The 7th CFO summit took place last month in Phoenix, Arizona. This three‐day conference, packed with seminars, one‐to‐one meetings and social events, provided senior finance executives from across the USA with an opportunity to get together and discuss ideas, swap experiences and gain...

The relationship between the CFO and the audit committee has changed from oftentimes one of minimal contact to almost daily interaction as a result of the Sarbanes‐Oxley legislation. This is probably for the best, as the remoteness of audit committees in the past likely contributed to at least...

Purpose – Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the...

New product development (NPD) remains a vital aspect of marketing for manufacturers of branded goods. Yet it remains an area of great debate and discussion not least about the best strategies and processes for delivering NPD success. Nwabueze and Law consider the NPD strategies of two large...