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    Why salary transparency matters for CFOs

    Salary transparency can help CFOs position their companies for long-term success while building a culture of trust and fairness.

    Kenton Bell • April 1, 2025
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    Accounting has a Gen Z problem. It’s time for new talent strategies

    Companies can adopt practical strategies to attract younger talent to the accounting field while also introducing ways to retain current employees.

    Matt Wood • March 25, 2025
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    The 5 stories CFOs tell

    CFOs succeed as storytellers. How many of these plots sound familiar?

    Kim Vogel • March 20, 2025
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    Why CFOs must take control of pricing strategy

    Here’s how CFOs can establish control over pricing decisions, protect margins and build pricing resilience. 

    Stephan Liozu • March 18, 2025
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    Agentic AI — What CFOs need to know

    Agentic AI takes efficiency to the next level as it builds on existing AI platforms with human-like decision-making, relieving employees of monotonous routine tasks. 

    David Hickey • March 17, 2025
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    Cloud computing’s tax challenge — What CFOs need to know about Infrastructure as a Service

    As IaaS becomes increasingly central to business operations — from AI development to routine data storage — getting the tax treatment right is crucial. 

    Winston Post • March 13, 2025
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    Navigating the evolving enterprise risk landscape — Key oversight skills for finance teams

    By proactively addressing potential risks, firms can enhance their resilience, foster innovation and maintain a competitive edge in an increasingly volatile market.

    Tom Hood • March 11, 2025
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    Solving the tariff puzzle: A call to action for businesses

    Here’s how businesses can better prepare for the uncertainties of the current trade environment and position themselves for success. 

    Andrew Siciliano • March 6, 2025
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    Liability management exercises: A bridge to stability or a costly detour to restructuring?

    For companies facing debt challenges, understanding when and how to deploy LMEs versus pursuing more comprehensive solutions is a critical strategic decision.

    David Dragich and Gene Kohut • March 4, 2025
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    The essential guide to thriving as a CFO

    Succeeding as a CFO requires balancing unique strengths, addressing organizational gaps and maintaining a deep understanding of the company's economic fundamentals.

    Eric Russell • Feb. 25, 2025
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    Why carbon credits are becoming a core capital strategy for CFOs

    CFOs can navigate the complexities of the carbon credit market by focusing on high-quality, verifiable credits that offer real value.

    Mohit Gupta • Feb. 20, 2025
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    The CFO’s role in tech research and development

    CFOs must carefully balance big-picture strategy, risk management and ongoing evaluation to ensure the outcome of R&D spend contributes to sustainable growth.

    Laurent du Passage • Feb. 18, 2025
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    8 questions CFOs should ask about their security program

    With cybersecurity under heightened scrutiny, finance chiefs should ask these key questions about the security of their companies to drive more informed decisions.

    Phillip Lee • Feb. 12, 2025
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    How CFOs can build cross-functional relationships

    The time invested in building genuine relationships with colleagues might be the most valuable investment you can make.

    Edwin Ang • Feb. 11, 2025
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    How CFOs can strengthen their relationship with the chief customer officer

    The synergy generated when a CCO and CFO work together not only boosts revenue for the entire business, but enables long-term workplace agility. 

    Toya Del Valle • Feb. 6, 2025
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    Implementing a buyback program? Mind the details

    Successfully implementing and executing a share repurchase program requires careful planning and thoughtful consideration of the signals to Wall Street.

    Jeff Majtyka, Keith Ferguson and Ron Clark • Feb. 4, 2025
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    10 common errors in buy-side due diligence

    In the complex world of mergers and acquisitions, thorough due diligence is crucial for successful transactions.

    Bill Chapman • Jan. 30, 2025
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    The 2025 investor engagement checklist

    There are several new opportunities for companies to ‘meet investors where they are’ by leveraging new channels and a flexible approach to engagement. 

    Moira Conlon • Jan. 28, 2025
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    Bankruptcy filings are on the rise — what mid-market firms need to know

    There are many idiosyncratic causes that individual firms might point to as precipitating factors of bankruptcy.

    Stephen R. Levitan • Jan. 21, 2025
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    Navigating the new FTC merger rules: How CFOs can file deals efficiently

    CFOs and their dealmaking teams should consider these three key strategies to comply with the new requirements.

    Mitch Berlin • Jan. 14, 2025
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    Beyond cost-cutting: Zero-based budgeting as a strategic growth tool

    By strategically implementing zero-based budgeting, CFOs can help their firms find the resources to fuel transformation while building a foundation for sustainable growth.

    Marc Suidan • Jan. 7, 2025
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    5 essential skills redefining finance in the digital age

    Forward-thinking CFOs should focus on these essential skills to build a future-proof, high-performing finance team.

    Jasmine Ahmed • Jan. 6, 2025
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    Planning for the unplannable: The year ahead for finance

    While variable market conditions will dictate a lot of decision-making in 2025, there’s plenty for CFOs to prepare for today.

    Alok Ajmera • Jan. 3, 2025
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    Why the Change Healthcare breach is a wake-up call for CFOs

    The lessons learned from the largest data breach in health care history are important for all finance chiefs, not just those in that field.

    Joe Oleksak • Dec. 17, 2024
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    5 budgeting strategies for CFOs navigating economic uncertainty

    Use these actionable tips to stay resilient and drive growth while managing budgets during periods of uncertainty.

    Alex Triplett • Dec. 16, 2024