COVID-19 Archives - CFO

Metric of the Month: Return On Invested Capital

Credit & Capital

Metric of the Month: Return On Invested Capital

It’s time to rethink those investments that won't earn high returns on capital in a post-COVID business landscape.

By Perry D. Wiggins, CPA | March 2, 2022

EBITDA Add-Backs Require Caution

EBITDA Add-Backs Require Caution

The financial markets have accepted increasingly aggressive methods of adding one-time expenses back into EBITDA.

By Vincent Ryan | February 10, 2022

U.S. Adds Only 199,000 Jobs in December

U.S. Adds Only 199,000 Jobs in December

Economists see low unemployment and high labor-force participation as signs of labor market strength heading into 2022.

By Matthew Heller | January 7, 2022

Thieves Nab $100M in Pandemic Relief Funds

Risk & Compliance

Thieves Nab $100M in Pandemic Relief Funds

The Secret Service says funds from CARES Act programs including the PPP were stolen by individuals and organized criminal networks worldwide.

By Matthew Heller | December 22, 2021

Frank D’Amelio to Step Down as Pfizer CFO

Frank D’Amelio to Step Down as Pfizer CFO

During his 14-year tenure, D'Amelio played a key role in transforming Pfizer into "an industry leading, science-based biopharmaceutical company."

By Matthew Heller | November 18, 2021

Global Health Benefit Costs to Rise 8.1% in 2022

Global Health Benefit Costs to Rise 8.1% in 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic "has had a significant effect on medical trends, delivery of services, and the future drivers of medical claims."

By Matthew Heller | November 17, 2021

OECD Urges Caution on Easing Fiscal Support

OECD Urges Caution on Easing Fiscal Support

"A premature and abrupt withdrawal of policy support should be avoided whilst the near-term outlook is still uncertain.”

By Matthew Heller | September 22, 2021

Your Business Survived the Pandemic – Now What?

Your Business Survived the Pandemic – Now What?

Here are a few ways to strengthen your business while also preparing for any future slowdowns.

By Cynthia Romano and Kevin Clancy | July 13, 2021

Evaluating Employer Health Plan Costs Post-Pandemic

Evaluating Employer Health Plan Costs Post-Pandemic

Employers should consider these four major coronavirus-related factors when calculating health plan costs over the next year.

By Lauren Muskett | July 7, 2021

Small Business Hiring Continues to Lag in May

Small Business Hiring Continues to Lag in May

"Small business owners are struggling at record levels trying to get workers back in open positions."

By Matthew Heller | June 4, 2021

Fed to Unwind Emergency Corporate Bond Program

Credit & Capital

Fed to Unwind Emergency Corporate Bond Program

The Federal Reserve’s first foray into corporate debt "proved vital in restoring market functioning" during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Matthew Heller | June 3, 2021

Executive Optimism Hits Three-Year High

Executive Optimism Hits Three-Year High

“What we’re seeing is a broad expectation that things will really open up in the second half of the year."

By Matthew Heller | June 3, 2021

CFOs Still Clinging to Corporate Cash

CFOs Still Clinging to Corporate Cash

Will companies "turn their attention from securing liquidity to unwinding their cash savings?"

By Vincent Ryan | April 14, 2021

Florida Sues to Lift Ban on U.S. Cruise Sailings

Risk & Compliance

Florida Sues to Lift Ban on U.S. Cruise Sailings

“We don’t believe the federal government has the right to mothball a major industry for over a year, based on very little evidence and very little data."

By Matthew Heller | April 9, 2021

More Than Half Of Small Businesses Have Reopened: Survey

More Than Half Of Small Businesses Have Reopened: Survey

Forty-seven percent said reaching pre-pandemic gross revenues and total daily transactions would point to full recovery.

By Vincent Ryan | March 17, 2021