Corporate Finance: Page 17

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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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    Top 5 stories from CFO.com

    From CPA licensure changes to undergoing a digital transformation, these are the most popular stories CFOs are reading. 

    By CFO.com staff
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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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    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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    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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    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
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    How CFOs Can Optimize Cash Flow: 4 Steps

    CFOs have always served as mission-critical liaisons between different units within a business, conduits to sponsors of private equity-backed businesses, and overseers of efforts to scale business growth. They plan for and measure success while holding people accountable for achieving that succes...

    By Junaid Samnani and Sanjay Purohit • June 6, 2023
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    How AI Will Transform the Ability to Collect Business Debt

    Artificial intelligence (AI) holds tremendous promise for creditors who want to reduce the impact of bad debt on cash flow and profitability. Already, AI is helping B2C lenders predict which customers are likeliest to fall behind and design strategies to quickly resolve past-due amounts.  Because...

    By Dean Kaplan • May 23, 2023
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    Want to Negotiate Better Deals? Research, Prepare, and Frame

    CFOs who can negotiate well provide an upside that can help make sure the business isn’t overpaying for things like technology and labor.

    By • May 12, 2023
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    Best in Class CFOs Drive 6.6% Savings With Spend Management Tech: Weekly Stat

    Profitability and cost control have been at the forefront of CFOs' priorities in 2023. And with it, decision-making around expenses, aided by technology, has become the finance chief's mandate. Growth inhibitors, including a looming recession, unstable banks, and even talent retention issues cont...

    By • May 3, 2023
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    Is Your Chart of Accounts Too Long? Metric of the Month

    The chart of accounts (COA) is a listing of the general ledger account names and identification numbers arranged in the order in which they customarily appear in financial statements. It can also include a description of what should be included in each account. The COA is a key accounting tool us...

    By • May 3, 2023
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    CFO Leadership Conference East

    Join us June 6-8 at the CFO Leadership Conference East. Register today to receive 15% off your ticket using code CFOCOM15.

    By CFO Editorial Staff • May 2, 2023
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    5 Ways to Reduce Accounts Receivable Risks, Strengthen Cash Flow

    The current business outlook is fraught with uncertainties that are causing sleepless nights for many CFOs. Recession worries, high-interest rates, and the struggle to maintain a stable, engaged workforce while controlling labor costs are just a few of the pain points noted by analysts in early Q...

    By Dean Kaplan • April 18, 2023