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US faces risk of long stagflation struggle: Moody’s
The odds of recession will rise if inflation fails to steadily fall toward the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, according to Moody’s Analytics.
By Jim Tyson • Sept. 26, 2022 -
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By CFO Dive's studioID • Sept. 26, 2022 -
Trendline
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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5 steps to reinforce the reputation of your tax function
How tax practitioners can restore and reinforce the often overlooked tax department.
Sept. 26, 2022 -
Chobani names permanent CFO, revitalizes IPO talks
The company’s former CFO departed in June after another delay in IPO plans.
By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 23, 2022 -
Boeing to pay $200M to settle SEC charges regarding 737 MAX
Boeing is showing signs of recovery from the 737 MAX debacle, with top executives saying that the plane maker this year will achieve positive free cash flow on an annual basis for the first time since 2018.
By Jim Tyson • Sept. 23, 2022 -
CFOs continue talent retention battle
Despite finance chiefs’ efforts to streamline the work of finance departments, only 20% saw talent retention as an ensuing benefit, Deloitte’s Q3 Signals Survey said.
By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 22, 2022 -
ADM CFO sees ag giant’s pivot paying off in profits, crucial food security
Vikram Luthar, appointed CFO of Archer Daniels Midland in April, gained a keen awareness of the value of affordable healthy food growing up in India.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Sept. 22, 2022 -
Fed redoubles inflation fight, raising main rate 75 basis points
Fed officials raised their projections for inflation and unemployment while marking down their forecasts for economic growth.
By Jim Tyson • Sept. 21, 2022 -
CFOs need to prep for healthcare’s lagging inflation
Healthcare costs are expected to jump 6.0% next year. CFOs must prepare accordingly, advises WTW’s Tim Stawicki.
By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 21, 2022 -
Fed tightening deepens housing recession
Record home prices, mounting construction costs and a Fed-spurred rise in mortgage rates have worsened a downturn in housing, homebuilders said.
By Jim Tyson • Sept. 20, 2022 -
Reputation’s new CFO says scenario planning is key
Seasoned SaaS financial leader Marc Linden says CFOs need to prepare for macroeconomic turbulence.
By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 20, 2022 -
CFOs see hiring woes persisting into 2023: Gartner
Hiring and retaining workers, forecasting and cost-cutting are the top three most difficult tasks on CFOs’ to-do lists over the next 12 months, according to a recent Gartner survey.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Sept. 19, 2022 -
Most CFOs say controllership not ready for digital future
Financial executives said controllers are not fully equipped to take on a bigger role in strategic planning, according to a survey by Deloitte and the Institute of Management Accountants.
By Jim Tyson • Sept. 19, 2022 -
Emmi Group poaches CFO from Calida Group
The dairy producer appointed Sacha D. Gerber as CFO. Gerber plans to leave the top financial position at luxury underwear company Calida Group.
By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 19, 2022 -
Recession likely from Q4 through Q1 2023, Conference Board says
Fed tightening, stubbornly high inflation and a slump in consumer spending will probably trigger a downturn during the fourth quarter, the Conference Board said.
By Jim Tyson • Sept. 16, 2022 -
Nearly one third of employers balk at pay transparency: study
With more states requiring pay disclosures, companies and their financial executives need to develop a consistent national strategy, said Mariann Madden of WTW.
By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 16, 2022 -
Q&A
Slowing economy could mean boost for budget-friendly litigation finance
The appeal of litigation finance — which has evolved into a $17 billion business — could rise in a slowing economy as investors warm to non-correlated assets.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Sept. 15, 2022 -
Closing funding gender gap is long-term play, female execs say
Only 2% of venture capital dollars are going to female founders, but ensuring a pipeline of successful female-led firms requires an intentional strategy.
By Suman Bhattacharyya • Sept. 15, 2022 -
CFOs need to ‘get smart’ about ESG reporting
“ESG requirements are changing the landscape of corporate America,” said Lisa Edwards, president and chief operating officer of SaaS firm Diligent.
By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 15, 2022 -
Producer prices show inflation spreading
Rising costs for transportation and other services suggest that inflation is gaining strength across the economy.
By Jim Tyson • Sept. 14, 2022 -
Grindr appoints new CFO as it readies for IPO
The dating app operator named a former Disney exec as its CFO as it moves forward with plans to go public later this year.
By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 14, 2022 -
High inflation persists, bolstering case for forceful Fed tightening
Price gains during August for rent and other services exceeded forecasts, eroding hopes that the Federal Reserve will slow its campaign to curb demand.
By Jim Tyson • Sept. 13, 2022 -
Opinion
Intercompany ops: more than zero-sum game
For CFOs of growing companies, intercompany operations have increasing implications that extend across accounting, finance, tax, and treasury departments.
By David Brightman • Sept. 13, 2022 -
Peloton co-founders exit amid operational, accounting headwinds
The resignations come roughly two weeks after Peloton announced it was delaying its 10-K filing because it needed more time to complete fourth-quarter accounting and disclosures related to impairment charges.
By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 13, 2022 -
Base pay comprises as little as 37% of startup exec comp
While median executive compensation rose 8.5% in 2021, many C-suite pay packages lack structural protections needed in volatile markets.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Sept. 12, 2022