Budgeting & Planning Archives - CFO

Growth at ‘Any Cost’ Is Over: CFO Panel

Growth at ‘Any Cost’ Is Over: CFO Panel

At the CFO Leadership Conference, speakers noted inflation, tight labor markets, and higher interest rates change the way CFOs pursue growth.

By Vincent Ryan | May 19, 2022

Steering the Sales Force Away From the ‘Easy Sale’

Steering the Sales Force Away From the ‘Easy Sale’

Build an effective sales force by redirecting its energy toward value maximization.

By Marwaan Karame | May 4, 2022

Using M&A to Redefine FP&A’s Role

Using M&A to Redefine FP&A’s Role

CFOs can use a transaction event as a lens to focus on driving change in FP&A.

By Bob Nannini and Lukas Hoebarth | April 11, 2022

Metric of the Month: The Cost of a Shared Services Center

Metric of the Month: The Cost of a Shared Services Center

Process management, well-trained staff, and the right technology investments keep shared services costs low.

By Perry D. Wiggins | April 4, 2022

Be Less Equitable When Allocating Resources

Be Less Equitable When Allocating Resources

Successful capital allocation is pivotal to continually delivering shareholder returns.

By Jason Gould and Frank Hopson | March 16, 2022

Limit ESG Disclosures to Cash-Flow Impacts: Economists

Risk Management

Limit ESG Disclosures to Cash-Flow Impacts: Economists

The SEC should avoid forcing companies to disclose how business operations affect the environment and society, says the Financial Economist Roundtable.

By Vincent Ryan | October 6, 2021

Budgeting for Cybersecurity Requires a New Approach

Budgeting for Cybersecurity Requires a New Approach

It’s time for CFOs to dump the traditional line-item method to setting cybersecurity spending.

By Vincent Ryan | September 7, 2021

Biden Infrastructure Plan Includes Tax Increases

Biden Infrastructure Plan Includes Tax Increases

One of the main priorities of the tax part of the plan is raising the corporate rate to 28% from 21%, a partial reversal of Donald Trump’s 2017 tax cut.

By Vincent Ryan | March 31, 2021

Producing Management Reports Faster: Metric of the Month

Management Accounting

Producing Management Reports Faster: Metric of the Month

Roll up your sleeves and get elbow to elbow with your finance team for a faster cycle time.

By Perry D. Wiggins, CPA | January 4, 2021

Hire a Chief Procurement Officer – You Can’t Afford Not To

Hire a Chief Procurement Officer – You Can’t Afford Not To

The modern chief procurement officer does a lot more than just “buy things” and sign contracts.

By Vincent Ryan | December 15, 2020

Metric of the Month: Time Allocation in Finance

Metric of the Month: Time Allocation in Finance

The first step to spending your time wisely is knowing how you spend it.

By Vincent Ryan | December 7, 2020

Delivering a Compelling ROI Message to Customers

Delivering a Compelling ROI Message to Customers

The market is saturated with ROI messaging, and most of it is not very convincing, so credibility is key.

By Vincent Ryan | November 17, 2020

AIG to Spin Off Life & Retirement Business

AIG to Spin Off Life & Retirement Business

The move would “would be the latest dramatic change at a company” that was once "a financial-services behemoth

By Matthew Heller | October 27, 2020

Capital Allocation: How to Emerge From the Pandemic In a Stronger Position

Capital Allocation: How to Emerge From the Pandemic In a Stronger Position

CFOs have to balance unforeseen COVID-driven capital issues with the need for investment that drives long-term value creation.

By Vincent Ryan | October 7, 2020

Walmart Partners With Instacart for Same-Day Grocery Delivery

Walmart Partners With Instacart for Same-Day Grocery Delivery

The partnership’s initial launch will be available across four markets in California and Oklahoma.

By Lauren Muskett | August 12, 2020