August 2008 Issue

Cover Story CFOs in the CEO Seat Are today’s CFOs primed for tomorrow’s corner office? TRUST. It's the number one quality for a successful, in-for-the-long-haul CFO. The same can be said for CEOs. And, in fact, the CFO's ever-evolving role has pretty much made the position a proving ground for ascending corporate chiefs. "When order, structure and discipline are needed, who better than the Top Cop in the numbers department?" asks Stephen Xavier, CEO of Cornerstone Executive Development Group. Read more

Features

When the Fraud Squad Comes Knocking
...it’s enough to make even the most seasoned executive quake. A few tips from people in the know about how to handle the situation with aplomb.

Still Working?
Retirement was then. Phased retirement is now.

Columns

First Word | A message from ICPAS President & CEO Elaine Weiss.

Seen + Heard | News bytes, sound advice and practical business tips.

Diversity | Culture Shift
As IFRS standards shrink the accounting world, the applicant pool expands to overseas pros.

Bottom Line | Property Trade
Despite a few black eyes, 1031 exchanges are still an effective investment tool.

Human Resources | Project Extern
For firms short on time and money, externships may be a viable alternative in the race for raw talent.

Corporate Finance | What’s Your IP Worth?
Give your intangible assets a tangible value.

Career | Women Power Up
Women Business Enterprise owners are taking the concept of entrepreneurship and running with it.

Young Professionals | Debt Catcher
What can you do to break free of the college loan trap?

Financial Management | Proceed with Caution
How do fiduciaries do business? Carefully...very carefully.

Tax | Conflict of Interest
The search for a remedy for preparer-taxpayer disclosure disparities goes on.