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Amplitude Files for Direct Listing on Nasdaq

Amplitude Files for Direct Listing on Nasdaq

The data analytics firm, which was valued at $4 billion in June, is betting on investor enthusiasm for its digital optimization software.

By Matthew Heller | August 31, 2021

Palantir Files for IPO

Palantir Files for IPO

The controversial tech firm has confidentially filed to go public.

By Lauren Muskett | July 7, 2020

D&B Seeks to Raise up to $1.38B in IPO

D&B Seeks to Raise up to $1.38B in IPO

The company is “looking to ride the recent wave of successful new listings after the COVID-19 pandemic crushed the market for new issues."

By Matthew Heller | June 24, 2020

Wirecard CEO Resigns Amid Cash Mystery

Risk & Compliance

Wirecard CEO Resigns Amid Cash Mystery

Markus Braun's departure came a day after the German fintech firm disclosed it was missing $2 billion in cash.

By Matthew Heller | June 22, 2020

Accenture Adds Clarity Insights to AI Business

Accenture Adds Clarity Insights to AI Business

The acquisition "will fortify and broaden our ability to help our clients scale AI across their businesses."

By Matthew Heller | December 16, 2019

Is Data Security Risk Crowding Out Other Priorities?

Is Data Security Risk Crowding Out Other Priorities?

Research into finance executives' concerns consistently finds that they're prioritizing the safety of data above all other matters.

By David McCann | September 13, 2019

Transformation Requires a Scientific Approach

Transformation Requires a Scientific Approach

AI, machine learning, and other new technology must replace subjective rules of thumb and one-size-fits-all programs for business transformation to succeed.

By David McCann | September 2, 2019

SOX Compliance Doesn’t Get Easier With Time

SOX Compliance Doesn’t Get Easier With Time

Despite ongoing expectations to the contrary, complying with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act remains a moving target for companies.

By David McCann | July 16, 2019

Salesforce to Buy Tableau in $15B Analytics Move

Salesforce to Buy Tableau in $15B Analytics Move

The acquisition combines Tableau's tools for understanding data with Salesforce's solutions for understanding customers.

By Matthew Heller | June 10, 2019

ABM Industries Nears End of Five-Year Transition

ABM Industries Nears End of Five-Year Transition

The company's "2020 Vision" plan, involving a new go-to-market strategy, new operational efficiencies, and key technology upgrades, is in the home stretch.

By David McCann | June 4, 2019

Health Care CFOs Broaden Their World View

Health Care CFOs Broaden Their World View

Study suggests a link between revenue growth at health care organizations and their finance chiefs' attention to clinical outcomes and data governance.

By David McCann | May 24, 2019

Business Intelligence: A Life Hack for Today’s CFO

Business Intelligence: A Life Hack for Today’s CFO

BI can rescue finance executives from the large, incoherent data populations and disparate systems that make diagnosing underperformance almost impossible.

By Vincent Ryan | May 14, 2019

Chief Audit Execs: Internal Audit Can Do Better

Chief Audit Execs: Internal Audit Can Do Better

CAEs say their function doesn't make adequate efforts in communicating with the board and management, among other shortcomings.

By David McCann | March 6, 2019

Why Risk Management Should Be a Higher Priority

Risk Management

Why Risk Management Should Be a Higher Priority

CFOs are equipped to turn risk into an advantage, an international accounting leader says.

By David McCann | February 8, 2019

Highest Priority for Finance Today: FP&A

Highest Priority for Finance Today: FP&A

Financial planning and analysis tops even strategic planning among the finance processes that CFOs want to improve.

By David McCann | October 4, 2018