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The Transformers

The Transformers

How finance leaders are developing the capabilities they need to implement dramatic change in their automation of processes and use of analytics.

By Josh Hyatt | October 12, 2016

Tonic for Retirement Ills

Retirement Plans

Tonic for Retirement Ills

Balancing benefits costs and outcomes is critical to enterprise success.

By | September 19, 2016

Enabling “Eureka!”

Enabling “Eureka!”

A CFO Research survey tests the process and technology path to “instant insight.”

By | July 14, 2016

Are Your Customers Being Served?

Are Your Customers Being Served?

A CFO Research survey finds companies striving to improve post-sales service.

By David W. Owens | June 9, 2016

(Specialized) Help Wanted

Human Capital & Careers

(Specialized) Help Wanted

Around the globe, companies’ hiring plans are targeting their most critical needs, according to a new survey.

By | May 4, 2016

Finance Innovation for the Future

Finance Innovation for the Future

A recent report from CFO Research suggests five actions to prepare finance professionals for the future.

By David W. Owens | April 7, 2016

Cashing In on Insight

Cashing In on Insight

A recent report from CFO Research documents the value that faster, more accurate cash reporting and forecasting has for growth ambitions.

By David W. Owens | March 17, 2016

Managing Your Margins

Managing Your Margins

Finance’s role in improving enterprise profitability is expanding.

By | February 18, 2016

Look Before You Lease

Growth Companies

Look Before You Lease

New rules for lease accounting are coming. Are CFOs prepared?

By David W. Owens and Josh Hyatt | December 15, 2015

No End to Change

No End to Change

To transform the back office, companies must change not just processes and systems, but hearts and minds as well.

By David W. Owens and Josh Hyatt | November 24, 2015

Seeking a Glide Path

Retirement Plans

Seeking a Glide Path

Finance executives are working to bring their companies’ pension funds to a safe landing, according to a new study.

By Josh Hyatt and David W. Owens | October 26, 2015

Line of Insight

Line of Insight

CFOs are eager to upgrade financial planning and analysis into a value-generating activity, suitable for today’s fast-moving economy.

By Josh Hyatt and David W. Owens | September 23, 2015

Information Security

Raring to Grow

Midsized companies want to pursue growth strategies, but finding the necessary funding can be a challenge.

By David W. Owens | July 16, 2015

A Growing Priority

A Growing Priority

Finance executives around the world plan to spend more on growth strategies this year.

By David W. Owens | June 17, 2015

Lost in Translation

Lost in Translation

Cumbersome technology prevents companies from fully exploiting the valuable compliance data generated by HR functions.

By Josh Hyatt and David W. Owens | May 14, 2015