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CPA Financial Manager's Role

This collection of articles concerns the CPA's role in business and industry, with an emphasis on the unique leadership opportunities this sector affords.


What Does It Take to Become a CFO?
Because of their discipline and organization, as well as their ability to present financial information appropriately and with integrity, accounting professionals make excellent CFO candidates. This article recommends strategies for positioning yourself for a CFO position. Learn More>>
CFOs for Hire
For some CPAs, a career as a temporary CFO may bring financial rewards, professional challenges, and career flexibility. A growing number of placement companies have sprung up to help these executives find interim assignments, which can sometimes lead to permanent jobs. Learn More>>
The Temporary Executive
A growing number of financial professionals are seeking temporary rather than permanent positions. This article explores the rewards and challenges of temporary arrangements from both the employer and employee perspective. Learn More>>
How CFOs Stretch Boundaries
The transformation of the corporate finance function, driven in part by technological advances that have freed CFOs from routine information-gathering chores, means today's finance professionals must be big-picture thinkers, excellent communicators, and skilled managers and motivators. Learn More>>
Using Workshops to Sell Finance Transformation
This Case Study chronicles the "selling" to internal stakeholders ideas for operational transformation and financial reengineering accomplished at CBS, Inc. Learn More>>
Shifting Harley into High Gear
This article profiles AICPA CPA Vision Project "pathfinder" designee Donna Zarcone and her innovative leadership at Harley-Davidson. Learn More>>
Position Descriptions
CPAs have a variety of career paths from which to choose. This page details the progression of job titles found at public accounting firms, in corporations, and in financial management institutions. Learn More>>
Career Paths
As a CPA, there are no limits to the career opportunities available to you...from public practice to business/industry to government and education. This article explores some of the traditional career paths, as well as some emerging roles, for accountants. Learn More>>
The Diverse Roles of Professional Accountants in Business
Prepared by the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) Professional Accountants in Business (PAIB) Committee, this handbook seeks to demonstrate the many areas in which accountants work in and for business. You will be asked to complete a brief registration in order to download your free copy. Learn More>>
Going From Public to Private in the Present Business Environment
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In contrast to the IPO rush of ten years ago, some companies are choosing to "go private" in face of an economic downturn. This article from the Texas Society of CPAs explores advantages and disadvantages, as well as rules and regulations affecting this business tactic. Learn More>>