Strategy: Page 10

  • In an aerial view, shipping containers are stacked at the Port of Oakland on August 01, 2025 in Oakland, California. U.S. President Donald Trump announced that his August 1 deadline for trade deals will not be extended and sweeping tariffs will be imposed on certain countries beginning today.
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    Tariff talk is dropping in earnings calls, but investors still have questions

    Even as mentions of the word “tariff” have declined on Fortune 100 earnings calls, three experts with business advisory firm Riveron emphasized the importance of clear communication with investors. “Stay silent at your own risk,” said one.

    By • Nov. 18, 2025
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    Finance execs pivot plans due to volatile economy

    Ninety-eight percent of respondents in a recent survey said changes are required, with many focused on spending cuts, hiring freezes and building cash reserves.

    By • Nov. 17, 2025
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    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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    MIT and Ohio State academics say CFOs should avoid AI overreliance

    Ohio State’s Ayanna Howard and MIT’s Renée Richardson Gosline suggest finance chiefs stay focused on communication and critical thinking amid AI rollouts. 

    By • Nov. 14, 2025
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    Holiday party vibes go from Bah! Humbug! to bottom-line booster

    A year after many workers skipped company festivities, new ezCater data shows rising party budgets and attendance.

    By • Nov. 14, 2025
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    Marketing icon Seth Godin on why most CFOs don’t take the ‘C’ seriously

    The former Yahoo VP and marketing icon from the dot-com era talks about AI, risk and how CFOs can lead with confidence and creativity.

    By • Nov. 13, 2025
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    Opinion

    4 lessons CFOs must embrace to grow without losing control

    These practical insights will help finance executives scale rapidly without sacrificing financial discipline or cultural fabric.

    By Jessica Martin • Nov. 12, 2025
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    SaaS companies struggle against slowdown in revenue gains

    Inflation and interest rates are the leading culprits, forcing firms to seek efficiency gains through layoffs and increased AI usage.

    By • Nov. 10, 2025
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    US firms show renewed interest in foreign currency accounts

    Amid geopolitical uncertainties, bank accounts that allow customers to hold deposits in foreign currencies seem to be gaining traction.

    By • Nov. 7, 2025
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    CFOs juggle a crush of competing priorities

    Profit is top of mind for a plurality of finance chiefs, but most are emphasizing something else.

    By • Nov. 7, 2025
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    Longtime C-store CFO on leading through acquisitions and big changes

    Terry Valdivieso, CFO of East Coast convenience store operator Atlantis Management Group, talks about what’s kept her on board for over a decade, succession planning and cybersecurity.

    By • Nov. 6, 2025
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    October earnings update: Amazon, Fiserv, Eli Lilly, Reddit, Tesla and more

    Heineken’s Harold van den Broek said beer demand remains soft, Tesla’s Vaibhav Taneja flagged tariff drag, Brian Dykes talked UPS’ liquidity and Lucas Montarce lifted Eli Lilly’s outlook.

    By • Nov. 5, 2025
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    Managing cost per employee during labor market shifts: Metric of the Month

    A practical approach to managing personnel costs can create a more resilient finance function.

    By • Nov. 5, 2025
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    Move over CFOs, CEOs now want to lead finance’s tech overhaul

    If your CEO is suddenly asking questions about AI forecasting and planning, new research from Datarails says you are not alone.

    By • Nov. 4, 2025
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    Opinion

    How CFOs can protect the business as big bankruptcies rise

    Having a proactive system for identifying early signs of customer distress is essential to protect your cash flow, limit losses and avoid disruption. 

    By David Dragich • Nov. 4, 2025
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    CalCPA CFO Natalie Quan on reshaping the image of the CPA

    Quan gives her take on removing the 150-hour rule, Big Four hiring cuts and how AI is reshaping the billable hour.

    By • Oct. 30, 2025
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    How Jennifer Langton led change from Atari to the NFL

    From running finance at Atari in the mid-2000s to recreating the way the NFL uses data around player safety, Langton shares how authenticity and data-driven collaboration can transform organizations.

    By • Oct. 30, 2025
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    Private equity deals declined in Q3 as deal value surged

    Though there were fewer private equity deals year over year in the third quarter, overall deal value surpassed $300 billion for the first time in 14 quarters, according to KPMG.

    By • Oct. 29, 2025
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    New AICPA data signals serious issues in the CPA pipeline

    Though accounting enrollment is improving, degree completions lag in a job market with fewer entry-level opportunities.

    By • Oct. 29, 2025
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    Opinion

    When CFOs should break their own rules and why it works

    Great finance leaders know which rules to enforce and which to flex, turning finance from a control function into a strategic driver of growth and trust. 

    By Oreoluwa Onabowale • Oct. 28, 2025
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    Porsche’s operating profit plunges 99% as CFO manages EV reset: Trial Balance

    CFO Jochen Breckner says tariffs, dwindling Chinese demand and delayed vehicle models will weigh on earnings before margins can recover next year.

    By , • Oct. 27, 2025
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    Meet the CFOs who podcast

    Some finance chiefs are turning to the airwaves to grow their personal networks, boost their companies’ brands and, in some cases, earn some extra money.

    By • Oct. 24, 2025
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    How Hightouch’s CFO Cherry Miao scaled finance to a $1.2B valuation

    The data activation company's finance leader shares how she developed a disciplined, people-focused strategy that produced real results. 

    By • Oct. 23, 2025
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    ‘A quiet alarm bell going off’: Job-based family coverage hits $27K annually

    Premium increases are outpacing wage growth and general inflation at a time of intense focus on healthcare affordability, according to new research from KFF.

    By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Oct. 23, 2025
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    How Liquid Death’s new CFO plans to keep the brand’s hype alive

    Ricky Khetarpaul aims to guide the beverage company’s bold leap into energy drinks while keeping growth efficient and disciplined.

    By • Oct. 21, 2025
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    Opinion

    Why the GENIUS Act makes stablecoins hard to ignore for CFOs

    The most strategic CFOs aren’t waiting for the rules to fully phase in and are already making moves within the 2026 budget cycle. 

    By Dean Quiambao • Oct. 21, 2025