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Sponsored by Protiviti
5 focal points for future-ready CFOs
Step into the future with CFOs as they navigate a rapidly transforming financial landscape, where ESG metrics take center stage, GenAI shapes business planning and CFOs grapple with intensified priorities in data security, inflation and talent management.
Dec. 4, 2023 -
Sponsored by Paro
3 ways AI is reinventing scenario planning
Manual scenario planning can no longer keep pace. Use AI for faster, driver-based modeling.
Dec. 4, 2023 -
Trendline
Compensation: solving the cost-talent puzzle
In today’s strong labor market, CFOs leery of raising wages find creative ways to find and retain key employees.
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Sponsored by Mercer
Defined benefit investing strategies have grown more complex. Here’s how.
Moving away from defined benefit plans as the primary retirement program doesn’t require terminating the plan outright.
Dec. 4, 2023 -
Powell does not rule out Fed rate hike even while noting slower inflation
The Fed chief suggested that borrowing costs will remain high for the foreseeable future despite recent signs that inflation, hiring and economic growth are slowing.
By Jim Tyson • Dec. 1, 2023 -
Deep Dive
Retailers have a crime problem. It’s in the numbers.
The issue is complex and often clouded by imprecise data — sometimes from the industry itself.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 1, 2023 -
Inflation, consumer spending cool, validating pause in Fed rate hikes
Fed officials have recently noted progress in curbing price pressures but cautioned against expectations of sustained disinflation or an imminent cut to borrowing costs.
By Jim Tyson • Nov. 30, 2023 -
Accounting events for Q4 and 2024
It’s time to consider registering for a range of upcoming accounting conferences — both in person and online. CFO Dive’s got a list to help sort through them.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Nov. 30, 2023 -
MGM CFO expects insurance to cover cyberattack costs
The Las Vegas-based casino and resort operator has pegged the costs of the September cyberattack that temporarily crippled operations at about $100 million.
By Suman Bhattacharyya • Nov. 29, 2023 -
Health care benefit costs surge 9.8%: WTW
High inflation and strains from COVID-19 prolonged a trend of rising medical care costs.
By Jim Tyson • Nov. 29, 2023 -
Consumer confidence rises after a three-month decline: Conference Board
The gain in consumer confidence preceded a surge in online spending on Black Friday.
By Jim Tyson • Nov. 28, 2023 -
4 CFO tips for spurring growth through innovation: McKinsey
More than eight out of 10 CEOs believe innovation is key to outperformance, but only 6% are satisfied with their companies’ track record in creativity, McKinsey said.
By Jim Tyson • Nov. 27, 2023 -
AI developers, led by OpenAI, raise over $50B
ChatGPT maker OpenAI currently leads the pack with $11.3 billion in funding, as the tech sector’s rising star also faces a host of challenges.
By Alexei Alexis • Nov. 27, 2023 -
Creating a ‘poachable’ talent culture: TAB Bank CFO
Making one’s own employees competitive to other organizations can help to foster a strong, loyal talent base, TAB Bank CFO Boyd Hunter says.
By Grace Noto • Nov. 27, 2023 -
Sponsored by TravelBank
Why CFOs need to improve the employee T&E experience
On a day-to-day basis, the finance function is tasked with meeting the company’s accounting responsibilities — ensuring sound budgeting and forecasting. But increasingly, CFOs and their teams require a new focus on prioritizing employee experience.
Nov. 27, 2023 -
Sponsored by Bellus Ventures
Structure matters: How ITC transfers mitigate risk and maintain compliance
The Investment Tax Credits (ITC) transfers are a powerful new tool for corporations to manage their tax liability. However, executing ITC purchases requires robust due diligence, structuring and insurance to de-risk each transaction.
Nov. 27, 2023 -
Deep Dive
‘Rough ride’: 5 CFO tips for cutting insurance costs amid climate change
CFOs facing more destructive weather and soaring insurance costs can take five steps to hold down premiums.
By Jim Tyson • Nov. 26, 2023 -
Weaker consumer spending to trigger mild recession in 2024: Fannie Mae
Consumer sentiment sagged this month, a survey showed, bolstering forecasts that holiday sales and consumer spending will decline in coming weeks.
By Jim Tyson • Nov. 22, 2023 -
OpenAI chaos shows need for multiple-vendor approach: Zoom CFO
Zoom is one of many companies betting heavily on the future of artificial intelligence following the rapid rise OpenAI’s ChatGPT service.
By Alexei Alexis • Nov. 22, 2023 -
Economy sputtering toward ‘very short recession’: Conference Board
The economy will likely shrink in coming months and end 2024 with just lackluster growth, the Conference Board said.
By Jim Tyson • Nov. 20, 2023 -
Testing AI in the finance function: McKinsey
In coming years, generative AI will be “table stakes” for all forward-looking finance teams, according to a McKinsey AI guide for CFOs.
By Alexei Alexis • Nov. 20, 2023 -
Opinion
Leveraging AI to step up your CFO game in 2024
While the world is dreaming of big problems AI might solve, business leaders should look to use the technology to address specific company pain points, writes Vic.ai’s Anand Desai.
By Anand Desai • Nov. 20, 2023 -
Johnson & Johnson CFO: Pandemic lesson drove $40B deal’s fast pace
COVID-19 taught J&J’s finance chief the value of “speed and agility” in business, Joseph Wolk said at the MIT Sloan CFO Summit.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Nov. 16, 2023 -
Retail sales fall, adding to signs economy cooling after hot Q3 growth
Gradual declines in consumer spending, hiring and inflation suggest that the Federal Reserve may achieve a “soft landing” for the economy.
By Jim Tyson • Nov. 15, 2023 -
Lowe’s veteran tapped for Advance Auto CFO seat
The appointment comes as the auto parts supplier is focused on a comprehensive review of the business after posting weak financial results this year.
By Alexei Alexis • Nov. 15, 2023 -
Inflation slows, spurring bets Fed will start cutting rates in May
Price pressures declined last month in all major categories except for food, the Labor Department reported.
By Jim Tyson • Nov. 14, 2023