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CONTINUE TO SITE ➞ Don’t miss tomorrow’s CFO industry news Let CFO’s free newsletter keep you informed, straight from your inbox. By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . You can unsubscribe at anytime. Opinion Library Events Press Releases Topics Sign up Search Sign up Search Corporate Finance Human Capital People Regulation & Compliance Risk Strategy Tax Technology Series dem10 via Getty Images Global Real-Time Payments Surged 42% in 2023 The United States had just 3.5 billion transactions last year accounting for only 2% of the total payments volume. Read more ➔ Top stories Kashkari and Goolsbee on Fed’s holding pattern; Upcoming PCAOB Chair interview: Trial Balance 82% of SMB leaders increased cybersecurity budgets YoY: Report Can CPA requirement changes solve finance’s talent shortage? CFOs On the Move: Week ending May 10 Q&A Bringing sales expertise to finance: Transcend CFO Lisa VanPatten The Latest Permission granted by Aaron Levine The 6 a.m. CFO: How Prophix’s Aaron Levine starts his day In business, many things are beyond our control. One thing that we can control is how quickly we move.” People Permission granted by Stacey Ryan-Cornelius Q&A Ogilvy Global CFO Stacey Ryan-Cornelius: Leadership through creativity I try to approach my career ambitiously, I always have a two or three-year plan no matter who I’m with or what role I’m in.” People Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images via Getty Images Wolverine World Wide names new CFO, reports 34% revenue decline Despite the revenue dip, the Merrell owner said results were better than expected as it continues restructuring plan. People Richard Darko via Getty Images Manage days payable outstanding to improve cash flow: Metric of the Month A high DPO can sabotage strategic supplier relationships and a too-low DPO constrains liquidity, CFO Perry Wiggins says. Metric of the Month mixetto via Getty Images 72% of CFOs say healthcare costs the most unpredictable expense: Report Both self-funded and fully-funded plans have predictability and cost issues, according to a Mercer report. Human Capital 2d illustrations and photos via Getty Images Opinion CFO-CHRO partnership: 6 talent acquisition metrics to drive ROI Knowing what talent acquisition metrics to track can have a significant impact on a company’s financial performance. Strategy The image by Gage Skidmor is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 Trump Media fires BF Borgers after auditor trouble, hires Semple, Marchal & Cooper The company replaced their old auditing firm, BF Borgers, on the same day charges were brought up against them by the SEC. Corporate Finance smolaw11 via Getty Images CFO event recap: Networking, AI, and employee satisfaction — Trial Balance CFOs at last week’s Next Gen finance event discussed best practices, navigating risks and new technologies. Corporate Finance Maria Stavreva via Getty Images Why I never want to be a CFO again: Former CleanSpark CFO Lori Love I always give 150% in everything I do, and I couldn’t do that anymore as a CFO.” People mohd izzuan via Getty Images How CFOs can keep restless accountants on staff When employees leave, it is typically because of the aggregated effects of a number of factors.” Strategy Getty Images via Getty Images CFOs On the Move: Week ending May 3 New CFOs at Manchester United, PODS, Cognex, A+E Networks, and more. People Permission granted by Stripe Stripe unbundles financial products as payments processing industry shifts The payments processing company adjusted its strategy which, according to QED Investors Partner Laura Bock, aligns with what we are seeing in the fintech landscape at large — businesses increasingly demanding flexibility.” Strategy Khanchit Khirisutchalual via Getty Images 53% of CFOs have adopted or are adopting ESG principles: Report CFOs are bracing for a year in which ESG risks are not just a boardroom buzzword, but a critical business reality.” Strategy tommy via Getty Images Only 37% of CFOs have a positive short-term economic outlook: Report However, the majority of CFOs say the the U.S. economy’s long-term economic outlook is positive. Outlook Courtesy of Chemours Chemours CFO Jonathan Lock resigns following code of ethics violations Lock will forfeit his severance but retain company stock options that were vested prior to resignation. People Yutthana Gaetgeaw via Getty Images Opinion 5 CFO priorities to navigate unsteady market conditions Here’s how CFOs can deliver profitable business outcomes despite economic uncertainty. Strategy Kuzma via Getty Images Raymond of New Jersey CFO in court over Williams Sonoma contract fraud Greed can easily overtake one’s ability to be content. Mr. Nardone abused his position as the Chief Financial Officer and conspired with others to secure favorable contracts only to end up in court.” People Drew Angerer via Getty Images Jamie Dimon and NerdWallet’s CEO talk inflation and access to capital: Trial Balance This week, Dimon discusses the changes of a soft landing, the Fed meets for its latest interest rate decision, and April’s job report is released. Corporate Finance lerbank via Getty Images 28% of companies involved in M&A lack key people retention plans Forty-four percent of acquiring companies selected at least half of C-suite executives to sign retention agreements. Human Capital Dmitry Kovalchuk via Getty Images CFOs On the Move: Week ending April 26 New CFOs at Dave & Buster’s, Nordson, Clover Health, Simpro, and more. People Permission granted by Andrew Casey Q&A Mastering the IPO: Lacework CFO Andrew Casey Recent listings suggest that the IPO window may be opening up.” People LD via Getty Images 88% of CFOs say FTC noncompete ruling will have no impact on their career trajectory: Poll Poll findings indicate that CFOs do not see the new FTC noncompete ruling as a threat to retaining top finance talent. Human Capital Permission granted by Craig Gomulka The 6 a.m. CFO: How Komprise’s Craig Gomulka starts his day I’m a strong believer in the importance of leading by example, meaning, your actions speak louder than your words.” People damircudic via Getty Images 26% of finance leaders expect a dramatic drop in GenAI hype: Poll Finance leadership’s excitement around AI and its associated automation tools may be dwindling, data from The Daily Balance suggests. Technology stock via Getty Images FTC to ban noncompetes The FTC said the rule, expected to take effect as soon as late August, received overwhelming public support during a comment period. Regulation & Compliance More stories Subscribe to The Balance Get the free daily newsletter with financial industry insights and practical advice for CFOs. Email: Select user consent: By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . You can unsubscribe at anytime. 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