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Staffers often resist pivoting away from the popular spreadsheet platform.
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| May 25, 2022
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Risk Management
Limit ESG Disclosures to Cash-Flow Impacts: Economists
The SEC should avoid forcing companies to disclose how business operations affect the environment and society, says the Financial Economist Roundtable.
By
Vincent Ryan
| October 11, 2021
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Operating Expenses
Is the End of ‘Inventory Lite’ in Sight?
A 15-year surge in corporate cash flow may come to an end if companies can't generate any more inventory efficiencies.
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| October 7, 2021
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Risk Management
Limit ESG Disclosures to Cash-Flow Impacts: Economists
The SEC should avoid forcing companies to disclose how business operations affect the environment and society, says the Financial Economist Roundtable.
By
Vincent Ryan
| October 6, 2021
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Working Capital
Metric of the Month: Invoices Billed to Customers With Credit Terms
Credit carries risk, but smart credit policies help the business grow.
By
Perry D. Wiggins, CPA
| March 1, 2021
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Financial Performance
Netflix Tops 200M Subs, Sees Positive Cash Flow
The streaming giant's shares jumped 12% after it indicated it would return any excess cash to shareholders through buybacks.
By
Matthew Heller
| January 20, 2021
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Strategy
Five Lessons for CFOs As We Approach 2021
Don't let uncertainty deter your company from growth, but be sure finance keeps a close eye on internal processes and key relationships.
By
Vincent Ryan
| December 21, 2020
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Financial Performance
GM Posts $4B Profit on Strong Truck, SUV Sales
"GM is benefiting from robust customer demand for our new vehicles and services, especially our full-size pickups and SUVs."
By
Matthew Heller
| November 5, 2020
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Financial Performance
GM Posts $806M Loss, 47% Drop in Sales
The automaker sees stronger sales ahead with its plants now back in production after coronavirus-related shutdowns.
By
Matthew Heller
| July 29, 2020
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Workplace Issues
COVID-19 Aftermath: Moving Beyond Quick Fixes to Sustainable Value Creation
What else can companies do to help drive their businesses' short-term cash flows and fund their long-term ambitions?
By
Vincent Ryan
| July 28, 2020
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Financial Performance
S&P Questions Tesla’s Profitability Outlook
While the automaker sees a return to profitability in Q3 after the $702 million Q1 loss, S&P is predicting only limited improvement.
By
Matthew Heller
| April 29, 2019
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Strategy
For Aflac, Slow Growth Means Extra Cash Flow
And for CFO Fred Crawford, investing the excess cash means weighing opportunities against the baseline return afforded by stock buybacks.
By
David McCann
| April 25, 2019
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Turnarounds
GE Shares Rise on Hopes for Rebound in 2020
The company expects its turnaround strategy to yield "significantly better" performance after a "reset" year in 2019.
By
Matthew Heller
| March 14, 2019
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Financial Performance
Netflix Adds 8.8 Million Subscribers in Q4
The company's shares fell 3.8% on its earnings report but it is now "approaching 50% penetration of U.S. TV households."
By
Matthew Heller
| January 18, 2019
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Risk & Compliance
Report Details Ubiquity of Non-GAAP Metrics
Some findings seem to support allegations that companies are practicing "earnings management."
By
David McCann
| October 15, 2018
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Working Capital
Metric of the Month: Days Sales Outstanding Measures Efficiency
Collections are key to a low days sales outstanding (DSO) number — and the faster the money comes in, the more breathing room an organization has.
By
Perry D. Wiggins
| May 9, 2018
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