ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS
We are delighted to announce the addition of Mr Don Durfee, former Chief Editor of CFO Asia, to our advisory panel. Mr Durfee will also be writing a monthly column 'Advisor Speak' for our newsletter.
Featured McKinsey article
Cutting sales costs, not revenues - Courageous companies can use the downturn to make their sales
operations not only less expensive but also more effective. Read more
You think
"What cost cutting strategies have you found most effective during these trying times?" Read on for your peers' views.
What's your beef ?!“What aspects of the Administration & IT department get your blood boiling?”. Find out what your peers think
Events corner
CFO Green Conference
... an exclusive evening panel discussion for CFOs
May 2009 - 3 city tour
New Delhi/Mumbai/Bangalore
Young Finance Leaders' Summit... the critical imperatives of the 3 Cs: cash, cost & compliance
June 2009 * Mumbai
Legal eagle
Monthly update on legal and tax regulations. Read more
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COST CUTTING
Feature article
The Global Recession – A view from the finance cum HR angle
"We are indeed fortunate to live in such challenging times. The learning from such an experience is significant and helps us rededicate ourselves to meet all stakeholder expectations."
The CFO Institute asked Ms Neeta Revankar, CFO, Sasken Communications, to enlighten us on the steps she has taken to manage the downturn. Read more
"The pen is mightier than the sword, but no match for the accountant." - Jonathan Glancey |
Cost cutting strategies
As companies discover new levels of uncertainty and pessimism, there is one item on every CEO’s agenda. Cutting costs. An article by Kumar Kandaswami,
Senior Director, Deloitte. Read more
Advisor Speak
'Hidden Dangers'
by Don Durfee
Lean days are here again and though you may not know it yet, your career is at risk. Read more
I think
Effective methods to reduce spending – from the mundane to the strategic
Ravi Ramu, Director and CFO, Puravankara Projects spoke to us on day-to-day strategies, and strategic investment decisions that can help curtail company expenditure and ensure growth during these challenging times. Read more
Young Finance Leaders’ Network (YFLN)
Membership Details
The CFO Institute’s Young Finance Leaders’ Network is an annual membership based programme which provides a unique platform for you and your colleagues to effortlessly network and share thoughts regarding your function, the economy and your business environment, and assist your journey towards becoming an effective finance leader. Read more