The role of the CFO has undergone significant and dramatic change since the early 1980s, with some of the biggest changes taking place in the last decade. Businesses have grappled with a range of developments in the economic and regulatory environments since the late 1990s. 

Today, the CFO’s role is more complex and challenging than ever, as he or she is expected to make significant contributions in three key areas:
•Providing strategic business advice and guidance to the CEO;
•Improving the company’s organizational controls to comply with new regulations;
•Ensuring the cost efficiency of the finance and accounting function.

We have put together 8 questions that every CFO should know to help the company on its journey toward becoming a high-performance business.