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How CFOs Can Make Crypto Less Cryptic

Risk & Compliance

How CFOs Can Make Crypto Less Cryptic

Crypto and fintech companies should focus on these accounting systems and processes to help keep finances in order.

By Eric Segal | January 26, 2023

The CFO’s Role in Building Data-Driven Workflows

The CFO’s Role in Building Data-Driven Workflows

CFOs who leverage data-driven approaches to decision-making can help lead their companies toward more resilient operations.

By Alex Cedro | January 10, 2023

3 Ways CFOs Can Use Existing Software to Achieve Financial Goals

3 Ways CFOs Can Use Existing Software to Achieve Financial Goals

Here’s how CFOs can use the data collected by other business units to improve forecasts, report on metrics, and form long-term financial strategies.

By Joanne Cheng | December 6, 2022

5 Accounting ‘Turnarounds’: How Manufacturing Fends Off Credit Squeeze

5 Accounting ‘Turnarounds’: How Manufacturing Fends Off Credit Squeeze

Don’t be the CFO who says, “I should have zigged when I zagged,” in 2023.

By David DeMuth | November 15, 2022

Too Many ERP Systems Are a Bad Thing: Metric of the Month

Too Many ERP Systems Are a Bad Thing: Metric of the Month

Excess enterprise resource planning systems will drain efficiency from your finance shared services center.

By Perry D. Wiggins | November 2, 2022

3 Steps to Build a Better CFO-CMO Relationship

3 Steps to Build a Better CFO-CMO Relationship

A strong partnership between the CFO and the chief marketing officer relies on a mutual understanding of how success is measured.

By Fred Ehle | October 27, 2022

In a Down Economy, Invest Internally: CFO Tony Tiscornia

In a Down Economy, Invest Internally: CFO Tony Tiscornia

Leaders should actively seek solutions to support growth ambitions despite a looming recession, said the Coupa Software CFO.

By Sandra Beckwith | September 15, 2022

Top Performers Automate 40% of Primary Controls: Metric of the Month

Top Performers Automate 40% of Primary Controls: Metric of the Month

Automation can process more internal controls data in less time and with greater accuracy.

By Perry D. Wiggins | September 7, 2022

3 Roles CFOs Must Learn to Be an M&A Player

3 Roles CFOs Must Learn to Be an M&A Player

Understand the areas where CFOs can make a meaningful contribution and where they should step back.

By Frank Williamson | August 22, 2022

What Do CEOs Want From Their CFOs?

What Do CEOs Want From Their CFOs?

Here are five ways that chief financial officers can meet the wish lists of today’s chief executive officers.

By Didi Gurfinkel | July 8, 2022

7 Core Skills of Great CFOs

7 Core Skills of Great CFOs

Communication, data analysis, and tech savvy are just some of the core skills needed to further the company's mission.

By Sandra Beckwith | June 6, 2022

Data Delivers: CFO John Collins

Data Delivers: CFO John Collins

“Being data-driven is fundamental to our business model and how we approach problem-solving,” said the LivePerson CFO.

By Sandra Beckwith | June 1, 2022

Fixing Invoice Errors Shouldn’t Take a Week: Metric of the Month

Working Capital

Fixing Invoice Errors Shouldn’t Take a Week: Metric of the Month

Invoicing mistakes waste time and lead to delays in customer payments.

By Perry D. Wiggins | June 1, 2022