Strategy: Page 25


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    Only 44% of Executives Trust Each Other: Report

    Less than a third of executives want to disclose data privacy policies, increasing trust gaps between the organization and its employees and customers. 

    By March 20, 2024
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    Joann Hedges Bets on CFO After Filing Chapter 11

    CFO Scott Sekella said addressing Joann’s capital structure needs would allow the retailer to keep stores open and “continue to operate as usual.”

    By March 19, 2024
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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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    Opinion

    5 Ways CFOs Can Transform Finance Operations

    CFOs must lead their organizations toward a future where finance is not just a support function but a driver of growth and profitability.   

    By Simone Grimes • March 19, 2024
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    66% of Boards Indifferent or Uninterested in Finance GenAI Adoption: Report

    CFOs’ priorities for GenAI adoption are information technology, business operations, and customer/client services.

    By March 18, 2024
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    82% of CFOs Say Their Role Has Grown Significantly: Report

    Nearly two-thirds of industrial CFOs believe ESG shouldn’t be their responsibility, according to a new report. 

    By March 11, 2024
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    Why are we so afraid of payment innovation in America?

    Across America today, CFOs are missing out on the opportunity to bring about a simple but effective payments revolution within their organizations.

    By Lewis Turek, General Manager, North America, GoCardless • March 11, 2024
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    Small Business Lending Leaders Prepare for Possible Regulatory Changes

    “There’s an argument to be made that there are a lot of people selling merchant cash advances out there that have no idea of the mathematics behind how the product works ... and it reminds [regulators] of the movie ‘Boiler Room.’” Rich Rose said.

    By March 8, 2024
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    3 CFO Strategies for Getting Paid Faster: Metric of the Month

    Leading organizations use these three strategies to get faster payments from customers. 

    By March 6, 2024
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    CFOs and CIOs Should Lead Together to Accelerate Strategic Technology Use

    Opportunities for successful CFO and CIO collaboration is increasing as technology and corporate strategy become entwined more than ever.

    By Frank D’Amelio and John Marcante • March 5, 2024
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    Today’s IPO Requires Preparation, Communication, and Profitability

    “An IPO's true success hinges on a compelling story — a clear vision, a differentiated product, and a leadership team that inspires investor confidence."

    By March 1, 2024
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    1 in 4 Employees Say Financial Stress Lowers Their Productivity: Report

    Thirty-seven percent of employees say they’re taking on more credit card debt to make ends meet, up 12 percentage points from 2022.

    By Feb. 28, 2024
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    Opinion

    5 Things SaaS CFOs Need to Know About B2B Go-to-Market Strategies

    Competitive pressures are making the B2B market more complex than ever.

    By Roi Ben Daniel • Feb. 27, 2024
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    59% of Accountants Make Several Errors Per Month: Report

    Fewer accountants handling increased workloads are leading to more errors, suggests a new survey.

    By Feb. 26, 2024
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    More Work, Less Help for Finance

    “Finance must take a deliberate, sustainable approach to cost optimization rather than one-off belt-tightening, and develop new ways to reduce costs.”

    By Feb. 21, 2024
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    71% of Health Care CFOs Turning to Automation to Solve Labor Costs: Report

    The pathway to better patient services requires the implementation of automation, found Grant Thornton’s inaugural health care CFO survey. 

    By Feb. 20, 2024
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    8 New Workforce Terms CFOs Should Know in 2024

    Lazygirl jobs, rage applying, and #QuitTok trends are impacting teams regardless of industry. 

    By Feb. 16, 2024
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    46% of Employees Say They Lack Career Support from Managers

    Nearly two-thirds of employees said their employer cares more about productivity than their career development.

    By Feb. 13, 2024
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    Opinion

    How to Get Ahead of the Priciest Health-Care Expense — Cancer Care

    The impact of delayed screenings on the cost, and success rate, of cancer treatment could upend employers' budgets.

    By Othman Laraki and Brian Marcotte • Feb. 13, 2024
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    Senior Leaders Nearly Twice as Likely To Receive AI Resources as Junior Staff

    Sixty-eight percent of senior leaders have received some type of training around AI, versus only 36% of junior or lower-level employees, according to new data. 

    By Feb. 12, 2024
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    Finance’s Lessons Learned From Pandemic Supply Chain Challenges

    “The disruptions caused by the pandemic underscored the need for visibility into every aspect of the supply chain, from sourcing and production to distribution and delivery,” said Tony Caleca of Armanino.

    By Feb. 9, 2024
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    3 CFO Strategies for Better Annual Reporting Performance: Metric of the Month

    Reporting work doesn’t stop with the completion of the annual close.

    By Feb. 7, 2024
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    70% of Retail CFOs Will Raise Prices in 2024

    “Consumers are likely to pull back on spending, and retailers may be putting too much faith in price increases or adjustments to keep their margins healthy,” said Natalie Kotlyar, CPA, a national managing partner at BDO.

    By Feb. 7, 2024
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    70% of Finance Transformations Have Slow, Underwhelming Impact

    CFOs must be able to relay how new technology can provide value to an organization. Keeping employees in the loop of the technology integration process builds trust.

    By Jan. 31, 2024
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    Opinion

    Middle-Market Debt Restructuring: A Proactive Approach to Downside Scenarios

    Proactive operational and debt restructuring is not a luxury but a necessity for struggling middle-market businesses.  

    By Britt Terrell • Jan. 30, 2024
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    83% of M&A Leaders Expect Deal Count to Rise in 2024

    Dealmaking may make a rebound in the coming year, according to new data from Deloitte.

    By Jan. 24, 2024