ESG’s Biggest Miss: Supply Chain Visibility

“Today, brands must adhere to ever-changing regulations even as they face intense scrutiny from consumers and influencers ... CFOs must now prioritize risk assessment and mitigation like never before,” Edward Hertzman said.

By Adam Zaki • Aug. 11, 2023

Line Up Credit Now — Your Growing Business May Need It Later

Borrowing in an uncertain economy may seem counterintuitive, but it may help your business navigate short-term risks for long-term success. 

By Dean Kaplan • Aug. 10, 2023

Bankruptcy vs. a Wind Down: A Choice for Troubled Companies

A wind-down can be cost-effective for small and midsize businesses and offer management more control than Chapter 11 or 7. But it doesn’t include an automatic stay of creditors.

By David Dragich • Aug. 8, 2023

68% of Leaders Say Employee AI Use Should Require Company Permission: Weekly Stat

A majority of business leaders said AI usage should be granted by the company, not used at will by employees. 

By Adam Zaki • Aug. 2, 2023

3 Strategies for CFOs to Thrive Amid Economic, Financial Uncertainty

These three actions will help CFOs transform today’s uncertainty into an opportunity and help develop more resilience to face tomorrow’s challenges.

By Gregory Daco, Todd Ulrich, and Greg Hisenberg • Aug. 1, 2023

From Challenge to Opportunity: Leveraging Labor Trends

“The most important thing for managers is regular check-ins with their staff to determine morale and engagement,” said Robert Half’s Jim Dinneen.

By Adam Zaki • July 28, 2023

CFO Soft Skills: 4 Ways to Accelerate Development

“Being a strong and empathetic communicator is vital to creating a positive work environment, but I have found that a CFO who can delegate accelerates team development,” writes John Touey.  

By John Touey • July 27, 2023

62% of CFOs Continue to Prioritize Growth: Weekly Stat

New Gartner data shows CEOs and CFOs agree on their company’s growth trajectory and technology initiatives.

By Adam Zaki • July 26, 2023

CFO 2023 Midyear Outlook: Risks, Opportunities Ahead

“Individual companies may find opportunities in their industry, product development, or geography that far surpass their cost of capital,” said Steve Rosvold of CFO.University.

By Vincent Ryan • July 25, 2023

Operational Efficiency: CFOs Face a Dilemma and an Opportunity

Cost reductions shouldn’t be made defensively but as an offensive play to reimagine an organization.

By Gideon Walter and Mai-Britt Poulsen • July 25, 2023

CFO Peer Audit: What is Your Biggest Q3 Challenge?

“Inflation is trickling through the economy, impacting businesses' labor and input costs. However, many services businesses have not been able to raise their prices,” Jay Jung, CFO of Embarc, said.

By Adam Zaki • July 21, 2023

77% of Accounts Receivable Teams Are Not Up to Date

With the third quarter in full swing, many finance teams may still be playing catchup.

By Adam Zaki • July 18, 2023

5 Leadership Tips to Maintain Culture Amid Growth

As CFOs set growth goals, commitment to organizational culture shouldn’t be left by the wayside. 

By Adam Zaki • July 14, 2023

Welcome to the New CFO.com Experience

We evolve because you evolve.

By Andy Burt • July 13, 2023

Global M&A Deal Value Down 15% in First Half

And global M&A deal volumes fell 8% from the second half of 2022 but 14% year over year, according to PwC.

By Vincent Ryan • July 5, 2023

17 Growth Levers CFOs Can Use Now

A CFO's guide to prep your business for economic recovery.

By CFO Editorial Staff • June 30, 2023

CFO Working Capital Series

This annual editorial series is a must-read, an exclusive deep dive that reports on the Hackett Group's annual working capital findings.

By CFO Editorial Staff • June 29, 2023

CFOs Challenged to Meet Sponsors’ Investment Goals

But private equity fund managers plan to engage more with portfolio companies and provide equity relief.

By Vincent Ryan • June 29, 2023

IPOs Expected to Exceed $7B in June as Volatility Index Falls

The stock market shows early signs of a more welcoming climate for initial public offerings. The CBOE Volatility Index has been below 20 for most of April, May, and June, closing at a low of 12.91 on June 22. The S&P 500, meanwhile, is up 14% in the last six months.With three days left in the...

By Vincent Ryan • June 28, 2023

CFOs’ Confidence in Economy, Company Prospects Flat: Duke CFO Survey

CFOs gained confidence in the U.S. economy following the resolution of the debt ceiling battle in Congress. Still, overall in the second quarter, positive sentiment was about the same as in the first quarter. The CFO survey by Duke University and the Federal Reserve Banks of Richmond and Atlan...

By Adam Zaki • June 28, 2023

Inventory Adjustment Required: Working Capital Scorecard 2023

In many industries, 2022 was a period of inventory adjustment.Days inventory outstanding (DIO) for the 1,000 largest non-financial companies in the U.S. fell 1.5 days, or 3%, to 54.9 last year, according to the CFO/The Hackett Group Working Capital Scorecard released last Wednesday.After two year...

By Vincent Ryan • June 20, 2023

5 Steps to Navigating a Sale-Leaseback Transaction

As a CFO, you may consider a sale-leaseback to manage your company’s real estate and support its growth goals. While the process of a sale-leaseback can be complex, with the right advisors and a detailed planning process, it can provide many benefits to your company.  Camille Renshaw You’re not...

By Camille Renshaw • June 20, 2023

4 Tips for Pitching Investors in Today’s Economy

Any company that intends to grow past a certain point eventually reaches the familiar milestone of pitching to private capital sources in hopes of securing additional funding. Those businesses that tend to be most successful are the ones that are best at considering the point of view of investors...

By Frank Williamson • June 13, 2023

48% of CFOs at SMBs Are Facing Unprecedented Difficulties: Weekly Stat

CFOs, regardless of company size, feel pressure from all sides. From labor issues, ESG pressures, goals to optimize costs, and gauging the value of new technologies, the responsibilities that have fallen into the finance chief’s job description have become some of the most challenging in the C-su...

By CFO Editorial Staff • June 7, 2023

94% of CFOs, Executives Feel Pressure to Prioritize ESG

As CFOs and their executive teams look to hit Q2 goals, while looking ahead to Q3 challenges, pressures in the environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) space may be drawing productivity away from their organizations' limited resources.The corporate equality index (CEI), a rating syst...

By Adam Zaki • May 31, 2023