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Only 36% of Finance Teams Think Leaders Empathize Amid Change
Leadership

Only 36% of Finance Teams Think Leaders Empathize Amid Change

Employee well-being and engagement is paramount for CFOs who are leading through a business transformation.
By Adam Zaki | April 26, 2023
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The Big Four Continue to Dominate Auditing: Weekly Stat
Auditing

The Big Four Continue to Dominate Auditing: Weekly Stat

The audit market is most concentrated among the population of large accelerated filers, 88% of which tap a Big Four firm for assurance.
By Vincent Ryan | June 29, 2022
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Capital Allocation: How to Emerge From the Pandemic In a Stronger Position
Planning

Capital Allocation: How to Emerge From the Pandemic In a Stronger Position

CFOs have to balance unforeseen COVID-driven capital issues with the need for investment that drives long-term value creation.
By Vincent Ryan | October 7, 2020
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How Finance Can Lead the Effort to Drive Revenue Synergies
Supply Chain

How Finance Can Lead the Effort to Drive Revenue Synergies

The CFO is in a unique position to drive the other functions to aim higher on synergies and see they are realized.
By Vincent Ryan | April 24, 2020
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Antitrust Review: Navigating the Challenges of a ‘Second Request’
Risk Management

Antitrust Review: Navigating the Challenges of a ‘Second Request’

When an M&A transaction is flagged for a deeper regulatory review, the buyer and seller may be faced with significant challenges.
By Jennifer Pitts and Mark Crumrine | September 6, 2019
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Not the First Choice
Technology

Not the First Choice

For the finance chief of Zebra Technologies, robotic process automation is “just part of the toolbox.”
By David McCann | October 1, 2018
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Special Report: The New Digital Workforce
Workforce Management

Special Report: The New Digital Workforce

Robotic process automation emerges from the back office to take on core finance tasks.
By David McCann | September 28, 2018
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The Next Step in Risk Management’s Evolution
Risk Management

The Next Step in Risk Management’s Evolution

The challenge for today’s risk organization is to have an influential role without turning risk management into a “check the box” regulatory exercise.
By Chad Runchey, Prudential Financial, Ernst & Young, and Nick Silitch | September 7, 2018
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Six Key Steps to a Successful Spinoff
Corporate Finance

Six Key Steps to a Successful Spinoff

From higher profits to enhanced TSR to tax benefits, a spinoff can generate great value for both the existing and spun-off companies.
By Tze-Liang Chiam and Lasida Klinsukond | July 31, 2018
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CFO Offers M&A Advice: People First
M&A

CFO Offers M&A Advice: People First

Success depends on keeping both teams engaged, says Calabrio finance chief Jenny Kray, a veteran of nine M&A deals.
By Jenny Kray | December 26, 2017
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Strong Deal Intensity Can Backfire
Technology

Strong Deal Intensity Can Backfire

The best approach to M&A in the software space is to make a number of modest-size deals that accelerate an existing strategy, according to EY research.
By Dean McCauley and Joel John | October 27, 2017
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Why Technology Companies Should Consider Divestments
Tech

Why Technology Companies Should Consider Divestments

Divestment of non-core units is an effective way to streamline the business and free up capital to support growth.
By Barak Ravid | July 18, 2017
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Perrigo to Restate Financials Back to 2013
Revenue Recognition

Perrigo to Restate Financials Back to 2013

The drugmaker says it incorrectly classified royalties from the best-selling Tysabri drug as an intangible asset rather than a financial asset.
By Matthew Heller | April 26, 2017
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Former EY Auditor Charged With Insider Trading
Risk & Compliance

Former EY Auditor Charged With Insider Trading

Nima Hedayati allegedly made illicit profits for himself and his mother after learning of a client's offer to acquire KLA-Tencor.
By Matthew Heller | March 16, 2017
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Geopolitics, Regulations Causing Wave of Divestments
Mergers & Acquisitions

Geopolitics, Regulations Causing Wave of Divestments

Eighty-two percent of companies surveyed say “macroeconomic volatility” will increase their chances of divesting a business in the next year.
By Sean Allocca | March 7, 2017
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