CFO Thought Leader

APRIL 15, 2024

This principle of concentrated effort not only transformed his approach to investment management but also became a guiding principle throughout his career, which includes his latest stint as CFO of Semperis, a leading cybersecurity firm. We just need to get the books closed a little bit more quickly and to update our forecasts more quickly.

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Focus CFO

JUNE 28, 2023

Businesses that have an embedded in-house Chief Financial Officer understand the pivotal role the CFO plays in proactively preparing the business for, and guiding it through, economic and market storms. By taking decisive, information-based action, the CFO guides the business toward the buffalo approach—proactively navigating the challenges.

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CFO Share

JULY 8, 2021

A 13 week cash flow forecast is a short term forecast used during liquidity shortfalls to plan a company’s cash flows and avoid financial distress such as missing payroll, defaulting on debt, and ending up in bankruptcy or receivership. When to use a 13 week cash flow forecast. How to perform 13 week cash flow forecasting.

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Future CFO

JANUARY 12, 2023

The top CFO priority in 2023 is evaluating finance function strategy, scope and design, said Gartner recently. But CFOs have to prepare for stretching themselves beyond this top CFO priority this year. The survey revealed a wide range of actions CFOs plan to either lead or be significantly involved with,” said Horvat.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The threat of a recession in 2023 could make you reluctant to take on new contractor expenses but engaging a Fractional CFO should be one major exception. Not sure if a fractional CFO is the right hire for your business? Before any planning can be done, a CFO will help you understand what a recession means for your business.

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Michigan CFO

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

In the world of manufacturing, where processes run thick and bottlenecks are known to arise, CFO services play a critical role in helping organizations steer towards efficiency, profitability, and longevity. The Evolving CFO Role in a Manufacturing Company. Using CFO Services to Overcome Challenges in Manufacturing.

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CFO Plans

JULY 18, 2024

Discover how CFO Plans can help you achieve financial success. Certified public accountants (CPAs) with expertise in real estate can offer invaluable insights into managing cash flow, budgeting, and financial forecasting. “` The post Property Profits with Real Estate Accounting Services appeared first on CFO PLANS | Blog.

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CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Analysts polled by Refinitiv were forecasting earnings of 23 cents per share on revenue of $4.49 Twilio — Shares tumbled 16% after the cloud communications software maker issued a weaker-than-expected revenue forecast for the fourth quarter, despite an otherwise strong third-quarter report. PayPal — Shares declined more than 6%.

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Fpanda Club

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

The list of typical FP&A activities usually includes planning, budgeting, forecasting, analysis, management reporting and performance management. Forecasting is the practice of making regular predictions about the company’s expected future results based on the past and present data as well as on the anticipated future events.

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CFO Share

DECEMBER 2, 2022

2. Use an operating forecast. Forecasting avoids cutting too little, too much, or ineffective restructuring. In either case, you should always plan expense reductions in consultation with a CFO. Contact us to learn how a fractional CFO can help you navigate expense reductions and minimize risk.

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CFO News Room

DECEMBER 9, 2022

after giving an upbeat revenue forecast and reporting better-than-expected quarterly results after the bell Thursday. These debtholders are joining together amid reports earlier this week that the company is looking to restructure its debt, the paper said. The firm’s analyst cited falling demand amid weaker economic conditions.

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CFO News Room

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Discovery’s stock shed more than 7% after increasing its restructuring cost estimates by $1 billion. Thursday’s decline comes after shares gained Wednesday on the airline’s forecast that 2023 earnings will nearly double. Warner Bros. Discovery – Warner Bros.

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Future CFO

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The numbers don’t lie -- or so the saying goes – but they rarely tell the whole story either, just like how the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) encompasses more than just finance and accounting. Once upon a time, “CFO” was a reasonably prescriptive, even possibly slightly intimidating title. There I was, a CFO at 40 years old.

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Future CFO

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The forecast corporate default rate reflects slowing global economic growth, an uneven rebound of China's economy, and continued tight monetary policy and high interest rates globally, the firm noted. Companies that have already defaulted, with many undergoing debt restructuring, account for the bulk of these maturities ($47 billion).

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CFO Share

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Depending on your situation, you may need to: Use a 13 week cash flow forecast weekly. Pursue debt restructuring or apply for additional debt. Accelerate collections, defer payments, or restructure your organization. Fraud management services typically include cash crisis management. Poor physical security or IT security.

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Planful

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Common examples are stock compensation expenses or restructuring charges. we report restructuring charges to severance expense, rent expense, benefits, etc.) The data and the forecast is live so I can see where it lands in comparison to plan in real time. The adjusted EBITDA definition is as follows: .

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PYMNTS

MAY 19, 2020

Walmart’s holiday season … wasn’t as good as expected, due to lower sales volume and some pressure related to associate scheduling,” CFO Brett Biggs said at the time. percent forecast and the 1.9 But things have reversed dramatically for the retailer amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Walmart reported that first-quarter revenue grew 8.6

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 5, 2016

CFO Michael Berry plans to restructure operations to respond to the changes seen in criminal attacks where cybercriminals are leveraging ransomware to target the financial sector. FireEye has also cut its adjusted full-year sales outlook and its full-year revenue forecasts, lowering expectations for Q3.

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Future CFO

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Market-oriented approaches to debt restructuring are gradually developing in China , but bond investors still have limited bargaining power and options in debt restructuring, the company said. . Moody's forecasts China's GDP will grow 1.9% in 2020, followed by 7% growth in 2021.

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CFO Share

MARCH 10, 2023

What will happen to SVB in receivership Receivership is an orderly restructuring or liquidation of a company – in the case of SVB, the FDIC. Update your operating forecast to reflect cash frozen at SVB Pause all cash outflows if needed Make a restructuring plan but do not execute it yet.

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Planful

JUNE 8, 2016

Restructuring FP&A Models. As CFOs start assessing and restructuring their FP&A strategy, finance executives have different opinions about what’s the most important. However, rolling forecasts can provide growing companies with greater agility and flexibility. Streamlining the Budget and Forecasting Process.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 14, 2019

But the year closed on more a whimper than bang, with holiday season sales coming in at weaker than forecast levels, and 2019 started with announcements of more store closures. JCPenney stocks slipped below the $1 apiece mark in mid-July when reports surfaced that it was working with experts to restructure its debt.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

After announcing in early January that holiday season sales had failed to live up to their potential, Macy’s chopped its 2018 forecast for same store sales growth to 2 percent from its original predictions of 2.3 percent increase analysts forecast, clocking in at 0.7 percent to 2.5 percent comparable sales growth. Sales came in at $8.46

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PYMNTS

MARCH 23, 2017

Sears’ CFO, Jason Hollar, expressed hope for the company as he shined a light on the topic in a recent blog post. While historical performance drives the disclosure, our financial plans and forecast do not reflect the continuation of that performance.”.

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CFO News Room

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The highly-anticipated movie brought in $134 million , less than the $175 million expected by analysts and under the $135 million to $150 million range Disney had forecast. Discovery continued its slide since announcing last week it was increasing its restructuring cost estimates by $1 billion. billion, or $58 per share in cash.

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CFO News Room

DECEMBER 29, 2022

The IEA boosted its five-year capacity expansion forecast by nearly 30% this year, its largest-ever annual increase, buoyed by supportive policies and a renewed appreciation for energy security. The IEA forecasts that worldwide wind capacity will almost double by 2027 from 2021, with offshore projects accounting for one-fifth of the growth.

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CFO News Room

JANUARY 19, 2023

They mock the political forecasters and the talk of “optics.” The result further consolidated evidence of a tight labor market despite the Federal Reserve’s aggressive tightening path last year, challenging market bets that the Fed will halt its tightening path before reaching the forecasted terminal rate of 5.25%.”

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