April 2006

Welcome to Financial Executives International, the preeminent association for CFOs and other senior finance executives. FEI provides
networking, advocacy and timely updates and CPE on financial management and reporting; Sarbanes-Oxley Act compliance; regulatory updates
from the SEC, FASB, PCAOB and IASB; as well as career management and executive-level and other finance & accounting jobs.

in every issue »
cover story We live in a time of sudden and severe economic and geopolitical shocks. Senior finance executives can lead the creation of a business cycle-savvy management structure and culture that ensures rapid response to avert potential risks.	Features FEI@75 The CFO: The CFO: From Controller to Global Strategic Partner Business Continuity: Hurricane Season 2006 Is Approaching. Are you ready? CFO interview: Tackling a Very Big Turnaround International Tax: Belgium Offers a Sweet Tax Deal for U.S. Investors Global Sourcing: Global Sourcing For Global Markets Investments: The Investment Policy: Sarbanes-Oxley `First Line of Defense`	Online Exclusives Automating Accounts Payable Departments: Vision Becomes Reality While too many companies still struggle with a manual, paper-choked accounts payable process, new technologies have automated the process, improving efficiencies and tightening controls. more exclusives»

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