CFOs responding to inflation by raising prices, earnings calls show

CFOs say during quarterly earnings that they are passing on increased costs to consumers, raising the prospect that inflation will flare higher. 

By Jim Tyson • Oct. 29, 2021

CFO on why Bright Machines is going public via SPAC

Given the manufacturing automation company's capex-heavy model and its ability to help today's supply chain problems, merging with a blank-check company was seen as the way to go, says Michael Keogh. 

By Robert Freedman • Oct. 28, 2021

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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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Third-party vs. in-house functions: a CFO checklist

When critical but time-consuming finance and accounting tasks limit strategic thinking, outsourcing becomes an attractive option.

By Billy Leigh • Oct. 26, 2021

Companies raise wages as inflation, worker shortages persist

One out of three companies view rising cost pressure as their biggest risk, according to a National Association for Business Economics survey.

By Jim Tyson • Oct. 25, 2021

Hedge fund sells holding in SPAC backing Trump as shares soar

Saba Capital divests of Digital World, a SPAC funding a Trump online venture, as retail investors rush to buy shares.

By Jim Tyson • Oct. 22, 2021

Cyberattacks spurring demand for cyber insurance: Moody's

“This is a critical area that we’re challenged with,” Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler said, describing the agency’s sharper focus on cyber risk.

By Jim Tyson • Oct. 21, 2021

11 CFO tips for riding the rising tide in ESG activism

CFOs eager to steer clear of shareholder activists should publicly embrace sustainability despite flaws in the measurement of best practices.

By Jim Tyson • Oct. 20, 2021

'Programmatic' M&A strategy pays off the most: McKinsey

“Carefully choreographing a series of deals around a specific business case or M&A theme” generates the highest return for shareholders at the lowest risk, McKinsey said.

By Jim Tyson • Oct. 18, 2021

Risk management called best guide for creating subsidiaries

Know whether you’re trying to solve a tax, intellectual property or other type of problem before committing resources to an entity in another country, say finance and legal specialists.

By Robert Freedman • Oct. 18, 2021

State workforce development initiatives help businesses strike a bullseye when targeting talent

People are moving to Florida in droves. Now companies are keying in on how the state keeps their workforce at its best.

Oct. 18, 2021

Catching mistakes before they catch you: Why you should apply automation to your risk management strategy

Manual processes do not offer real-time visibility into the close process, so organizations lose valuable insights on existing or potential risk.

Oct. 18, 2021

Boards facing regulatory scrutiny intensify focus on ESG

Corporate directors are waking up to the need to weave sustainability best practices into business strategy, surveys show.

By Jim Tyson • Oct. 15, 2021

Fed-backed panel of companies urges quicker pace to LIBOR phaseout

A group of financial services companies echoed recent regulatory warnings about market instability and called for more robust efforts to wind down LIBOR before a Dec. 31 deadline.

By Jim Tyson • Oct. 14, 2021

Ill-timed 409A valuations said to risk hurting company talent hunts

Getting the share price valued before it’s needed can lead to over-pricing, which can make employees’ deferred compensation too expensive to access.

By Robert Freedman • Oct. 13, 2021

Small business optimism falls amid inflation, labor shortage

Small businesses are responding to a tight labor market with plans to raise compensation during the next three months, the National Federation of Independent Business said.

By Jim Tyson • Oct. 13, 2021

5 new responsibilities for the beyond-finance CFO

New survey shows that CFOs are refining their new and growing roles by addressing five key areas.

By Chris Wright, Managing Director, Global Leader, Business Performance Improvement Practice • Oct. 11, 2021

Labor shortage will ease amid vaccinations, reopenings: Fitch

Although CFOs currently face a tight labor market, a large pool of available workers will likely begin seeking employment as vaccination rates rise and the delta variant recedes.

By Jim Tyson • Oct. 8, 2021

The enduring significance of the strategic partner CFO

Now more than ever, McKinsey's new global survey finds, finance leaders using their unique position and capabilities is key for driving the company forward.

By Jane Thier • Oct. 8, 2021

60% of organizations experienced wage inflation in 2Q21: Gartner

The survey, conducted among 111 global CFOs in July, found 74% of finance leaders to be concerned with input price inflation’s impact on their companies’ profitability. 

By Jane Thier • Oct. 7, 2021

Companies expect surge in health care costs in 2022

Employees will probably step up their use of medical services after postponing routine care during the worst of the pandemic, says Willis Towers Watson. 

By Jim Tyson • Oct. 6, 2021

Companies see consumption pricing as revenue booster

As the use of application programming interfaces (APIs) accelerates, charging by use rather than by users can make sense.

By Robert Freedman • Oct. 5, 2021

BLADE controller on how he built his procure-to-pay process

The system can improve spend management even if not every vendor provides the most value, Gil Adler said.

By Robert Freedman • Oct. 1, 2021

IPOs, mergers surge as dealmakers ride post-lockdown rebound

Executives considering IPOs should act without delay and take advantage of favorable and vulnerable market conditions, EY said.

By Jim Tyson • Sept. 30, 2021

Health benefits an asset, not a cost, as talent wars heat up, CFOs say

“Value on investment” is a better way to look at health insurance costs than ROI, says a benefits specialist. 

By Ted Knutson • Sept. 30, 2021

Adapting expense reimbursements to long-term remote work

A clear policy and an automated tool to ensure compliance can protect your organization from unnecessary costs while employees do their jobs off-site.    

By Jessica Staley • Sept. 29, 2021