Budgeting Archives - CFO

Opinion: Zero-Based Budgeting emphasizes growth, cost-cutting

Cost Management

Opinion: Zero-Based Budgeting emphasizes growth, cost-cutting

Zero-based budgeting is not only a tactic for those companies in dire straits, but also those who are in early growth stages.

By Akshat Dubey | February 1, 2022

A New Planning Paradigm for CFOs

Corporate Finance

A New Planning Paradigm for CFOs

Is there a planning exercise that assimilates FP&A and S&OP? One that can harmonize, balance, and account for both leading and lagging indicators?

By Sanjeev Parlikar and Udit Sharma | September 9, 2021

The Balanced Scorecard Approach to Capital Investment

The Balanced Scorecard Approach to Capital Investment

The key to effective capital allocation is using an objective framework to drive the analysis, prioritization, and execution.

By Vincent Ryan | March 22, 2021

A Data Scientist Becomes a CFO

A Data Scientist Becomes a CFO

LivePerson’s finance chief John Collins works to create “data advantages” at the brand-to-consumer messaging company.

By Vincent Ryan | February 25, 2021

A New Platform for Strategic CFOs

A New Platform for Strategic CFOs

The Mosaic “strategic finance” software platform addresses the shortcomings of both Excel and traditional ERP systems.

By Vincent Ryan | February 18, 2021

Is Financial Tracking Part of Your Company’s Transformation?

Is Financial Tracking Part of Your Company’s Transformation?

Financial tracking throughout a business transformation answers a key question: ‘What about the money?’

By Vincent Ryan | January 20, 2021

Metric of the Month: What is the Ideal Number of Budget Iterations?

Corporate Finance

Metric of the Month: What is the Ideal Number of Budget Iterations?

Use these three strategies for a faster, stronger, and more realistic budget.

By Perry D. Wiggins, CPA | October 1, 2020

How CFOs Can Push Past Fear to Resilience and Resurgence

Workforce Planning

How CFOs Can Push Past Fear to Resilience and Resurgence

For the long-term health of your business, it’s time to move beyond crisis management and cash conservation.

By Dayton Kellenberger | July 10, 2020

The CFO’s Response to Coronavirus Uncertainty

The CFO’s Response to Coronavirus Uncertainty

Learning the levers now will mean they can be deployed more quickly, more effectively, and more successfully later.

By Vincent Ryan | March 6, 2020

Emergency Coronavirus Bill Passes Final Hurdle

Budgeting & Planning

Emergency Coronavirus Bill Passes Final Hurdle

The $8.3 billion package approved by Congress far surpasses the $1.25 billion President Trump requested.

By Matthew Heller | March 6, 2020

Banks’ Expenses Growing, But Not Their Incomes

Banks’ Expenses Growing, But Not Their Incomes

The formula for banks' lower profits: three rate cuts by the Fed, yield-curve inversions, and higher salary and benefits costs.

By Vincent Ryan | February 26, 2020

Trump Administration Asks Congress for $2.5B to Fight Coronavirus

Corporate Finance

Trump Administration Asks Congress for $2.5B to Fight Coronavirus

"The President's request for coronavirus response funding is long overdue and completely inadequate to the scale of this emergency."

By Lauren Muskett | February 25, 2020

CFOs See Tech Grabbing Larger Share of a Shrinking Budget

CFOs See Tech Grabbing Larger Share of a Shrinking Budget

"Management expectations in the coming year may outstrip finance’s resources," said The Hackett Group.

By Vincent Ryan | February 24, 2020

Trump Proposes $4.8T Budget

Corporate Finance

Trump Proposes $4.8T Budget

The proposal would cut domestic programs but fail to reduce the deficit below $1 trillion.

By Lauren Muskett | February 10, 2020

Is It Time to Reevaluate the Wisdom of Brand Writedowns?

Accounting rules for intangible assets may cloud CFOs' appreciation of the long-term damage that writing down the value of brands may cause.

By David McCann | January 8, 2020