Strategy & Operations: Page 20


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    US accounting degree graduates plunge 7.4%

    Students snub accounting for reasons ranging from comparatively low pay to tough requirements for certification, according to financial executives.

    By Oct. 17, 2023
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    Procurement must adapt to era of ‘sudden upheavals’: McKinsey

    Even as supply chain disruptions wane, companies should adjust procurement to a period of volatile prices and global strife, McKinsey said.

    By Oct. 16, 2023
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    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.

    By CFO Dive staff
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    How UiPath kept its finance team lean as it scaled up

    The goal is to increase team productivity through automation tools, but “doing more with less” might motivate some companies using the technology, CFO Ashim Gupta says.

    By Oct. 13, 2023
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    Inflation persists above 2%, defying Fed

    Core inflation sped up during the past two months, underscoring the central bank’s challenge of restoring price stability.

    By Oct. 12, 2023
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    Balancing privacy concerns with internal investigations

    It’s possible to respect employees’ desire to wall off personal data from collection while ensuring the company can check every place relevant information might be.

    By Robert Freedman • Oct. 12, 2023
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    Inflation, worker scarcity slam small business confidence: NFIB

    Optimism among small businesses has flagged even as economic growth this year has exceeded expectations.

    By Oct. 11, 2023
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    Fed’s Waller pushes back on criticism of FedNow’s adoption rate

    “We have got more in the pipeline and there are various estimates that could range from 250 to 350 by the end of the year, and they just continue to grow as banks do it,” the central bank governor said.

    By Rajashree Chakravarty • Oct. 11, 2023
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    Fed Vice Chair Jefferson flags tightening from rising bond yields

    Financing costs may have risen in recent weeks as investors upgrade their expectations for economic growth or alter their view of underlying risks, Jefferson said.

    By Oct. 9, 2023
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    BlackRock creates net-zero investment after axing pair of ESG funds

    The asset management firm has shifted resources to climate-specific funds after the SEC updated the “Names Rule” to increase accountability on ESG funds.

    By Lamar Johnson • Oct. 9, 2023
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    Smart corporate investing: Reduce tax bills with Investment Tax Credit transfers

    The Inflation Reduction Act created a new option: Investment tax credit (ITC) transfers. With an ITC transfer, renewable energy developers sell their ITCs to taxpaying corporations. The developer receives cash immediately, and the corporation earns a locked-in profit by buying at a discount to par.

    Oct. 9, 2023
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    Bringing it home: The three A’s and the return of American manufacturing

    Since reshoring is the “new normal,” mastering the Three A’s is essential.

    Oct. 9, 2023
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    Hiring soars, validating Fed’s ‘higher for longer’ path

    The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note surged after the September payrolls report on expectations of strong economic growth.

    By Oct. 6, 2023
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    ‘Sticky’ office rents still burden SMBs

    While rents have resisted deflation, the broader drop in demand for office space gives tenants negotiating power, Capterra’s Max Lillard says.

    By Oct. 6, 2023
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    84% of CFOs wrestle with talent crunch

    Accounting ranked as the top finance function struggling with talent shortages, amid high turnover and dwindling new entrants.

    By Oct. 5, 2023
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    Improve D&O coverage while market is soft, broker says

    Insurers are prepared to give on terms and pricing going into 2024, according to a Woodruff Sawyer survey.

    By Robert Freedman • Oct. 4, 2023
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    US IPOs rise 20% YTD yet lag 2021 pace

    IPO investors worldwide have become especially selective as central banks push up interest rates, raising the cost of capital, EY said.

    By Oct. 2, 2023
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    How to succeed during economic downturns

    How can the finance department help the enterprise reconsider the role of external operations and the supply chain in supporting their bottom line?

    Oct. 2, 2023
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    The two emerging defined benefit camps

    Depending on the camp your organization is in, it’s important to consider why and what you will do to ensure success.

    Oct. 2, 2023
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    CFOs worry most about rate hikes: Fed survey

    While vexed by high borrowing costs, top financial executives see revenues rising next year and the economic landscape brightening.

    By Sept. 29, 2023
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    75% of companies unprepared for coming ESG audits: KPMG

    As regulators worldwide begin to mandate ESG disclosures, only 25% of companies are ready for audits of their reports, KPMG said.

    By Sept. 26, 2023
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    Half of digital transformation investments fail: KPMG

    Success requires collaboration among key stakeholders, including the CFO, who can help ensure a “clear line of sight” toward achieving a return on investment, says KPMG’s Atif Zaim.

    By Sept. 26, 2023
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    Employers to slow gain in salary budgets to 3.9% in 2024

    The increase in inflation-adjusted wages has steadily declined since June along with many measures of overall price pressures.

    By Sept. 25, 2023
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    The data imperative: Conquering predictive and prescriptive analytics

    CFOs play a pivotal role in maturing data analytics, but barriers persist. Learn the keys to transitioning from hindsight to foresight across your organization.

    Sept. 25, 2023
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    Lessons on the importance of process from athletes

    Every process transformation is different, the diligence and dedication will have to be repeated meticulously.

    By Hari Ram, Senior Practice Engagement Manager, Infosys BPM • Sept. 25, 2023
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    Small business confidence hits post-pandemic high: U.S. Chamber

    The outlook among small businesses has brightened as economists upgrade forecasts for economic growth this year and in 2024.

    By Sept. 22, 2023