Small businesses foresee ‘dismal’ sales: NFIB

Inflation, a tight labor market and disrupted supply chains have jarred small business confidence in future sales growth.

By Jim Tyson • Nov. 8, 2022

CFOs outpace CEOs’ retention bonus frequency

Companies are handing CFOs a significant share of retention bonuses as the churn of finance chiefs leaving jobs has increased.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Nov. 7, 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.

By CFO Dive staff

Fed flags risks from liquidity strains, Russia’s invasion, inflation

Hidden leverage or declining market liquidity may amplify harm from a financial shock, Fed Vice Chair Lael Brainard said.

By Jim Tyson • Nov. 7, 2022

Goodwill impairment valuations: a secret treasure trove

With the recent decision by US regulators to abandon plans to scrap mandatory goodwill impairment valuations, goodwill assessments are here to stay.

By Daniel Burkly, Principal, Ernst & Young LLP; Ryan Citro, Principal, Ernst & Young LLP; and Jessica Shaw, Principal, Ernst & Young LLP • Nov. 7, 2022

Stock buybacks rise toward record $1T: Goldman Sachs

Companies are repurchasing shares at a fast pace before the federal government next year levies a 1% excise tax on such transactions.

By Jim Tyson • Nov. 4, 2022

Most executives see possible GOP midterm win as business boost: PwC

Over half of executives surveyed said U.S. House and Senate control flipping to Republicans would have positive effects on the business environment.

By Suman Bhattacharyya • Nov. 3, 2022

Lawsuits over Twitter golden parachutes could get messy

New owner Elon Musk now has access to sensitive internal communications that could touch on his claim Twitter has more fake accounts than it says it does.

By Robert Freedman • Nov. 3, 2022

Pathward Financial appoints new CFO from within

Insider Sonja Theisen will take the top financial seat for the the banking as a service (BaaS) industry leader next year.

By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 3, 2022

Fed intensifies inflation fight, may slow tightening next month

The Federal Reserve may raise borrowing costs in smaller increments but a pause in its efforts to reduce price pressures is not in the cards, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said.

By Jim Tyson • Nov. 2, 2022

Over half of workers plan to jump ship if they don’t get raises: survey

The November Human Workplace Index found that 51.1% of employees would look for other opportunities if their company announced a spending freeze in compensation.

By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 2, 2022

CFOs with a data-savvy eye improve compliance

Handing over the reins of compliance programs to finance executives can curb risks, according to the Institute of Management Accountants.

By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 1, 2022

Fed meets as demand for workers stokes red-hot labor market

Although manufacturing flagged in October, robust demand for workers suggests that the economy has not begun to slow enough to meet the Federal Reserve’s 2% inflation goal.

By Jim Tyson • Nov. 1, 2022

Shareholder say-on-pay support ticks down: WTW

While shareholders are still approving most companies’ compensation policies, there are signs scrutiny is snapping back to pre-pandemic norms. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 31, 2022

Default rate likely to triple by Sept. 2023: Moody’s

Higher borrowing costs and a slowdown in the economy may trigger a rise in credit downgrades and outright defaults in the next 12 months.

By Jim Tyson • Oct. 31, 2022

New Zip file phishing trend threatens cybersecurity

Organizations are at an increased risk of cyber attacks with this new popular phishing technique that does not require a password.

By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 31, 2022

Cheat sheet: Overcoming the barriers to tax function transformation

The tax function can bring strategic value to its organization and digital transformation is key to achieving this. But what are the barriers to transformation, and how do tax leaders overcome them?

Oct. 31, 2022

Rising wages, inflation keep Fed on track for Nov. 2 tightening

CFOs may not realistically expect wage pressures to ease as long as pay increases lag inflation and job openings exceed the number of job seekers.

By Jim Tyson • Oct. 28, 2022

McDonald’s serves up 10% U.S. price hike, CFO says

McDonald’s price increases come as businesses across industries are fine-tuning strategies for offsetting inflation without alienating customers.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 27, 2022

Tipalti CFO’s tactics for winning, keeping workers

Tipalti CFO Sarah Spoja advises CFOs to up engagement with their own financial departments in order to deal with hiring and retention woes.

By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 27, 2022

Crypto regulation to win more investors: FTX US advisor

The "decade of free money" is ending, but crypto will bounce back with the overall market, according to Brett Harrison. 

By Gabrielle Saulsbery • Oct. 27, 2022

How to zero in on metrics that matter

Businesses need to think creatively when it come to choosing how they gauge success in today’s uncertain economy. 

By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 25, 2022

HSBC ousts CFO, picks successor from within

Newly named CFO Georges Elhedery was formerly the bank’s co-CEO of global banking and markets. He returned from a six-month sabbatical in September.

By Rajashree Chakravarty • Oct. 25, 2022

More companies lag Q3 earnings estimates: FactSet

Inflation, surging interest rates, cautious consumers and a rising dollar have eroded profits at many big companies.

By Jim Tyson • Oct. 24, 2022

CFO stressors: Sounding the alarm after suicide

Gustavo Arnal’s death has led to new conversations around C-suite mental healthcare and the rising pressures challenging even the most battle-tested finance leaders.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 24, 2022

The CFO’s strategic contributions keep expanding

Reimagining the CFOs Role, From Automation and Cloud to ESG and Talent Management

Oct. 24, 2022