What’s the Best M&A Strategy? Think Small and Steady

Here’s how CFOs can put programmatic M&A into practice.

By Patrick McCurdy • Dec. 7, 2023

Manage Financial Policy and Procedures Cost Effectively: Metric of the Month

Regular maintenance is more cost-effective than a huge financial policy overhaul.

By Perry D. Wiggins • Dec. 6, 2023

9 in 10 Finance Leaders Knowingly Making Decisions Off Bad Data

Quality issues around data hold finance teams back from reaching their full potential, new data from Pigment shows.

By Adam Zaki • Dec. 6, 2023

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