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Digital Disruption Fueling Divestment Plans

Digital Disruption Fueling Divestment Plans

EY reports the number of companies planning to complete a divestment in the next two years more than doubled to 87% from 43% in 2017.

By Matthew Heller | February 28, 2018

M&A: Have Acquirers Hit Pause?

Mergers & Acquisitions

M&A: Have Acquirers Hit Pause?

In some circles, the approach seems to be "wait till next year."

By Vincent Ryan | October 31, 2017

Making Capital Investment Decisions in an Omnichannel World

Making Capital Investment Decisions in an Omnichannel World

For the retail CFO, getting a better return on capital in the omnichannel era requires new ways of thinking.

By Josh Chernoff | August 28, 2017

Humans, Robots Must Combine in Digital Ecosystem

Humans, Robots Must Combine in Digital Ecosystem

With the pressure to adapt to digital, many CFOs are responding by using technologies on a one-off basis.

By Felice Persico | June 27, 2017

Blockchain: Should CFOs Believe the Hype?

Blockchain: Should CFOs Believe the Hype?

Blockchain has the potential to transform our world, and for CFOs it has the potential to revolutionize the way the finance function works.

By Jeanne Boillet | April 14, 2017

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

Is Now the Time to Be Buying Back Shares?

Investor Relations

Is Now the Time to Be Buying Back Shares?

CFOs have to ask themselves if share repurchases are really creating value.

By Daniel Burkly and Jeffrey Greene | January 26, 2017

CFO Lament: So Many Demands, So Little Time

CFO Lament: So Many Demands, So Little Time

The challenges of the job are so great that it may not be reasonable to expect one person to do it all well, EY research suggests.

By David McCann | May 26, 2016

Rethinking Disclosure

Rethinking Disclosure

Encouraged by the SEC, companies are finding new ways to make 10-Ks and other disclosures more relevant and reader-friendly.

By Edward Teach | April 7, 2016

CFOs Losing Confidence in Value of Reporting

Risk & Compliance

CFOs Losing Confidence in Value of Reporting

An Ernst & Young survey finds only 55% of CFOs are fully or somewhat confident their reports comply with all reporting needs.

By Matthew Heller | February 18, 2016

Accelerating IT Planning for Revenue Recognition Changes

Accelerating IT Planning for Revenue Recognition Changes

The myriad of industry-specific guidance made the full automation of revenue accounting too unique and complex a problem for ERP vendors to solve.

By Jeff Johnson and John McGaw | February 8, 2016

CFO Outlook 2016

CFO Outlook 2016

The challenges and opportunities ahead for finance chiefs

By Edward Teach | February 5, 2016

Twice as Many Firms Plan Asset Sales in 2016

Twice as Many Firms Plan Asset Sales in 2016

Divestments are being used mostly to grow core businesses and invest in new products, an EY study finds.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | January 29, 2016

Introspection Leads Longtime Big Four Partner to CFO Role

Introspection Leads Longtime Big Four Partner to CFO Role

"It was very important that I became more open about whether someplace else could be a better fit,” says first-time CFO Beth Schiavo after 23 years at EY.

By David McCann | January 21, 2016

Survey Finds Execs Bullish About Dealmaking

Survey Finds Execs Bullish About Dealmaking

Ernst & Young says a record 75% of U.S. firms are planning to pursue deals in the next year but executives are proceeding judiciously.

By Matthew Heller | October 27, 2015