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SEC to give 'spring-loaded' stock awards close scrutiny, memo suggests
It's less the timing than the valuation that the Securities and Exchange Commission is concerned about when companies give out stock awards right before a big announcement.
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Sponsored by EYHow "agile allocators" boost long-term value
High-performing companies are taking an agile and aggressive approach to capital allocation – it often means the difference between excess returns and underperformance.
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UBS poaches next CFO from JPMorgan Chase
Sarah Youngwood, JPMorgan's CFO of consumer and community banking since 2016, will join the Swiss bank's executive board in March.
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Fed may speed up cuts to stimulus amid inflation surge: Powell
The Fed will act if necessary to avert prolonged inflation pressures, which will probably persist through mid-2022, Powell said.
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Inflation, omicron variant could cloud SPAC opportunities
Target companies are benefiting from a supply and demand imbalance but that could change as valuations drop in response to market uncertainty.
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Little for CFOs to like in Build Back Better tax provisions
Even if the Senate softens the legislation, companies can expect to see more complicated tax compliance, especially if they operate globally.
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Risks rise as COVID-19 compels companies to weaken due diligence: Refinitiv
The coronavirus has permanently broadened the risk landscape beyond financial crime, confronting CFOs with challenges that encompass environmental and social concerns.
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Walmart's CFO to leave the company after 22 years
Brett Biggs officially departs on Jan. 31, 2023. As part of the transition, he will remain a board member of the retailer's fintech startup.
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697 companies hit with SEC violations in FY 21
GE, Kraft-Heinz, Robinhood, AT&T and Ernst & Young were among companies charged by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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For CFOs, ADHD can be a curse and a blessing
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder can give people a boost in the workplace but it requires accommodation if it's to be a help rather than a hindrance, specialists say.
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$1.7 trillion U.S. spending bill would not stoke inflation: Moody's
Concerns about the impact of the "social infrastructure" bill on inflation and the U.S. fiscal outlook may be overblown.
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How CFOs contribute to their organization's reputational risk
Functions that aren't necessarily thought of as problems can hasten public relations woes if they're handled poorly by finance leadership.
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Biden taps Powell for second Fed term, supporting continuity
Biden's emphasis on monetary policy continuity is unlikely to discourage Powell from withdrawing record stimulus if inflation continues to accelerate.
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ProPetro CEO hid perks, SEC says. CFO not charged but replaced
The Securities and Exchange Commission, crediting the company for its action once it learned of the problem, imposed no settlement charge on it.
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Iterative approach called best when migrating to new ERP
Trying to solve big problems when core issues remain unresolved can lead to unnecessary costs and complications, says Jason Maynard of Oracle NetSuite.
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Spotify CFO sees beyond music a 'limitless' opportunity
Spotify is rapidly growing its audience as it seeks to become the premier platform for a galaxy of audio choices.
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Leveraging your position as an ousted CFO
Terminated CFOs aren't without options if they know where to look for negotiation flexibility, an attorney says.
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Stripe CFO Suryadevara drawing from challenges as GM CFO
Suryadevara has ventured into unfamiliar business terrain before, becoming GM Treasurer with little prior knowledge of the role.
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ThoughtSpot CFO on getting the technicalities — and the story — right in cloud transition
The financial and accounting details in moving from on-premises and hybrid software models to the cloud are complex but finance leaders must get the narrative right too, says Mohit Daswani.
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With inflation rising, CFOs rethink hedging strategies
Finance leaders need more than treasury at the table when mapping out what derivatives to buy, at what price, and how to account for them, says a specialist.
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U.S. House panel passes bills tightening SPAC oversight
Two bills approved by the House Financial Services Committee signal support from lawmakers for tougher SEC regulation of SPACs.
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6 CFO tips for freeing up cash, fighting inflation: McKinsey
With inflation running at a 30-year high, CFOs can identify dormant cash on their balance sheets and put it to use, McKinsey said.
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OpinionRecurring billing increases sales tax complexity
Organizations new to the subscription model could be surprised by the tax risk they create when they generate more of their sales on a recurring basis.
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SEC awarded record $564M to whistleblowers this fiscal year
The Securities and Exchange Commission in fiscal 2021 awarded more money to more people than in any year since its whistleblower program was authorized in 2010.
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In long career, CFO helped Hormel stay community focused
While overseeing a conservative balance sheet, Jim Sheehan helped the food company use its resources to grow more than its bottom line.
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Most big companies fail to fully detail board diversity despite SEC pressure
Even after pledging greater transparency, most large companies do not provide details on workforce diversity, a survey found.
