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November Inflation Data, Fed Meeting, and Goat Hospitality Groupâs CFO: Trial Balance
Inflation, interest rates, and the Federal Reserve will grab the limelight, as markets look for signs the Fed will start cutting interest rates in the first half of 2024.
By CFO Editorial Staff • Dec. 11, 2023 -
ServiceRocketâs 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 -
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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.
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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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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, Chipotleâs 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 CFOâs Views, Yellen Meets with China Official, Mann Lakeâs 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, Tiptreeâs 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, MedSpeedâs 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 -
Powellâs Economic Outlook, CFO Tony Tiscornia, and Consumer Giantsâ 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, Rootstockâs 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, Kapitusâ 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 â Not Labor â 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