During the past decade, the CFO role has expanded dramatically in its breadth, complexity, and criticality. Filled with proven strategies, practical suggestions, and keen insights, this book describes how today's CFOs are responding to their expanded roles within both public and private companies. It shows how CFOs are partnering with CEOs to deliver shareholder value by articulating a strategic plan, managing the capital structure, determining capital allocations, driving financial performance, and implementing strategic transactions; How CFOs are establishing robust accounting and risk management processes and effectively communicating with both external and internal constituencies; and how CFOs are leading financial organizations to drive effectiveness and efficiencies and to develop talent with the experience, expertise, and leadership skills to meet the challenges of the future.