Corporate Finance


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    5 Secrets to Reliable Cash-Flow Forecasts

    Cash-flow forecasting is a top priority for CFOs and treasurers, but it may not be for those who hold the data.

    By Sept. 22, 2023
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    Will the Fed Start Lowering Interest Rates in 2024?

    A reversal of the Fed’s rate-hiking cycle next year seems to be a foregone conclusion for some investors and finance executives.

    By Sept. 20, 2023
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    A Fed Interest-Rate Decision, Instacart’s IPO, and Financial Data as a Growth Tool: Trial Balance

    The Fed may not raise interest rates again until 2024, say some economists.

    By CFO Editorial Staff • Sept. 18, 2023
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    Banks Want Something in Return for Capital

    With capital no longer a commodity, banks are taking a harder look at the total returns of a borrower relationship.

    By Sept. 18, 2023
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    Bankruptcy Filings Soar in 2023

    Commercial Chapter 11 filings jumped by 68% in the first six months of 2023. 

    By Sept. 13, 2023
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    CFO Career Breaks, Enhanced Cash-Flow Forecasting, FinovateFall Notebook: Trial Balance

    This week, three finance leaders tell their career reset stories, CFO reports from FinovateFall, and CPI and U.S. retail sales numbers arrive.

    By CFO Editorial Staff • Sept. 11, 2023
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    Symplr CFO, Jobs Data, Rethinking Return to Office: Trial Balance

    Symplr’s CFO goes from document management technology to health care enterprise software, business leaders play Monday morning quarterback with their return-to-office policies, and more.  

    By CFO Editorial Staff • Aug. 28, 2023
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    ChatGPT in Finance, Powell’s Jackson Hole Speech, Retail Earnings: Trial Balance

    This week, Paycor CFO Adam Ante shares his leadership style, the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium kicks off, and more.

    By CFO Editorial Staff • Aug. 21, 2023
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    Half of Finance Execs Unsure of Hitting 2023 Goals: Weekly Stat

    One-third of finance executives said they work harder than expected and are down at least one staff member, according to The CFO Alliance’s mid-year report.

    By Aug. 16, 2023
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    Retail Sales, M&A Troubles, and Manhattan Rent: Trial Balance

    “We have our work cut out for us,” said the St. Louis Fed board chair about the departing James Bullard. But the same could be said as well about CFOs facing myriad economic challenges. 

    By CFO Editorial Staff • Aug. 14, 2023
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    67% of Corporate Treasurers Expect Another Interest Rate Hike

    About half of the corporate treasurers surveyed by Clearwater Analytics also project the yield curve inversion will stay the same or steepen by year-end.

    By Aug. 9, 2023
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    Auditors of Crypto Assets Struggle to Satisfy PCAOB

    “Regulators are setting an expectation that isn't possible, so far, for the auditor to achieve,” said Jackson Johnson of Johnson Global Accountancy.

    By Aug. 8, 2023
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    A CFO’s First 90 Days, July Inflation Readings, A Bankruptcy Alternative: Trial Balance

    This week, Trion Properties CFO Mahshad Hubbard talks about his new role, CPI and PPI numbers are released, and more.

    By CFO Editorial Staff • Aug. 7, 2023
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    Early-Stage Venture Capital Investment Down 54%

    “VCs continue to urge their portfolio companies to seek liquidity, even if it means taking lower overall returns via an acquisition,” according to the PitchBook/NVCA report.

    By Aug. 2, 2023
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    Bally’s CFO, July Jobs Report, Thriving Amid Uncertainty: Trial Balance

    The week ahead includes the latest labor productivity report, Apple and Amazon earnings, and more. 

    By CFO Editorial Staff • July 31, 2023
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    Kroll Lowers Equity Risk Premium to 5.5%

    The U.S. economy may be entering a period of less uncertainty around inflation, interest rates, and economic growth.

    By July 19, 2023
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    Red Sox CFO, Economic Reports, and Finance CIOs

    This week we look ahead to June retail sales, SEC’s Gensler discussing AI, and more.

    By CFO Editorial Staff • July 17, 2023
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    57% of CFOs Will Increase Internal Investments Over the Next 12 Months: Weekly Stat

    Despite macroeconomic uncertainty and an abundance of risks, new McKinsey data shows that most CFOs are pushing for growth.

    By July 12, 2023
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    3 Ways to Accelerate Travel Expense Approval and Reimbursement: Metric of the Month

    Companies that reimburse employees more quickly save time and money, while reducing finance teams' and employees' frustrations.

    By July 5, 2023
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    The 6 Most-Read CFO Stories in 2023 (So Far)

    As we enter the second half of 2023, we take a look back at the top CFO stories that captured finance executives’ attention.

    By CFO Editorial Staff • June 30, 2023
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    4 Tactics for CFOs to Navigate Economic Uncertainty

    With inflation still high and the Fed pushing rates higher, talks of whether or not the world is headed into recession continue to persist. While a potential recession is concerning, it’s not all doom and gloom. Economic downturns provide opportunities to level up: finance smarter, do more with s...

    By Sonalee Parekh • June 27, 2023
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    Net Working Capital Up 11%: Working Capital Scorecard

    Net working capital (NWC) — the difference between a company’s current assets (cash, accounts receivable/customers’ unpaid bills, and inventories of raw materials and finished goods) and its current liabilities (such as accounts payable and debts), according to Investopedia — is a funny measure.T...

    By June 21, 2023
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    Working Capital Scorecard 2023: Supplier Clout Limits Liquidity Boost

    Ask a CFO what dashboard they review first thing in the morning, and most say cash-related metrics — accounts receivable, accounts payable, and the latest payments to hit the firm's bank account.High inflation, higher interest rates, and significant wage increases focused CFOs on short-term liqui...

    By June 14, 2023
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    47% of Cash Reserves Remain in Deposits Following Bank Failures

    The recent failure of three regional U.S. banks is likely influencing companies to lower their allocation of cash and short-term investments to bank deposits. Less than half (47%) of such reserves were parked in banks as of March 2023, according to the Association for Finance Professionals&rsq...

    By June 14, 2023
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    8 Keys to Building Trusted Banking Relationships

    Liquidity is the lifeblood of a company, especially a small business. Driven by ongoing economic turbulence and disruption, monitoring cash and accurately forecasting future cash flows has become a top priority. It’s a business imperative to keep on top of and effectively manage everything from p...

    By June 12, 2023