BitPay CFO: long-time crypto users incentivized to keep spending

Despite its recent controversies, cryptocurrency is well on its way to “emerge as the next evolution to modern alternative payments,” Jagruti Solanki, CFO of Bitcoin and payment provider BitPay, said Friday.

By Jane Thier • Aug. 20, 2021

Payments said to have role in raising customer value, lowering acquisition costs

Stop thinking of payments as a commodity process, say payments specialists; it can be a strategic value-add by reducing failed transactions and churn.

By Robert Freedman • Aug. 19, 2021

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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

Corporates embracing fintech at 'fever pitch': KPMG

The rise of the digital consumer and intensifying cybersecurity concerns will speed the flow of corporate venture capital into fintech in coming months, a KPMG report said.

By Jim Tyson • Aug. 16, 2021

As the IPO market continues to heat up, building out the FP&A function takes on renewed urgency

Today's fast-paced IPO market requires FP&A teams to deliver top-notch budgeting, forecasting and analytical expertise.

Aug. 16, 2021

xP&A is ready for prime time, but not every organization is ready for it

Platforms designed to integrate financial with operational planning can expand enterprise performance management capabilities if finance leaders have the right technology and culture, Gartner says.

By Robert Freedman • Aug. 11, 2021

Empowering your remote or hybrid workforce by automating your financial close process

To keep up with the growing workload for finance teams, especially from COVID-19, organizations are adopting automation to eliminate manual repetitive tasks.

Aug. 9, 2021

CFOs seeking cash encouraged to consider IP address leasing

Global demand means top dollar for companies with excess capacity they want to monetize, says a broker.

By Robert Freedman • Aug. 4, 2021

Mastercard CFO: consumers 'ready and willing' to increase spending

“The U.S. has always been a laggard when it comes to contactless payments, but that’s changing,” Sachin Mehra says. 

By Jane Thier • Aug. 3, 2021

Why finance automation fails (and 6 steps for success)

Finance and accounting automation initiatives can easily fail if the right steps aren’t taken. Here are our top reasons these programs fail and how to fix them.

Aug. 2, 2021

Back-office investment as equity value drivers

Jobcase CFO Beth Clymer doesn’t let the desire to hold down costs trump the scaling that flows from high-functioning accounting and planning teams. 

By Robert Freedman • July 29, 2021

Data-breached companies face higher bank lending costs

In addition to the other costs they must pay after their customer data is compromised, companies must pay higher interest rates and are subject to more loan covenants when they borrow funds.

By Robert Freedman • July 27, 2021

Data, communications pose hidden scaling costs

Companies that avoid fragmented analytics and inconsistent internal engagement can keep operations aligned with growth, executives say.

By Robert Freedman • July 26, 2021

How insurers are divesting to shift to a digital future

Over 90% of companies in the sector say the changing technology and competitive landscape are directly influencing their divestment plans.

By Geoffrey Mize • July 26, 2021

Why ERPs aren't enough: Top digital investments for the financial close

With both ERP and automation solutions implemented, teams can work more productively, create seamless processes and ensure data accuracy.

July 26, 2021

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.

By Adonay Cervantes • July 23, 2021

Usefulness of SaaS metrics lies in context, not isolation

High customer acquisition costs, like some low conversion rates, shouldn't automatically be considered a bad signal.

By Robert Freedman • July 23, 2021

Why a startup went straight to full-scale ERP, shared-services center

When Pedro Barros, finance chief of workforce software company Remote, implemented his team's systems, he bypassed the typical piecemeal approach and kept his eye on global ambitions.

By Robert Freedman • July 21, 2021

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.   

By Marc Huffman • July 15, 2021

Former WeWork CFO leaning into logistics startup

After heading up M&A for Time Warner and bringing the shared-office concept to Asia, Christian Lee sees the shipping side of the e-commerce boom as a new frontier.

By Robert Freedman • July 8, 2021

M&A hit record high during first half 2021: Refinitiv

Deal-making in the U.S. and worldwide rose to unprecedented highs during the first six months of 2021 as buyers took advantage of record-low interest rates, Refinitiv said.

By Jim Tyson • July 6, 2021

Federated approach touted as best for digital transformation

Let IT build a centralized automation platform while operational teams build the specialized processes that link into it, an integration specialist says.

By Robert Freedman • June 23, 2021

Rev rec manager at hub of fraud ring, SEC says

The Securities and Exchange Commission used data analytics capabilities it launched last year to catch six people benefiting from insider information. 

By Robert Freedman • June 21, 2021

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. 

By Sameer Bhagwat and Raakesh Boyapati • June 18, 2021

Corporate tax staff working beyond capacity: survey

Technology can help close the capacity gap but many tax departments lack the time, budget and skills to deploy it effectively, a Thomson Reuters Institute survey found.   

By Jim Tyson • June 11, 2021

Scenario plan, but don't act, until tax changes clearer

Companies await a squeeze as U.S. and global tax priorities converge to force more tax payments through profit-shifting curbs, other changes. 

By Ted Knutson • June 11, 2021