Redefining the CFO OLD ROLE: -- Bean-counter; minor player in formulating corporate strategies -- Focused on narrow treasury and accounting matters -- Preoccupied with cost efficiencies NEW ROLE: -- Major player; involved in line activities and long-range planning -- Uses financial technologies for more challenging analytical tasks -- Integrally involved in boosting revenues

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