Much has been written about the evolution of the corporate treasurer from number cruncher to partner in strategic decision-making. A recent survey helps quantify the shift.

Process standardization, simplification, and automation have brought finance costs to a record low level as a percentage of corporate revenue.

Process standardization, simplification, and automation have brought finance costs to a record low level as a percentage of corporate revenue.

Total negative currency impact on EPS among 1,200 large public companies in North America and Europe reached $8 billion in Q3/2014.

Total negative currency impact on EPS among 1,200 large public companies in North America and Europe reached $8 billion in Q3/2014.

Annual survey reveals most positive outlook in seven years.

Annual survey reveals most positive outlook in seven years.

Companies store up cash in an effort to improve the predictability of their business, but in the long run, cash hoarding may have the opposite effect.