Cash Flow

Analytics

A Data Scientist Becomes a CFO

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

Vincent Ryan
February 25, 2021
Cash Flow

Metric of the Month: Number of FTEs Performing the Order-to-Cash Process

Optimizing the order-to-cash value chain requires end-to-end process management.
Cash Flow

Metric of the Month: Cash-to-Cash Cycle Time

APQC found that top performers on this measure have a CCC of 33.2 days or less on average, while bottom performers take 74 days or longer.
Cash Flow

Metric of the Month: Uncollectable Balances as a Percentage of Revenue

It’s more important than ever to know how much bad debt your company holds.
Cash Flow

Scorecard: Safeguarding Working Capital

A disrupted economy will make it harder to manage receivables, payables, and inventory with efficiency.
Cash Flow

Short-Term Cash-Flow Forecasting: Metric of the Month

An efficient short-term forecasting process will save CFOs time and help them make better decisions to keep the business strong.
Global Business

Six Priorities for Travel CFOs During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Hard-hit travel industry companies must take steps to adjust their offerings, redefine pricing strategies, and focus on maximizing customer lifetime value.
Cash Flow

Will There Be a Second Round of Paycheck Protection Loans?

Under proposed legislation, smaller businesses would be targeted, and they would have to show a 50% revenue drop.
Cash Flow

Increase DPO, If You Can: Metric of the Month

In uncertain economic times, companies need liquidity. But they also need strong supplier relationships.
Cash Flow

Dynamic Cash-Flow Forecasting — A Must-Have in Times of Crisis

Having a model that is dynamic, easily updated for changing conditions, and able to support iterative scenario analysis isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity.
Cash Flow

Airlines Seek Sweeping Bailout

If it happens, the request for loans, grants, and tax relief may come with strings attached.
Cash Flow

Businesses Need Swift, Aggressive Action: U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Congress, President must act quickly to combat the economic disruption of the COVID-19 outbreak, says the business group.
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