IPOs worldwide plunged 46% during first half 2022: EY

Many CFOs have held off on IPOs this year as high inflation, a pullback in monetary stimulus and sanctions following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine roiled equity markets.

By Jim Tyson • June 30, 2022

Cutting commodities as inflation hedge now 'team sport': Chatham

Companies are moving to reduce their commodities exposure to hedge against spiking inflation and recession fears, but doing so successfully means thinking about this as a “team sport,” Amol Dhargalkar, chairman of the board for Chatham Financial, said.

By Grace Noto • June 30, 2022

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Navigating risk in turbulent times

CFOs must help their organizations mitigate risks by balancing the need for both growth and stability. 

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Fed inflation fight 'highly likely to involve some pain': Powell

Powell committed the Fed to hitting its 2% inflation target as rising prices undermined consumer expectations and increased the odds of a recession.

By Jim Tyson • June 29, 2022

Dobbs decision will cause worker retention challenges for CFOs

The overturning of Roe v. Wade will likely lead to sweeping logistical and worker retention challenges for CFOs and employers operating across state lines, experts say. 

By Grace Noto • June 29, 2022

SEC fines EY $100M for ethics exam cheating

The SEC penalty against EY follows a $50 million fine against KPMG in 2019 for cheating on internal training exams.

By Jim Tyson • June 28, 2022

PCAOB strengthens requirements for lead auditors

The new requirements come as many companies have expanded their operations globally, leading to an increase in audits executed by multiple accounting firms. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • June 22, 2022

Just one in three CFOs have appetite for more risk: Deloitte

Finance chiefs in the technology, financial services, and manufacturing industries were the least inclined to take on more risk, according to the Deloitte survey.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • June 21, 2022

Icahn sues, questions 'basic integrity' of trillion-dollar CMBS market

The suit comes as the pandemic accelerated changes in shopping and work habits that drive how retail and offices are used and valued, leaving financial executives to grapple with rising uncertainty around how to assess commercial real estate holdings. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • June 17, 2022

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.

By Julie Iskow and Jill Klindt • June 16, 2022

Fed failure in fighting inflation 'not an option,' Powell says

The Federal Reserve announced a 0.75 percentage point increase in the main interest rate and indicated that policymakers plan more aggressive tightening in coming months.

By Jim Tyson • June 15, 2022

Gensler sees limit to SEC rule on carbon emissions disclosure

The SEC would only require disclosure on carbon emissions across a supply chain from companies that have publicly committed to revealing such information, Gensler said.

By Jim Tyson • June 14, 2022

AI yields 30% of revenue at tech-savvy companies: Accenture

Despite a big potential boost in profits, most companies fail to seize on the full benefits from artificial intelligence, Accenture found in a survey.

By Jim Tyson • June 13, 2022

How SEC ESG disclosure rules will impact private companies

The responsibility for overseeing how environmental impacts are tracked and measured is expected to fall mainly on CFOs.

By Robert Freedman • June 10, 2022

IKEA finance chief busts four ESG 'myths'

C-suite executives stymied by misperceptions about sustainability are slow to gain from shrinking their companies’ carbon footprints, according to Ingka Group-IKEA CFO Juvencio Maeztu.

By Jim Tyson • June 8, 2022

CFOs should use AI to navigate 'dark horizons' in scenario planning: Gartner

CFOs aiming to improve scenario planning with artificial intelligence need to overcome an aversion to gathering and analyzing a broad variety of data, according to Gartner.

By Jim Tyson • June 7, 2022

'Social inflation' increasing severity, frequency of litigation against companies

In a self-reinforcing loop, more claimants seek bigger awards and more frequently get them, an analysis by a global insurance support company says.

By Robert Freedman • June 6, 2022

Manufacturers shift tactics to stay ahead of ingredient, edible oil turmoil

CFOs grappling with supply chain friction can learn from food companies that have had to stay flexible as war, weather and export bans pressure ingredient supplies.

By Samantha Oller • June 3, 2022

Recession 'not inevitable,' Moody's says

CFOs considering changes to wages, prices and other critical points of business strategy must filter an unusual range of conflicting economic forecasts.

By Jim Tyson • June 3, 2022

Most CFOs, CEOs see cybersecurity gaps: Accenture

Many companies face excessive risks after failing to weave cybersecurity into the full fabric of business strategy, Accenture said.  

By Jim Tyson • June 2, 2022

SEC pushes crackdown on COVID-19 scams

Several companies have sought to cash in on public anxiety and investor eagerness by making false claims about the availability of products to combat the coronavirus.

By Jim Tyson • June 1, 2022

Inflation outlook hinges on future wage growth: Summers

History suggests that with inflation and unemployment at current levels, the U.S. may be headed toward a recession, former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers said.

By Jim Tyson • May 31, 2022

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.

By Matthew S. Adams • May 31, 2022

Restatements surge to 15-year high on SPAC filings

Tougher SEC oversight triggered a wave of SPAC restatements in 2021 and chilled the market in so-called blank-check companies.

By Jim Tyson • May 26, 2022

Climate-related disclosure annually costs companies $677,000 on average

The Securities and Exchange Commission is pushing a climate risk disclosure rule that would require companies to budget for detailed analysis of their greenhouse gas emissions.

By Jim Tyson • May 25, 2022

Compliance costs to surge, straining tight budgets: Accenture

Many compliance executives lack the funding needed to contain an expanding range of risks, Accenture found in a survey.

By Jim Tyson • May 24, 2022