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Some finance organizations are replacing the rigid “one-path” route to leadership with a more flexible model to keep pace with increased expectations for business strategy support and to avoid losing valuable talent. Effective CFO career paths should provide opportunities for both vertical and lateral career progression, and be able to adjust to changing business requirements and employee interests. Learn tools that can help build future finance leaders.
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CFOs remained optimistic about their companies' prospects, although the strength of that sentiment dipped from the previous quarter, and expectations for sales, earnings and other metrics fell sharply, according to Deloitte's third-quarter CFO Signals™ survey of large company CFOs representing North American organizations with collective annual revenues of nearly $1 trillion. CFOs' chief worries? Lack of longer-term economic improvement and the impact of government actions on economic recovery.
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In their new book, “The Three Rules: How Exceptional Companies Think,” authors Michael E. Raynor and Mumtaz Ahmed identify how high-performing companies deliver superior profitability over the long run. Read an excerpt from a chapter on Rule No. 2, “Revenue before cost,” to understand how exceptional companies compete by focusing on growing revenue, even if that means incurring higher cost, plus a case study that looks at three different retail strategies.
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Medicaid expansion will take a variety of forms, but a few issues, such as costs and access to care, are expected to be in the spotlight as the health care system and states face the challenge of fostering better performance and quality through innovation. Is the public sector up to the challenge? Learn more in this week's “My Take.”
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In the first half of 2013, the oil and gas industry experienced a dip in M&A activity, leading to uncertainty for the remainder of the year, according to the Oil & Gas Mergers and Acquisitions Report, Midyear 2013 from the Deloitte Center for Energy Solutions. Yet, there is reason for cautious optimism on deal activity for the rest of the year, The report discusses oil and gas M&A activity and potential developments in four major market segments.
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The October 2013 edition of the Asia Pacific Economic Outlook from Deloitte University Press gives a near-term outlook for China, India, Singapore and Indonesia. Read the report to learn more about the prospects and challenges each of these regions face.
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As shareholders demand more personal interaction with directors rather than just the investor relations officer or senior management, many organizations have questions about how to begin engaging shareholders, how frequently contact should be made and who should be making it. Learn answers to a number of these and other questions and what organizations can do to communicate more effectively with shareholders.
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Deloitte's "Accounting Roundup: Third Quarter in Review-2013" notes leadership changes and discusses developments in accounting and auditing, governmental accounting and auditing, and regulatory and compliance.
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Financial forecasts and plans carry a lot of weight. But how much confidence do companies have in their forward-looking numbers, especially in light of a volatile and increasingly complex marketplace? One way to develop more certainty around budget projections and targets is to use risk-adjusted forecasting, an advanced approach to forecasting and planning, which could be particularly useful for companies cautious about investing in next-generation growth.
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Upcoming webcasts include "Regulatory Catalysts for Global Financial Services M&A: Capitalize on Opportunities Ahead" on October 8 at 2 PM ET and “Managing Talent in China Today: A Fresh Perspective" on October 10 at 11 AM ET. Join these and other webcasts designed for executive-level audiences on important developments affecting business.
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has established a reputation as a serious and fast-moving rule making and enforcement agency for the financial services industry. Understanding its structure, enforcement powers, examination methods and impact will be important for the industry over the coming months. Learn about how the new bureau works and how organizations might prepare for examinations and other interactions.
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A growing talent gap is one of the most pressing risks finance organizations face, at a time when they're expected to be more strategic Of the 312 CFOs and other executives at large companies participating in Deloitte's 2013 Global Finance Talent Survey, 39% said they are either “barely able” or “unable” to meet the demand for the talent required to run their organizations. Learn what finance organizations can do to help close the gap.
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