BDO Archives - CFO

CFOs of Middle Market Firms See Recovery in 2021

CFOs of Middle Market Firms See Recovery in 2021

"For some companies, growth may mean a return to pre-pandemic financial performance, but most believe the deepest hardship is over."

By Matthew Heller | January 12, 2021

Trade Tensions Still Vex Tax Execs

Trade Tensions Still Vex Tax Execs

Despite the preliminary trade deal with China, corporate tax leaders expect tariffs to be a pain in their side throughout 2020.

By David McCann | February 26, 2020

Middle Market CFOs Pursue Aggressive 2020 Agendas

Middle Market CFOs Pursue Aggressive 2020 Agendas

Most midsize companies are moving forward with their growth plans, despite weighty issues finance chiefs face in their respective industries.

By David McCann | February 4, 2020

Private Capital Aimed at Distressed Businesses in 2020

Credit & Capital

Private Capital Aimed at Distressed Businesses in 2020

With a recession potentially looming, venture capital and private equity funds seek to pick up troubled assets from lenders on the cheap.

By David McCann | December 20, 2019

Is Sustainability Fading from Board Agendas?

Is Sustainability Fading from Board Agendas?

If news events in 2017 swayed directors to more highly value sustainability disclosures, the effect has apparently worn off in 2018, a study suggests.

By David McCann | October 1, 2018

Tax Cuts Impacting Board Decisions: Survey

Tax Cuts Impacting Board Decisions: Survey

A survey from BDO said corporate directors are reevaluating launching new businesses as they conduct reviews of their firms' total tax liabilities.

By William Sprouse | September 12, 2018

Want to Be a Nonprofit CFO? Much Will Be Familiar

Want to Be a Nonprofit CFO? Much Will Be Familiar

Even in the nonprofit world, finance chiefs often view things differently than their C-suite colleagues do.

By David McCann | June 12, 2018

Tech CFOs Predict Booming Revenue This Year

Tech CFOs Predict Booming Revenue This Year

The industry overcomes challenges with a spirit of resilience and "quantum leaps" in technological progress.

By David McCann | March 20, 2018

SEC Charges Foreign Affiliates of KPMG, Deloitte, and BDO

SEC Charges Foreign Affiliates of KPMG, Deloitte, and BDO

The foreign firms participated in audits that skirted the full oversight of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.

By Vincent Ryan | March 13, 2018

Rev Rec Poses Health-Care Pricing Problems

Revenue Recognition

Rev Rec Poses Health-Care Pricing Problems

As the industry consolidates, health-care CFOs will encounter a plethora of revenue streams that need to be accounted for.

By David Katz | August 30, 2017

Chamber Urges SEC to Nix Auditor Disclosure Rule

Chamber Urges SEC to Nix Auditor Disclosure Rule

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board’s proposal would spawn confusion and liability, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

By David Katz | August 16, 2017

Human Resources

Balance Due

Boards seek the optimal compensation formula to satisfy all sides in the conflict over executive pay packages.

By Keith Button | July 26, 2017

Bullish on Sales, Retail CFOs Face Border Showdown

Bullish on Sales, Retail CFOs Face Border Showdown

A big tax break would boost the industry, while a border tax could hit many retailers hard.

By David Katz | March 23, 2017

Risk Management

Evolving Set of Risk Factors Vexes Tech Industry

Cybersecurity, loss of key customers, and heightened regulation are among the top risks facing technology companies.

By David McCann | September 7, 2016

Money, Exit Options Drying Up for Unicorns

Mergers & Acquisitions

Money, Exit Options Drying Up for Unicorns

Venture investors and public markets are starting to balk at the sky-high valuations of some tech startups.

By Vincent Ryan | July 20, 2016