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CFO brings GE steadiness to tech world

Nathan Winters of Zebra Technologies moved from audit to FP&A on his ability to execute; now he’s leveraging that background in a markedly different context.

CFOs working around cost pressures, labor availability

CFOs' biggest concern is labor shortages, which could cost the U.S. $35 billion in lost revenue, according to Duke University's quarterly CFO survey. 

Borrowing costs drop for even riskier companies

Investors are accepting declining yields as they look for Treasury bond alternatives. 

For this micromobility CFO, the future is collaborative

“I don’t think anyone in micromobility should dismiss the heavyweights in traditional transportation and fuel industries,” Michael Grillo, CFO of Swiftmile, said. “Changing infrastructure will require all of us to work together to build what the next century will look like.”

Opinion

Data is a differentiator, but much of it is wrong

As CFOs step up spending, the integrity of their data could determine whether or not their spending decisions lead to growth.   

Taking the communications path to CFO

CFO and board professional Jennifer Ceran tackled her biggest problem — communications — early on so she could leverage her natural math skills.

Following first earnings, new Morgan Stanley CFO reflects on upwards climb

Sharon Yeshaya has spent her career at the bank as a trader, chief of staff and investor relations head. These roles inform her strategic leadership now that she's CFO.

Zuora CFO on the importance of aligning planning and operations

Todd McElhatton structures his FP&A team as a partner to other business units to ensure planning assumptions operationalize as intended.

Bank of America's Q2 profit soars, CFO sets in-person work deadline

A $2.2 billion loan-loss reserve release buoyed the nation's second-largest bank as it anticipates an economic rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Double set of books could prove Trump Organization's undoing

An internal spreadsheet the company kept treated expenses in one way while the expenses were treated another way in the general ledger.

Levi's CFO: 'I firmly believe we have pricing power'

On the heels of a strong second-quarter earnings report for the company, Harmit Singh discussed the merits of upping prices during times of economic success versus amid hardship.

Biden antitrust push faces steep road

Although the president and congressional majority are aligned on checking big tech, it’s not clear agencies will bring much firepower to the effort.

3 hit with Long Island Iced Tea insider trading

A company employee sent a friend a draft press release on the beverage company's upcoming pivot to blockchain technology.  

3 CFO tips for curbing a pandemic surge in bad debts: Gartner

Bad debt rose during the pandemic, but companies using sharper customer analysis can identify those firms that can pay and choose not to, Gartner says.

CFOs benefit from customer-centric operations metrics

Knowing — and sharing widely — how operational changes impact user experience can generate alignment on spending priorities.

Finance employee charged with insider trading

The bank employee used coded words to tip off a friend about upcoming private-equity acquisitions.

Former WeWork CFO leaning into logistics startup

After heading up M&A for Time Warner and bringing the shared-office concept to Asia, Christian Lee sees the shipping side of the e-commerce boom as a new frontier.

Risk management rises to No. 1 accounting priority during pandemic: ACCA

The coronavirus has compelled accountants to focus more on risk management than ever while highlighting the need to address climate change and other hazards, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants said.

Opinion

Why CFOs should lead the way on sustainability

The way forward can feel messy, time-consuming and amorphous for CFOs, but this is an extraordinary time in history to tackle these challenges.

Avoiding the private-equity 'bear hug of death'

Operating company executives should help lead a transparent dialogue as they and their investment partners move through onboarding.

Business loans 'especially slow' to transition from LIBOR, posing risks: FSB

U.S. securitizations and business loans need to speed the switch to LIBOR alternatives, the Financial Stability Board said, warning of financial instability.

SEC charges Parallax for misleading pandemic disclosures

The company allegedly didn't have a COVID-19 screening test or protective equipment that it claimed to have.

M&A hit record high during first half 2021: Refinitiv

Deal-making in the U.S. and worldwide rose to unprecedented highs during the first six months of 2021 as buyers took advantage of record-low interest rates, Refinitiv said.