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A CFO Action Plan for 2022

Workforce Management

A CFO Action Plan for 2022

CFOs must support their CEOs and cross-functional partners in driving business recovery and addressing the continued uncertainty.

By Steve McNally | January 5, 2022

Walmart Sued for Illegal Toxic Waste Disposal

Risk & Compliance

Walmart Sued for Illegal Toxic Waste Disposal

California officials allege the retail giant unlawfully disposes of more than one million items of hazardous waste each year in the state.

By Matthew Heller | December 21, 2021

Ford to Repurchase $5B in High-Yield Bonds

Credit & Capital

Ford to Repurchase $5B in High-Yield Bonds

“We think it’s the time to aggressively restructure the balance sheet, lower our interest costs, and really clear the decks for 2022 and beyond."

By Matthew Heller | November 4, 2021

Allbirds Soars 93% in Stock Market Debut

Allbirds Soars 93% in Stock Market Debut

Investors were “really attracted by the opportunity to put their capital against a great opportunity to create outcomes that are better for the planet.”

By Matthew Heller | November 3, 2021

Six Ways CFOs Can Help Small Businesses Recover

Six Ways CFOs Can Help Small Businesses Recover

Accurate reporting, proactive cash flow management, and contingency planning all play a role.

By Steve McNally | June 3, 2021

Time for CFOs to Influence the SEC’s Climate Effort

Time for CFOs to Influence the SEC’s Climate Effort

Companies should seize the opportunity to engage with the SEC to help craft efficient and responsive climate change disclosure rules.

By Lauren Muskett | May 25, 2021

How Finance Leaders Can Drive Sustainability Transformations

How Finance Leaders Can Drive Sustainability Transformations

The CFO has the opportunity to lead the sustainability conversation by articulating the manifold ways sustainability creates value for the company.

By Vincent Ryan | September 14, 2020

6 Potential M&A Targets For Tesla

Mergers & Acquisitions

6 Potential M&A Targets For Tesla

With its lofty share price, Tesla might want to consider buying one of these startups.

By Vincent Ryan | February 6, 2020

4 Climate Change Myths Debunked

4 Climate Change Myths Debunked

Overcoming these myths will allow organizations to operate in a transparent and action-oriented environment.

By Lauren Muskett | January 21, 2020

Clorox Links Executive Pay to Sustainability

Clorox Links Executive Pay to Sustainability

Compensation awards for Clorox's CEO, CFO, and other executives will be tied to meeting environmental, social and governance goals.

By Matthew Heller | October 3, 2019

Online Clothing Reseller ThredUp Gets $175 Million Infusion

Credit & Capital

Online Clothing Reseller ThredUp Gets $175 Million Infusion

The company plans to expand its platform to offer resale services to retailers, and recently announced partnerships with Macy’s and J.C. Penney.

By Lauren Muskett | August 21, 2019

Climate Change Reporting: A Catalyst for Change

Climate Change Reporting: A Catalyst for Change

As the effects of climate change become more prominent, they will become more and more visible in financial statements, says IASB's chair.

By David McCann | April 3, 2019

Agribusiness Bonanza Rises in China for Syngenta

Agribusiness Bonanza Rises in China for Syngenta

CFO Mark Patrick discusses the enormous business opportunities available to Syngenta now that it's owned by a big Chinese company.

By David McCann | March 20, 2019

Prioritize Trust or Risk Your Bottom Line

Prioritize Trust or Risk Your Bottom Line

More than half of 7,000 companies examined experienced a material drop in trust at some point during the past two-and-a-half years.

By Bill Theofilou | October 31, 2018

Tax Cuts Impacting Board Decisions: Survey

Tax Cuts Impacting Board Decisions: Survey

A survey from BDO said corporate directors are reevaluating launching new businesses as they conduct reviews of their firms' total tax liabilities.

By William Sprouse | September 12, 2018