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The Four-Day Workweek, March’s Job Numbers, and Reducing Cyber Risk: Trial Balance

Corporate Finance

The Four-Day Workweek, March’s Job Numbers, and Reducing Cyber Risk: Trial Balance

This week, the Trial Balance highlights the legitimacy of a four-day workweek and more.

By CFO Editorial Staff | April 3, 2023

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

Cycle Time to Complete the Annual Budget: Metric of the Month

Corporate Finance

Cycle Time to Complete the Annual Budget: Metric of the Month

A shorter time frame, open communications, and financial diplomacy all enable a smoother and faster annual budgeting process.

By Perry D. Wiggins, CPA | November 1, 2021

American Apparel Cost Cuts May Not Be Enough

Credit & Capital

American Apparel Cost Cuts May Not Be Enough

The embattled retailer may not have sufficient financing commitments to meet its needs over the next 12 months.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | October 28, 2021

CFOs On the Move: Week Ending October 8

CFOs On the Move: Week Ending October 8

Iris Telehealth, Loop Media, Persefoni, CPI Card Group, Compass Group, Capital Rx, Executech, Smith Micro Software, Versa Networks, Shawcor

By Lauren Muskett | October 8, 2021

Will the SEC Finally Approve a Tougher Clawback Rule?

Will the SEC Finally Approve a Tougher Clawback Rule?

A 2015 proposal, never adopted, would put the incentive-based compensation of other executive officers at risk.

By Vincent Ryan | October 7, 2021

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

Time to Double Down on Efficient Cash Conversion

Working Capital

Time to Double Down on Efficient Cash Conversion

Although flush with cash, the best-performing companies aren't forgetting about fine-tuning their cash conversion processes.

By Peter Kingma | October 5, 2021

SPAC Merger Calendar: Upcoming Votes

SPAC Merger Calendar: Upcoming Votes

WeWork, Redbox, NextNav, Bakkt, and Algoma Steel are among the companies scheduled to merge with a SPAC this month.

By Vincent Ryan | October 4, 2021

Metric of the Month: Average Tenure of FP&A Employees

Metric of the Month: Average Tenure of FP&A Employees

Experienced FP&A employees help make the budgeting process seamless. Here’s what can you do to ensure that your FP&A team members stick around longer.

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

CFOs On the Move: Week Ending October 1

CFOs On the Move: Week Ending October 1

Adobe, Hungryroot, Electronic Arts, Covia, SoundHound, National CineMedia, SAB Biotherapeutics, TopBuild, Sense, Ross Stores

By Lauren Muskett | October 1, 2021

CFOs: Time to Reconsider SPAC Deals

Mergers & Acquisitions

CFOs: Time to Reconsider SPAC Deals

Merging with a special-purpose acquisition company is now a hazardous way to raise capital and go public.

By Vincent Ryan | September 30, 2021

Ross Stores Promotes Adam Orvos to CFO

Ross Stores Promotes Adam Orvos to CFO

Orvos joined the retailer in January as group senior vice president of supply chain administration.

By Lauren Muskett | September 30, 2021

Claire’s Sees Gen Z Growth in IPO Pitch

Claire’s Sees Gen Z Growth in IPO Pitch

The specialty retailer says it is "a category leader in the girl’s fashion jewelry and accessories market" and a "leading piercing destination."

By Matthew Heller | September 30, 2021

ESG Targets Gain Foothold in Exec Comp Plans

ESG Targets Gain Foothold in Exec Comp Plans

But compensation committees still struggle to determine which metrics drive the right behaviors and which merely pad executive pay.

By Vincent Ryan | September 27, 2021