Secrets to Launching a New Business Internally

Finding the right level of investment and “stage-gating” the funding are critical components of successfully building new businesses.

By Vincent Ryan • Dec. 5, 2023

91% of Private Equity-Backed CFOs Have Job Security Concerns

CFOs and private equity sponsors have divided priorities, according to a new survey.  

By Adam Zaki • Dec. 4, 2023

Brex’s Michael Tannenbaum: The Impact of Job Titles

“I’ve learned that titles are only important when your organization considers them important,” Tannenbaum said.

By Adam Zaki • Dec. 1, 2023

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

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

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

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

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

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