Strategy
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66% of Boards Indifferent or Uninterested in Finance GenAI Adoption: Report
CFOs’ priorities for GenAI adoption are information technology, business operations, and customer/client services.
By Adam Zaki • March 18, 2024 -
82% of CFOs Say Their Role Has Grown Significantly: Report
Nearly two-thirds of industrial CFOs believe ESG shouldn’t be their responsibility, according to a new report.
By Adam Zaki • March 11, 2024 -
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Why are we so afraid of payment innovation in America?
Across America today, CFOs are missing out on the opportunity to bring about a simple but effective payments revolution within their organizations.
By Lewis Turek, General Manager, North America, GoCardless • March 11, 2024 -
Small Business Lending Leaders Prepare for Possible Regulatory Changes
“There’s an argument to be made that there are a lot of people selling merchant cash advances out there that have no idea of the mathematics behind how the product works ... and it reminds [regulators] of the movie ‘Boiler Room.’” Rich Rose said.
By Adam Zaki • March 8, 2024 -
3 CFO Strategies for Getting Paid Faster: Metric of the Month
Leading organizations use these three strategies to get faster payments from customers.
By Perry D. Wiggins • March 6, 2024 -
CFOs and CIOs Should Lead Together to Accelerate Strategic Technology Use
Opportunities for successful CFO and CIO collaboration is increasing as technology and corporate strategy become entwined more than ever.
By Frank D’Amelio and John Marcante • March 5, 2024 -
Today’s IPO Requires Preparation, Communication, and Profitability
“An IPO's true success hinges on a compelling story — a clear vision, a differentiated product, and a leadership team that inspires investor confidence."
By Adam Zaki • March 1, 2024 -
1 in 4 Employees Say Financial Stress Lowers Their Productivity: Report
Thirty-seven percent of employees say they’re taking on more credit card debt to make ends meet, up 12 percentage points from 2022.
By Adam Zaki • Feb. 28, 2024 -
Opinion
5 Things SaaS CFOs Need to Know About B2B Go-to-Market Strategies
Competitive pressures are making the B2B market more complex than ever.
By Roi Ben Daniel • Feb. 27, 2024 -
59% of Accountants Make Several Errors Per Month: Report
Fewer accountants handling increased workloads are leading to more errors, suggests a new survey.
By Adam Zaki • Feb. 26, 2024 -
More Work, Less Help for Finance
“Finance must take a deliberate, sustainable approach to cost optimization rather than one-off belt-tightening, and develop new ways to reduce costs.”
By David McCann • Feb. 21, 2024 -
71% of Health Care CFOs Turning to Automation to Solve Labor Costs: Report
The pathway to better patient services requires the implementation of automation, found Grant Thornton’s inaugural health care CFO survey.
By Adam Zaki • Feb. 20, 2024 -
8 New Workforce Terms CFOs Should Know in 2024
Lazygirl jobs, rage applying, and #QuitTok trends are impacting teams regardless of industry.
By Adam Zaki • Feb. 16, 2024 -
46% of Employees Say They Lack Career Support from Managers
Nearly two-thirds of employees said their employer cares more about productivity than their career development.
By Adam Zaki • Feb. 13, 2024 -
Opinion
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.
By Othman Laraki and Brian Marcotte • Feb. 13, 2024 -
Senior Leaders Nearly Twice as Likely To Receive AI Resources as Junior Staff
Sixty-eight percent of senior leaders have received some type of training around AI, versus only 36% of junior or lower-level employees, according to new data.
By Adam Zaki • Feb. 12, 2024 -
Finance’s Lessons Learned From Pandemic Supply Chain Challenges
“The disruptions caused by the pandemic underscored the need for visibility into every aspect of the supply chain, from sourcing and production to distribution and delivery,” said Tony Caleca of Armanino.
By Adam Zaki • Feb. 9, 2024 -
3 CFO Strategies for Better Annual Reporting Performance: Metric of the Month
Reporting work doesn’t stop with the completion of the annual close.
By Perry D. Wiggins • Feb. 7, 2024 -
70% of Retail CFOs Will Raise Prices in 2024
“Consumers are likely to pull back on spending, and retailers may be putting too much faith in price increases or adjustments to keep their margins healthy,” said Natalie Kotlyar, CPA, a national managing partner at BDO.
By Adam Zaki • Feb. 7, 2024 -
70% of Finance Transformations Have Slow, Underwhelming Impact
CFOs must be able to relay how new technology can provide value to an organization. Keeping employees in the loop of the technology integration process builds trust.
By Adam Zaki • Jan. 31, 2024 -
Opinion
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.
By Britt Terrell • Jan. 30, 2024 -
83% of M&A Leaders Expect Deal Count to Rise in 2024
Dealmaking may make a rebound in the coming year, according to new data from Deloitte.
By Adam Zaki • Jan. 24, 2024 -
Opinion
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.
By Seth Eisenstein and Brian Murphy • Jan. 23, 2024 -
40% of Mid-Market CFOs Say Economic Volatility is Greatest Risk
“The economic headwinds out there are certainly very, very strong, and many CFOs haven't dealt with them before,” said BDO chief executive Wayne Berson.
By Vincent Ryan • Jan. 23, 2024 -
76% of CFOs Say Inflation Is 2024’s Top Risk
Competitive pressures, cost of capital, and skilled labor shortages also made the list of top risks.
By Adam Zaki • Jan. 22, 2024