CFO Dive

MAY 9, 2025

Top-line leadership unwilling to be strict about RTO policies can leave a company still paying for office space even as its workforce is effectively remote, a workplace analytics expert says.

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CFO Dive

AUGUST 19, 2022

companies are expanding their technology budgets to drive growth, PwC found in a survey. Despite the prospect of recession, more than half of U.S.

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 11, 2025

The Nonprofit Budget Balancing Act: Crafting Budgets for Fundraising Success Nonprofit leaders know all too well that crafting budgets isnt just about numbersits about storytelling. When it comes to securing funding, your budget serves as a narrative tool, helping funders understand your mission, your needs, and your impact.

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CFO Dive

AUGUST 27, 2024

Every transformation should include a robust and detailed business case with defensible and realistic numbers, writes ISG’s Jon Lightman.

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The Finance Weekly

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Budgeting is a fundamental aspect of financial planning, and one approach that often comes up in discussions is incremental budgeting. What is Incremental Budgeting? Incremental budgeting is a budgeting approach where the starting point for a new budget is the previous one. Pros of Incremental Budgeting 1.

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CFO Dive

MAY 13, 2025

consumers face an effective tariff rate of 17.8%, the highest level since 1934, the Yale Budget Lab said. Even after recent tariff reductions, U.S.

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CFO Dive

JULY 3, 2024

Artificial intelligence is a key focal area as organizations scramble to keep up with threat actors, the study shows.

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CFO News

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

In a detailed analysis, Robin Banerjee, a seasoned finance expert evaluates India's recent Union Budget 25-26, identifying critical steps to tackle slowing GDP growth, inflation, and employment challenges. Dive into Banerjee's insightful review to explore the budget's potential and limitations.

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CFO Talks

JUNE 8, 2025

The Budgeting Process Is Broken-Here’s How to Fix It If you are a CFO, you have likely outgrown the old budgeting drill. Budgeting and profitability analysis are not side tasks or compliance checkboxes. Budgeting That Actually Reflects Reality A modern CFO does not use a budget to tick off requirements.

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CFO Dive

JUNE 4, 2024

Tech executives, not CFOs, most often call the shots on cybersecurity spending at middle market companies, according to a recent RSM US survey.

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CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

How to Create Accurate Budgets for Business Units Budgeting is one of the most important things a business can do to stay financially healthy. A good budget helps a company plan its spending, control costs, and make smart decisions. Each department or business unit within a company needs its own budget.

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CFO Dive

JANUARY 3, 2023

The PCAOB has stirred up criticism since SEC Chair Gary Gensler shook up its leadership and called for sharper regulation of the firms that audit public companies.

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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.

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The Finance Weekly

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Budgeting —it’s a process that every organization needs, yet it can look vastly different depending on which approach you take. With so many options out there, choosing the right budgeting method can feel overwhelming. With so many options out there, choosing the right budgeting method can feel overwhelming.

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CFO Dive

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Salaries will likely rise at a robust clip even though the job market since the pandemic has gradually cooled, the Conference Board said.

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CFO Dive

APRIL 25, 2024

Plans for slower gains to salaries align with Thursday data showing that economic growth slowed to just 1.6% last quarter, far less than expected.

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CFO Dive

MAY 21, 2024

As corporate AI expenditures grow, they will likely come under increased scrutiny in earnings calls, Gartner’s Frances Karamouzis said.

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The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Nonprofit budgeting may be a source of dread for many, but there are ways to make the process (and outcome!) A well-crafted budget is a reflection of your mission and a roadmap to financial sustainability. Start with Your Mission Your nonprofits budget exists to advance your mission. much better.

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CFO Dive

AUGUST 5, 2022

Forty percent of CFOs are planning to hike up IT spending in the next 12 months, with many seeking to tap automation to collect key financial insights.

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Lime Light

DECEMBER 10, 2024

In every budgeting cycle, companies must decide which operational costs to keep or cut. Zero-based budgeting (ZBB) is an approach that starts from zero, requiring every expense to be justified rather than relying on past budgets.

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CFO Dive

DECEMBER 5, 2022

While some companies are splurging, the share of businesses surveyed that have holiday parties teed up is hovering near a pre-pandemic low.

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Budgeting 261

CFO Dive

JANUARY 17, 2023

Concern about higher wages and a skilled labor shortage are foremost in CFOs minds as they grapple with continued economic headwinds.

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CFO Dive

JULY 14, 2023

The majoriy of finance departments studied were about as efficient as a “monster truck,” a Hackett Group researcher said. There are steps companies can take to make them run more like Priuses.

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CFO Dive

JANUARY 12, 2024

Although improving some taxpayer services, the IRS has overstated its progress by claiming to answer 85% of calls, the national taxpayer advocate said.

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Budgeting 284

CFO Dive

MAY 14, 2024

Accounting for every dollar was largely just an elusive aspiration in finance circles — until artificial intelligence arrived, writes Globality’s Seth Catalli.

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Focus CFO

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Creating a solid annual budget is a critical step for any business owner, regardless of industry or size. Because a well-crafted budget provides the roadmap to reach your goals. We'll break down the essential elements of an effective budget and equip you with the knowledge to build a roadmap for success in the year ahead

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CFO Dive

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The increase in inflation-adjusted wages has steadily declined since June along with many measures of overall price pressures.

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E78 Partners

DECEMBER 5, 2024

While we can all agree that AI’s impact on IT is significant and will continue to grow, are organizations prepared to manage the growing costs on their IT budgets? Estimates suggest that AI projects could take up to 10% of IT budgets yearly, and this figure is likely to increase. Data Pipes.” appeared first on E78 Partners.

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Focus CFO

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

This clarity not only informs your budget but also drives strategic decision-making across your entire organization. Here are five key ways to align your sales forecasting and budgeting processes for success in the year ahead. How will you build your budget? This does not, however, mean that the plan should not be adjusted.

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CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Optimising Budgets: Strategies for Effective Financial Forecasting Financial forecasting plays a crucial role in managing budgets effectively. This article explores practical strategies to improve financial forecasting, helping businesses make informed decisions and optimise their budgets. What is Financial Forecasting?

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CFO Dive

JULY 16, 2024

While AI investments are surging, many companies are failing to invest in infrastructure necessary to optimize the technology, the research found.

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