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Bargain Purchases: Causes, Timelines, and Accounting Treatment

Bargain Purchases: Causes, Timelines, and Accounting Treatment

CFOs engaging in bargain purchases need to be aware of the unique accounting treatment associated with them.

By Walter O’ Haire and Jason Muraco | April 25, 2022

CFOs On the Move: Week Ending April 22

CFOs On the Move: Week Ending April 22

IMAX, Omni, Convoy, Beachbody, Celsius, CNN, CAMP4 Therapeutics, Splash Beverage Group, Lummus Technology, Truepill

By Lauren Muskett | April 22, 2022

Pharma CFO Anthony Doyle Plans for Uncertainty

Pharma CFO Anthony Doyle Plans for Uncertainty

"People have a higher appetite for risk, knowing that they can do a lot of good," the BioCryst Pharmaceuticals CFO said.

By Vincent Ryan | April 21, 2022

How Litigation Funding Can Protect a Small Company’s Cash Flow

How Litigation Funding Can Protect a Small Company’s Cash Flow

Litigation financing helps companies obtain the best possible legal representation and avoid a drain on working capital.

By Grant Farrar | April 19, 2022

Metric of the Week: CFOs Prefer Strategy Over Management

Metric of the Week: CFOs Prefer Strategy Over Management

CFOs are thriving in their strategy and tactical roles, but are lagging in soft skills.

By Andy Burt | April 18, 2022

Disrupting Insurance: CFO Teodora Gouneva

Disrupting Insurance: CFO Teodora Gouneva

“The minute you create an abundance of resources, that's when you’re not able to execute well or efficiently deliver results.”

By Vincent Ryan | April 18, 2022

CFOs On the Move: Week Ending April 14

CFOs On the Move: Week Ending April 14

Walmart, Moderna, Pfizer, Lowe’s, Nutanix, Hyzon Motors, McCarthy Holdings, Notarize, Nexthink, Grove Collaborative

By Lauren Muskett | April 14, 2022

A CFO’s Guide to Carbon Offsets

Risk Management

A CFO’s Guide to Carbon Offsets

Carbon offsets can fill the gap between climate commitments and the limits of abatement technology.

By Suzy Taherian | April 13, 2022

Why Does Excel Survive in Finance Departments?

Why Does Excel Survive in Finance Departments?

Microsoft's spreadsheet still dominates corporate finance, for plenty of good reasons.

By Bob Violino | April 12, 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

The Fed Gets Ready to Taper: Weekly Stat

The Fed Gets Ready to Taper: Weekly Stat

The Federal Reserve will attempt to shrink its massive securities portfolio to pre-pandemic levels.

By Vincent Ryan | April 11, 2022

CFOs On the Move: Week Ending April 8

CFOs On the Move: Week Ending April 8

Hostess Brands, Keurig Dr Pepper, Micron, Burlington Stores, Vimeo, Cars.com, Cepton, Enseo, Fresh Vine Wine, Aliaswire

By Lauren Muskett | April 8, 2022

Cryptocurrency Case May Lead to Disclosure of Investment Risks

Cryptocurrency Case May Lead to Disclosure of Investment Risks

Classifying digital tokens such as Ripple’s XRP as securities would subject issuers to SEC disclosure requirements.

By Matthew Heller | April 7, 2022

Whipping Inflation May Require Chancing a Recession

Capital Markets

Whipping Inflation May Require Chancing a Recession

A more aggressive campaign to hike interest rates makes an economic downturn more likely.

By Ted Jackson | April 6, 2022

The War for Talent: 6 Ways Small Companies Can Compete With Big Businesses

The War for Talent: 6 Ways Small Companies Can Compete With Big Businesses

Smaller companies can still go head-to-head with the big guys to attract and retain top finance talent.

By Sandra Beckwith | April 6, 2022