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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 -
Crypto challenges shine light on CFOs' fiat currency management
Finance leaders have reason to avoid the volatility of alt coins but their lack of visibility into currency exposure could be leaving them vulnerable to a similar risk with some fiat currencies.
Bob Stark • Aug. 18, 2021 -
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How a Big-4 firm reduced lease agreement review time by 80%
AI can automate the extraction of information needed to comply with new ASC 842 standards.
Steve Levine • Aug. 11, 2021 -
Independent auditors provide ESG disclosure assurance
The expertise external auditors bring to financial reporting can help investors and other stakeholders feel confident as companies step up environmental, social and governance reporting.
Kathryn Kaminsky • Aug. 10, 2021 -
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Subscriptions are set to boom in Latin America
Growing consumer credit options, cloud adoption and accommodation of local currencies are paving the way for continued SaaS growth post-pandemic.
Adonay Cervantes • July 23, 2021 -
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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.
Marc Huffman • July 15, 2021 -
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.
Anthony Coletta • July 7, 2021 -
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How the CFO role is transforming media and entertainment
The pandemic gave streaming companies low-hanging fruit from which to increase their subscribers. How finance leaders respond as people return to the office will depend on how they leverage analytics.
Stephen Blume • July 6, 2021 -
Meeting uncertainty with fiscal discipline and operating rhythm
Organizations may not consider finance central to the decision-making process; some may even consider it an obstacle. It's on the CFO to disprove that, Malwarebytes finance chief Thomas Fox says.
Thomas R. Fox • June 24, 2021 -
Subscription pricing: Stop relying on the negative option
Companies hurt the annual recurring revenue model by being less than straightforward in attracting and keeping subscribers and complicating cancellations.
Krish Subramanian • June 22, 2021 -
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Using flexible pricing models to keep transformation projects on track
CFOs that work with their technology providers on payment arrangements can help accelerate their organization's post-pandemic recovery.
Sameer Bhagwat and Raakesh Boyapati • June 18, 2021 -
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What's behind the SEC's SPAC warrant concerns
In many of the deals, the warrants don't meet an exception in FASB's accounting standards for derivatives. As a result, they're misclassified as equity in the view of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Matt Smith and Petar Tomov • June 14, 2021 -
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3 strategies to create a cash culture
An estimated $2.5 trillion is tied up in working capital at companies across Europe and the United States. Freeing up that cash could help CFOs reach strategic capital allocation goals.
Peter Kingma • June 9, 2021 -
CFOs' essential role in promoting employee mental health
For professional accountants, mental health issues heighten the risk of not identifying errors in financial reports or spotting indicators of fraud.
Russell Guthrie • June 1, 2021 -
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Despite gains in hard-hit sectors, be realistic on valuations
The outlook across sectors is better than expected, but forecasts must be achievable.
Brian Garfield • April 14, 2021
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