CFO.com: Accounting News http://www.cfo.com/archives/directory.cfm/2984368 The latest finance news, including accounting practices, government investigations, capital-raisings, credit ratings, investor relations, and personnel shuffles. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:29:31 GMT CFO.com http://www.cfo.com/images/cfo_com_logo_small.gif http://www.cfo.com Free Cash Profiles: Consumer Products http://www.cfo.com/article.cfm/14617396/?f=rsspage Tepid demand is putting a choke hold on the cash flow of consumer products companies. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:28:00 GMT Why The Big Three Put Too Many Cars on the Lot http://www.cfo.com/article.cfm/14617090/?f=rsspage Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler used "absorption costing" to make themselves look more profitable, researchers say. But the practice can be costly, and other companies may want to think twice before they follow suit. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:20:00 GMT FASB Change Could Trim Intangibles Tests http://www.cfo.com/article.cfm/14617012/?f=rsspage The standard-setter proposes simplifying compliance with an accounting rule in a way that could cut companies' valuation costs. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:33:00 GMT The Cost of Confidence http://www.cfo.com/article.cfm/14615670/?f=rsspage Two proposals aim to increase auditor independence, but may cause problems for CFOs. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:46:00 GMT How to Search for Cell Comments Using Excel http://www.cfo.com/article.cfm/14616969/?f=rsspage Here–s a handy Excel macro that will search and find cell comments quickly. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:32:00 GMT Will Amazon Burn Through Its Cash? http://www.cfo.com/article.cfm/14616923/?f=rsspage The retailing giant's operating expenses are growing faster than its revenues, crimping the company's free-cash flow. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:50:00 GMT Scrutiny Seen for Skimpy Tax Disclosures http://www.cfo.com/article.cfm/14615906/?f=rsspage While many companies report the existence of tax-planning strategies, only a few describe what they are. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:05:00 GMT How Health Reform Helps Treasury Cut Losses http://www.cfo.com/article.cfm/14615114/?f=rsspage Changes in assumptions about future health-care costs help the Treasury Department record better results. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:32:00 GMT Senate Subcommittee Opposes Private-Company GAAP http://www.cfo.com/article.cfm/14614025/?f=rsspage A Senate comment letter brews new debate over regulators' role in private-company financial reporting. Sat, 14 Jan 2012 03:21:00 GMT The Check's in the Mail - for Two More Days http://www.cfo.com/article.cfm/14613997/?f=rsspage The U.S. Postal Service decision to end next-day delivery could add tie up millions of dollars in working capital. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:29:00 GMT