Hybrid bonds have typically been the province of financial companies, but other corporate issuers are beginning to see their attraction, especially when it comes to financing acquisitions

It's been eight years since FAS 133 was adopted and still there is confusion about what it really says. Now, the debate is over using the shortcut for FX

Not only do funds sometimes control more than a company can see, they often have hedged away the risk

Moving cash through a war zone like Iraq or coutries without mature banking systems can create a whole new set of challenges

Companies are finding it's not always that easy to replace disgruntled customers, which has recently planted customer retention as yet another moving object on the CFO's radar screen. Fortunately, there are new metrics that could make the challenge easier to size up.

U.S. companies are excited by the potential in Asia and other emerging markets, but they shouldn't forget to use a little risk management

U.S. and European companies are struggling with regional accounting rules on derivatives. Is it possible to take what works from each and create a standard?

Regardless of where oil prices are today, a growing number of multinationals are coming to believe their futures cannot be totally invested in fossil fuels