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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

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  Real estate and infrastructure strategy is causing the CFO role to shift

  CFOs need to align their company priorities and financial bandwidth when selecting new office or facility locations or engaging in expansion discussions. 

  Todd Carpenter • Dec. 10, 2024

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  6 generative AI lessons every CFO should take into 2025

  Here’s how leading finance leaders will navigate the generative AI revolution next year. 

  Ed Fitzpatrick and Dr. Alfred Sanders • Dec. 3, 2024

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  5 steps to prioritize cybersecurity in your 2025 budget

  By taking a strategic approach to cybersecurity, CFOs can build robust, resilient and sustainable programs that protect valuable digital assets and support long-term goals.

  Dr. Jaushin Lee • Dec. 2, 2024

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  Cultivating the CFO-CHRO partnership to drive business performance

  A strong partnership between the finance and human resources functions yields measurable benefits across the organization. 

  Isabelle Wang • Nov. 26, 2024

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  How CFOs can drive growth amid geopolitical uncertainty

  CFOs who embrace a geostrategy will have more confidence to guide their companies to success.

  Courtney Rickert McCaffrey, Oliver Jones and Witold Henisz • Nov. 21, 2024

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  End-of-year tech health check: How to optimize your financial systems

  As the year ends, CFOs should focus on these key areas to ensure a smooth close process and improve operational performance. 

  Alanna Abreu • Nov. 20, 2024

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  Ensuring leadership protection with D&O insurance: Action items for CFOs

  In today’s high-risk corporate environment, it's crucial for CFOs to understand their directors and officers insurance policy to best protect the leadership team and board.

  Will Walker • Nov. 19, 2024

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  How data and analytics drive CFO decision-making in tight times

  Finance leaders who can effectively harness the power of data are better positioned to meet today’s challenges and drive maximum value.

  Jeff Bronaugh • Nov. 12, 2024

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  How CFOs can elevate finance business partnering

  Here’s how finance chiefs can be better finance business partners and what they can do to elevate this skill with their finance teams.

  Edwin Ang • Nov. 7, 2024

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  CFO-CIO collaboration: How to safeguard operations during the holiday season

  Here are the top challenges for financial operations systems this season and strategies to protect year-end close operations during the busy holiday season.

  Sumit Johar • Nov. 5, 2024

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  The AI ultimatum: Why CFOs can’t afford to wait

  Companies who are not fully embracing artificial intelligence potentially compromise their ability to compete in an increasingly data-driven landscape.

  Bob Purcell • Nov. 4, 2024

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  AI in M&A: Navigating the opportunities and risks

  AI is poised to transform M&A, speed up the deal process and save billions of dollars. However, inherent risks mean dealmakers should proceed with caution.

  Amanda Scott and John M. Bremen • Oct. 30, 2024

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  How CFOs can help ensure strong customer experiences

  By acting as both advisors and advocates, CFOs can ensure that customer-centric initiatives are financially viable and aligned with the company’s long-term goals.

  Bryan Jones • Oct. 29, 2024

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  Navigating M&A in a complex landscape: What CFOs should know

  As CFOs look ahead to 2025, they must be prepared to navigate an environment shaped by political, economic and technological forces.

  Todd Albright • Oct. 23, 2024

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  How CFOs can drive a culture of shared financial accountability

  Financial prudence and operational efficiency are parallel goals best achieved through shared accountability and partnership to help drive organizational success.

  Rahul Swali, Dr. Emma Sarro and Dr. Laura Cassiday • Oct. 15, 2024

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  Own your unclaimed property management role

  Effective management of financial statement disclosures and reserves must consider unclaimed property exposures.

  Kendall Houghton and Matt Hedstrom • Oct. 10, 2024

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  A modern approach to cash flow management

  By becoming a cash flow catalyst, CFOs can move beyond traditional cash flow management methods and adopt strategies that prioritize automation, collaboration and real-time insights. 

  Aaron Levine • Oct. 8, 2024

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  Mastering finance transformation: 4 strategies for PE-backed CFOs

  These critical steps help private equity backed CFOs navigate the complexities of finance transformation and build a future-ready finance function that delivers value.

  Connor Augustyn • Sept. 24, 2024

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  3 trends reshaping CFO recruitment

  Finance leaders looking to position themselves for success in today’s job market should understand and adapt to these hiring trends.

  Dan Ellis • Sept. 3, 2024

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  How CFOs can introduce AI into financial operations

  Implementing small, manageable AI tasks helps CFOs build the foundation for a much larger transformation within their finance teams.

  Ashok Manthena • Aug. 27, 2024

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