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The CFO-CMO partnership is the new dynamic duo
These measures help bridge the gap between marketing and finance.
Michael Cohen and Sabaa Quao • April 16, 2024 -
The Post-IPO Checklist: 7 Insights for CFOs
The more CFOs know about life after going public, the better.
Moira Conlon • April 9, 2024 -
3-Step Strategy for PE-Backed CFOs to Enhance EBITDA
Here’s how CFOs can better prioritize EBITDA enhancement.
Udit Sharma and Mathew Veedon • April 2, 2024 -
5 Ways CFOs Can Transform Finance Operations
CFOs must lead their organizations toward a future where finance is not just a support function but a driver of growth and profitability.
Simone Grimes • March 19, 2024 -
5 Things SaaS CFOs Need to Know About B2B Go-to-Market Strategies
Competitive pressures are making the B2B market more complex than ever.
Roi Ben Daniel • Feb. 27, 2024 -
Navigating the Governance of Cybersecurity and Cyber Resilience
No matter how secure a company’s defensive cybersecurity preparations are, CFOs must widen the aperture to include cyber resilience.
Andrea Calise, Colleen Hsia, Kevin S. Schwartz, and Steven A. Cohen • Feb. 22, 2024 -
How to Get Ahead of the Priciest Health-Care Expense — Cancer Care
The impact of delayed screenings on the cost, and success rate, of cancer treatment could upend employers' budgets.
Othman Laraki and Brian Marcotte • Feb. 13, 2024 -
Middle-Market Debt Restructuring: A Proactive Approach to Downside Scenarios
Proactive operational and debt restructuring is not a luxury but a necessity for struggling middle-market businesses.
Britt Terrell • Jan. 30, 2024 -
6 Ways to Develop and Execute a High-Growth Post-Acquisition Strategy
CFOs are under mounting pressure to deliver greater equity value after a private equity recapitalization.
Seth Eisenstein and Brian Murphy • Jan. 23, 2024 -
The CFO’s Role in Navigating Change
CFOs can influence many outcomes in the organization by enhancing efficiency, productivity, and workforce management.
Don McGuire • Jan. 16, 2024 -
4 Tax Policies to Watch in 2024
Several key items will top the tax agenda this year.
Rema Serafi • Jan. 4, 2024 -
Optimizing in 2024: 4 CFO Growth Preparations
Focus on areas like performance analysis, the sales process, and customer incentives to prepare for an economy that presents opportunities for growth.
Dayton Kellenberger • Jan. 2, 2024 -
Want to Leverage the Power of AI? It Starts With a Solid Data Foundation
Harnessing the power of AI is reliant upon quality data at the ready.
Katie Rooney • Dec. 19, 2023 -
Economic Decoupling: Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
While the U.S. still has financial and trade ties to China, growing opportunities exist to bring operations to North America.
Lou Longo • Dec. 12, 2023 -
What’s the Best M&A Strategy? Think Small and Steady
Here’s how CFOs can put programmatic M&A into practice.
Patrick McCurdy • Dec. 7, 2023 -
Unlocking Profitable Growth
Insufficient granularity and incomplete costing lead to misunderstandings about profit variations across businesses.
Dennis Kubaile • Nov. 28, 2023 -
6 Strategies for CFOs to Reduce Software Spend
CFOs must proactively identify and optimize SaaS overspending areas.
Nidhi Jain • Nov. 14, 2023 -
3 Keys to Better Budgeting: Process, Technology, and Data
Budgeting, done right, isn’t a one-time exercise.
Sanjeev Parlikar • Oct. 24, 2023 -
8 Ways CFOs Can Inspire Trust
“We need to be available when our team needs us, and we need to actively listen to what they are saying.”
Steve McNally • Oct. 17, 2023 -
CFOs, You Have a Procurement Problem
Follow these three steps to implement a profit and loss-focused expense management strategy.
Matt Smith • Oct. 3, 2023 -
The Corporate Transparency Act: Shedding Light On a Stealth Statute
Here is a high-level summary of the CTA and its requirements.
Robert B. Lamm • Sept. 28, 2023 -
AI in Hiring: 4 Steps to Avoid Legal Headaches
These steps are a starting point for hiring teams to help their companies identify useful AI tools.
Jeremy Locklear and Tory Summey • Sept. 19, 2023 -
The Data-Driven CFO: 5 Steps to Unlock Financial Data for Growth
Here’s how to help get a handle on your data and make the most of it for your company.
Ben Goodyear • Sept. 19, 2023 -
The Importance of 13-Week Cash Flow Forecasts
Here are three ways 13WCF can help CFOs make better decisions.
Zach Chandis and Adam Stevens • Sept. 12, 2023 -
The Return to Office Battle: What’s the Right Approach?
Using this strategy can help assist in the process of deciding which work model is best for your company.
Jesse Meschuk • Sept. 8, 2023