Global Markets

CFO compensation is deflating as companies cut option grants and try to avoid investor outrage. But hikes in other forms of pay are easing the pain

GE organizes multinationals to pressure overseas banks for electronic billing

As U.S. and European accounting regulators rush to reconcile practices, they are being thwarted by two thorny issues that threaten convergence

With investors and ratings agencies, midsize companies often find themselves overshadowed by dominant multinationals in their industry

Slow rise in payrolls and the prospect of higher rates dim the merriment

Good margins and a nice cover may not cut it anymore with impatient investors

As tough times persist, more companies consider monetizing their real estate assets

With IASB off the ground, Jenkins' replacement will inherit a new accounting world order