Growth Companies Archives - CFO

CFO to CEO: 6 Tips to Prepare for the Top Spot

CFO to CEO: 6 Tips to Prepare for the Top Spot

Finance chiefs are in a better position than ever to make the jump to CEO.

By Sandra Beckwith | May 10, 2022

CFO Appointed to FASB’s Private Company Council

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CFO Appointed to FASB’s Private Company Council

The Financial Accounting Foundation also reappointed former Cummins controller Marsha L. Hunt to the Financial Accounting Standards Board.

By Vincent Ryan | November 16, 2021

Dispelling the Myths About CPM Implementations

Dispelling the Myths About CPM Implementations

“We don’t need a CPM system since we are migrating to a single ERP” and other illusions about corporate performance management tools.

By Vincent Ryan | November 15, 2021

Unfilled Job Openings Are Stinging Small Businesses

Unfilled Job Openings Are Stinging Small Businesses

More than 60% of small business owners are finding few or no qualified applicants for job openings, according to the NFIB.

By Vincent Ryan | October 18, 2021

Overhauling the Finance Department for the Future

Overhauling the Finance Department for the Future

Hybrid and remote models provide finance organizations access to global talent pools and specialized resources they might not have previously had.

By Mike Danitz | October 12, 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

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

A Small Business CFO’s Practical Approach to New Technologies

A Small Business CFO’s Practical Approach to New Technologies

CFOs can add discipline to the technology selection process and set the “tone at the top’” by demonstrating a willingness to upskill.

By Steve McNally | August 9, 2021

CFO Q&A: Power Surge

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CFO Q&A: Power Surge

Charging network company Volta lays a foundation for the mass adoption of all-electric vehicles.

By Vincent Ryan | August 4, 2021

FASB Launches Agenda Consultation Project

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FASB Launches Agenda Consultation Project

The first in five years, the project seeks comments about the Financial Accounting Standards Board's future standard-setting agenda.

By Vincent Ryan | June 28, 2021

The Skill That Can Make or Break a CFO’s Career

The Skill That Can Make or Break a CFO’s Career

Successful CFOs can deliver compelling financial presentations. Here's how to do it.

By Rob Morhaim | June 21, 2021

CFO Job-Hopping: How Much Is Too Much?

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CFO Job-Hopping: How Much Is Too Much?

Job-hopping brings risks, among them ‘job trajectory impairment’ and a negative perception of the person’s professional judgment.

By Sandra Beckwith | April 8, 2021

FASB Chair Jones Looks Ahead

FASB Chair Jones Looks Ahead

Seven months in, Richard R. Jones gives his perspective on cryptocurrencies, climate risk disclosures, and possible goodwill accounting changes.

By Vincent Ryan | March 18, 2021

More Than Half Of Small Businesses Have Reopened: Survey

More Than Half Of Small Businesses Have Reopened: Survey

Forty-seven percent said reaching pre-pandemic gross revenues and total daily transactions would point to full recovery.

By Vincent Ryan | March 17, 2021

Moving Beyond ‘Survive-at-All-Costs’ Mode

Moving Beyond ‘Survive-at-All-Costs’ Mode

Expensive quick fixes are helping companies endure COVID-19 but they are not sustainable over a prolonged period of heightened volatility.

By Vincent Ryan | February 3, 2021