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Metric of the Month: What is the Ideal Number of Budget Iterations?

Corporate Finance

Metric of the Month: What is the Ideal Number of Budget Iterations?

Use these three strategies for a faster, stronger, and more realistic budget.

By Perry D. Wiggins, CPA | October 1, 2020

Growth of Federal Debt Slows, but ‘Unprecedented Levels’ Ahead

Growth of Federal Debt Slows, but ‘Unprecedented Levels’ Ahead

The nation’s federal debt is projected to swell over the next 30 years if current laws remain unchanged, CBO says.

By Lauren Muskett | June 26, 2019

Four Ways Forecasting Goes Wrong

Four Ways Forecasting Goes Wrong

Only 1% of organizations achieve 90% forecasting accuracy 30 days out. Here's why.

By Ashish Pareek | April 5, 2018

Cost Management: The Least Glamorous, Most Important Task

Cost Management: The Least Glamorous, Most Important Task

There are four key attributes to an effective cost management process.

By Brian Stewart | June 28, 2016

IT Operational Budgets Barely Increasing

IT Operational Budgets Barely Increasing

Slowing corporate revenues mean increases of only about 2% in company IT budgets, according to the latest Computer Economics survey.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | June 14, 2016

T&E Expense Management Made Easy

Expense Management

T&E Expense Management Made Easy

Six articles on travel and entertainment expense management, how T&E impacts your bottom line, and why you need automation.

By Kerry Maruna | December 1, 2015

U.S. Budget Deficit at Lowest Level Since 2009

U.S. Budget Deficit at Lowest Level Since 2009

The fiscal 2015 shortfall represents only 2.5% of the economy, reflecting increased collection of taxes and higher corporate profits.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | October 16, 2015

Financial Planning and Budgeting: The Finance Executive’s Guide

Corporate Finance

Financial Planning and Budgeting: The Finance Executive’s Guide

Is your forecast holding you back? Five of our most popular articles on core finance concerns.

By Alexander Johnson | July 16, 2015

G&A Cost Management, Reimagined

G&A Cost Management, Reimagined

The nature of overhead costs has changed markedly in recent years, demanding a rethinking of how they're understood and managed.

By David McCann | October 28, 2014

Why Big Projects Go Bad

Risk Management

Why Big Projects Go Bad

Two key mistakes: getting time and cost estimates from project advocates, and evaluating big projects like small ones.

By Ronald Bisaccia | June 26, 2014

Eleven Contingency-Planning Tips

Eleven Contingency-Planning Tips

CFOs should note that plans must be tied to budget and performance goals, and that fast action means better results.

By Bill Fry | October 30, 2013

All Together Now

All Together Now

Why you must link budgeting and forecasting to planning and performance.

By Cathy Lazere | February 1, 1998

Sprint Retools the Budget Process

Sprint Retools the Budget Process

The telecom giant is adopting a six-quarter rolling forecast and disconnecting the annual budget.

By Susan Arterian | September 1, 1997