THE MAGAZINE FOR FINANCIAL DIRECTORS AND TREASURERS
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COVER STORY
PROFIT LEGENDS
Improving margins in difficult times is a masterstroke few finance chiefs in the region could lay claim to. With the help of Bain & Co, CFO Asia identifies these profit achievers, and explains how they reached a better position to ride the coming tide of recovery.
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FEATURE
PAY REVIEW
The job market for senior finance executives is picking up, but the level of experience in demand is also becoming more complex. To help its readers benchmark themselves, CFO Asia tracks the salaries of finance chiefs in the region based on revenue responsibility.
 
FEATURE
THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS
It's been nearly two years since Arthur Andersen went under and the United States introduced new regulations that would have repercussions on the auditing profession across the globe. How have the Big Four audit firms changed since then?
 
TECHWATCH
SIMPLIFYING SERVERS
Coming soon: integrated server software at cheaper prices.
 
DEALWATCH
FRANKFURT - ALL ABOARD
Hubei Pharmaceutical's listing in Frankfurt culminates a cleverly executed investment plan.
 
SPOTLIGHT: EXECUTIVE EDUCATION
A FINE BALANCE
Skills in both accounting and finance are best for a full career.
 
TECH REPORT: B&P SOFTWARE
SEE IT NOW
New visual tools try to make budgeting and planning a bit more accurate.
 
OUTSOURCING IT
DOWN ON THE SERVER FARM
Utility computing, which lets companies use just as much computing as they need, comes to Hong Kong.
 
CAREERS
GRAPEVINE
Who's moving up, down, and out among Asia's CFOs.