Strategy: Page 26

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    Opinion

    6 Ways to Develop and Execute a High-Growth Post-Acquisition Strategy

    CFOs are under mounting pressure to deliver greater equity value after a private equity recapitalization.

    By Seth Eisenstein and Brian Murphy • Jan. 23, 2024
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    40% of Mid-Market CFOs Say Economic Volatility is Greatest Risk

    “The economic headwinds out there are certainly very, very strong, and many CFOs haven't dealt with them before,” said BDO chief executive Wayne Berson.

    By • Jan. 23, 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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    76% of CFOs Say Inflation Is 2024’s Top Risk

    Competitive pressures, cost of capital, and skilled labor shortages also made the list of top risks.

    By • Jan. 22, 2024
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    Opinion

    The CFO’s Role in Navigating Change

    CFOs can influence many outcomes in the organization by enhancing efficiency, productivity, and workforce management.

    By Don McGuire • Jan. 16, 2024
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    2024 Workplace Outlook: Office Space, Remote Work, and AI

    “Artificial intelligence will make significant traction in organizations in 2024 and will continue to reshape work processes for many departments and fields, in particular engineering, marketing, and finance,” said CFO Craig Gomulka of Komprise.

    By • Jan. 12, 2024
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    Q&A

    Building a ‘Liability Management’ Fintech: Achieve CFO Ralph Leung

    “I don't hire based on job descriptions or titles. I am trying to solve gaps and mapping them to strategic priorities.”

    By • Jan. 11, 2024
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    A CFO Action Plan for 2024

    Here are six business challenges and recommended CFO actions for 2024.

    By • Jan. 11, 2024
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    Crypto Fraud Losses Down 51% in 2023

    Though still popular with bad actors, cryptocurrency-related fraud is dropping, according to Web3 security company Certik.

    By • Jan. 10, 2024
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    Unlocking the Power of Leading Data Indicators

    Each company’s value creation journey is different, but effective use of data and analytics has become table stakes.

    By Paavan Choudary and Sanjeev Parlikar • Jan. 9, 2024
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    81% of Business Travelers Want Financial Rewards for Keeping Expenses Low

    Thirty-four percent of business travelers are expected to travel between three and five times in 2024, according to new data.   

    By • Jan. 8, 2024
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    3 Ways to Optimize the Cost of Financial Reporting: Metric of the Month

    Use these strategies for a more cost-effective reporting process.

    By • Jan. 3, 2024
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    Opinion

    Optimizing in 2024: 4 CFO Growth Preparations

    Focus on areas like performance analysis, the sales process, and customer incentives to prepare for an economy that presents opportunities for growth.

    By Dayton Kellenberger • Jan. 2, 2024
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    Opinion

    Economic Decoupling: Breaking Up Is Hard to Do

    While the U.S. still has financial and trade ties to China, growing opportunities exist to bring operations to North America.

    By Lou Longo • Dec. 12, 2023
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    32% of CFOs Believe a Recession is Highly Likely

    CFOs are still mindful of the potential for a significant economic downturn, suggests BillTrust’s CFO Recession Sentiment report. 

    By • Dec. 11, 2023
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    Opinion

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

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

    By • Dec. 6, 2023
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    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 • Dec. 6, 2023
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    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 • Dec. 5, 2023
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    91% of Private Equity-Backed CFOs Have Job Security Concerns

    CFOs and private equity sponsors have divided priorities, according to a new survey.  

    By • Dec. 4, 2023
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    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 • Dec. 1, 2023
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    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 • Nov. 29, 2023
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    Opinion

    Unlocking Profitable Growth

    Insufficient granularity and incomplete costing lead to misunderstandings about profit variations across businesses.

    By Dennis Kubaile • Nov. 28, 2023
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    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 • Nov. 27, 2023
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    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
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    Eliminate Billing Adjustment Bottlenecks: Metric of the Month

    A lengthy cycle time for adjustments can cause ripple effects for key finance processes.

    By • Nov. 15, 2023