Study: Companies pivoted during Q3, boosting production even as pandemic spread

After the initial blow from the coronavirus, companies reallocated resources and revived production during the third quarter of 2020.

By Jim Tyson • Feb. 3, 2021

Study: Digital finance helped CFOs obtain pandemic aid

Government multiplied the impact of PPP and other aid thanks to the robust digital infrastructure in place, a McKinsey study found.

By Jim Tyson • Feb. 1, 2021

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Spend management innovation yields equity value

Spend management technology is about attracting talented staff, reducing compliance problems and scaling back-office operations in a way that creates value. 

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ESG, SPAC trends converge with AppHarvest capital raise

Following its entrance to the public market on Monday, former Impossible Foods CFO David Lee says the agricultural tech company has no intentions of being a "precious small player."

By Jane Thier • Feb. 1, 2021

Companies that divested assets achieved high EBITDA growth: study

Especially for those facing earnings pressure, companies that divested during a downturn were able to boost cash flow, PwC says.

By Jim Tyson • Feb. 1, 2021

COVID-19 driving PE investment in life sciences

Faster diagnostic and treatment development and more value-driven reimbursement methods point to robust opportunities, and valuations, for next several years.

By Robert Freedman • Jan. 29, 2021

Survey: US companies retrenched less during pandemic than firms in China, India

The coronavirus has compelled fewer staff and pay cuts among U.S. companies than among firms in China, India and the Middle East, according to a survey from the Institute of Management Accountants.

By Jim Tyson • Jan. 28, 2021

EY report: IPOs surge worldwide during Q4 amid pandemic

Liquidity from pandemic-related government spending helped fuel a rise in global IPOs during the fourth quarter of 2020 that will likely persist in 2021, Ernst & Young said.

By Jim Tyson • Jan. 24, 2021

Zoom raises $2B in stock offering, preferring flexibility of equity

Zoom's equity raise exceeded its initial target and provides additional flexibility on the balance sheet.

By Jim Tyson • Jan. 20, 2021

Finance team tech competency vital for 2021 success, survey finds

Finding the funds to implement tech is only one part of the equation; knowing how to use it is the other, a Gartner survey of 173 global CFOs found. 

By Jane Thier • Jan. 19, 2021

4 ways CFOs can cut waste in spending on the cloud

The typical company wastes as much as 35% of its cloud budget, estimates show. Wasteful spending rose as many companies rushed to move operations into the cloud during the pandemic.  

By Jim Tyson • Jan. 18, 2021

CFOs, HR leaders optimistic about recovery in 2021, survey finds

Financial executives at emerging and mid-market businesses expect COVID-19 vaccine distributions this year to brighten the economic outlook.

By Jim Tyson • Jan. 14, 2021

Payments company CFO: We won't work with partners 'not aligned with our values'

Affirm went public on Wednesday, a week after the insurrection that has spurred many platforms to reassert their values.

By Jane Thier • Jan. 14, 2021

For post-pandemic world, put extra cash in IT

Alongside talent and real estate, investing in improved modeling and spend management can provide a competitive edge, finance pros say. 

By Ted Knutson • Jan. 10, 2021

Google engineers unionize, but the focus isn't on money — yet

The new Alphabet Workers Union is expected to press for more employee influence on Google’s policies and priorities. 

By Robert Freedman • Jan. 4, 2021

Large gulf between CFOs and reality on real-time capabilities, survey finds

Nearly 70% of CFOs say a real-time financial model will be key to responding to any crises that arise next year, an Accenture survey shows.

By Robert Freedman • Dec. 17, 2020

Technology market growth strong despite pandemic, new AvidXchange research finds

Businesses are shifting their attention to the new opportunities they’ll be able to capitalize on in 2021. 

Dec. 7, 2020

Making 'M&A by Zoom' work through the art of long-form writing

A return to long-form writing can help offset what's lost in virtual negotiations, Mona Sabet, chief of corporate strategy at UserTesting, says. 

By Mona Sabet • Dec. 6, 2020

6 ways a digitized accounts payable function benefits CFOs

CFOs need accurate, timely financial data; an automated AP function is the best way of getting there, Shan Haq, vice president of corporate strategy and development at Transcepta, says.

By Shan Haq • Nov. 24, 2020

Zero-based budgeting makes a comeback, but it's different this time

With help from cloud platforms and AI-assisted technology, going back to the start each budget cycle is easier and leads to more accurate cuts. 

By Ted Knutson • Nov. 16, 2020

Data analytics, RPA top list of 2021 digital priorities, survey finds

In Gartner's most recent survey, all five of CFO's top priorities heading into 2021 are concerned with getting tech right.

By Jane Thier • Nov. 15, 2020

Offering free software boosts revenue, survey finds

A big funnel of users means higher conversions, assuming the product is good, according to an OpenView Venture Partners survey.

By Robert Freedman • Nov. 12, 2020

2 powerful assets to help CFOs succeed: Data and machine learning

CFOs have a great opportunity to use data and machine learning to generate deeper insights and drive business growth.

Nov. 9, 2020

A pandemic winner, Tupperware may add services, industrial products

The 74-year-old company developed its digital platform just in time to keep its independent salesforce in business despite social distancing restrictions.  

By Robert Freedman • Nov. 5, 2020

xP&A: The logical evolution of FP&A

Champions of extended analysis say its planning looks at more — and more types — of data, leading to better-aligned organizational decisions.

By Robert Freedman • Oct. 28, 2020

Shifting to revenue growth from margin improvement

CFO Sachin Patel helped healthcare data analytics company Apixio drive a strategy focused on lifetime customer value. 

By Robert Freedman • Oct. 22, 2020