Strategy: Page 11

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    Opinion

    Putting AI revenue potential in perspective

    AI holds immense potential, but realizing its true value demands a new level of financial discipline, precise metric alignment and robust risk management.

    By Ankit Chopra • July 23, 2025
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    Industries that got paid the fastest in 2024 — Hackett

    Hackett Group research shows biotech, retail and industrial improved their days sales outstanding figures, while semiconductor and telecom firms waited longer to get paid.

    By • July 22, 2025
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    Trendline

    Tax policy shifts: What CFOs need to know to stay ahead

    Discover how evolving tax policies are creating new opportunities and challenges for CFOs.

    By CFO.com staff
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    Q&A

    CFG Merchant Solutions CFO on risk and regulation in alternative finance

    Richard Polgar reflects on how he designed his finance function for the fast-moving industries of invoice factoring and revenue-based financing.

    By • July 22, 2025
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    Q&A

    KPMG’s Atif Zaim on CFO challenges, leading with intention and the 150-hour rule

    In part two of the conversation with KPMG’s new deputy chair and U.S. managing principal, Zaim discusses how today’s leaders must think beyond client delivery and internal development.

    By • July 18, 2025
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    A two-part sit-down with KPMG’s Deputy Chair and US Managing Principal Atif Zaim

    After officially taking the position on July 1, Zaim talked exclusively with CFO.com to discuss his previous time at KPMG, navigating the present and preparing for the future.

    By • July 18, 2025
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    KPMG’s Atif Zaim on taking his biggest role yet

    In a sit-down interview with CFO.com, Zaim discusses his next chapter as deputy chair and managing U.S. principal, how the firm uses technology and what’s kept him around since 1994.

    By • July 18, 2025
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    Employers project flat salary budgets in 2026

    In a Willis Towers Watson survey of U.S. companies, participants said they’re planning to increase salary budgets by 3.5% in 2026, the same as actual increases this year.

    By • July 18, 2025
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    58% of Gen Z workers say their job is a ‘situationship’

    As job loyalty fades among younger workers, CFOs must evaluate how their organizations invest in and manage human capital.

    By • July 17, 2025
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    US companies conduct a diverse attack on rising health care costs

    Strategies include abandoning high-deductible health plans, offering cost-effective resources like telemedicine and redesigning medical and drug benefits.

    By • July 16, 2025
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    Opinion

    Growth mode: Key loan agreement provisions during an acquisition

    Here’s how CFOs can collaborate with legal counsel to anticipate pressure points during a potential acquisition.

    By Katie Smalley • July 16, 2025
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    Inside the CFO-CAO partnership powering Brex’s IPO ambitions

    Ben Gammell and Erik Zhou are building a CFO-CAO model grounded in trust, technical rigor and strategic clarity.

    By • July 15, 2025
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    Manual tasks still clogging finance teams’ capacity

    Just about eight in 10 of respondents in a recent survey by enterprise tech firm Zuora said their finance teams are “swamped” with manual tasks.

    By • July 15, 2025
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    Q&A

    Universal Technical Institute’s CFO on seizing the higher-ed demand shift

    Bruce Schuman discusses how UTI is expanding programs and campuses to meet the rising demand for career-focused, skill-based education as skepticism toward the traditional college model grows.

    By • July 15, 2025
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    Less than half of public accounting staff hold CPA licenses: Trial Balance

    The larger the accounting firm, the fewer CPAs it has on staff, according to new data from Inside Public Accounting.

    By , • July 14, 2025
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    AI is seen as the most powerful force for finance staff

    Organizations with specific, crafted plans for AI adoption are already seeing tangible ROI, according to a large survey of professionals.

    By • July 14, 2025
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    June earnings update: Paychex, FedEx, Carnival, Chewy, Petco and Lululemon

    Paychex’s Bob Schrader on reinvesting post-acquisition, FedEx’s John Dietrich details cost discipline and Lululemon’s Meghan Frank addresses tariff pressure and managing expenses "prudently."

    By • July 11, 2025
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    Mounting external concerns confront health care CFOs

    While health systems and health plans fret about this year’s revenue and profits, external factors like regulatory and trade policy changes are even greater worries.

    By • July 11, 2025
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    9 takeaways for CFOs from the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’

    Sweeping supply-side tax cuts are now law, bringing immediate reporting impacts and long-term planning questions for finance chiefs.

    By • July 8, 2025
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    Opinion

    9 steps for CFOs to build a future-focused finance organization

    The current macroeconomic environment has created uncertainty for businesses, and finance leaders must act decisively to address risks and ensure agility.

    By Sid Basu • July 8, 2025
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    Tesla CFO named in bogus political filings tied to Elon Musk: Trial Balance

    Unverified federal election filings that name Vaibhav Taneja as treasurer of the Musk-backed America Party highlight tensions around immigration and tech policy.

    By , • July 7, 2025
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    8 ways CFOs can successfully onboard new employees

    When new finance team members are onboarded effectively, there will be a stronger team dynamic, enhanced productivity and, as a result, reduced attrition.

    By • July 7, 2025
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    43% of CFOs say half of business travel could be replaced by virtual meetings

    While most CFOs are still approving travel requests, many also question their value and ROI given how widespread virtual business has become.

    By • July 2, 2025
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    Boeing names new CFO amid pressure to stabilize operations

    Jay Malave will step in as Boeing’s next finance chief amid ongoing quality concerns, cooling labor tensions and ongoing calls to stop burning cash.

    By • July 2, 2025
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    CFO targeted in ‘scorched earth’ cyberattack by Scattered Spider: Trial Balance

    On a four-day hacking spree, hackers hijacked cloud admin rights, impersonated staff to block the company’s response and erased firewalls on their way out.

    By , • June 30, 2025
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    Successful transformations focus on cross-functional teams and managing internal resistance to change

    Endlessly analyzing the future impact of a transformation usually does more harm than good, according to a McKinsey study.

    By • June 30, 2025