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

Beyond fixed prices: The strategic pivot to usage-based SaaS pricing models

Unlock value with Usage-Based Pricing: Transforming SaaS dynamics for strategic growth!

Nov. 27, 2023

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The Power of FP&A: A CFO's Essential Tool for Growth

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.

By CFO staff

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 $3M Ethics Penalty; 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

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

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 Vincent Ryan • Sept. 22, 2023