pandemic Archives - CFO

IT Spending and 2023 Budgets Under Close Scrutiny

IT Spending and 2023 Budgets Under Close Scrutiny

CFOs and CIOs are reassessing IT budgets and trying to regain control over spending in the face of a potential recession.

By Vincent Ryan | December 5, 2022

Fine-Tuning Franchise Performance: CFO John Cappadona

Fine-Tuning Franchise Performance: CFO John Cappadona

"We survived COVID-19; we’ll get through this," said the School of Rock CFO about a possible recession.

By Vincent Ryan | October 14, 2022

U.S. Corporate Bankruptcies Down 16% in September: Weekly Stat

U.S. Corporate Bankruptcies Down 16% in September: Weekly Stat

2022 has seen the lowest amount of corporate bankruptcy filings in over a decade, according to recent data.

By Adam Zaki | October 12, 2022

1 Out of 3 Companies Increased Cash Holdings: Weekly Stat

Cash Management

1 Out of 3 Companies Increased Cash Holdings: Weekly Stat

Operating cash flows boosted many balance sheets in the 12 months ending March, but that will be harder to do this quarter.

By Vincent Ryan | July 6, 2022

Supply Chain Turmoil: Applying the Lessons

Supply Chain Turmoil: Applying the Lessons

Five supply chain issues CFOs need to address in the wake of historic disruption.

By Vincent Ryan | March 15, 2022

U.S. Adds Only 199,000 Jobs in December

U.S. Adds Only 199,000 Jobs in December

Economists see low unemployment and high labor-force participation as signs of labor market strength heading into 2022.

By Matthew Heller | January 7, 2022

COVID-19 Costs Insurance Sector $44 Billion

Risk Management

COVID-19 Costs Insurance Sector $44 Billion

Initial projections of more than $100 billion in losses now look "improbable," in part due to COVID exclusions in many P&C policies.

By Matthew Heller | January 5, 2022

Thieves Nab $100M in Pandemic Relief Funds

Risk & Compliance

Thieves Nab $100M in Pandemic Relief Funds

The Secret Service says funds from CARES Act programs including the PPP were stolen by individuals and organized criminal networks worldwide.

By Matthew Heller | December 22, 2021

Jobs Market Storms Back With 531,000 Gain

Jobs Market Storms Back With 531,000 Gain

“This was a strong employment report that shows the resilience of the labor market recovery from the pandemic."

By Matthew Heller | November 5, 2021

U.S. GDP Growth Slows to 2% in 3rd Quarter

U.S. GDP Growth Slows to 2% in 3rd Quarter

"The October-December quarter will be very different; spending on services is already rebounding as delta subsides.”

By Matthew Heller | October 28, 2021

IMF Sees Inflation Easing, Upside Risks

IMF Sees Inflation Easing, Upside Risks

Given the “uncharted nature” of the recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, “considerable uncertainty remains," the fund warns.

By Matthew Heller | October 6, 2021

Get Ready for Loan Enforcement

Credit & Capital

Get Ready for Loan Enforcement

Here’s how borrowers can best prepare to obtain relief as lenders become more enforcement-oriented.

By Lauren Muskett | September 23, 2021

Facebook Unveils $100M Trade Finance Program

Corporate Finance

Facebook Unveils $100M Trade Finance Program

The social media giant will buy invoices from small businesses owned by women and minorities, sparing them the usual wait to be paid by customers.

By Matthew Heller | September 14, 2021

A Question of Coverage: Business Interruption Claims

Risk Management

A Question of Coverage: Business Interruption Claims

The courts will decide whether interruption insurance policyholders have legitimate claims for their pandemic-related losses.

By Karen Epper Hoffman | July 21, 2021

CFOs Being Cautious With Balance-Sheet Cash

Corporate Finance

CFOs Being Cautious With Balance-Sheet Cash

Many finance execs plan to maintain their higher cash balances until at least September, finds the AFP.

By Vincent Ryan | June 28, 2021