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 Jim Tyson • Sept. 29, 2023

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 Jim Tyson • Sept. 26, 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.

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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 Alexei Alexis • Sept. 26, 2023

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 Jim Tyson • Sept. 25, 2023

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

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

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 Jim Tyson • Sept. 22, 2023

CFO optimism rebounds on brighter economic outlook: Deloitte

CFO expectations for revenue, earnings and hiring have improved since the second quarter, Deloitte said.

By Jim Tyson • Sept. 21, 2023

UAW strike: How auto supply chain managers can mitigate disruption

Industry experts said to focus on supplier health, visibility and relationships to navigate any risks spurred by the union’s work stoppage.

By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 20, 2023

Fed forgoes rate hike, signals another increase in 2023

Policymakers have kept the main rate unchanged during two of their six meetings this year as price pressures gradually ease.

By Jim Tyson • Sept. 20, 2023

High rates, fading consumption will stifle growth: Fannie Mae

As the Fed sustains monetary tightening, the economy in coming months will likely slow — or shrink outright, economists said.

By Jim Tyson • Sept. 19, 2023

All CFOs want to avoid surprises. Here’s how to do it

Creating the best foundation for financial performance management is a massive area of opportunity for CFOs and a sure way to stop surprises before they stop you.

By Dan Fletcher, Planful CFO • Sept. 18, 2023

Most workers use AI, usually without company safeguards

Workers are quickly adopting generative AI, and most of them believe the powerful tools do not threaten their jobs, the Conference Board said.

By Jim Tyson • Sept. 15, 2023

CEOs trim hiring plans

CEOs at many of the biggest U.S. companies forecast that the economy will grow 2.1% this year, according to the Business Roundtable.

By Jim Tyson • Sept. 14, 2023

Netflix CFO sees fallout from Hollywood strikes

The strikes are “not good for the business,” Netflix CFO Spencer Neumann said in a frank assessment of the situation’s financial impact.

By Alexei Alexis • Sept. 14, 2023

Cloud strategy misalignment leads some workloads back on-prem

As migrations progress, organizations are still struggling to bring IT investments in line with business goals.

By Matt Ashare • Sept. 14, 2023

Grayscale CFO says FASB met the crypto moment

Ed McGee’s praise for the new crypto rules comes as the digital asset manager is battling the SEC to launch the first bitcoin exchange-traded fund.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Sept. 13, 2023

Inflation exceeds forecasts as fuel prices surge

Despite rising price pressures, futures traders believe the Federal Reserve will forgo a rate hike after a monetary policy meeting next week.

By Jim Tyson • Sept. 13, 2023

M&A slump drives 49% decline in sale leasebacks

This year’s slow mergers and acquisitions market is having a knock-on effect on certain commercial real estate deals.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Sept. 12, 2023

Gensler says Scope 3 emissions flap delays final climate risk rule

Republican senators criticized Gensler for what they said is a burdensome and divisive regulatory agenda.

By Jim Tyson • Sept. 12, 2023

Why AP automation is a smart investment for CFOs

When it comes to managing thousands of invoices, artificial intelligence and automation can run a much tighter ship than humans, asserts Medius executive Branden Jenkins.

By Branden Jenkins • Sept. 12, 2023

Businesses have $300B in unused cloud commitments, Infosys finds

“Cloud can be a black hole for money,” Chris Leigh-Currill, managing partner at Infosys, said in the report.

By Matt Ashare • Sept. 11, 2023

Women executives may reach leadership parity by 2030: S&P

Despite recent advances, women worldwide are unlikely to attain gender parity throughout the labor force for several decades, according to recent research.

By Jim Tyson • Sept. 8, 2023

New M&A cycle brings smaller, cash-heavy deals

Dealmakers expect M&A activity to pick up in H2 and are structuring deals with more equity to avoid high-rate debt.   

By Chris Gaetano • Sept. 8, 2023

United Airlines CFO downplays potential Denver HQ move

Losing United would be another blow to Chicago’s economy and commercial real estate market, which saw Boeing and Citadel pull up stakes last year.

By Grace Noto • Sept. 7, 2023