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From Nasdaq to Fintech Finance Leader: Apex’s CFO Chantal Wessels
“I just knew I wanted to do something completely different, especially when it comes to supporting the business through a strategic transformation like I am doing now.”
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Women Founders Raised 23% of All US VC Money in 2023
All-female-founded companies did less well, raising $3.2 billion from VCs last year, a single-digit percentage of total U.S. activity.
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3 Steps CFOs Must Take to Prepare for the New Merger Guidelines
These proactive steps help CFOs stay competitive in the shifting M&A regulatory environment.
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Companies Shine Spotlight on AI Ethics
Establishing clear guidelines is the most effective way to communicate with employees about AI ethics.
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42% of FP&A Employees Say Company Pays for Upskilling: Report
Nearly 78% of respondents said their employers have trained them on technology and data and just under half (45%) reported receiving training on business knowledge.
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New York Stock Exchange Moves to Delist Apparel Retailer Express
Concerns about the company’s long-term financial health have continued to surface over the last year.
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82% of CFOs Say Their Role Has Grown Significantly: Report
Nearly two-thirds of industrial CFOs believe ESG shouldn’t be their responsibility, according to a new report.
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CPI Data, Reddit Sets IPO Terms, and Apex’s CFO: Trial Balance
Economists are projecting little change in February’s CPI numbers.
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Small Business Lending Leaders Prepare for Possible Regulatory Changes
“There’s an argument to be made that there are a lot of people selling merchant cash advances out there that have no idea of the mathematics behind how the product works ... and it reminds [regulators] of the movie ‘Boiler Room.’” Rich Rose said.
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US Payrolls Grow 275K, But Unemployment Rises to 3.9%
“This is music to investors’ and the Fed’s ears — the labor market and inflation are cooling but not at a recessionary level,” said Michael Arone of State Street Global Advisors.
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Chemours CFO, CEO, Controller Violated Company Code of Ethics
An anonymous hotline tip led the company to investigate what it found to be a failure of the “promot[ion of] full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable disclosure.”
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CFOs On the Move: Week Ending March 8
New finance chiefs at Nikola, Cerence, Patrick Industries, Hypori, and more.
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JLL CFO Karen Brennan: How Risk Creates Longevity
“The company has grown tremendously over the course of my 25-year career here, so there were always new opportunities.”
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SEC Adopts Climate-Related Disclosure Rules for Public Companies, Public Offerings
The new rules equip investors to “decide which risks they want to take so long as companies raising money from the public make ... complete and truthful disclosure,” SEC Chair Gary Gensler said.
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UNFI Names New President and CFO
The wholesaler and retailer said Giorgio “Matteo” Tarditi is assuming both positions as it parts ways with current finance chief John Howard.
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3 CFO Strategies for Getting Paid Faster: Metric of the Month
Leading organizations use these three strategies to get faster payments from customers.
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Futures Pricing Implies 42% Chance of Two Rate Cuts by July
“If the economy evolves broadly as expected, it will likely be appropriate to begin dialing back policy restraint at some point this year,” said Jerome Powell.
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ESG Reports Make Middling Progress
“The goal of sustainability disclosure must be information, including the process to prepare it, that is on par with financial reports.”
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Cost Management a High Priority in 2024
“This is a holistic cost challenge — one that's built up over five years of very rapid adjustments that companies have had to make.”
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CFOs and CIOs Should Lead Together to Accelerate Strategic Technology Use
Opportunities for successful CFO and CIO collaboration is increasing as technology and corporate strategy become entwined more than ever.
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Powell on Capitol Hill, Climate Disclosure Vote, and Metric of the Month: Trial Balance
APQC’s CFO Perry D. Wiggins shares three strategies to avoid a cash-flow crunch in his Metric of the Month column out on Wednesday.
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Preparedness, Parents, and 150 Hours: CFOs’ Hiring Challenges in 2024
Fifty-eight percent of employers said recent college graduates are unprepared for the workforce, according to an Intelligent report.
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Former Long Island School CFO on Trial For Stealing $8.4M
The ex-CFO used the funds to afford a “lavish lifestyle,” according to the Suffolk County ADA Jessica Lightstone.
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Supply Chain Mistake Part of Lordstown Motors SEC Case
Lordstown misrepresented its timeline for delivering the Endurance electric pickup truck by failing to account for production delays due to parts problems, the SEC said.
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Today’s IPO Requires Preparation, Communication, and Profitability
“An IPO's true success hinges on a compelling story — a clear vision, a differentiated product, and a leadership team that inspires investor confidence."