Corporate Finance
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ServiceRocket’s CFO On Leadership, Nov. Jobs Report, Managing Financial Procedures: Trial Balance
Despite data pointing to a “soft landing” for the U.S. economy, expectations of rate cuts got a boost last week.
By CFO Editorial Staff • Dec. 4, 2023 -
Baruch Auditing Conference, Brex Exec On Going From CFO to COO, and Inflation Expectations: Trial Balance
This week, we look forward to Baruch College's 18th annual auditing conference, discussions with CFOs from the Timken Company and MDH Partners, and more.
By CFO Editorial Staff • Nov. 27, 2023 -
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If a CFO wants to grow amid the current economic headwinds, paying attention to FP&A and the talent that drives it is a must.
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Nov. 27, 2023 -
95% of Accountants Satisfied With Current Role
Nearly two-thirds (62%) of accountants surveyed by ShareFile indicated they weren’t looking to change jobs anytime soon.
By Adam Zaki • Nov. 20, 2023 -
EY Hit With $3MÂ Ethics Penalty;Â PCAOB Finds Flaws in 46% of EY Audits
The Big Four firm says deficiency rate rose to 46% in annual inspections.
By David McCann • Nov. 15, 2023 -
Retail Sales, Chipotle’s CFO, and Billing Adjustments: Trial Balance
Congressional drama around another government shutdown, new consumer price data, and earnings from Target and Walmart will also draw much attention this week.
By CFO Editorial Staff • Nov. 13, 2023 -
M&A Slump Grips Financial Services Firms
Deal volume within the third quarter for U.S. financial firms plummeted from the second-quarter level.
By David McCann • Nov. 9, 2023 -
PE Portfolio Companies Saw Enterprise Values Rise 0.8% in Q3
Stable earnings growth boosted the enterprise values of portfolio companies, but a decline in prevailing earnings multiples partially offset that.
By Vincent Ryan • Nov. 8, 2023 -
Uber, Starbucks Are Top Business Travel, Meal Expenses
Workers still want to travel, but how they get there and what they consume along the way has evolved in 2023, per a new T&E report.
By Andy Burt • Nov. 8, 2023 -
US Banks Clamp Down On Credit Amid Weaker Demand
A majority of banks tightened business loan terms because of an uncertain economic outlook, a reduced tolerance for risk, and less-aggressive competition.
By Vincent Ryan • Nov. 7, 2023 -
A Restaurant CFO’s Views, Yellen Meets with China Official, Mann Lake’s Buzzing Future: Trial Balance
Janet Yellen’s meeting with China, the U.S. trade deficit, and expectations for holiday sales highlight the week.
By CFO Editorial Staff • Nov. 6, 2023 -
Scary Bond Market, Tiptree’s Scott McKinney, and CFO Leadership Development: Trial Balance
The Fed’s latest interest-rate decision, job openings and payrolls data, a beekeeping supplier’s CFO, and a ‘new’ Beatles song highlight the week.
By CFO Editorial Staff • Oct. 30, 2023 -
IPO Deals May Not Recover Until 2024
High interest rates have squeezed the liquidity out of the IPO market.
By Vincent Ryan • Oct. 24, 2023 -
CFO Succession Planning, MedSpeed’s CFO, and Big Tech Earnings: Trial Balance
Tech giants report earnings, the first estimate of third-quarter GDP growth arrives, and more.
By CFO Editorial Staff • Oct. 23, 2023 -
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Powell’s Economic Outlook, CFO Tony Tiscornia, and Consumer Giants’ Earnings: Trial Balance
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell assesses the U.S. economy in his last appearance before the November 1 decision on interest rates.
By CFO Editorial Staff • Oct. 16, 2023 -
Despite Deal-Volume Uptick, M&A Lethargy Persists
2023 continues to be a sluggish year for M&A.
By David McCann • Oct. 11, 2023 -
Economics Nobel Prize, Rootstock’s CFO Geoff Brannon, and Birkenstock IPO: Trial Balance
Harvard professor Claudia Goldin is the winner of the Nobel Prize in economics this year for her research on women in the labor market.
By CFO Editorial Staff • Oct. 9, 2023 -
Unexpected Payrolls Surge: The Optimistic View
September’s soaring payroll additions in an already tight labor market may not mean higher wage bills.
By Vincent Ryan • Oct. 6, 2023 -
Working Capital Discipline Slips in Q2
Companies reversed some of the gains in receivables and inventory management they won last year, according to The Hackett Group.
By Vincent Ryan • Oct. 4, 2023 -
38% of CFOs Prioritize Finance-Function Costs: Weekly Stat
Finance leaders have pivoted their focus from revenue growth to cost control.
By David McCann • Oct. 4, 2023 -
Sept. Jobs Report, Kapitus’ CFO Anthony Rose, and More Savannah Bananas: Trial Balance
September employment data arrives on Friday, preceded by job openings data on Tuesday.
By CFO Editorial Staff • Oct. 2, 2023 -
Stormier Weather in Credit Markets?
According to the rating agencies, credit conditions for North American borrowers will gradually deteriorate.
By Vincent Ryan • Sept. 29, 2023 -
CFOs See Monetary Policy — Not Labor — As Biggest Risk: Duke CFO Survey
CFOs have a more positive outlook on 2024, with revenue growth forecast to be 6.5%, but risks remain.
By Adam Zaki • Sept. 27, 2023 -
4 Accounts Payable Strategies to Unlock Working Capital
Many companies fail to take advantage of available AP tactics that can maximize liquidity.
By Vincent Ryan • Sept. 26, 2023 -
Boosting Finance’s Efficiency, Budget Battle, Wunderkind’s CFO Tom Kaeding: Trial Balance
Congress races to avoid a federal shutdown and the latest numbers for the Fed’s preferred inflation measure hit the wires on Friday.
By CFO Editorial Staff • Sept. 25, 2023