Vincent Ryan, Author at CFO

CFOs on the Move: Week Ending January 21

CFOs on the Move: Week Ending January 21

Him & Hers Health, Onapsis, EnerVenue, ComplyAdvantage, Danimer Scientific, ZenPayroll, Health Professionals Alliance, CloudBolt Software.

By Vincent Ryan | January 21, 2022

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2022 M&A Outlook: Deal Market Expected to Continue Hot Pace

2022 M&A Outlook: Deal Market Expected to Continue Hot Pace

Buyers will hunt for targets that improve their talent bases, supply chains, and sustainability strategies.

By Vincent Ryan | January 20, 2022

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2022 Outlook: CFOs’ 4 realms of risk

2022 Outlook: CFOs’ 4 realms of risk

2022 is a pivotal year for CFOs. A mixed economic bag and the impact of COVID-19 leaves finance chiefs with big challenges to navigate.

By Vincent Ryan | January 18, 2022

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CFOs on the Move: Week Ending January 15

CFOs on the Move: Week Ending January 15

CFOs are already finding new opportunities early in 2022.

By Vincent Ryan | January 18, 2022

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CFOs on the Move: Week Ending January 7

CFOs on the Move: Week Ending January 7

Henry Schein, Crossover Health, IAC/Interactive, Clarus, Fulcrum Therapeutics, PetIQ, Workhorse Group, Barfresh Food Group, SpotOn Transact

By Vincent Ryan | January 7, 2022

A CFO Action Plan for 2022

Workforce Management

A CFO Action Plan for 2022

CFOs must support their CEOs and cross-functional partners in driving business recovery and addressing the continued uncertainty.

By Vincent Ryan | January 5, 2022

Taxicab Lender Manipulated Its Valuation and Touted Stock Illegally: SEC

Risk & Compliance

Taxicab Lender Manipulated Its Valuation and Touted Stock Illegally: SEC

Medallion Financial and its chief operating officer allegedly directed two separate schemes to inflate the company’s stock price.

By Vincent Ryan | January 5, 2022

CFO Arrivals, Promotions, and Departures 2021

CFO Arrivals, Promotions, and Departures 2021

In their searches to fill CFO roles, a majority of boards favored candidates with years of finance experience inside the organization.

By Vincent Ryan | December 23, 2021

Best Advice for CFOs 2021

Best Advice for CFOs 2021

CFO publishes columns from experts, consultants, and finance chiefs each year. We assembled some of the best from the wealth of advice our guest authors dispensed in 2021. These pieces struck a chord with readers and remain as relevant as the day they were published. 5 Leadership Traps to Avoid Post-COVID Turn 2021 into a year

By Vincent Ryan | December 21, 2021

The Most-Read CFO Stories of 2021

The Most-Read CFO Stories of 2021

The 10 CFO stories that finance executives found the most compelling this year.

By Vincent Ryan | December 20, 2021

CFOs on the Move: Week Ending December 17

CFOs on the Move: Week Ending December 17

Continental AG, ZipRecruiter, Dave & Buster's, Deutsche Lufthansa AG, Genius Brands, Williams

By Vincent Ryan | December 17, 2021

M&A Is Better in Small Gulps

M&A Is Better in Small Gulps

Doing two small or midsize deals a year around a specific theme tends to deliver higher returns than attempting large takeovers.

By Vincent Ryan | December 16, 2021

Is Goodwill Accounting’s Future in the Past?

Corporate Finance

Is Goodwill Accounting’s Future in the Past?

Investors don't want to go back to an amortization model, but that's the way FASB is leaning.

By Vincent Ryan | December 15, 2021

CFOs On the Move: Week Ending December 10

CFOs On the Move: Week Ending December 10

Greenlight Financial Technology, Corning, Ziff-Davis, Wynn Resorts, Navisite, SmileDirectClub, Texas Capital Bancshares, Healthy.io, Torrid Holdings

By Vincent Ryan | December 10, 2021

7 Keys to Communicating an M&A Deal Effectively

Mergers & Acquisitions

7 Keys to Communicating an M&A Deal Effectively

Here’s how to develop a potent story about a transaction and position it in the context of corporate strategy.

By Vincent Ryan | December 9, 2021

What to Do When a Key Supplier Is in Trouble

What to Do When a Key Supplier Is in Trouble

"Accommodation agreements" help resolve disputes and keep the supply of goods flowing from operationally or financially distressed suppliers.

By Vincent Ryan | December 8, 2021

How to Lower Total Payroll Costs: Metric of the Month

How to Lower Total Payroll Costs: Metric of the Month

Are there ways your organization could be saving money with better payroll processes and delivery models?

By Vincent Ryan | December 6, 2021

CFOs on the Move: Week Ending December 3

CFOs on the Move: Week Ending December 3

Lyft, Fannie Mae, Aston Martin, Chesapeake Energy, Delta Apparel, Glassdoor, UBS, Verve Therapeutics, Excellarate, Rapid7, Metalenz

By Vincent Ryan | December 3, 2021

CFOs Expect Higher Costs May Last Through 2022

CFOs Expect Higher Costs May Last Through 2022

The overwhelming majority (about 80%) of respondents to The CFO Survey are raising prices rather than absorbing the increases.

By Vincent Ryan | December 2, 2021