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    7 legal considerations for mitigating risk in AI implementation

    By proactively addressing data privacy, intellectual property and cybersecurity, finance professionals can mitigate legal exposure and unlock the full value of AI. 

    Emily Burrows • Aug. 12, 2025
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    5 steps to fix fragmented reporting

    Addressing fragmented reporting requires more than surface-level fixes. Use this framework to build sustainable and practical reporting improvements. 

    Swetha Pandiri • Aug. 5, 2025
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    5 international tax compliance strategies when going global

    CFOs steering U.S. businesses into global markets will need to engage in proactive strategic planning to meet the convergence of digital tax policies. 

    Michael Bernard • July 29, 2025
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    Putting AI revenue potential in perspective

    AI holds immense potential, but realizing its true value demands a new level of financial discipline, precise metric alignment and robust risk management.

    Ankit Chopra • July 23, 2025
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    Growth mode: Key loan agreement provisions during an acquisition

    Here’s how CFOs can collaborate with legal counsel to anticipate pressure points during a potential acquisition.

    Katie Smalley • July 16, 2025
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    9 steps for CFOs to build a future-focused finance organization

    The current macroeconomic environment has created uncertainty for businesses, and finance leaders must act decisively to address risks and ensure agility.

    Sid Basu • July 8, 2025
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    Unlocking the power of AI for extractive and generative insights

    As CFOs navigate the opportunities and challenges presented by AI, a hybrid approach that combines extractive and generative capabilities may hold the key to success. 

    John Parkinson • June 25, 2025
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    5 key LOI and purchase agreement strategies CFOs must master

    A well-crafted letter of intent is the foundation of a successful acquisition, setting the tone for negotiations and protecting the company’s bottom line.

    Tatjana Paterno • June 17, 2025
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    5 ways for CFOs to address the accounting talent shortage

    The accountant shortage isn’t going away, but CFOs can change how they compete for talent.

    John Dorer • June 10, 2025
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    Balancing strategic tradeoffs and leadership transparency during challenging transformations

    Transparent communication around cost-cutting decisions is vital for preserving employee morale, productivity and culture.

    Annie Peabody • June 3, 2025
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    Financial transparency as a strategic advantage for CFOs

    When delivered with consistency and clarity, transparency can transform company culture, drive better decision making and empower employees to think like owners.

    Michael Paull • May 29, 2025
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    The hidden cost of constant innovation

    Organizations often implement new technologies without accounting for training and productivity losses, but there are proven strategies to boost adoption rates and ROI.

    Courtney Schuyler • May 28, 2025
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    How proactive compliance can help strengthen a firm’s reputation

    The recent OKX case highlights a new era of regulatory enforcement in crypto, making proactive, tech-enabled compliance essential for minimizing risk and preserving reputation.

    Lang Leonard • May 21, 2025
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    Why CFOs are already data leaders and perfectly positioned for AI

    While artificial intelligence may be new to many industries, data governance has been quietly led by finance departments for years.

    Kate Motonaga • May 20, 2025
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    Is your CISO ready for a seat at the table?

    Here’s what to consider when bringing security leaders into executive and board meetings, and how to identify areas for their development and growth.

    Phillip Lee • May 15, 2025
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    PEs must invest dry powder or risk ‘investor exodus’

    Firms should seek out opportunities to unload capital, drive portfolio growth and prove PE’s potential to their investors.

    Kade Thomas • May 13, 2025
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    Tackling ESG: 3 keys to getting internal audits in order

    CFOs should keep these priority areas in mind as they undergo internal audits and look to set themselves up for long-term ESG reporting success.

    Jack Reagan • May 6, 2025
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    Contingent consideration for portfolio company CFOs

    In mergers and acquisitions, CFOs must identify whether payments are contingent consideration or postacquisition compensation to inform financial reporting.

    Brian Zophin and Brian Fitzgerald • April 29, 2025
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    Centering risk governance to safeguard growth

    Robust risk governance is essential for building resilience and protecting companies from emerging threats.

    Steve Gallucci • April 28, 2025
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    Understanding the CFO’s role in AI adoption

    As companies prioritize cost efficiency, CFOs have become central to AI adoption, expanding their traditional role of evaluating investments to include emerging technologies.

    Jim Caci • April 24, 2025
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    Steps to prepare for tariff volatility and a possible restructuring wave

    Businesses previously buoyed by easy credit and low interest rates now face tightening liquidity, higher borrowing costs and strained supply chains.

    David Dragich • April 22, 2025
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    Why contract disposition may be the CFO’s most overlooked lever

    Mergers and acquisitions present a unique chance to reduce costs by reviewing existing contracts. Yet, few organizations take full advantage of this opportunity.

    Nate Buniva • April 21, 2025
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    4 steps for CFOs to mitigate tariff risk

    CFOs can safeguard their organizations against tariff-related risks by taking preventative measures to adapt quickly to changes in demand and regulatory status. 

    Vivek Saxena • April 16, 2025
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    The science, art and soul of being a CFO beyond the spreadsheet

    Effective financial leadership blends science, art and soul. Here’s how each has helped develop Ogilvy's global CFO’s leadership style.

    Stacey Ryan-Cornelius • April 15, 2025
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    Stressed about tariffs? Here’s how to financially model their impact

    By relying on data-driven analysis rather than intuition, businesses can optimize cash flow, pricing and vendor relationships to navigate market uncertainty.

    Dave O’Brien • April 8, 2025