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Machine Learning Advances the Cash Forecast

Machine Learning Advances the Cash Forecast

Treasurers assess what machine learning can and cannot yet do for cash forecasting.

By Vincent Ryan | October 31, 2022

Dynamic Cash-Flow Forecasting — A Must-Have in Times of Crisis

Working Capital

Dynamic Cash-Flow Forecasting — A Must-Have in Times of Crisis

A cash-flow model should be dynamic, easily updated for changing conditions, and able to support iterative scenario analysis.

By David Lewis | March 31, 2020

Uncertainty Leads to Higher Corporate Cash Balances

Credit & Capital

Uncertainty Leads to Higher Corporate Cash Balances

More companies built up rather than subtracted from their cash holdings last quarter, but some plan to reverse course the last three months of 2013.

By Vincent Ryan | October 31, 2013

Beyond Money Funds: Other Places to Park Cash

Risk Management

Beyond Money Funds: Other Places to Park Cash

Once the SEC solidifies money market reforms, other investment vehicles could grow in popularity -- assuming that finance executives are willing to give up a little liquidity.

By Vincent Ryan | June 26, 2013

Companies Plan to Use Cash Stockpiles

Companies Plan to Use Cash Stockpiles

Businesses are drawing down their cash.

By Vincent Ryan | March 21, 2013

Companies Plan to Trim Cash Stockpiles

Companies Plan to Trim Cash Stockpiles

In a reversal of a two-year trend, U.S. finance executives forecast that their organizations’ cash balances will fall this quarter, the Association for Financial Professionals reports.

By Vincent Ryan | January 28, 2013

CFOs: We’re Still Hiring

CFOs: We’re Still Hiring

Despite being less optimistic this quarter, U.S. finance chiefs say they plan to expand their full-time workforce in the next 12 months, according to the latest Duke University/&splt;i>CFO&splt;/i> Magazine Global Business Outlook survey.

By Kate O'Sullivan | June 6, 2012

Five Steps to a More Effective Global Treasury

Five Steps to a More Effective Global Treasury

Demands on the corporate treasurer are changing, and many are struggling to keep up.

By Kevin Laczkowski and Tim Hesler | November 9, 2011