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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

Time to Double Down on Efficient Cash Conversion

Working Capital

Time to Double Down on Efficient Cash Conversion

Although flush with cash, the best-performing companies aren't forgetting about fine-tuning their cash conversion processes.

By Peter Kingma | October 5, 2021

Chaos Reigns in Corporate Tax Departments

Chaos Reigns in Corporate Tax Departments

Both the buyers and sellers of corporate tax software need to recognize that we’ve now entered a world in which everything is intertwined.

By Vincent Ryan | September 21, 2021

3 Things CFOs Need to Know About FX Hedging

3 Things CFOs Need to Know About FX Hedging

CFOs need to own a hedging program’s objectives and recognize its limitations.

By Helen Kane | September 13, 2021

A New Planning Paradigm for CFOs

Corporate Finance

A New Planning Paradigm for CFOs

Is there a planning exercise that assimilates FP&A and S&OP? One that can harmonize, balance, and account for both leading and lagging indicators?

By Sanjeev Parlikar and Udit Sharma | September 9, 2021

Acquirers: Don’t Skimp on Commercial Due Diligence

Acquirers: Don’t Skimp on Commercial Due Diligence

Perhaps no other due diligence topic is more important than understanding the attractiveness of a target’s end-market and its competitive landscape.

By Sean Mooney | August 31, 2021

CFOs: Prepare for Changes in Global Tax Rules

CFOs: Prepare for Changes in Global Tax Rules

Some of President Biden’s new tax proposals, if passed, will have significant ramifications. Here are the regulations to watch.

By Bill Henson | August 24, 2021

Steering Clear of Ponzi Schemes

Risk & Compliance

Steering Clear of Ponzi Schemes

Recent examples show Ponzi schemes are still very prevalent and leave significant investor losses and hardships in their wake.

By Vincent Ryan | August 10, 2021

10 CFO Tips for the SPAC Transition

10 CFO Tips for the SPAC Transition

How to navigate both the “going public” and “being public” phases.

By Shauna Watson and Barclay Stanton | August 2, 2021

How Data and Analytics Can Unlock Profit in Cost Centers

How Data and Analytics Can Unlock Profit in Cost Centers

Simple risk mitigation and defensive posturing in a manner consistent with traditional cost centers will no longer cut it.

By Vincent Ryan | July 29, 2021

M&A Integrations: Leadership, Plans, and Incentives

M&A Integrations: Leadership, Plans, and Incentives

Even when a merger is the right move for buyer and seller, integration can lead to productivity and morale issues that have to be sorted out right away.

By Lauren Muskett | July 27, 2021

Out-of-Court Restructuring as a Viable Alternative to Chapter 11

Credit & Capital

Out-of-Court Restructuring as a Viable Alternative to Chapter 11

Under the right circumstances, an out-of-court restructuring is the best bet for an efficient, less costly process.

By David G. Dragich | July 22, 2021

The Strategic Role of the CFO in M&A

The Strategic Role of the CFO in M&A

As M&A frenzy mounts, CFOs must be the strategic leaders that ensure synergies are realized.

By Lauren Muskett | July 20, 2021

Creating a Compelling IPO Roadshow Presentation

Credit & Capital

Creating a Compelling IPO Roadshow Presentation

The road to a successful IPO is paved with exhaustive preparation. Use these three key recommendations for a successful presentation.

By Moira Conlon | July 15, 2021

Why Cryptocurrency Transactions Matter

Why Cryptocurrency Transactions Matter

While it’s not for everyone, there are some circumstances where limited cryptocurrency involvement can make sense for traditional companies.

By Justin Wilcox | July 14, 2021