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CFOs shouldn’t let high rates hold them back
A capital project that automates a business can yield a positive discounted investment return, Bill Fink asserts. When rates do come down, CFOs can refinance the debt.
Bill Fink • July 5, 2023 -
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B2B must embrace digital payments
“B2B organizations have been slow to adapt to the changing demands and expectations of Gen Z,” writes a payments company vice president. “This is a huge mistake, and it can cost them dearly in the long run.”
Justin Main • June 23, 2023 -
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Building resilience, funding sources critical to riding out a storm
The more efficiently you run your operations, the longer your company’s cash cushion will last. Industry-specific tools can help, Luke Voiles writes.
Luke Voiles • June 9, 2023 -
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Accounts payable shouldn’t be a cost center
CFOs are under growing pressure to drive efficiencies at zero cost. Leveraging intelligent automation to process invoices can help, Steven Cronin writes.
Steven Cronin • May 26, 2023 -
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Why CFOs must beef up their CX playbooks
The B2B market is facing a new generation of decision makers who are accustomed to speedy digital customer experiences, according to Billtrust CFO Bob Purcell.
Bob Purcell • May 19, 2023 -
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It’s time for holistic emissions accounting
A fulsome and holistic accounting of a company's operational emissions and other sustainability risks helps businesses find new pathways and opportunities for value creation, Donavan Hornsby writes.
Donavan Hornsby • April 26, 2023 -
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Why CFOs eyeing IPOs must prep now
While many companies have put public listing plans on pause, CFOs would be wise to get ready now for when the IPO window reopens, Nick Theos writes.
Nick Theos • April 14, 2023 -
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CFOs need public/private funding mix to bridge ESG financing gaps
Finance leaders need access to multiple types of capital to finance their companies’ environmental, social, and governance goals, Ana Carolina Oliveira writes.
Ana Carolina Oliveira • April 13, 2023 -
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Why CFOs must take inventory reins
The people responsible for bloated inventory levels don’t all sit in factories and warehouses, Ernst & Young’s Peter Kingma writes.
Peter Kingma • April 7, 2023 -
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Six steps CFOs communicating layoffs should take
Layoffs are painful. Finance chiefs need to prepare in order to avoid missteps and ensure their approach to staff cuts is as empathetic and transparent as possible.
Cassandra M. Bailey • Feb. 23, 2023 -
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Financial services, Black America and the evolution of DEI
Despite the rise of corporate diversity initiatives, Christopher Johnson writes systemic hurdles still keep many minorities from working in finance.
Christopher Johnson • Feb. 17, 2023 -
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How CFOs can combat inflation’s supply chain squeeze
Just-in-time inventory logic can appeal to boards. Michael Poveda argues CFOs should consider stockpiling inflation-sensitive products and materials.
Michael Poveda • Feb. 9, 2023 -
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CFOs are focused on talent — and the return to office
It’s becoming increasingly clear there is no “going back” fully to how we worked before the pandemic, Kathryn Kaminsky writes.
Kathryn Kaminsky • Feb. 1, 2023 -
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3 reasons to make accounts receivable a top priority
Unpaid invoices take a nasty bite out of cash flow. Dean Kaplan writes that taking time early on to evaluate receivables and stratify accounts for fast attention will pay off.
Dean Kaplan • Jan. 18, 2023 -
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CFOs must still run tight ships in ‘23: S&P Global’s finance chief
With 2023 poised to be a transitional year, CFOs need to run tight ships while still making sure their businesses are ready to seize opportunities when markets turn.
Ewout Steenbergen • Dec. 21, 2022 -
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3 reforms for the post-FTX crypto era
FTX’s collapse underscores the highly-centralized crypto market’s risks and blockchain’s importance as a defense against bad actors, Metallicus' CFO argues.
Irina Berkon • Dec. 9, 2022 -
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Beyond Paris: the tax implications of remote work
While working from almost anywhere is increasingly possible, employers need to consider the tax implications before sending employees to or from the U.S.
Christine Deveney • Dec. 2, 2022 -
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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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