Tuesday, August 02, 2005

AICPA White Paper Makes the Case for CPAs as CFOs


My call for diversity!

The problem is that CFO's and CEO's need to have much wider experience, feeling and abilities than purely financial, accounting and/or legal knowledge. This expertise can be learnt and can be hired but the deeper needs are nore difficult.

OAM

See article:
Certified public accountants are uniquely qualified to serve as chief financial officers, according to a new white paper from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

CPAs as CFOs: Why You Should Have a CPA in Your C-Suite , a free, nine-page download, describes the new demands on the CFO position and how the skills and values of CPAs are well suited to meet those challenges.

It notes that companies face a wide range of operational, financial and compliance risks in today's global business environment. As key partners to the Chief Executive Officer, CFOs play a vital role in successfully navigating those risks.

See full Article.