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A holistic approach to ASC 740
Calculating taxes owed is always a monumental task. A provision which guides how companies recognize income taxes is proving to be particularly challenging.
Adam Schrom • Nov. 17, 2022 -
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Dark social: the invisible CFO tool
Financial executives want quick answers to people, process or tech questions. Lately they are finding new ways to get the information they need.
Zviki Shimon • Nov. 9, 2022 -
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Tackling the build versus buy forecasting dilemma
The rise in economic volatility is increasing the need for better decisions when it comes to acquiring and interpreting forecasting data.
John Frechette • Oct. 20, 2022 -
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Intercompany ops: more than zero-sum game
For CFOs of growing companies, intercompany operations have increasing implications that extend across accounting, finance, tax, and treasury departments.
David Brightman • Sept. 13, 2022 -
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Why C-suites need to get more serious about harnessing tax technology
More than half of the C-suite executives surveyed said they’re not using their tax data to scenario-plan around policy changes or identify tax credits, a KPMG report found.
Greg Engel • Sept. 1, 2022 -
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Why a CFO should be one of your first hires
Startups are inherently risky but their CFOs have an early opportunity to fundamentally shape the way the companies operate.
Harry Hurst • Aug. 23, 2022 -
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How to adopt dynamic pricing on B2B marketplaces
By 2028, it’s estimated that the global B2B e-commerce market size will reach $25.65 trillion. Dynamic pricing is one of its challenges.
Ryan Lee • Aug. 12, 2022 -
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The ABCs and IRCs of cannabis accounting
From cash control issues to inadequate reporting and point of sale (POS) software, accounting for cannabis dispensaries is no easy feat and the wrong move can land a company in serious legal trouble.
Andrew Hunzicker • July 14, 2022 -
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Don't abandon stablecoins over Terra, CFO says
Fintechs and financial services players will "be the driver of innovations and regulations that enable stablecoins, crypto and other digital assets to scale," argues Metallicus Chief Financial Officer Irina Berkon.
Irina Berkon • July 8, 2022 -
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Practical tips for forging a stronger CFO-COO partnership
The duo needn’t be good friends, but the CFO and COO do need to trust each other as transparency and accountability are key.
Julie Iskow and Jill Klindt • June 16, 2022 -
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Prepping for the next phase of stimulus fraud probes
Federal authorities appear to be operating under a strong mandate to ferret out perceived fraud and abuse in the oft-confusing world of COVID-19 stimulus programs.
Matthew S. Adams • May 31, 2022 -
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Lessons from the M&A front lines
Early in the deal-making process CFOs should think big and prioritize but they also need to consider steps for setting the tone after the ink dries.
David Roberson • May 13, 2022 -
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With SEC's proposed climate rules, CFOs should listen to investors
A stakeholder-influenced materiality assessment will help business leaders comply with the SEC's proposed disclosure rules and focus their sustainability efforts.
Donavan Hornsby • May 9, 2022 -
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Collaborative model can be a win for both company and customers
Making money based on the customer's savings or revenue generated from the product or service is gaining steam but valuation and accounting challenges are still being sorted out.
Katelyn Horowitz • April 12, 2022 -
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Why real-time cost anomaly detection for your cloud is non-negotiable
Misconfigurations can spin up the wrong number of services in an organization's cloud use, causing cost anomalies. If this spending appears small, it may go unnoticed, but the costs add up.
Asim Razzaq • April 8, 2022 -
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3 steps to finding Zen in unmanaged spend
Finance departments have thought of unmanaged spend as a problem rooted in how well we track purchases, enforce T&E policies and consolidate vendors, but the human element is the big factor.
Adriana Carpenter • April 1, 2022 -
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How growth, inflation and access to capital will play off one another this year
The rise in prices is complicating CFOs' plans as they continue to focus on talent, transformation and growth as their strategic priorities.
Wes Bricker • March 25, 2022 -
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3 ways recurring revenue can fund business growth
Investors are starting to recognize a company's recurring-revenue stream as an asset that can be traded in exchange for up-front capital, a fast, non-dilutive alternative to equity.
Harry Hurst • March 24, 2022 -
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Fairness opinion could give SPAC target companies peace of mind
The legal tactic mitigates the management headache that can occur after the de-SPAC transaction if there’s a conflict between the sponsor of the special purpose acquisition company and its investors.
James Hanson • March 21, 2022 -
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What the new R&D tax rule means for life sciences companies
For established companies with very large R&D expenses, the cash tax impacts can be a billion-dollar issue.
Mark Drozdowski and Christine Kachinsky • March 18, 2022 -
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Private capital is ready to fund climate, social goals, if companies get ESG measurement right
CFOs can get an idea of what to expect from the SEC and other federal agencies by looking at what California and New York are considering.
Donavan Hornsby • March 17, 2022 -
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Jaw-dropping expenses are just one of many IPO surprises
Don’t be caught off guard by the demands you and your staff will face as you prepare to go public, whether through an IPO or a SPAC merger.
Steve Hansen • March 8, 2022 -
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Workflow integration gives virtual cards new life
The digital version of corporate cards is a major innovation for business but you can multiply the cards' utility by making them part of your spend management platform.
Thejo Kote • March 2, 2022 -
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How CFOs can supercharge their organization's sales forecasting
Virtual processes are faster, more granular in detail and provide a fresh sales forecast in a clean, concise dashboard each morning.
Michael Ballou • Feb. 28, 2022 -
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Make 2022 the year you digitalize your finance function
CFOs have never had access to more data about their organization’s operations and outputs, but they can’t leverage this resource with legacy systems and manual processes.
Nick Rose • Feb. 16, 2022
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