Fewer companies plan to hold cash this quarter: survey

More companies plan to deploy cash this quarter compared with Q4. They intend to grow their businesses, pay down debt and improve employee hiring and retention.

By Jim Tyson • Feb. 1, 2022

Talent shortage turns audits into tactical issue

Delays mean companies can face hurdles raising capital, securing financing or making financials available to buyers interested in an acquisition.

By Robert Freedman • Feb. 1, 2022

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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.

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Office rent decline gives CFOs potential cost-saving opportunities

Since early in the pandemic, effective U.S. office rents have fallen 13.3% and office vacancies have risen to a nearly 20-year high, according to Cushman & Wakefield. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 31, 2022

CFOs slow to upgrade cash tracking despite pandemic: Forrester

Aligning accounts payable and accounts receivable can reduce fraud, increase agility and spark profit-boosting insights. Yet few companies are seizing on the opportunity.

By Jim Tyson • Jan. 31, 2022

Long-term investor frees new Fender CFO to think bigger than exit

Servco Pacific allows Fender to consider strategic opportunities that private equity would typically shy away from, according to Matt Janopaul.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 28, 2022

Supply chain overhaul brings benefits with tax complexity: EY

Although the pandemic revealed the costs of relying on a global supply chain, companies that bring production home may face a big tax bill.

By Jim Tyson • Jan. 28, 2022

C-suite sees war for talent topping risks in 'expensive' 2022: PwC

Executives will face rising travel costs this year as the pandemic evolves into an endemic, according to Tim Ryan of PwC. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 27, 2022

Inflation will persist through 2023 even if pandemic fades: Conference Board

Federal Reserve efforts to curb inflation will probably collide against several inflationary forces, including reshoring of production and shortages of both workers and semiconductors.

By Jim Tyson • Jan. 27, 2022

Wait two years before measuring IPO success, former Zendesk CFO says

What your cap table looks like after the company has managed through several quarters will tell you more than how well its initial raise performed, says Alan Black.

By Robert Freedman • Jan. 27, 2022

NEXT Insurance CFO aims to focus growth, spending

“The old question that never gets old is, ‘how do you balance growth and profitability?’” Teodora Gouneva said. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 26, 2022

CFOs need to change how they discuss inflation: Gartner

Rising price pressures have pushed inflation toward the top of agenda items during earnings calls, prompting some needed changes in tactics by CFOs.

By Jim Tyson • Jan. 26, 2022

Bank of America to give restricted-stock bonuses to rank and file

Full-time, U.S.-based employees making less than $500,000 a year will get 65 to 600 restricted stock units, scheduled to vest over four years beginning in 2023, the bank said Tuesday in a memo.

By Robin Bradley • Jan. 26, 2022

CFOs 'managing blind' the rising pressure for ESG gains: Accenture

Companies lack the expertise and consistent metrics for satisfying growing investor demand for sustainable operations.

By Jim Tyson • Jan. 25, 2022

Efforts to reach younger customers paying off, American Express CFO says

Revenues last year were well above original expectations, Amex CFO Jeff Campbell said during a call with analysts, and that's "part of what emboldens us to launch our new growth plan."

By Caitlin Mullen • Jan. 25, 2022

Kraft Heinz looks inside to tap new CFO Andre Maciel

Maciel has the type of cultural profile that 3G Capital likes and the skill set they love, according to Josh Crist, co-managing partner at Crist | Kolder Associates. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 25, 2022

Sales rising but more companies expect falling profits: NABE

A steady increase in profits may falter at some companies this quarter in the face of shortages caused by the omicron variant of COVID-19.

By Jim Tyson • Jan. 24, 2022

Net recovery rate: the vital KPI you might be overlooking

Companies are leaving money on the table by writing off too many chargebacks. Better data can make it cost effective to improve your net recovery rate.  

By Monica Eaton-Cardone • Jan. 24, 2022

Iowa: A smart investment in America's Midwest

Business-friendly regulations and groundbreaking initiatives have elevated Iowa as a leading option for business expansion.

Jan. 24, 2022

3 ways SaaS CFO's can prepare for hypergrowth in 2022

With hypergrowth on the horizon, how can CFOs be in the driver’s seat to lead rapid growth? How can they be best prepared for the challenges presented? Mike Beach, Chargebee’s CFO, shares some insights.

By Mike Beach • Jan. 24, 2022

How FP&A evolved into a top finance function

Advances in technology, the rise of the cloud and COVID-19 have made financial planning and analysis a must-have function for companies facing profound change.

By Ramona Dzinkowski • Jan. 21, 2022

Dawn of post-LIBOR era brings SOFR, operational challenges to CFOs

More work needs to be done to assure a seamless transition "when the switch is actually thrown in the middle of next year," Deloitte's Alexey Surkov said.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 21, 2022

C-suites see record high female CEO, CFOs, rise in black CFOs: Crist|Kolder

Despite diversity gains, whites and men still hold nearly 90% of CEO, CFO and COO positions, the survey found.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 20, 2022

CarParts.com CFO loads up inventory as just-in-time delivery loses favor

In this environment, companies that have what customers want, when they want it, are the ones coming out on top, CFO David Meniane says, but he predicts the pendulum swinging back in 2023.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 19, 2022

Antitrust officials will update M&A rules for technology, other sectors

The Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice say current M&A guidelines may lag changes in technology-driven markets. 

By Jim Tyson • Jan. 19, 2022

Flexible subscription offerings make more money, study shows

Customers want a choice in payment plans, term lengths and discount options, among other findings from a survey of 2,000 recurring-revenue companies.

By Robert Freedman • Jan. 19, 2022