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    How CFOs can keep restless accountants on staff

    “When employees leave, it is typically because of the aggregated effects of a number of factors.”

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    Ogilvy Global CFO Stacey Ryan-Cornelius: Leadership through creativity

    “I try to approach my career ambitiously, I always have a two or three-year plan no matter who I’m with or what role I'm in.”

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    CFOs On the Move: Week ending May 3

    New CFOs at Manchester United, PODS, Cognex, A+E Networks, and more. 

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    Stripe unbundles financial products as payments processing industry shifts

    The payments processing company adjusted its strategy which, according to QED Investors Partner Laura Bock, “aligns with what we are seeing in the fintech landscape at large — businesses increasingly demanding flexibility.”

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    53% of CFOs have adopted or are adopting ESG principles: Report

    “CFOs are bracing for a year in which ESG risks are not just a boardroom buzzword, but a critical business reality.”

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    Only 37% of CFOs have a positive short-term economic outlook: Report

    However, the majority of CFOs say the the U.S. economy’s long-term economic outlook is positive. 

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    Chemours CFO Jonathan Lock resigns following code of ethics violations

    Lock will forfeit his severance but retain company stock options that were vested prior to resignation. 

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    5 CFO priorities to navigate unsteady market conditions

    Here’s how CFOs can deliver profitable business outcomes despite economic uncertainty.  

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    Raymond of New Jersey CFO in court over Williams Sonoma contract fraud

    “Greed can easily overtake one’s ability to be content. Mr. Nardone abused his position as the Chief Financial Officer and conspired with others to secure favorable contracts only to end up in court.” 

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    Jamie Dimon and NerdWallet’s CEO talk inflation and access to capital: Trial Balance

    This week, Dimon discusses the changes of a soft landing, the Fed meets for its latest interest rate decision, and April’s job report is released.   

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    28% of companies involved in M&A lack key people retention plans

    Forty-four percent of acquiring companies selected at least half of C-suite executives to sign retention agreements. 

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    CFOs On the Move: Week ending April 26

    New CFOs at Dave & Buster’s, Nordson, Clover Health, Simpro, and more.   

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    Mastering the IPO: Lacework CFO Andrew Casey

    “Recent listings suggest that the IPO window may be opening up.”  

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    88% of CFOs say FTC noncompete ruling will have no impact on their career trajectory: Poll

    Poll findings indicate that CFOs do not see the new FTC noncompete ruling as a threat to retaining top finance talent.   

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    The 6 a.m. CFO: How Komprise’s Craig Gomulka starts his day

    “I'm a strong believer in the importance of leading by example, meaning, your actions speak louder than your words.”   

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    26% of finance leaders expect a dramatic drop in GenAI hype: Poll

    Finance leadership’s excitement around AI and its associated automation tools may be dwindling, data from The Daily Balance suggests. 

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    FTC to ban noncompetes

    The FTC said the rule, expected to take effect as soon as late August, received overwhelming public support during a comment period.

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    4 Keys to improve your M&A playbook, post-acquisition

    CFOs should build an M&A playbook based on past lessons learned.   

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    35% of employees would take less pay for non-toxic workplace: Report

    Nearly half of employees said favoritism is inhibiting their ability for a fair shot at career growth, according to an INTOO survey. 

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    5 Time-saving strategies for CFOs to unlock greater potential

    CFOs should go above functional expertise to gain real strategic impact.   

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    8 Ways CFOs can lead sustainability initiatives

    CFOs are positioned to take a leading role in sustainability management and reporting activities.  

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    ADM’s CFO to resign amid DOJ investigation

    The 20-year veteran of the company will stay on in a “non-executive” capacity until later this year.

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    Return to office trends, PCE data, and Lacework’s CFO: Trial Balance

    This week, we look forward to critical readings on economic growth and inflation. 

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    CFOs navigate the weeds of cannabis accounting to drive industry growth

    “When controlling growth, we advise to test the market first before they go out and spend a ton of capital.”

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    CFOs On the Move: Week ending April 19

    New finance chiefs at Exact Sciences, Siemens Government Technologies, and Bloom Energy.