Marke E. Haskins and Benjamin R. Makela to reflect changes in the profession during the tumult of the 80s and 90s. Among the many topics covered are: determining financial policies, budgeting, defining goals and rewarding performance; creating and implementing mission, values and strategy; assessing international risk and controlling global operations. The CFO Handbook is written for, and by, financial leaders! Just look at a few of the esteemed CFOs and/or financial professionals who have contributed chapters to this landmark volume: Robert M. Agate, Colgate Palmolive; Caroline Dorsa, Merck & Co.; Michael Grobstein, Ernst & Young International; Thomas G. Manoff, Saturn Corp.; Robert J. Chrenc, AC Nielsen; A. Nicholas Filippello, Monsato Company; George B. James, Levi Strauss & Co. . .and many more!

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High-level officers from such corporations as Colgate-Palmolive, ICF Kaiser, DRI/McGraw-Hill, and Levi Strauss contribute their viewpoints on the nature of the tasks, challenges, and thinking of a successful corporate financial officer. In 21 chapters, they take on such issues as ethical values, the business and economic environment, information technology, privately held companies, budgeting systems, defining financial goals, increasing shareholder value, measuring and rewarding performance, income tax planning, pension management, health care, partnering, equity investors, international risk assessment, and global operations. No bibliography. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.