September/October 2006

Features Index

Who's New in the C-suite?
What does the 21st century corporate office look like?

Devil in the Details
More regulations, more of the time, make CFOs and finance executives in not only the public, but also the private and nonprofit worlds, long for the heavenly days of strategizing and empire-building.

Change Culture
Opening closed minds can stimulate change and help create a constructive corporate culture.

Over Board
Audit committee success isn’t merely about ensuring compliance. It’s about balancing oversight objectivity with healthy collaboration.

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Understanding Dashboards
Dashboards are an increasingly important tool in managing the growth and strategic planning of companies far and wide.

Column Index

Bottom Line | People productivity
Manage your human resources for maximum cost control and efficiency.

Power Play | Strategy unit
We’re seeing more and more of them firmly rooted within today’s successful businesses. But how effective are Office of Strategy Management Units, really?

Inside Story | Into the woods
Are leadership retreats really worth the effort?

Tech Know | Reality check
BPM’s holistic, real-time view unlocks new growth and productivity for users.

Leader's Edge | Lead the leaders
Become the empowered influencer of tomorrow.

Stock in Trade | Going corporate
Making the career switch from public accounting to industry offers advantages for both sides.

Hire Learning | Just rewards
Take an investment approach to “total rewards offerings” to realize optimal employee ROI.

First Word | A message from ICPAS President & CEO Elaine Weiss. 

Front Runner | News bytes, sound advice and practical business tips 

Screne Scene | Tech trends, products and developments 

Bradley K. Walton’s Money’s Worth | Integrity for all
Ethical principles and practice standards are growing in number.

Harvey Coustan’s Tax Citings | Tax confidential
The rules and regulations of privileged communications between taxpayers and their advisors continue to inspire debate.