Agility key in tackling economic downturn

Airbase and Clari CFOs share best practices to meet a challenging business environment.

By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 3, 2022

Building ‘digital trust’ yields 10% revenue growth: McKinsey

More than four out of five consumers said that before buying a product they want to know in detail how a company safeguards data privacy, according to McKinsey.

By Jim Tyson • Oct. 3, 2022

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CFO best practices in the evolving generative AI era

As the initial frenzy around the launch of generative artificial intelligence subsides, a new GenAI era appears to be taking shape.

By CFO Dive staff

C-suite allies needed to tackle automation hesitancy: panel

An advocacy campaign that highlights important use cases can be a critical enabler. Spotify, for example, packages automation case studies in user-friendly videos.

By Suman Bhattacharyya • Oct. 3, 2022

Top-down budgeting vs bottom-up budgeting: Which one is best for your business?

In this article, we'll go over both approaches to budgeting so you can pick the one that works best for your business.

Oct. 3, 2022

US IPOs plunge 74% year to date: EY

A recovery in IPOs hinges on renewed equity market stability as well as offerings that are reasonably valued and based on “scalable” infrastructure, EY’s Rachel Gerring said.

By Jim Tyson • Sept. 30, 2022

Tyson heir CFO pick draws ethical fire

The Tyson family owns a large chunk of voting rights at the company and promoted one of their own to the top finance seat.

By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 30, 2022

How CFOs can cut real estate costs

Subleasing and landlord buyouts are options for CFOs looking to trim office space spend but retrenchment also poses complex challenges, experts say. 

By Dawn Wotapka • Sept. 29, 2022

Bed Bath CFO details strategy, inventory pressures

The retailer’s earnings call was the first since interim CFO Laura Crossen took the finance reins after the sudden death of her predecessor, Gustavo Arnal. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Sept. 29, 2022

NJ Devils, Philly 76ers veteran named Schellman CFO

Andy Goldstein, who has held the top financial seat for big-name brands such as the New Jersey Devils, will tap his 22 years of industry experience as CFO for the accounting firm.

By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 29, 2022

Tyson Foods promotes chairman’s son to CFO

John R. Tyson, son of Chairman John H. Tyson, was promoted to CFO as the company navigates economic headwinds including higher supply costs.

By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 28, 2022

More CFOs grappling with ‘abnormally large’ rise in costs: Richmond Fed

The share of CFOs who view financing conditions as unfavorable doubled compared with results in a second-quarter survey, the Richmond Fed said.

By Jim Tyson • Sept. 28, 2022

SEC says Oracle bribed officials, imposes $23M penalty

Since the violations came to light, Oracle has taken several remedial steps, including strengthening its global compliance, risk and control functions, the SEC said.

By Jim Tyson • Sept. 27, 2022

EY’s split to offer CFOs ‘more choice,’ exec says

The auditing and consulting firm is in the “design” phase as EY partners vote on its separation, leaving CFOs facing unanswered questions regarding auditing fees.

By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 27, 2022

US faces risk of long stagflation struggle: Moody’s

The odds of recession will rise if inflation fails to steadily fall toward the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, according to Moody’s Analytics.

By Jim Tyson • Sept. 26, 2022

[PODCAST] Sox Talks

Tune into the new Sox Talks podcast to hear what SOX has accomplished—and what comes next.

By CFO Dive's studioID • Sept. 26, 2022

5 steps to reinforce the reputation of your tax function

How tax practitioners can restore and reinforce the often overlooked tax department.

Sept. 26, 2022

Chobani names permanent CFO, revitalizes IPO talks

The company’s former CFO departed in June after another delay in IPO plans.

By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 23, 2022

Boeing to pay $200M to settle SEC charges regarding 737 MAX

Boeing is showing signs of recovery from the 737 MAX debacle, with top executives saying that the plane maker this year will achieve positive free cash flow on an annual basis for the first time since 2018.

By Jim Tyson • Sept. 23, 2022

CFOs continue talent retention battle

Despite finance chiefs’ efforts to streamline the work of finance departments, only 20% saw talent retention as an ensuing benefit, Deloitte’s Q3 Signals Survey said.

By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 22, 2022

ADM CFO sees ag giant’s pivot paying off in profits, crucial food security

Vikram Luthar, appointed CFO of Archer Daniels Midland in April, gained a keen awareness of the value of affordable healthy food growing up in India.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Sept. 22, 2022

Fed redoubles inflation fight, raising main rate 75 basis points

Fed officials raised their projections for inflation and unemployment while marking down their forecasts for economic growth.

By Jim Tyson • Sept. 21, 2022

CFOs need to prep for healthcare’s lagging inflation

Healthcare costs are expected to jump 6.0% next year. CFOs must prepare accordingly, advises WTW’s Tim Stawicki. 

By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 21, 2022

Fed tightening deepens housing recession

Record home prices, mounting construction costs and a Fed-spurred rise in mortgage rates have worsened a downturn in housing, homebuilders said.

By Jim Tyson • Sept. 20, 2022

Reputation’s new CFO says scenario planning is key

Seasoned SaaS financial leader Marc Linden says CFOs need to prepare for macroeconomic turbulence. 

By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 20, 2022

CFOs see hiring woes persisting into 2023: Gartner

Hiring and retaining workers, forecasting and cost-cutting are the top three most difficult tasks on CFOs’ to-do lists over the next 12 months, according to a recent Gartner survey. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Sept. 19, 2022