2007 ACCE Annual Conference: Finance, legal – both have their roles, but when it comes to interfacing is each department getting what they need. How do you bridge the gap between the finance world where everything is tangible and the legal environment where things sometimes aren’t. Is there a growing need for more legal support from within the finance function? What does the CFO expect from the legal department? Is there a conflict of interest between the 2 roles? Where do you draw the line between an accounting or legal issue?