Even if the economy does an about-face and returns to health, don't expect profit growth anytime soon.

Proposed financial reporting changes would reduce complexity for investors and corporates alike and make comparing performance among companies easier.

In uncertain times where even the Fed is taking unprecedented steps in efforts to jump-start the economy, finance executives need help. In this and two following stories, economists weigh in on credit risk, global inflation and profit potential.

Treasurers and C-level executives have gone from greedy for yield to cautious about liquidity, and in the last six months have shifted their cash and short-term investments to bank deposits, money market mutual funds and treasury bills.

Inflation is accelerating around the globe, but most dramatically in commodity-based economies. Central bankers have their work cut out for them.

On its 75th anniversary, the SEC has launched an initiative to make disclosure information more transparent to investors.

New advances in invoice processing automation means companies can slash costs, streamline workflow and save time.

Global climate change and weather-related risks will likely have "significant" to "severe" impacts on business models.