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The Business Plan Is Complete, But Has It Been Socialized?

The Business Plan Is Complete, But Has It Been Socialized?

Meeting corporate goals requires the dedication of every team member. How can the CFO get all employees on the same page?

By Chris Howard | January 15, 2019

United Technologies Ditches Conglomerate Model

United Technologies Ditches Conglomerate Model

The company is spinning off its Otis and Carrier businesses in a "pivotal" move to "drive sustained growth."

By Matthew Heller | November 27, 2018

Albertsons-Rite Aid Merger Called Off

Albertsons-Rite Aid Merger Called Off

Rite Aid shares fall amid questions about the pharmacy company's ability to compete with larger, well-capitalized rivals.

By William Sprouse | August 9, 2018

PepsiCo Beats Earnings Estimates Despite Competition, Cost Increases

PepsiCo Beats Earnings Estimates Despite Competition, Cost Increases

The company said it would increase marketing behind a few key beverage brands.

By William Sprouse | July 10, 2018

Honeywell Firing on Tax Cut Cylinders

Honeywell Firing on Tax Cut Cylinders

The conglomerate plans to bring $7 billion to $10 billion back on shore to invest in its U.S. operations and possibly buy “bolt-on” companies.

By David Katz | January 29, 2018

A Young Biotech Firm’s Dilemma

A Young Biotech Firm’s Dilemma

Should publicly held, early stage biotechs issue more shares or partner with Big Pharma?

By Marwaan Karame, Gregory V. Milano, and Joseph Theriault | January 26, 2018

Black Rock Chief Tells CEOs to Behave like Citizens

Black Rock Chief Tells CEOs to Behave like Citizens

But billionaire investor Sam Zell wonders when it was that BlackRock CEO Larry Fink “had been made God."

By David Katz | January 18, 2018

CFO Data Alert: New EU Law Has Teeth for U.S. Cos.

CFO Data Alert: New EU Law Has Teeth for U.S. Cos.

After May 25, 2018, companies found violating the General Data Protection Regulation are subject to fines of up to 4% of their annual worldwide revenues.

By Brian Cohen | December 28, 2017

Directors Lack Info on Their Core Concerns: NACD

Directors Lack Info on Their Core Concerns: NACD

Some of the most pressing issues boards of directors will face in 2018 are also the areas where they lack information or time to focus.

By Vincent Ryan | November 30, 2017

Quick, Back-to-Basics Read for New CFOs

Talent Management

Quick, Back-to-Basics Read for New CFOs

In "The Successful CFO," the author offers five focus areas for new CFOs and some “pearls of wisdom” for those who have been at the helm for years.

By Kerry Maruna | November 28, 2017

Metric of the Month: Annual Budget Cycle Times

Metric of the Month: Annual Budget Cycle Times

How long will your budgeting process take this year?

By Marisa Brown | November 10, 2017

FP&A Technology Explained

FP&A Technology Explained

Technology is eliminating grunt work and boosting the value of financial planning and analysis.

By Keith Button | November 7, 2017

GE Broods on Cash-flow Woes

GE Broods on Cash-flow Woes

GE's new CEO tightens reins as cash-flow projection plummets to $7 billion.

By David Katz | October 23, 2017

Honeywell to Spin off $7.5B in Businesses

Honeywell to Spin off $7.5B in Businesses

The company's aerospace unit will remain in its portfolio despite pressure from activist investors to spin it off.

By Matthew Heller | October 10, 2017

Metric of the Month: Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting Costs

Metric of the Month: Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting Costs

The metric is closely tied to the intense demands being placed on finance teams to drive effective organizational decision-making.

By Michael Hinson | July 11, 2017