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7 CFO Tips for Taking Your Company Public
IPOs

7 CFO Tips for Taking Your Company Public

Before an IPO, or any capital raise, the most crucial question the CFO will be asked is, "Are we ready?" said Flywire CFO Mike Ellis.
By Vincent Ryan | May 23, 2022
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ESG Targets Gain Foothold in Exec Comp Plans
Human Capital

ESG Targets Gain Foothold in Exec Comp Plans

But compensation committees still struggle to determine which metrics drive the right behaviors and which merely pad executive pay.
By Vincent Ryan | September 27, 2021
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IAC Finance Chief to Leave Job
People

IAC Finance Chief to Leave Job

Glenn Schiffman will pursue a new opportunity after five years as CFO.
By Lauren Muskett | June 9, 2021
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Nasdaq Proposes Board Diversity Rule
Risk & Compliance

Nasdaq Proposes Board Diversity Rule

If approved, most companies listed on the exchange would be required to have at least two diverse directors.
By Lauren Muskett | December 1, 2020
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Cybersecurity 2020: Welcome to the Digital Cold War
The Cloud

Cybersecurity 2020: Welcome to the Digital Cold War

The race to develop strategically important next-generation technology will drive an increase in nation-state-backed attacks.
By Vincent Ryan | January 8, 2020
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The Activist Investor: A CFO’s Unlikely Ally
Risk

The Activist Investor: A CFO’s Unlikely Ally

Don't be caught by surprise — learn to view your company through the eyes of an activist investor.
By Vincent Ryan | March 7, 2019
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The Past Is Not Done With Wells Fargo
Risk Management

The Past Is Not Done With Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo will be operating under the asset cap imposed by the Federal Reserve through the end of 2019, longer than previously forecast.
By Vincent Ryan | January 16, 2019
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Tax Cuts Impacting Board Decisions: Survey
Tax

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
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Will Governments and Inflation Cool M&A Activity?
Mergers & Acquisitions

Will Governments and Inflation Cool M&A Activity?

Both are threats to the confidence global executives currently have in the conditions for dealmaking.
By Vincent Ryan | April 24, 2018
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How CFOs Can Better Support Board Directors – and Vice Versa
Risk Management

How CFOs Can Better Support Board Directors – and Vice Versa

Governing boards face increasing pressure and greater scrutiny from investors. Here is how CFOs can reinforce their stewardship.
By Frithjof Lund, Justin Sanders, and Ishaan Seth | March 30, 2018
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Directors Lack Info on Their Core Concerns: NACD
Strategy

Directors Lack Info on Their Core Concerns: NACD

Some of the most pressing issues boards of directors will face in 2018 are also the areas where they lack information or time to focus.
By Vincent Ryan | November 30, 2017
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External Board Membership: Gains & Pains
Robotic Process Automation

External Board Membership: Gains & Pains

CFOs that hold directorships for others swear by the benefits, but the majority that don't serve on boards have good reasons for shying away.
By David McCann | August 21, 2017
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Create a Finance Committee at Every Public Company
Risk & Compliance

Create a Finance Committee at Every Public Company

It’s time to create a finance committee to focus on evaluating acquisitions, monitoring debt levels, and allocating capital.
By Robert C. Pozen | May 24, 2017
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Are Board Directors Facing Unrealistic Expectations?
Investor Relations

Are Board Directors Facing Unrealistic Expectations?

Sixty percent say a gap exists between expectations placed on the board and what board members can actually do to accomplish strategic objectives.
By Sean Allocca | October 24, 2016
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A Proposal to Empower, Not “Expert-ize,” Boards
Risk & Compliance

A Proposal to Empower, Not “Expert-ize,” Boards

Selecting a particular board member for their expertise in one specific technical area may dilute the board’s breadth of expertise and standing.
By William P. Barry, Eva Marie Carney, and Jeffrey A. Lehtman | August 23, 2016
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