Protiviti Archives - CFO

Half of CFOs Rethinking Efficient Supply Chains

Half of CFOs Rethinking Efficient Supply Chains

The depth and duration of post-pandemic supply chain issues force CFOs to adopt more resilient, flexible models.

By Vincent Ryan | September 21, 2022

Is Data Security Risk Crowding Out Other Priorities?

Is Data Security Risk Crowding Out Other Priorities?

Research into finance executives' concerns consistently finds that they're prioritizing the safety of data above all other matters.

By David McCann | September 13, 2019

SOX Compliance Doesn’t Get Easier With Time

SOX Compliance Doesn’t Get Easier With Time

Despite ongoing expectations to the contrary, complying with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act remains a moving target for companies.

By David McCann | July 16, 2019

It’s Unanimous: Firms that ‘Know’ Bots Will Expand Their Usage

It’s Unanimous: Firms that ‘Know’ Bots Will Expand Their Usage

Automation is sweeping across the corporate landscape, with many companies expecting to use RPA in most or all of their functions within two years.

By David McCann | May 2, 2019

5 Key Reasons Companies Are Wary of AI Adoption

5 Key Reasons Companies Are Wary of AI Adoption

While just one in six companies say they get high value from AI, a majority say they will within two years. But first, there are barriers to overcome.

By David McCann | February 13, 2019

Lease Accounting Special Report: Ready or Not

Lease Accounting

Lease Accounting Special Report: Ready or Not

Many companies still have plenty of work to do to comply with the new lease accounting standard. What’s holding them up?

By Rob Lenihan | December 3, 2018

16 Years Later, SOX Compliance Continues to Evolve

Robotic Process Automation

16 Years Later, SOX Compliance Continues to Evolve

Sarbanes-Oxley compliance costs shot up this year, underscoring the need for companies to automate more of their compliance activities.

By David McCann | August 13, 2018

PCAOB Auditor Pressure Spurs Sarbox Controls Tightening

Revenue Recognition

PCAOB Auditor Pressure Spurs Sarbox Controls Tightening

Increasing Public Company Accounting Oversight Board auditor requirements prod companies to boost Sarbanes-Oxley compliance activities, a survey finds.

By David Katz | June 14, 2017

Top 10 CFO Risks for 2017

Top 10 CFO Risks for 2017

There was plenty of uncertainty this year, from the Brexit vote to the Presidential election, but what are CFOs most worried about ahead of 2017?

By Sean Allocca | December 13, 2016

Reducing Uncertainty with Predictive Modeling

Reducing Uncertainty with Predictive Modeling

Advanced analytics goes beyond hindsight and insight, providing CFOs with the ability to see the future.

By Shaheen Dil | October 26, 2016

CFOs Reveal Their Top Issues for 2016

CFOs Reveal Their Top Issues for 2016

What will CFOs be spending their time on next year? Preserving margins and sustaining or improving earnings performance top the list, says Protiviti.

By Vincent Ryan | November 11, 2015

SOX Compliance Getting More Costly

SOX Compliance Getting More Costly

External auditors are placing more focus on evaluating internal controls over financial reporting, leading to higher fees for companies.

By Matthew Heller | May 20, 2015

Regulation Still Top-of-Mind Risk

Regulation Still Top-of-Mind Risk

"The cost and influence of regulation on business models remain high in many industries," says a new report.

By Matthew Heller | February 10, 2015

Highest Priority for CFOs? Strategic Planning

Highest Priority for CFOs? Strategic Planning

For second place on the priority list, finance chiefs chose a perennial, budgeting. Periodic forecasting came in third.

By Matthew Heller | November 13, 2014

It’s the Regulation

It’s the Regulation

Regulatory changes are the top concern for board members and C-suite executives this year, according to a new survey.

By CFO Staff | March 21, 2013