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The One Big Beautiful Bill’s hidden complexity: How corporate tax teams can stay ahead
OBBBA's new tax breaks create opportunities for profitability, but also challenge tax teams with tighter deadlines and complex policies. Here’s how to navigate these hurdles to maximize benefits.
Ian Boccaccio • April 10, 2026 -
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The silent EBITDA leak in the middle market
Here’s how CFOs can unlock hidden value by tackling cumulative capitalization drift in scaling companies.
Peter Madara • April 7, 2026 -
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The only covenant that counts
Underneath private credit’s complexity and opacity, the only reality that matters is the cold mechanics of cash.
Andres Pinter • April 3, 2026 -
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Your AI business case is built on the wrong math
Throughput accounting explains why most firms see zero productivity gains — and what CFOs should measure instead.
Alexander D. Hilton, MBA • March 31, 2026 -
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Why CFOs are essential for business turnarounds
Loss-making businesses don’t fail because of finance chiefs, but they can survive because of them.
Diya Sagar • March 24, 2026 -
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What CFOs should know about the ‘jock tax’
The jock tax is more than just viral headlines — it’s about understanding multi-state wage sourcing and building systems to effectively manage it.
Jason Hershman • March 20, 2026 -
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Is your company ready if liquidity returns?
Firms that benefit most from renewed capital won’t be the ones who raise first. They’ll be the ones prepared to use it effectively.
Dean Quiambao • March 17, 2026 -
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The cash flow lever that most CFOs are missing in the tariff environment
While IC-DISC has long been a powerful export incentive, recent tariff actions have amplified its importance as a tool for stabilizing cash flow and offsetting rising costs.
Mari Nakajima • March 10, 2026 -
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Running a self-insured health plan: What finance actually owns
Switching to self-insurance turns managing health benefits into a hands-on responsibility, requiring careful planning, oversight and adaptability.
Michael Paull • March 3, 2026 -
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Is the SEC regulating for a pre-AI world?
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s outdated views on disclosures ignore technology and misattribute the decline in public companies to disclosure overload, writes CFA Institute’s Sandy Peters.
Sandy Peters • Feb. 24, 2026 -
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What CFOs can do to close the cyber-ERM integration gap
Firms that connect cybersecurity with enterprise risk management gain a more complete view of risk. Here’s how finance leaders can foster a more unified approach.
Kelley Pruetz and Kristen Senz • Feb. 10, 2026 -
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$8M for 30 seconds: A CFO’s guide to Super Bowl ad spend
Advertising around the Super Bowl can be worth it if you run it like a CFO. Not if you let the marketing team treat it like a trophy.
Jason Hershman • Feb. 6, 2026 -
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What CFOs must get right to succeed after an IPO
Being public is harder than going public. Here is a guide to help finance leaders avoid common pitfalls and thrive post-IPO.
Jeff Majtyka and Ronald Clark • Feb. 3, 2026 -
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The CFO automation imperative: Balancing tech and human judgment
Finance leaders must embrace automation while safeguarding human judgment in financial decisions.
Diana Mugambi • Jan. 27, 2026 -
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Why 2026 will reward CFOs who say ‘yes’
The CFOs who will thrive over the next few years won’t be the most cautious ones, but rather those willing to say yes.
Dean Quiambao • Jan. 20, 2026 -
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College football has a new position to fill: CFO
The national title game isn’t amateur anymore, and neither is the business behind it. Here are five reasons why CFOs will play a major part in the change.
Jason Hershman • Jan. 16, 2026 -
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Antitrust enforcers sharpen their focus on earnings calls
A new regime of closer scrutiny by the European Commission may influence U.S. regulators and courts.
Parker Miller, Jens-Olrik Murach and Robert Poole • Jan. 13, 2026 -
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The forces shaping M&A in 2026
Firms that combine strategic agility with intelligent operations will redefine how value is captured in the next era of M&A.
J. Neely • Dec. 22, 2025 -
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Bridging the GAAP: Why every CFO needs an EBITDA bridge schedule
In a landscape where stakeholders demand clarity and credibility, mapping out a clear EBITDA to cash flow bridge has become a strategic imperative.
Michael Paull • Dec. 16, 2025 -
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What investors and boards want from CFOs and how to deliver it
The more capital you raise, the more you have to work to create value with it. Here’s how CFOs can lead the way.
Diya Sagar • Dec. 9, 2025 -
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If you talk to AI more than your CPA, you’ve got a problem
Here are six signs your tax adviser might be holding you back.
Dean Quiambao • Dec. 2, 2025 -
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Making the shift from the C-suite to the boardroom
Board service requires a redefined role, a fresh mindset and a reorientation of relationships.
Karen Jaw-Madson • Nov. 25, 2025 -
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How CFOs can integrate AI without overloading their teams
Sustainable AI transformation means knowing when to pause, not just accelerate.
Swetha Pandiri • Nov. 19, 2025 -
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4 lessons CFOs must embrace to grow without losing control
These practical insights will help finance executives scale rapidly without sacrificing financial discipline or cultural fabric.
Jessica Martin • Nov. 12, 2025 -
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How CFOs can protect the business as big bankruptcies rise
Having a proactive system for identifying early signs of customer distress is essential to protect your cash flow, limit losses and avoid disruption.
David Dragich • Nov. 4, 2025
