8 New Workforce Terms CFOs Should Know in 2024

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

By Adam Zaki • Feb. 16, 2024

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 Adam Zaki • Feb. 13, 2024

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

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 Adam Zaki • Feb. 12, 2024

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 Adam Zaki • Feb. 9, 2024

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 Perry D. Wiggins • Feb. 7, 2024

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 Adam Zaki • Feb. 7, 2024

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 Adam Zaki • Jan. 31, 2024

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

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 Adam Zaki • Jan. 24, 2024

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

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 Vincent Ryan • Jan. 23, 2024

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 Adam Zaki • Jan. 22, 2024

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

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 Adam Zaki • Jan. 12, 2024

A CFO Action Plan for 2024

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

By Steve McNally • Jan. 11, 2024

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 Vincent Ryan • Jan. 11, 2024

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 Adam Zaki • Jan. 10, 2024

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

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 Adam Zaki • Jan. 8, 2024

3 Ways to Optimize the Cost of Financial Reporting: Metric of the Month

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

By Perry D. Wiggins • Jan. 3, 2024

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

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

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 Adam Zaki • Dec. 11, 2023

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