Tag: Corporate Governance
Understanding the Relationship Between CFOs and Stakeholders
Understanding the Relationship Between CFOs and Stakeholders The CFO and GC must support each other as statespersons of the corporation. This involves ensuring that financial and legal actions align with the corporate mission of high performance, high integrity, and sound risk management. Using a variety of metrics, the chief financial officer can help the company…
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The Role of Chief Financial Officers in Corporate Governance
The Role of Chief Financial Officers in Corporate Governance The CFO (chief financial officer) is a senior executive position that reports to the CEO (chief executive officer). Together with other members of the company’s senior leadership team, they make high-level decisions about the future direction of the business. Finance leaders today face an expanding portfolio…
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The Role of Chief Executive Officers in Corporate Social Responsibility
The Role of Chief Executive Officers in Corporate Social Responsibility A CEO is an important position within a firm. Unlike ordinary employees, they report directly to the Board of Directors, which stockholders elect to look after their interests. The CEO makes decisions that affect the whole company and is the business’s public face. They are…
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Leadership Styles of Top Chief Executive Officers
Leadership Styles of Top Chief Executive Officers If you’re an aspiring CEO or a current leader, knowing the different leadership styles is essential. Leadership experts from Vistage, a networking group for senior executives, explain the most common CEO leadership styles and how each benefits businesses. The authoritative leader focuses on end goals and leaves the…
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Strengthening Corporate Governance
Strengthening Corporate Governance Strengthen Corporate Governance Through Advisory Consulting Advice consultants offer guidance in governance-related matters. They can assess best practices and emerging trends relevant to each client’s policies and circumstances. Governance advisory services can be found across multiple firms and individuals. Recently, executive search firms began providing governance services; and proxy solicitors now…
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Broad Spectrum of Advisory Services
Broad Spectrum of Advisory Services Identification and establishment of advisory services can significantly enhance client value. But doing so requires significant work redefining compliance services versus advisory services within a firm. This article presents an overview of the advisory services firms can offer and provides practical tips on introducing these new offerings into practice. Advisory…
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CFO Vs CEO
CFO Vs CEO – What’s the Difference? While both positions are equally crucial to the success of a business, there are some differences between the CFO and the CEO. As a company’s finance officer, the CFO is responsible for the organization’s financial aspects. Despite their similar responsibilities, CFOs are required to have a vision and…
Read MoreThe Role of CFOs on Boards
The Role of CFOs on Boards Many CEOs play a dominant role on boards, helping to select nominees and shepherding them through the election process. They also influence the independence of the boards. It is important for the board to be independent of management officials to avoid conflicts of interest. Therefore, it is critical that…
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