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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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Adoption insight can help CFOs maximize digital transformation investment
Inefficient use of technology often takes root early. Knowing why employees avoid or underuse new tools can help you leverage your spend.
Andrew Casey • Feb. 10, 2022 -
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Intangibles are your valuation key, even if capital tightens
If 2022 is the year investors start applying more scrutiny to the companies they fund, the value of your intangible assets can be the difference in getting, or not getting, the price you want.
Tyler Capson • Feb. 3, 2022 -
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Treasury doesn't have to lose out to FP&A on forecasting
The two teams bring complementary strengths that can be leveraged if they work together.
Bob Stark • Jan. 28, 2022 -
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Net recovery rate: the vital KPI you might be overlooking
Companies are leaving money on the table by writing off too many chargebacks. Better data can make it cost effective to improve your net recovery rate.
Monica Eaton-Cardone • Jan. 24, 2022 -
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Easing the transition from private to public company
Finance organizations can prepare by understanding what happens after the IPO.
Pat Voll and Maureen Ryan • Jan. 11, 2022 -
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Unlocking the strategic value of third-party valuations
Most CFOs plan to continue using valuations as a tool for informed decision-making even if the Financial Accounting Standards Board replaces impairment testing with an amortization model for calculating goodwill, as it's thinking of doing. That's a smart strategy.
Bryan Knoepp and Irina Chernova • Dec. 20, 2021 -
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Getting started on ESG reporting
Thoughtful guidance is coming, but there are steps you can take now to meet investors' appetite for reporting that shows your organization is taking environmental, social and governance performance seriously.
John Truzzolino • Dec. 16, 2021 -
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Consumption-based pricing models: transition guidance for CFOs
Consumption-based pricing is best used when you can accurately and easily break down your service offering into small, digestible units.
Rachel Parrinello, Chris Semain and Ted Grossman • Dec. 10, 2021 -
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What to consider before implementing a B2B marketplace strategy
Not all products and services are a good fit for a scalable marketplace strategy, but for those that are, the advantages include new sources of revenue, reduced marketing costs and new trading partnerships.
Tom Schröder • Dec. 8, 2021 -
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Data products' success relies as much on management principles as analytical assets
No matter how good your tools are, you can’t leverage them for insights without taking a user-first approach to their design and execution.
Julie Iskow and Jon DiGiambattista • Dec. 3, 2021 -
Recurring 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.
Mike Beach and Liz Armbruester • Nov. 16, 2021 -
How the Great Resignation is changing finance and testing CFOs
As more employees reconsider their careers, finance leaders can lead the charge to make their company the career destination of choice.
Juergen Lindner • Nov. 11, 2021 -
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Inflation is one reason SPAC redemptions are rising
Frank Sinatra sang "That’s life!" and in the SPAC arena that sentiment does not sound so different than "That’s SPAC!" Economic circumstances are not as sweet as they once were.
Daniele D'Alvia • Nov. 9, 2021 -
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Uncertain times turn spotlight on corporate treasurers
As with CFOs, these behind-the-scenes executives are stepping up strategically to help their organizations navigate volatility.
Meghan Birmingham Leader • Oct. 26, 2021 -
Third-party vs. in-house functions: a CFO checklist
When critical but time-consuming finance and accounting tasks limit strategic thinking, outsourcing becomes an attractive option.
Billy Leigh • Oct. 26, 2021 -
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Investment narrative should be high on CFO to-do list as company goes public
Sophisticated investors won't wait around for a newly public company to build the communication discipline needed to thrive while operating in the spotlight.
Jeff Majtyka • Oct. 14, 2021 -
Adapting expense reimbursements to long-term remote work
A clear policy and an automated tool to ensure compliance can protect your organization from unnecessary costs while employees do their jobs off-site.
Jessica Staley • Sept. 29, 2021 -
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Retailers missing out on tax incentives for ecommerce retooling
The types of innovation for which retailers can get state and federal tax credits is broader than many finance leaders realize, and the process is simplified, thanks to automation.
Ajay Wanchoo and Gregory Bocchino • Sept. 14, 2021 -
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3 ways to kickstart subscription business models in Japan
Although it's a technology leader, Japan has lagged behind other countries in digital subscriptions, making it a growth target for SaaS and other recurring revenue businesses.
YiLun Miao • Sept. 13, 2021 -
How CFOs can use metrics to drive connections across the 'macro to micro continuum'
The most effective way to improve performance is by adjusting the many metrics that underlie larger, top-line metrics. Identifying what drives these smaller metrics gives CFOs more levers to pull.
Ross Tennenbaum • Sept. 1, 2021
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