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The fight for data and the future of CFO networking: The CFO Alliance’s Q2 member brief
“There’s a fight [among leadership] about whose data is right, whose forecast was right and what to do about it when there are discrepancies in data.”
By Adam Zaki • Aug. 14, 2024 -
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13 new workforce terms CFOs should know before Q4
Even the most outside-the-box workplace terms provide insight into how tomorrow’s workforce will approach their jobs.
By Adam Zaki • Aug. 9, 2024 -
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TrendlineTax policy shifts: What CFOs need to know to stay ahead
Discover how evolving tax policies are creating new opportunities and challenges for CFOs.
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90% of CFOs are outsourcing accounting functions
“Hiring under-qualified accounting candidates can increase costs by requiring more training and extra supervision,” said Personiv’s global head of finance and accounting Matt Wood.
By Adam Zaki • Aug. 7, 2024 -
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Sahm rule triggered: Should CFOs expect a recession?
Historically, current rates are still low, but metrics like inflation, wages and prices have resulted in rates that were once normal creating unaffordable financing for things like cars and homes for many Americans.
By Adam Zaki • Aug. 5, 2024 -
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OpinionOvercoming data immaturity: How CFOs can unlock value creation
Many SMEs have not unleashed the full potential of their data assets.
By Hung Nguyen • Aug. 1, 2024 -
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The CFO Earnings Dispatch
Monthly updates on interesting takes from CFOs on their company's earnings calls.
By Adam Zaki • Updated Dec. 11, 2025 -
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Sponsored by KDL3 ways mid-size company CFOs can strengthen their bottom line
To overcome supply chain challenges, companies need to do three things well: align their supply chain strategy, mitigate risks and achieve end-to-end systemization.
July 29, 2024 -
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The importance of the CFO-CEO relationship in minor league baseball
This two-part series highlights how the relationship between Mike Zilenski and Alan Miller is paramount to the success of the many organizations they oversee.
By Adam Zaki • July 26, 2024 -
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Business travel could rise by 8% to 12% this year
Twenty percent of travelers said they expect to take six to 10 business trips this year.
By David McCann • July 24, 2024 -
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Beware of this subscription software accounting error
CFOs are often surprised to learn that their companies have been getting the accounting wrong on subscription software all along.
By Peter Madara • July 23, 2024 -
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8 ways the axing of SEC’s climate disclosure rule may benefit CFOs
“By requiring disclosures of certain things, you’re trying to push boards and companies to act in a certain way rather than just doing what they know and what they consider to be in the best interest of the shareholders,” said former SEC General Counsel Robert Stebbins.
By Adam Zaki • July 22, 2024 -
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The CFO’s second act: succession planning matters
“It’s almost spiritual for a high-powered C-suiter to dig deep within themselves and evaluate how best to go from full speed to retirement.”
By Susan Mangiero, CFA, MBA, PhD • July 18, 2024 -
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90% of CFOs say ESG issues will be a major focus over the next 5 years
Stakeholders are pressuring CFOs to raise their ESG game.
By David McCann • July 17, 2024 -
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5 AI trends CFOs must know: Project Strawberry, IT Brand Pulse report and China’s impact
Globally, 44% of insurance companies are integrating AI chatbots or generative AI into the claims resolution process, while 42% have already begun.
By Adam Zaki • July 15, 2024 -
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4 imperatives for the future finance department
These emerging trends point to a need for upskilling finance professionals to best respond.
By David McCann • July 12, 2024 -
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10 tips for CFOs to drive successful negotiations
Use this advice to help polish your negotiation skills and become a more effective communicator.
By Steve McNally • July 8, 2024 -
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Summer hiring helps US job report avoid a ‘downbeat month’: Trial Balance
“What [we’re] seeing is pockets of weakness, and that weakness can be problematic for inflation, not a coolant for [it],” said ADP’s chief economist Nela Richardson.
By CFO Editorial Staff • July 8, 2024 -
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OpinionCFOs juggle growth aspirations, economic woes in latter 2024
As we move beyond the halfway point in 2024, CFOs must view their business and the market through a wider lens.
By Nick Florio • July 2, 2024 -
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CFOs and CIOs: Partners, but not always aligned
“One implication of such a strong sense of joint ownership is that both leaders must ensure clearly defined roles and responsibilities.”
By David McCann • July 2, 2024 -
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58% of CFOs have increased FP&A focus since last year: PwC report
Finance chiefs are also focusing on business performance management and digital transformations.
By Adam Zaki • July 1, 2024 -
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Only 28% of CFOs say AI is critical to financial transformation: report
Twenty percent of CFOs say they lack sufficient data visibility, a concern only 8% of accountants share, according to new FloQast data.
By Adam Zaki • June 26, 2024 -
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June earnings update: Kroger, Dollar Tree, Lululemon, Aurora Cannabis CFOs share insights
“We've seen a slower start to the year in line with our expectations,” said Lululemon CFO Meghan Frank. “In addition, we continue to plan for multiple scenarios and manage our business to protect against downside.”
By Adam Zaki • June 25, 2024 -
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76% of large firms plan to integrate AI within 12 months: Duke-Fed Q2 survey
Less than half (44%) of small firms said they plan to utilize AI tools to automate human tasks within 12 months.
By Adam Zaki • June 21, 2024 -
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25% of big companies have no CFO succession plan in place: report
Traditional finance experience and capabilities are no longer the top drivers in finding CFO successors.
By David McCann • June 18, 2024 -
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57% of M&A pros weigh ESG impact in potential deals
“We are more frequently seeing ESG considerations being mainstreamed and considered alongside other strategic growth or investment levers.”
By David McCann • June 12, 2024
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