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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
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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