The New CFO Financial Leadership Manual, 2nd Edition by Steven Bragg

When I wrote this book, there was an almost total absence of guidance available for the Chief Financial Officer.  Though a great deal of knowledge had been summarized in various books for controllers (see my own Controllership book), there were many missing topics that a CFO must have available.  Consequently, I brought together a great deal of material from my other books, while also adding many new pages of material to arrive at the single most comprehensive CFO book on the market.  This second edition includes material on corporate restructurings, the analysis of research & development operations, Sarbanes-Oxley, and changes in the bankruptcy laws.

Content

  • Financial, tax, and IT strategy
  • Control systems
  • Performance measurement systems
  • Reports to the SEC
  • Financial analysis
  • Debt and equity financing
  • The initial public offering
  • Taking a company private
  • Risk management
  • Outsourcing accounting functions
  • Operational best practices
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Employee compensation
  • Bankruptcy
  • The new CFO checklist
  • Due diligence checklist

Related Books

Accounting Best Practices Fast Close
Controllership Ultimate Accountant's Reference

Reviews

Steve Bragg has done it again! This manual shows what a CFO needs to do to truly add value. It should be mandatory reading for all CFOs who want to play a strategic role in their organizations. -- Janice Roehl-Anderson, Deloitte Consulting Partner

This timely guide will help CFOs master the right thinking and management skills. An effective tool for navigating today's corporate financial waters. -- Clint Davies, Principal at Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker

An excellent reference book and good reading besides. This book is a how-to for new and experienced CFOs. It is one place for new CFOs to get information on how to start in their job as well as continuing reference on many issues-such as personnel, accounting and reporting, banking, credit, taxes, and so on. -- Gail W. Sevier, Manager of Marrs, Sevier & Company LLC

I found this book very complete and comprehensive as a reference source. It covers the strategic and operational perspectives of the finance function. This is one of the best "CFO" books... Reading this book is like taking an advanced course in preparing yourself for the CFO career. It is very didactic and straightforward. -- Marcelo Suarez