C-suite Archives - CFO

Will the SEC Finally Approve a Tougher Clawback Rule?

Will the SEC Finally Approve a Tougher Clawback Rule?

A 2015 proposal, never adopted, would put the incentive-based compensation of other executive officers at risk.

By Vincent Ryan | October 11, 2021

Will the SEC Finally Approve a Tougher Clawback Rule?

Will the SEC Finally Approve a Tougher Clawback Rule?

A 2015 proposal, never adopted, would put the incentive-based compensation of other executive officers at risk.

By Vincent Ryan | October 7, 2021

Lordstown Motors Overhauls Management; CEO, CFO to Step Down

Human Capital & Careers

Lordstown Motors Overhauls Management; CEO, CFO to Step Down

The C-suite shakeup comes a week after the electric vehicle pickup truck maker issued a "going concern" warning.

By Lauren Muskett | June 14, 2021

What the C-Suite Is Saying About Bitcoin

What the C-Suite Is Saying About Bitcoin

On first-quarter earnings calls, CFOs and CEOs revealed their attitudes about and approaches to cryptocurrencies.

By Vincent Ryan | May 10, 2021

When Opportunity Knocks: Dealing With Recruiters

When Opportunity Knocks: Dealing With Recruiters

Think calls from recruiters are a waste of time? Here’s how to make the most of these career connections.

By Sandra Beckwith | December 2, 2020

CFOs Must Embrace a Culture of Equality

Workplace Issues

CFOs Must Embrace a Culture of Equality

Diversity among finance leaders is lacking: Only four of the Fortune 100 companies in the U.S. have an Asian, African American, or Black CFO.

By Vincent Ryan | October 29, 2020

‘High Potentials’ Are Not Putting Career Plans On Hold

Talent Management

‘High Potentials’ Are Not Putting Career Plans On Hold

In the current climate, CFOs are at risk of losing their most senior direct reports.

By John Touey | August 12, 2020

To Make More Money, Find a New Job

To Make More Money, Find a New Job

Last year was a banner one, pay-wise, for executives who switched employers, but still a less-lucrative one than job-hoppers enjoyed a few years back.

By David McCann | January 14, 2020

Globalization Recedes from Its Prior Dominance

Globalization Recedes from Its Prior Dominance

Corporate executives believe that consumers will increasingly prefer locally or regionally produced products.

By David McCann | August 16, 2019

Survey Shows Tensions Between CFOs and CIOs

Survey Shows Tensions Between CFOs and CIOs

Fewer than a third of finance chiefs are deeply aligned with their IT leaders, whom CFOs see as growing less able to track the impact of new technologies.

By David McCann | July 23, 2019

Few Companies Have an Adequate CFO Succession Plan

Workforce Management

Few Companies Have an Adequate CFO Succession Plan

Four in five finance chiefs say there's not currently anyone in the company ready to take over the role, a survey reveals.

By David McCann | May 6, 2019

Should You IPO?

Should You IPO?

Unless your company is big, profitable, and a category leader, the wisest choice may be to wait.

By Keith Button | February 20, 2018

Emerging Best Practice: Promoting CFOs from Within

Emerging Best Practice: Promoting CFOs from Within

Succession plans are less risky when the new finance chief is an internal hire, a top talent expert says.

By David McCann | February 21, 2017

Why Your Tax Department Should Have a Bigger Voice

Why Your Tax Department Should Have a Bigger Voice

Tax regulation is mounting worldwide, elevating the importance of giving the tax function "a seat at the table" in corporate decision-making.

By David McCann | October 25, 2016

C-Suite Optimism Falls Sharply: AICPA

C-Suite Optimism Falls Sharply: AICPA

Executives with CPAs at U.S. companies say profits are expected to grow less than 1% over the next 12 months.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | March 3, 2016