Strategy
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Only 70% of Large-Company Internal Audits Assess Cyber Risks
The Weekly Stat shows that about 40% of companies with less than $1 billion in revenue examine cybersecurity risks in their internal audits.
By Adam Zaki • Nov. 29, 2023 -
Opinion
Unlocking Profitable Growth
Insufficient granularity and incomplete costing lead to misunderstandings about profit variations across businesses.
By Dennis Kubaile • Nov. 28, 2023 -
CFO Peer Audit: How to Stay Focused and Healthy While Traveling
Finance leaders offer their best advice on how to stick with healthy habits when on the road.
By Adam Zaki • Nov. 27, 2023 -
Data and Analytics Rewrites the CFO Playbook
Data and analytics now permeate nearly every aspect of the CFO playbook.
By Sanjeev Parlikar and Jeremy Pawlak • Nov. 21, 2023 -
Eliminate Billing Adjustment Bottlenecks: Metric of the Month
A lengthy cycle time for adjustments can cause ripple effects for key finance processes.
By Perry D. Wiggins • Nov. 15, 2023 -
7 Questions for MIT Sloan’s CFO Summit
Top finance executives gather in Boston this week to discuss leadership, M&A, innovation, cash management, labor management, and customer-centricity strategies.
By Adam Zaki • Nov. 13, 2023 -
79% of Accounting Students Confident in Their Career Choice
New data from EY breaks down what accounting students look for in their future employers.
By Adam Zaki • Nov. 6, 2023 -
CFO Leadership: Collective Work Ethic, Learning Environment Drive Growth
CFOs must take a dynamic leadership approach and “remember that you’re operating with humans who have feelings and come with their own needs, desires, ambitions, and aspirations,” said Jacqueline Baker.
By Adam Zaki • Nov. 3, 2023 -
CFO Peer Audit: What Are Your Thoughts on Internal Salary Transparency?
Total salary transparency could be distracting and unproductive, according to some CFOs.
By Adam Zaki • Oct. 30, 2023 -
Q&A
Building Keynote Connections: MedSpeed’s CFO Natalie Laackman
The medical courier service’s CFO discusses her SuiteWorld keynote experience, meeting with General Motors’ CEO, and the accounting labor shortage.
By Adam Zaki • Oct. 26, 2023 -
Economists Expect Rate Cuts Before Inflation Reaches Target
But Fed Chair Jerome Powell seems highly committed to lowering inflation to 2% before loosening policy.
By Vincent Ryan • Oct. 26, 2023 -
Opinion
3 Keys to Better Budgeting: Process, Technology, and Data
Budgeting, done right, isn’t a one-time exercise.
By Sanjeev Parlikar • Oct. 24, 2023 -
70% of Companies Use AI, Other Tech to Optimize Business Travel: Weekly Stat
AI might help simplify the expense reporting process, according to a new survey.
By Adam Zaki • Oct. 18, 2023 -
Opinion
8 Ways CFOs Can Inspire Trust
“We need to be available when our team needs us, and we need to actively listen to what they are saying.”
By Steve McNally • Oct. 17, 2023 -
Rite Aid Bankruptcy: The Right Deal Never Materialized
Rite Aid had two major takeover deals fall apart in the last few years, one of which shareholders rejected.
By Vincent Ryan • Oct. 17, 2023 -
76% of CFOs Expect Net Profit Growth in 2024: Weekly Stat
CFOs may be willing to push their risk tolerance next year if the U.S. economic outlook stays positive, according to Grant Thornton.
By Adam Zaki • Oct. 11, 2023 -
56% of CFOs Struggle to Balance Cost Cutting and Future Growth
CFOs are pivoting their focus from revenue growth to cost control as they navigate a rapidly changing business environment.
By Adam Zaki • Oct. 10, 2023 -
84% of CFOs Continue to Face Significant Talent Shortages
Employee burnout and career changes are notable factors for the diminishing talent pool.
By Adam Zaki • Oct. 9, 2023 -
Welcome to the Family: 4 CFO Leadership Conference West Takeaways
The CFO Leadership Council’s first conference in Phoenix this week was the first time the group hosted an event in the West.
By Adam Zaki • Oct. 6, 2023 -
3 Steps to Improve Accounts Payable Performance: Metric of the Month
Follow these steps to achieve greater AP productivity.
By Perry D. Wiggins • Oct. 4, 2023 -
Opinion
CFOs, You Have a Procurement Problem
Follow these three steps to implement a profit and loss-focused expense management strategy.
By Matt Smith • Oct. 3, 2023 -
5 Questions for CFO Leadership Conference West
We’re curious to learn more about finance applications of artificial intelligence, CFOs’ viewpoints on the economy, capital allocation strategies, and the level of interest in ESG.
By Adam Zaki • Sept. 30, 2023 -
Building the Bananas: Driving Growth for Baseball’s Most Striking Team
Savannah Bananas General manager Jared Orton shares his journey with the unique baseball team that has captivated fans and become a fast-growing business.
By Adam Zaki • 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 -
How CFOs Can Strengthen Their Finance Teams
Use this three-part process to build a strong foundation for your finance team’s success.
By Tim Jung • Sept. 26, 2023