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63% of Organizations Preparing for an M&A Deal This Year

63% of Organizations Preparing for an M&A Deal This Year

Mergers and acquisitions are not only a viable strategy for growth but also a way to boost technology, per a Deloitte report.

By Adam Zaki | January 18, 2023

Too Many ERP Systems Are a Bad Thing: Metric of the Month

Too Many ERP Systems Are a Bad Thing: Metric of the Month

Excess enterprise resource planning systems will drain efficiency from your finance shared services center.

By Perry D. Wiggins | November 2, 2022

1 out of 2 CFOs, CEOs to Cut Workforce, Talent Development Last: Weekly Stat

Budgeting & Planning

1 out of 2 CFOs, CEOs to Cut Workforce, Talent Development Last: Weekly Stat

A Gartner survey finds M&A is high on the investment chopping block, but companies will continue to invest in workforce development.

By Andy Burt | July 27, 2022

Bargain Purchases: Causes, Timelines, and Accounting Treatment

Bargain Purchases: Causes, Timelines, and Accounting Treatment

CFOs engaging in bargain purchases need to be aware of the unique accounting treatment associated with them.

By Walter O’ Haire and Jason Muraco | April 25, 2022

2022 M&A Outlook: Deal Market Expected to Continue Hot Pace

2022 M&A Outlook: Deal Market Expected to Continue Hot Pace

Buyers will hunt for targets that improve their talent bases, supply chains, and sustainability strategies.

By Vincent Ryan | January 20, 2022

Coinbase Buys Crypto Futures Platform FairX

Coinbase Buys Crypto Futures Platform FairX

The deal positions Coinbase to offer crypto derivative products to U.S. investors as part of a "robust and holistic trading environment."

By Matthew Heller | January 18, 2022

Regaining Momentum in Cross-Border Operations

Regaining Momentum in Cross-Border Operations

Finance executives are looking beyond the turmoil created by the coronavirus pandemic and toward economic recovery and growth.

By Lauren Muskett | June 25, 2020

Shining a Light on Earnings Adjustments

Growth Companies

Shining a Light on Earnings Adjustments

Finance will have to make some judgments when trying to present a normalized view of ongoing financial performance.

By Jonathan Nus and Michael Tamulis | June 24, 2020

Microsoft to Buy Startup CyberX

Microsoft to Buy Startup CyberX

In a blog post, the tech giant said the deal was part of a wider initiative to accelerate and secure deployments of the internet of things (IoT).

By Vincent Ryan | June 22, 2020

Metric of the Month: Days Cash on Hand

Risk Management

Metric of the Month: Days Cash on Hand

Strong cash reserves help you prepare for the unexpected — whether good or bad.

By Perry D. Wiggins, CPA | September 3, 2019

How to Maximize Economic Development Incentives

How to Maximize Economic Development Incentives

Such incentives are often available to acquiring companies or merged entities, but getting the most out of them requires close attention.

By Tracey Hyatt Bosman | January 24, 2019

M&A Didn’t Add Value in 2018. How About 2019?

M&A Didn’t Add Value in 2018. How About 2019?

While acquiring companies have underperformed stock indexes for the past two years, the outlook for M&A may be brightening.

By David McCann | January 9, 2019

What to Do When an Activist’s Letter Arrives

Investor Relations

What to Do When an Activist’s Letter Arrives

The question is no longer whether an activist will invest in your stock, but when they might go active.

By Shyam Gidumal | December 10, 2018

M&A Activity Expected to Rise Again in 2019

M&A Activity Expected to Rise Again in 2019

Despite trade and tariff tensions, three-quarters of U.S. corporate executives expect to close more and larger deals next year than they did in 2018.

By David McCann | December 7, 2018

Acquisitions Boost Short-Term Stock Value

Acquisitions Boost Short-Term Stock Value

While there are different ways to measure the success of M&A deals, shortly after deals close investors tend to expect they'll deliver incremental value.

By David McCann | November 30, 2018