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Fed pivots to considering when to cut main interest rate: Powell
Inflation will likely cool during the first six months of 2024, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said, adding that the central bank is unlikely to reduce borrowing costs in March.
By Jim Tyson • Feb. 5, 2024 -
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US economy will likely cool as ‘real’ interest rates rise: ACCA
As the economy avoided a downturn last year, confidence among CFOs rebounded close to the long-term average, the ACCA said.
By Jim Tyson • Feb. 2, 2024 -
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TrendlineCompensation: 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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R&D tax credit tweak proposal sparks pushback
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants asserts information required by the proposed new form will be a “material burden” for taxpayers.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Feb. 1, 2024 -
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Productivity rebound buoys profits, blunts inflation, validates streamlining
A leap in productivity may reflect a post-pandemic readjustment rather than a lasting trend in higher efficiency, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said.
By Jim Tyson • Feb. 1, 2024 -
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Fed holds main rate steady, wants ‘greater confidence’ inflation falling
The central bank dropped a prior reference to “additional policy firming” but gave no support to market expectations that it will soon reduce interest rates.
By Jim Tyson • Jan. 31, 2024 -
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CFO Dive’s 2024 outlook roundup: Trends to watch
Cooling inflation, an M&A rebound and an AI reckoning are among the top forces that could shape the corporate finance world this year.
By CFO Dive Staff • Jan. 31, 2024 -
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Healthcare CFOs explore M&A, automation and service line cuts in 2024
Companies grappling with liquidity concerns are looking to cut costs and streamline operations, according to a new survey.
By Susanna Vogel • Jan. 31, 2024 -
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Consumer confidence, job openings rise as Fed favors holding rates high
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday will probably keep the main interest rate as the highest level since early 2001 as the economy shows signs of unexpected strength.
By Jim Tyson • Jan. 30, 2024 -
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Targeting the accounting shortage: 2024 tactics
With controversial state legislation and big changes for CPA exam takers afoot, this year could be a volatile one for accounting players.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 30, 2024 -
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Sponsored by MaxioThe risks hiding in 2023’s B2B SaaS growth rates
2023 was supposed to bring long-awaited stability. Instead, it surfaced hidden risks. Here’s what Maxio learned from studying 2,400 B2B SaaS companies.
Jan. 29, 2024 -
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Archer Daniels Midland investor sues firm, CEO, CFO, ex-CFO
The proposed class action alleges ADM and top executives concealed the true financial picture of the agricultural giant’s nutrition business.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 26, 2024 -
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36% of companies plan to raise pay in 2024 amid tight labor market: BDO
Although the job market has shown signs of cooling in recent quarters, CFOs aim to increase compensation this year to attract and retain employees.
By Jim Tyson • Jan. 25, 2024 -
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83% of execs anticipate spike in their M&A volume this year: Deloitte
With economic conditions slowly improving, the stage might be set for a rebound in M&A activity.
By Alexei Alexis • Jan. 24, 2024 -
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76% of companies link pay to ESG performance in rising trend: WTW
The biggest companies are weaving ESG into pay incentives despite a backlash against the use of sustainability as a metric for corporate performance.
By Jim Tyson • Jan. 24, 2024 -
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$700M AGs settlement resolves only portion of J&J talc liability
Some 50,000 private claims remain as Johnson & Johnson tries to keep its controversial bankruptcy strategy alive.
By Robert Freedman • Jan. 24, 2024 -
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6 essentials for CFOs aiming to rise to CEO: McKinsey
Corporate boards in the past decade have increasingly turned to CFOs to fill the CEO seat. McKinsey has highlighted the attributes boards seek in a chief executive.
By Jim Tyson • Jan. 23, 2024 -
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Future of labor’s ‘Great Reset’ is murky
While 2023 saw SAG-AFTRA and other big labor actions, CFOs still hold some strong cards as inflation and automation raise workers’ job security concerns.
By Chris Gaetano • Jan. 23, 2024 -
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Recession odds fall below 50% amid rising sales, profits: NABE survey
The mix of slowing inflation and cooling demand has prompted many economists to abandon forecasts for a decline in gross domestic product in 2024.
By Jim Tyson • Jan. 22, 2024 -
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Cloud, SaaS spending manager Vertice raises $25M in Series B funding
The startup is looking to expand in the U.S., Europe, Australia and Singapore as it also enters new markets such as Latin America and Southeast Asia.
By Alexei Alexis • Jan. 22, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Center for Audit QualityWhat an audit is, and why you should care
Do you know how audits can enhance the investment decision-making process? This short video explains how accurate, reliable and transparent financial reporting keep capital markets operating effectively.
Jan. 22, 2024 -
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Beyond the numbers: Macy’s, Levi Strauss CFOs dish strategy
Finance leaders are increasingly balancing financial and strategic duties. For some retail CFOs that’s meant a bigger role in growing market share.
By Suman Bhattacharyya • Jan. 19, 2024 -
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Arizona Cardinals fire CFO in leadership shakeup: ESPN
The move comes amid reports of a broader restructuring of the football club’s business operations, led by chief operating officer Wesley Walls.
By Alexei Alexis • Jan. 19, 2024 -
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‘Little evidence’ remote work harms productivity: San Francisco Fed
After surging during the worst of the pandemic, remote work has declined to 30% of paid workdays, according to research by the San Francisco Fed.
By Jim Tyson • Jan. 19, 2024 -
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Audit committees in 2024 face rising tax, AI, regulatory challenges: EY
A barrage of business risks may intensify this year, and audit committees need to help C-suite executives limit potential losses and seize opportunities, EY said.
By Jim Tyson • Jan. 18, 2024 -
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UHY enters Massachusetts with acquisition
Joining UHY enables Paresky Flitt to broaden its offerings and ensures it can “take on AI,” Managing Partner David Lorenzi said.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 18, 2024
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