3 reasons why M&A efforts fail

Companies conduct due diligence to discover why they shouldn't buy a company, but the mechanics of the process shouldn't kill deals. Unfortunately, that happens too often.  

By Kison Patel • Oct. 10, 2019

CPAs out, communicators in, as storytelling supplants number crunching

Once digital tools do most of the heavy lifting in the finance and accounting functions, softer skills — emotional intelligence and communication — will become core to CFOs' teams. 

By Robert Freedman • Oct. 9, 2019

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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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Companies shifting from 'save-to-grow' to 'save-to-transform' mindset

To meet growing technological advances, business across the globe are focusing to cut costs before expanding, according to a new Deloitte study. 

By Jane Thier • Oct. 8, 2019

CFOs have to earn their seat at the strategy table, BSI exec says

Sarah Murphy brought in executives to fill gaps in the finance function and help reinvigorate a dormant Americas operation.

By Robert Freedman • Oct. 8, 2019

Drug companies said to raise prices without much justification

The Institute for Clinical and Economic Review, a watchdog, ​said evidence by pharma companies was insufficient to support a claim price hikes were justified because of additional benefit. 

By Ned Pagliarulo • Oct. 8, 2019

GE to freeze pension plans in effort to shrink deficit

In order to pare down its mounting debts, GE is taking action against the pensions of several thousand U.S. employees.

By Jane Thier • Oct. 8, 2019

Cornerstone saw ARRs double after pivoting from services to products

After making its name as one of the original SaaS companies, Cornerstone faced a decision: stick with services as the space became crowded or move into products.

By Robert Freedman • Oct. 6, 2019

RPA can save finance teams 25K working hours, study claims

Avoidable rework can take up to 30% of a full-time employee's time, according to a Gartner study released this week.

By Jane Thier • Oct. 3, 2019

Acquisitions take longer, mostly don't add value, survey finds

Fewer companies are pursuing acquisitions while global uncertainties persist. Acquiring companies only benefit in two out of five deals, according to a survey by Willis Towers Watson and Cass Business School.

By Robert Freedman • Oct. 2, 2019

CFO's operational background helped make IFS finance function more customer-centric

Constance Minc assesses KPIs, customer and employee satisfaction to ascertain what customers want and how close her company is to providing it.

By Robert Freedman • Oct. 1, 2019

CFO or CIO can lead digital transformation, but cooperation is key

Company leadership must buy in before expecting staff to get on board. That requires the two executives to identify the technology and the value it will bring.

By Robert Freedman • Sept. 30, 2019

Startup CFO advises against 'growth at all costs' mindset

Christine Park sees a trend among companies whose IPOs failed to meet expectations and believes a strategic CFO can be the saving grace. 

By Jane Thier • Sept. 30, 2019

New Kespry CFO-COO highlights value of a strategy background

Langley Eide discussed with CFO Dive how working in capital markets at Morgan Stanley and as chief of strategy at Alteryx prepared her for her dual position. 

By Jane Thier • Sept. 29, 2019

Elevation to interim CEO puts CFO in spotlight as eBay tries to right itself

Scott Schenkel has a firm grasp of the company's financial health, but it's unclear whether the board thinks he can retool the once-prominent online marketplace, analysts say.

By Robert Freedman • Sept. 26, 2019

CFO helps chart strategy for moving supply-chain tech from government to business

Savi Technology is leveraging its IoT technology in the commercial sector after making its name in federal RFID defense contracting.

By Robert Freedman • Sept. 26, 2019

CFO to share CEO duties at WeWork with co-chair

WeWork CFO Artie Minson was a chief backer of the idea the fast-growing company would reach an IPO valuation of $50B.

By Robert Freedman • Sept. 26, 2019

After decades of promise, finance automation coming into its own

Cloud-based SaaS applications are seen as game changers.

By Robert Freedman • Sept. 24, 2019

CFO sees his role as chief storyteller while biotech firm relies on capital raises

Even if market conditions are favorable, capital raises need CFO to assemble team that can excite investors about company's promise. 

By Robert Freedman • Sept. 23, 2019

Why heads of IT should report to the chief people officer, not the CFO

IT and finance no longer have the same relationship they did 10 years ago.

By Matt Harris • Sept. 23, 2019

Reverse factoring in cash management prompts alarm from Moody's

Companies are stretching out their supplier payments with a new take on conventional factoring, but this often creates an undisclosed material debt obligation.

By Robert Freedman • Sept. 22, 2019

GM CFO Dhivya Suryadevara has $34B in liquidity to work with during strike

To offset losses, Suryadevara can push back payables and cut capital outlays, analysts say.

By Robert Freedman • Sept. 20, 2019

CFOs operating more like chief strategy officers, study finds

As CFOs pay more attention to strategy and data analysis, RPA is bridging the finance team gaps. 

By Jane Thier • Sept. 20, 2019

Nearly 75% of finance execs predict greater involvement in tech, ops and talent

CFOs should view data as the foundation upon which everything else gets built, according to Gina Gutzeit of FTI Consulting.

By Jane Thier • Sept. 17, 2019

Mid-size tech M&A expected to pick up, but will deals create shareholder value?

Trade tension and interest rates will affect M&A activity as 2019 winds down, but operational details and due diligence will determine whether or not a merger succeeds.

By Robert Freedman • Sept. 16, 2019

Lesson learned: 'Watch your balance sheet like a hawk,' CFO says

Amplify Credit Union's CFO John Orton argues your income statement won't give you the heads-up you need when sales drop and debt service obligations start to mount. 

By Robert Freedman • Sept. 15, 2019