Treasury Archives - CFO

PPP “Loan Necessity” Form Causes a Stir

PPP “Loan Necessity” Form Causes a Stir

A questionnaire asking borrowers to justify their $2 million-plus Paycheck Protection Program loans is confusing and burdensome, says the AICPA.

By Vincent Ryan | November 20, 2020

Companies Need a Chief Liquidity Officer

Working Capital

Companies Need a Chief Liquidity Officer

The position can help overcome a blind spot when it comes to optimizing liquidity stemming from companies' efforts to minimize operational risk.

By David McCann | September 16, 2019

How to Modernize the Treasury Department

How to Modernize the Treasury Department

To add value and move beyond their focus on processing, treasury departments must win management buy-in, automate, and reach out to other functions.

By David McCann | May 31, 2019

Treasury Announces New Rules For Foreign Investments

Risk & Compliance

Treasury Announces New Rules For Foreign Investments

The temporary regulations will give the federal government more power to block foreign transactions on national security grounds.

By William Sprouse | October 11, 2018

Cash-Flow Forecasting Still Vexing

Cash-Flow Forecasting Still Vexing

Why is cash-flow forecasting still so frustrating for treasury departments?

By Vincent Ryan | February 14, 2017

U.S. Treasury Gets Record $97.8B From Fed

U.S. Treasury Gets Record $97.8B From Fed

The surge in the Fed's remittances to Treasury reflects in part the interest earned from its bond-buying programs to stimulate the economy.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | March 18, 2016

Cashing In on Insight

Cashing In on Insight

A recent report from CFO Research documents the value that faster, more accurate cash reporting and forecasting has for growth ambitions.

By David W. Owens | March 17, 2016

Before Accepting Bitcoin as Payment…

Before Accepting Bitcoin as Payment…

If forced to do business in a virtual currency, finance will have to alter existing processes and invent new ones. Here's some of what it faces.

By Vincent Ryan | June 5, 2014

Policy Changes Open China to the Middle Market

Policy Changes Open China to the Middle Market

Regulatory shifts in China are making it easier to fund operations, manage working capital and run treasury operations.

By Mark Perry | February 18, 2014

Treasurers Brace for Market Turmoil

Treasurers Brace for Market Turmoil

As Congress fails to repair the rift over raising the nation’s borrowing limit, smart companies are guarding against a liquidity crisis.

By Vincent Ryan | October 15, 2013

Hitting the Roof

Hitting the Roof

If Congress fails to lift the limit on America’s debts, the consequences are uncertain but definitely unpleasant.

By Economist Staff | October 14, 2013

How Should Treasury Measure Success?

How Should Treasury Measure Success?

When benchmarking the effectiveness of the treasury department, a CFO needs to focus on key outputs related to critical functions like liquidity and risk management, not just the size of the staff.

By Bruce C. Lynn | September 25, 2013