Rite Aid Bankruptcy: The Right Deal Never Materialized

Rite Aid had two major takeover deals fall apart in the last few years, one of which shareholders rejected.

By Vincent Ryan • Oct. 17, 2023

76% of CFOs Expect Net Profit Growth in 2024: Weekly Stat

CFOs may be willing to push their risk tolerance next year if the U.S. economic outlook stays positive, according to Grant Thornton.

By Adam Zaki • Oct. 11, 2023

Explore the Trendline➔

The CFO's guide to best practices in 2024

CFOs face myriad challenges in 2024 — approach the challenge with an arsenal of these best practices. 

By CFO staff

56% of CFOs Struggle to Balance Cost Cutting and Future Growth

CFOs are pivoting their focus from revenue growth to cost control as they navigate a rapidly changing business environment. 

By Adam Zaki • Oct. 10, 2023

84% of CFOs Continue to Face Significant Talent Shortages

Employee burnout and career changes are notable factors for the diminishing talent pool. 

By Adam Zaki • Oct. 9, 2023

Welcome to the Family: 4 CFO Leadership Conference West Takeaways

The CFO Leadership Council’s first conference in Phoenix this week was the first time the group hosted an event in the West. 

By Adam Zaki • Oct. 6, 2023

3 Steps to Improve Accounts Payable Performance: Metric of the Month

Follow these steps to achieve greater AP productivity. 

By Perry D. Wiggins • Oct. 4, 2023

CFOs, You Have a Procurement Problem

Follow these three steps to implement a profit and loss-focused expense management strategy. 

By Matt Smith • Oct. 3, 2023

5 Questions for CFO Leadership Conference West

We’re curious to learn more about finance applications of artificial intelligence, CFOs’ viewpoints on the economy, capital allocation strategies, and the level of interest in ESG.

By Adam Zaki • Sept. 30, 2023

Building the Bananas: Driving Growth for Baseball’s Most Striking Team

Savannah Bananas General manager Jared Orton shares his journey with the unique baseball team that has captivated fans and become a fast-growing business.

By Adam Zaki • Sept. 29, 2023

CFOs See Monetary Policy — Not Labor — As Biggest Risk: Duke CFO Survey

CFOs have a more positive outlook on 2024, with revenue growth forecast to be 6.5%, but risks remain.

By Adam Zaki • Sept. 27, 2023

How CFOs Can Strengthen Their Finance Teams

Use this three-part process to build a strong foundation for your finance team’s success.

By Tim Jung • Sept. 26, 2023

Messari’s Mainnet Conference Reveals Blockchain’s Problems and Potential

The blockchain industry still faces a big, overarching issue — complexity.

By Adam Zaki • Sept. 22, 2023

Building On Experience: Sysdig’s Karen Walker

“Being a CFO can be a lonely job at times, and I have found it so useful to build my network of CFOs.”

By Adam Zaki • Sept. 21, 2023

The Data-Driven CFO: 5 Steps to Unlock Financial Data for Growth

Here’s how to help get a handle on your data and make the most of it for your company. 

By Ben Goodyear • Sept. 19, 2023

80% of Large Enterprise Finance Teams Will Use Internal AI Platforms by 2026

Incorporating generative AI into strategy has its benefits, but doing so for the sake of beating out the competition isn’t the best approach.  

By Adam Zaki • Sept. 19, 2023

90% of Executives Say CFO’s Importance Has Significantly Increased

As CFOs are tasked with an increasing workload to address economic volatility, upgrading order to cash processes must not fall by the wayside.

By Adam Zaki • Sept. 18, 2023

5 Takeaways for CFOs From FinovateFall 2023

Cybersecurity, AI, customer experience, and the future of labor were all topics of conversation during this year’s big fall fintech event in NYC.

By Adam Zaki • Sept. 15, 2023

Bank Fee Analysis Uncovers Cost Savings

“I believe it's our fiduciary responsibility to manage our bank fees,” said Marguerite Versacci, assistant treasurer of Tronox.

By Vincent Ryan • Sept. 14, 2023

Only 15% of Organizations Actively Incorporate Generative AI: Weekly Stat

While GenAI incorporation into strategy is low, the interest from finance chiefs is still apparent with 42% saying they are experimenting with the technology. 

By Adam Zaki • Sept. 13, 2023

The Importance of 13-Week Cash Flow Forecasts

Here are three ways 13WCF can help CFOs make better decisions.  

By Zach Chandis and Adam Stevens • Sept. 12, 2023

42% of Banking Execs Say Commercial Real Estate Credit Quality Will Drop

Lenders’ skepticism about borrowers’ ability to repay commercial real estate loans may be rising, as new data shows they expect credit quality to drop. 

By Adam Zaki • Sept. 11, 2023

The Return to Office Battle: What’s the Right Approach?

Using this strategy can help assist in the process of deciding which work model is best for your company.

By Jesse Meschuk • Sept. 8, 2023

4 Tips for a Faster and More Effective Budgeting Process: Metric of the Month

These practices help organizations complete their budget quicker and with a better final product.

By Perry D. Wiggins • Sept. 6, 2023

99% of M&A Leaders Expect Deal Volume to Increase: Weekly Stat

“Valuations are down, and corporates are sitting on a lot of cash.”  

By Adam Zaki • Sept. 6, 2023

9 Tips for Strategic Management During Uncertain Times

To shape the future of your business, especially during times of uncertainty, strategic management is a business imperative.

By Steve McNally • Sept. 5, 2023