CFO Manual: Revised Edition

Author: Mark E. Haskins
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: Mark E. Haskins and Benjamin R. Markle are respected educators, writers, and editors who have revised the "CFO Handbook." This highly successful monograph was first published in 1986. In the revised chapters of this book, these successful CFOs and financial professionals first introduce the common or unique situations they face in their daily work, and then provide detailed, creative, and effective solutions for each situation. Whether you are currently a CFO, aspire to become one, or need to advise or communicate with a CFO in your daily work, the articles in this revised edition present the broad and specific insights of today's successful CFOs to you. CFOs are indispensable members of modern management teams. How can one become a high-performing CFO? This is not only closely related to the CFO themselves but also closely tied to the operational development of every enterprise. Currently, there are a variety of financial management books introduced and translated domestically, including some of the most popular and excellent textbooks abroad. However, many of the practical, common problems CFOs face in their work cannot be found in textbooks. Clearly, learning from successful top CFOs in the industry is an extremely important approach. The "CFO Handbook" provides financial managers with a rare opportunity to learn from top CFOs. Many chapters in this book are written by world-class CFOs, while others are contributed by thought leaders and successful experts. The book is not only highly persuasive but also easy to read. It is divided into 5 parts and 21 chapters. Part I discusses the role of an outstanding CFO, "the art of Zen," integrating ethical values into corporate financial operations, understanding the business and economic environment, how information technology can serve your customers and organization, and the challenges faced by CFOs of non-listed companies. Part II discusses budget systems: implementing goals and value, defining corporate financial goals, the role of finance in increasing shareholder value, performance evaluation and rewards. Part III discusses making working capital run, debt financing, CFO tax planning, pension management, and healthcare management. Part IV discusses supply chain management, participation in execution, handling relationships with stock investors, and relationships with experts. Part V discusses international risk assessment, overseas alliances, and controlling global operations projects. This book is highly practical and is not only suitable for reading by corporate CFOs and financial managers but also serves as an excellent reference for professionals engaged in financial management teaching and research, as well as students in related fields.