Southwest to cut 15% of leadership staff ahead of CFO shift
CFO Dive
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
The “unprecedented” layoffs of senior and corporate leaders come as Breeze Airways alum Tom Doxey gears up to take Southwest’s CFO seat.
CFO Dive
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
The “unprecedented” layoffs of senior and corporate leaders come as Breeze Airways alum Tom Doxey gears up to take Southwest’s CFO seat.
Navigator SAP
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
Theres a lot of complexity in a modern business. But real-time data with cloud ERP can help businesses cut down on this complexity. First, though, lets talk about the problem. Businesses today are more complex than ever, and there are a number of reasons for this complexity.
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CFO Dive
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
“If there’s a growing sense of uncertainty [among CFOs], we’re probably going to feel it a little bit first,” said Tom Shea, the finance software maker’s CEO.
Nerd's Eye View
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
When the Social Security Fairness Act was signed into law on January 5, 2025, it came as a relief to many recipients of state or local government pensions whose Social Security benefits had been, up until now, reduced by the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) for individuals claiming retirement benefits under their own name, or the Government Pension Offset (GPO) for those claiming spousal or survivor benefits under a current or former spouse's name.
Speaker: Melissa Hurrington
Finance isn’t just about the numbers. It’s about the people behind them. In a world of constant disruption, resilient finance teams aren’t just operationally efficient. They are adaptable, engaged, and deeply connected to a strong organizational culture. Success lies at the intersection of people, culture, adaptability, and resilience. Finance leaders who master this balance will build teams that thrive through uncertainty and drive long-term business impact.
Future CFO
FEBRUARY 16, 2025
Transformation imperatives tend to revolve around modernising processes and systems to enable more agile operations that can adjust to the increasingly unpredictable nature of day-to-day life, whether we mean unplanned downturns or new opportunities that, at times, seem to come out of nowhere. With market volatility, digital disruption, and regulatory uncertainty appearing to be the norm rather than the exception in 2025, finance leaders will be hard-pressed to accelerate transformation initiati
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Barry Ritholtz
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
We are four weeks out from the publication of “ How Not To Invest: The ideas, numbers, and behaviors that destroy wealth – and how to avoid them.” Audio, ebook, and hard copies are all scheduled to drop on the same day, March 18, 2025. I am very excited about this,my first book in 15 years. I stopped writing my column and blog posts (mostly) to focus on this from December 2023 right up until January 2025.
Nerd's Eye View
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news of a recent survey indicating that while overall client satisfaction with their financial advisors remains high at 95%, potential threats to client retention lurk beneath the surface, particularly amongst clients who experience a major windfall or a life transition.
Musings on Markets
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
I am in the third week of the corporate finance class that I teach at NYU Stern, and my students have been lulled into a false sense of complacency about what's coming, since I have not used a single metric or number in my class yet. In fact, we have spent almost four sessions (that is 15% of the overall class) talking about the end game in business.
Reval
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
LONDON 13 February 2025: ION Commodities, a global leader in energy and. The post ION partners with Avalara to tackle tax compliance risks in energy trading appeared first on ION.
Speaker: Yohan Lobo
In the accounting world, staying ahead means embracing the tools that allow you to work smarter, not harder. Outdated processes and disconnected systems can hold your organization back, but the right technologies can help you streamline operations, boost productivity, and improve client delivery. Dive into the strategies and innovations transforming accounting practices.
CFO Dive
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Building a strong talent foundation is key to successfully executing one's business strategy, Pathward CFO Greg Sigrist said.
Barry Ritholtz
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
This week, I speak with Christine Phillpotts , Portfolio Manager for Ariel Investment s emerging markets value strategies. She is also Senior Research Analyst for Consumer and Real Estate across Asia, Latin America, Middle East and Eastern Europe. She also covers all sectors in Africa. Previously, she spent 10 years at AllianceBernstein as Portfolio Manager and Senior Research analyst in emerging markets.
Future CFO
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Asia, by 2040, is anticipated to be contributing 42% of global GDP, showing how the region is on the cusp of a new era and is on its way to expanding its global influence, according to McKinsey & Company. The global management consulting firm's analysis found that Asia could be home to 60% of the Fortune Global 500 companies and have 55% of the worlds total workforce.
Tips Watch
FEBRUARY 16, 2025
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com I am writing this on a gorgeous Friday night in Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island. I am sitting in the open-air lobby of a nice hotel, because everywhere else the Internet is non-existent.
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Our 2025 Center Travel Survey is clear: as corporate travel increases, so does corporate credit cards distribution, and a rise in off-platform travel booking. This 61% rise causes various challenges: compliance, spend control, reporting problems, and a lack of visibility across organizations. To evolve with the ever-changing needs of travelers, decision-makers need a better solution.
The Finance Weekly
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Thriving in business requires more than just data collection, it also needs to identify the figures that impact growth. Lets take a quick example from Amazon sellers analyzing data. They might track conversion rate as a Key Performance Indicator (KPI) to measure how effectively potential customers turn into buyers. Meanwhile, the click-through rate serves as a supporting metric, showing how many people click on a product listing after seeing it in search results.
CFO Dive
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
While 62% of tech CFOs surveyed plan job cuts, all said their organizations will probably expand overall headcount this year, according to a BDO study.
CFO Talks
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
The Key to Effective Risk Management in Business with Chris Weeks, CFO Center UK In the latest CFO Club podcast, we had the pleasure of hosting Chris Weeks from CFO Center UK. Chris shared invaluable insights into effective risk management strategies and how businesses can better prepare for uncertainty. Here are some key takeaways from our discussion: 1.
Barry Ritholtz
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
The transcript from this weeks, MiB: Christine Phillpotts, Ariel Investments , is below. You can stream and download our full conversation, including any podcast extras, on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , YouTube , and Bloomberg. All of our earlier podcasts on your favorite pod hosts can be found here. ~~~ This is Masters in business with Barry Riol on Bloomberg Radio. 00:00:16 [Speaker Changed] This week on the podcast I have another extra special guest.
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Reval
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
LONDON 18 February 2025: ION, a global leader in trading and workflow. The post ION joins Pan Asia Securities Lending Association appeared first on ION.
Nerd's Eye View
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
In order to deliver the best service to their clients, financial advisors often take on responsibilities beyond giving financial advice, including compliance, marketing, team management, and other operational duties. With only so many hours in a day and demands coming from every direction, it can be challenging to prioritize the most important things for growing an advisory firm.
CFO Dive
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
The appointment comes two months after Kroger’s $25 billion merger with Albertsons was blocked by an Oregon District Court judge.
CFO Talks
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
How to Reduce Credit Risk in Todays Economy The economy today is unpredictable, with rising prices, high interest rates, and many businesses and individuals struggling to pay their bills on time. In such an environment, companies that offer creditallowing customers to buy now and pay latermust be especially cautious. When customers fail to make payments, businesses face financial losses, cash flow problems, and even the risk of closure.
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Technology is rapidly changing the way accountants perform and manage month-end activities. Spreadsheets, emails, and shared drives no longer need to slow you down. In under four weeks, your team can start reaping the benefits of month-end close automation by vastly reducing spreadsheets, cut down on reconciliation work, speed up the month-end close, and better manage your remote team.
Future CFO
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
As finance leaders take on the reign and oversee even non-financial strategic matters such as environmental, social, and governance (ESG), it is then important to take the magnifying lens and look into its significance in the department. FinDep Consult enumerates aspects how ESG plays out as a vital factor to consider for finance leaders when making crucial decisions for the organisation: Investor Perspectives FinDep Consult says investors focus onESG when making decisions as they look for the r
Reval
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
LONDON 14 February 2025: ION, a global leader in trading and workflow. The post ION bags multiple awards at FOW International Awards 2025 appeared first on ION.
The Charity CFO
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
As a nonprofit leader, you’re passionate about your mission. But to truly make an impact, you need to master the financial skills that will keep your organization thriving. At The Charity CFO, we’ve seen firsthand how understanding these key areas can transform your nonprofit’s financial health. Let’s dive into the essential skills you need to secure your organization’s future.
CFO Dive
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
The AI server maker’s accounting has drawn scrutiny in the wake of a highly critical report on the company from the now-defunct short-seller Hindenburg Research.
Speaker: Susan Richards
Your past-due accounts are growing, cash flow is tightening, and the pressure is on. The big question: Do you handle the collections internally or outsource to experts? Both strategies come with advantages and risks - but which one delivers the best impact for your business? In this session we’ll dive deep into the in-house vs. outsourcing debate, examining cost-effectiveness, efficiency, compliance risks, and overall recovery success rates.
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