Corporate finance & treasury management

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January 6, 2022

Why a CFO needs to wear two hats

A finance leader at Yelp explains “the two hats of the CFO” and some of the ways finance can be more of a value partner for business.

November 19, 2021

SBA clarifies COVID-19 EIDL application deadlines

The US SBA provided updated guidance Friday on various COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan program application deadlines.

November 12, 2021

Rethinking real estate: The benefits of workforce segmentation

Balancing business goals with employee experience can provide the best path forward as hybrid working becomes commonplace.

May 5, 2021

AI presents opportunities for cost optimization in manufacturing

Artificial intelligence and machine learning can drive more efficient operations and more effective growth for manufacturers. Here’s how the technology is being used to monitor for defects, schedule preventive maintenance and improve forecasting accuracy.

February 25, 2021

Automation to drive big shifts in corporate reporting

A smarter and more automated operating model for corporate reporting is on the horizon, according to results of a new EY survey.

September 30, 2020

What COVID-19 has taught corporate boards

Boards were meeting more regularly, more virtually, and getting more into the details on topics previously addressed only at a high level.

September 28, 2020

Companies use full array of tools to navigate the pandemic

Companies have used various means to expand credit, conserve cash and reduce tax burdens to combat the devastation of the pandemic. Here are some of the tactics that large public companies have used.

May 8, 2020

As cash worries persist, companies ponder cuts, investments

Revenue declines are chief on the minds of finance professionals in an April survey. More than half of finance professionals expect business operations to return to normal in the fourth quarter or later.

March 5, 2020

Coronavirus looms over positive economic outlook

Projections for the next 12 months are generally positive, but concerns about the effect of the virus diminished that enthusiasm, according to a quarterly survey.

February 1, 2020

Finance priorities for post-merger integration

Management accountants can take a lead role in post-merger integration with the right planning and execution of key steps.

August 6, 2018

How smart contracts can create a competitive edge

A smart contract is an electronic agreement that uses computer programming and blockchain technology to execute without third parties.

August 28, 2017

Blockchain opens new era for cross-border payments

Blockchain could streamline how money moves between nations.

March 1, 2017

Currency turmoil, price, and profit in global markets

Small and midsize multinational companies can use these strategies to manage the risks of volatile foreign currency exchange rates.

July 18, 2016

What CFOs need to know about the rise of CVC funds

CFOs are key players when a company establishes a CVC fund because they are an integral part of allocating the money required to invest.

June 21, 2016

Compliance costs, complexity rising in finance

CFOs feel barraged by new compliance mandates, and they don’t expect complexity associated with such regulation to subside any time soon.

May 23, 2016

What CPAs can learn from fighter pilots

Fighter pilots can teach controllers, CFOs, and other CPA executives how to out maneuver the competition.

May 1, 2013

Analyzing liquidity using the cash conversion cycle

A good assessment of a company’s liquidity is important because a decline in liquidity leads to a greater risk of bankruptcy. FASB describes liquidity as reflecting “an asset’s or liability’s nearness to cash” (Statement of Financial Accounting Concepts No. 5, Recognition and Measurement in Financial Statements of Business Enterprises). Creditors

September 1, 2012

Treasury basics for an overseas expansion

Understanding regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures in international locations is essential for domestic corporations expanding into overseas markets. The following tips, compiled by Wells Fargo’s international banking division, can help companies establish an effective global treasury policy: Consult with key advisers early. Draft the overall scope and plan for

February 1, 2012

Three common currency-adjustment pitfalls

Although the rules on accounting for foreign-currency translations have not changed in many years, mistakes in this area persist. Such mistakes can result in misstatements in financial reporting, hurting the bottom line, creating false understandings of business results, and exposing companies to possible regulatory scrutiny. A key factor raising the

April 1, 2011

How to Manage Fluctuations in Foreign Currency Rates

Managing the P&L and cash flow impacts related to foreign exchange exposures can appear daunting. The following steps, while not all-inclusive, make this task easier: —By Pam Heye, CPA, (pam.heye@bluewin.ch) a treasury management expert based in Raleigh, N.C. Sample Foreign Currency Management Policy Foreign currency management policies, including