Financial Results Archives - CFO

GameStop Stock Falls On Q1 Results; Hires New CEO, CFO

Financial Performance

GameStop Stock Falls On Q1 Results; Hires New CEO, CFO

The video game retailer hired two Amazon veterans to help it make a push into e-commerce.

By Lauren Muskett | June 10, 2021

The 12 Key Principles of Financial Planning and Analysis

Management Accounting

The 12 Key Principles of Financial Planning and Analysis

The Institute of Management Accountants offers principles for building an FP&A foundation, establishing accountability, and more.

By David McCann | July 22, 2019

Earnings Report Readability Pays Off: Study

Management Accounting

Earnings Report Readability Pays Off: Study

When a company's financial results are mixed, readability can carry the day, finds a new study.

By CFO Staff | June 14, 2017

Do Companies Adjust Revenue in Response to Investor Behavior?

Do Companies Adjust Revenue in Response to Investor Behavior?

Research suggests a correlation between market sensitivity to financial results and reported revenue in the following quarter.

By David McCann | May 17, 2017

$2B Asset Writedown Hits Exxon’s Q4 Earnings

$2B Asset Writedown Hits Exxon’s Q4 Earnings

"Financial results for the year were negatively impacted by the prolonged downturn in commodity prices and the impairment charge," CEO Darren Woods says.

By Matthew Heller | February 1, 2017

Revenue Recognition: The Clock Is Ticking

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition: The Clock Is Ticking

The new revenue recognition standard has implications that extend far beyond accounting.

By Eric Knachel | December 21, 2016

Ex-Valeant CFO Denies ‘Improper Conduct’

Risk & Compliance

Ex-Valeant CFO Denies ‘Improper Conduct’

Howard Schiller says he is not to blame for the incorrect recognition of $58 million in revenue that has caused Valeant to restate its financial results.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | March 21, 2016

Store Sales Data Spark Sears Stock Slide

Store Sales Data Spark Sears Stock Slide

Sales at U.S. stores open at least a year fell 10.6% in the second quarter to date as Sears tries to execute its turnaround strategy.

By Matthew Heller | August 3, 2015

Sales Drop at IBM for 13th Straight Quarter

Sales Drop at IBM for 13th Straight Quarter

IBM's strong growth in cloud computing was offset by sharp declines in its legacy software and systems hardware businesses.

By Matthew Heller | July 20, 2015

How to Become a Sustainability Wizard

How to Become a Sustainability Wizard

A group of European CFOs creates an extensive resource to help their peers tackle sustainability issues.

By David McCann | March 10, 2015

Forum: Strengthen the Audit Committee

Talent Management

Forum: Strengthen the Audit Committee

Wanted: Members With a Background in Finance.

By Richard Swanson | October 1, 1998

Shall We Dance?

Corporate Finance

Shall We Dance?

Competitors are going cheek-to-cheek instead of toe-to-toe, as joint ventures turn rivals into partners.

By Lee Berton | January 1, 1998