CFO News Room
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Workplace inclusion is not a static, one-off act of service. It’s an ever-evolving experience that requires the contribution of every employee — regardless of their level of seniority in the organization — to make each other feel included. To foster inclusion around you, form and regularly practice these seven inclusive behaviors until they become habitual and automatic.
CFO Dive
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Using data to identify mission-critical investments can help CFOs be proactive rather than reactive as they face a highly inflationary environment.
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CFO News Room
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Investing in a guaranteed interest account is a great way to secure your money, as there is very little risk. Guaranteed interest accounts provide reliable, consistent returns and can be used for short-term savings or to supplement other investments in your portfolio. But with so many options available, it can be hard to decide which type of account is right for you.
CFO News Room
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
On Friday, we will see the first labor market data for 2023. Along with the latest on payroll employment, unemployment, and wage growth, we will also get the final benchmark revisions for the establishment survey (CES). Preliminary benchmark revisions suggest job growth will be even stronger over the last two years than the 11.2 million previously reported.
Speaker: Claire Grosjean
Finance teams are drowning in data—but is it actually helping them spend smarter? Without the right approach, excess spending, inefficiencies, and missed opportunities continue to drain profitability. While analytics offers powerful insights, financial intelligence requires more than just numbers—it takes the right blend of automation, strategy, and human expertise.
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CFO Dive
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
It’s becoming increasingly clear there is no “going back” fully to how we worked before the pandemic, Kathryn Kaminsky writes.
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Strategic Treasurer
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Session 79 Coffee Break Session: What Are Preferred Stocks? Host Jason Campbell catches up with Strategic Treasurer’s Senior Advisor Paul Galloway to chat about preferred stock. They discuss why a company would want to issue preferred stock, how it’s different from common stock, and how it’s treated from a credit perspective. Host: Jason Campbell, Strategic Treasurer Speaker: Paul Galloway, Strategic Treasurer Explore All Episodes Treasury Tech Analyst Report Researching new treasury and finance
CFO News Room
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Posted February 1, 2023 at 10:51 am by EPI Staff Job openings increased in December, but remain significantly lower than March 2022 peak Below, EPI senior economist Elise Gould offers her initial insights on today’s release of the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) for December. Read the Twitter thread here. Job openings increased in the latest #JOLTS data for Dec 2022 as hires and separations edged up.
CFO Dive
JANUARY 31, 2023
External CFO hires declined in 2022, but companies are increasingly looking to their financial leaders as ‘logical successors’ to the CEO when it comes time to fill their top executive seat.
The Reformed Broker
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
Now listen up and listen good. Last May 4th, Fed Chairman Jay Powell told a press conference that “A 75 basis point increase is not something that the committee is actively considering.” Five weeks later, the Fed hiked rates by 75 basis points. Then he did another 75 basis points, then another 75 basis points, then another 75 basis points.
Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker
Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
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Navigator SAP
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Whether for a startup or a large enterprise, capital allocation is one of the most critical roles that CEOs perform. Yet, capital allocation strategies vary depending on the size of the business.
CFO News Room
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Businesses often treat layoffs as one of several tools they can deploy to increase profitability. But the toll of layoffs as a routine business practice can be extraordinary for the people who lose their jobs. In his late 40s, Robert* earned in the comfortable six figures before he was laid off. When I spoke with him, he had been unemployed for close to a year.
CFO Dive
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
With internal audit committees biting off more than they can often chew, committee members across businesses are feeling the burnout.
Barry Ritholtz
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
There is a fascinating long-form article in the Washington Post about the murder of an investigative reporter who was looking into a Ponzi scheme in Las Vegas last year. 1 It’s a riveting and terrible story, and the Post focused on the highlights: Lost monies, Mormons, FBI investigations, guns, and murder. I read this as I was putting together my deck on how not to get ripped off by investment fraud , This led me to focus on a slightly different aspect of this grim tale: “Authorities had l
Speaker: Dave Sackett
Traditional budgeting and forecasting methods can no longer keep pace with today’s rapidly evolving business environment. Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty. To stay ahead, finance leaders must leverage a future-forward approach—one that leverages real-time data, predictive analytics, and continuous planning to drive smarter financial decisions.
CFA Institute
JANUARY 30, 2023
Is there a relationship between where bitcoin is mined and how the performance of the local equity markets correlated with bitcoin prices?
CFO News Room
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
According to a recent Lending Club report , 64% of Americans lived paycheck-to-paycheck in December 2022, up from 61% a year earlier. Also, one-third of American consumers report not saving any money. But what does it mean to live paycheck-to-paycheck, and how does a person break the cycle? In this article, I’ll answer that question, but I’ll also show you how to save $1000 while living paycheck-to-paycheck, so you can begin to live within your means.
CFO Dive
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
The study by CFO.com shows that companies are planning as if a recession will happen, even if there are mixed views about the economy.
Barry Ritholtz
JANUARY 30, 2023
We live in an age of contextless slogans. It is the stock in trade of Instagram Influencers, TikTok Investors, and grinding side hustles. It’s a new flavor of b t designed to sell unwitting dupes some garbage product or worse, a destructive half-assed philosophy. In 2020, all you had to do was Hodl Meme stocks; In 2021, it was day trade your way to wealth; before that, just be a Crypto bro, or you can “ Have fun being poor !
Speaker: Erroll Amacker
As businesses increasingly adopt automation, finance leaders must navigate the delicate balance between technology and human expertise. This webinar explores the critical role of human oversight in accounts payable (AP) automation and how a people-centric approach can drive better financial performance. Join us for an insightful discussion on how integrating human expertise into automated workflows enhances decision-making, reduces fraud risks, strengthens vendor relationships, and accelerates R
Global Finance
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Stephanie Linnartz will become CEO of Under Armour after spending 25 years at Marriott International.
CFO News Room
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” – this week’s edition kicks off with the news that the SEC has issued a risk alert outlining Reg BI-related deficiencies discovered during recent examinations of broker-dealers, from dual-registered advisors not clearly communicating whether they were acting as a commission-based broker or a fee-based investment adviser to firms failing to update their training and compliance systems to meet the requirements of Reg B
CFO Dive
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
CFOs are planning on increasing their compensation budgets in 2023, but are focused on top performers and tech-related skills.
Barry Ritholtz
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
My morning train WFH reads: • How Extreme Bets Fueled an $11.4 Billion Fortune : A look inside BlueCrest reveals Michael Platt’s many acts — including outsize returns and some harrowing losses. ( Bloomberg ) • Stock, Bond and Crypto Investors Call Fed’s Bluff on Interest Rates : Many are skeptical as central bank says battle against inflation isn’t over. ( Wall Street Journal ) see also Wall Street: We Want Lower Rates.
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CFA Institute
JANUARY 31, 2023
As portfolio managers, being able to show our investors — with data-driven evidence — that we know exactly what we are good at and the steps we are taking to improve goes a long way.
CFO News Room
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
I wrote about my most recent valuation of Tesla just over a week ago , and as has always been the case when I value this company, I have heard from both sides of the Tesla divide. Some of you believe that I am being far too generous in my forecasts of revenues and profitability for a company that is facing significant competition, as it pursues growth, especially with questions about who’s in charge of the company.
CFO Dive
JANUARY 30, 2023
“Further monetary tightening appears inevitable,” the ACCA and IMA said as the Federal Reserve prepared for a two-day policy meeting beginning Tuesday.
Barry Ritholtz
JANUARY 31, 2023
My Two-for-Tuesday morning train WFH reads: • The U.S. Consumer Is Starting to Freak Out : The flush savings accounts and cheap credit that helped keep Americans spending at high rates since 2020 are disappearing. ( Wall Street Journal ) see also The Decline of the Nice-to-Have Economy : Consumers are reining in their spending on pandemic-era luxuries and conveniences, just as investors are doing the same—putting startups in a double bind ( Wall Street Journal ) • After 30 Years, the King of ETF
Speaker: Anna Tiomina, MBA
AI is reshaping industries, yet finance remains one of the slowest adopters. Concerns over compliance, legacy systems, and data silos have made finance teams hesitant to embrace AI-driven transformation. But delaying adoption isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about staying competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape. How can finance leaders overcome these challenges and start leveraging AI effectively?
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