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    Modern FP&A Leadership: Strong Data, Communication, and Empathy

    "Data from operations, supply chains, sales, marketing, all this data needs to be matched up together. If you have data silos, you won't be able to understand all that you can from your data," saud Wouter Born, founder of Born Capital.

    By • April 5, 2024
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    Finance Team Collaboration Drives Lower Process Costs: Metric of the Month

    Getting people to work together more effectively will help drive costs down sustainably.    

    By • April 3, 2024
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    Opinion

    3-Step Strategy for PE-Backed CFOs to Enhance EBITDA

    Here’s how CFOs can better prioritize EBITDA enhancement.  

    By Udit Sharma and Mathew Veedon • April 2, 2024
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    55% of Business Leaders Concerned About the Safety of Future Bank Deposits: Report

    Depositors remain concerned about the safety of deposits a year after the 2023 bank failures. 

    By • April 1, 2024
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    Cybersecurity Action Plan: 7 Tips for Small Business CFOs

    CFOs can more effectively assess risks by implementing a comprehensive cybersecurity program.   

    By • March 26, 2024
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    Do you know how much it costs your business to receive every dollar?

    It’s time to talk about the real cost of getting paid–and why businesses across the United States are needlessly losing out every time they receive money.

    By Lewis Turek, General Manager, North America, GoCardless • March 25, 2024
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    Only 44% of Executives Trust Each Other: Report

    Less than a third of executives want to disclose data privacy policies, increasing trust gaps between the organization and its employees and customers. 

    By • March 20, 2024
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    Joann Hedges Bets on CFO After Filing Chapter 11

    CFO Scott Sekella said addressing Joann’s capital structure needs would allow the retailer to keep stores open and “continue to operate as usual.”

    By • March 19, 2024
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    Opinion

    5 Ways CFOs Can Transform Finance Operations

    CFOs must lead their organizations toward a future where finance is not just a support function but a driver of growth and profitability.   

    By Simone Grimes • March 19, 2024
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    66% of Boards Indifferent or Uninterested in Finance GenAI Adoption: Report

    CFOs’ priorities for GenAI adoption are information technology, business operations, and customer/client services.

    By • March 18, 2024
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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. 

    By • March 11, 2024
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    Why are we so afraid of payment innovation in America?

    Across America today, CFOs are missing out on the opportunity to bring about a simple but effective payments revolution within their organizations.

    By Lewis Turek, General Manager, North America, GoCardless • March 11, 2024
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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.

    By • March 8, 2024
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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. 

    By • March 6, 2024
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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.

    By Frank D’Amelio and John Marcante • March 5, 2024
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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."

    By • March 1, 2024
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    1 in 4 Employees Say Financial Stress Lowers Their Productivity: Report

    Thirty-seven percent of employees say they’re taking on more credit card debt to make ends meet, up 12 percentage points from 2022.

    By • Feb. 28, 2024
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    Opinion

    5 Things SaaS CFOs Need to Know About B2B Go-to-Market Strategies

    Competitive pressures are making the B2B market more complex than ever.

    By Roi Ben Daniel • Feb. 27, 2024
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    59% of Accountants Make Several Errors Per Month: Report

    Fewer accountants handling increased workloads are leading to more errors, suggests a new survey.

    By • Feb. 26, 2024
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    More Work, Less Help for Finance

    “Finance must take a deliberate, sustainable approach to cost optimization rather than one-off belt-tightening, and develop new ways to reduce costs.”

    By • Feb. 21, 2024
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    71% of Health Care CFOs Turning to Automation to Solve Labor Costs: Report

    The pathway to better patient services requires the implementation of automation, found Grant Thornton’s inaugural health care CFO survey. 

    By • Feb. 20, 2024
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    8 New Workforce Terms CFOs Should Know in 2024

    Lazygirl jobs, rage applying, and #QuitTok trends are impacting teams regardless of industry. 

    By • Feb. 16, 2024
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    46% of Employees Say They Lack Career Support from Managers

    Nearly two-thirds of employees said their employer cares more about productivity than their career development.

    By • Feb. 13, 2024
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    Opinion

    How to Get Ahead of the Priciest Health-Care Expense — Cancer Care

    The impact of delayed screenings on the cost, and success rate, of cancer treatment could upend employers' budgets.

    By Othman Laraki and Brian Marcotte • Feb. 13, 2024
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    Senior Leaders Nearly Twice as Likely To Receive AI Resources as Junior Staff

    Sixty-eight percent of senior leaders have received some type of training around AI, versus only 36% of junior or lower-level employees, according to new data. 

    By • Feb. 12, 2024