Centage

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Finance teams need to answer specific questions, such as: What will the business look like given the economic climate? Top Priorities of FP&A Teams We asked FP&A leaders about their top priorities for improving budgeting, forecasting, planning and reporting those insights to their organizations. Watch Demo.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 84

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Technology Forecasting Budgeting 84

Musings on Markets

MARCH 8, 2023

This is the last of my data update posts for 2023, and in this one, I will focus on dividends and buybacks, perhaps the most most misunderstood and misplayed element of corporate finance. To illustrate the heat that buybacks evoke, consider two stories in the last two weeks where they have been in the news.

Hurdle Rate 91

Hurdle Rate Corporate Finance Investments Finance 91

Musings on Markets

JANUARY 8, 2022

That said, it is my experience with markets that has also made me skeptical about the over selling of both notions, since we have an entire branch of finance (behavioral finance/economics) that has developed to explain how more data does not always lead to better decisions and why crowds can often be collectively wrong.

Valuation 91

Valuation Corporate Finance Currencies Finance 91

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

While there’s been talk of an economic slowdown ahead, and declining optimism among the business community, the latest stats on small businesses (SMBs) are quite positive. economic activity can be attributed to firms with 500 employees or fewer , the SBA’s Office of Advocacy and ACA International found in a separate white paper.

Technology 52

Technology Economics B2B Budgeting 52

Castle Corporate Finance

MARCH 4, 2021

There was much uncertainty in the lead up to the Spring Budget as to how the Capital Gains Tax regime might be altered, meaning we experienced an increase in M&A activity as owners sought to crystallise their hard work before any changes potentially came into effect. ” The post Two months.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Budgeting Manufacturing Finance 52

PYMNTS

APRIL 5, 2016

Economic uncertainty and increased exposure to risk are two hurdles looking to trip up the CFO this year, the report concluded. And while CFOs at mid-sized and large companies are citing innovation as key to their business strategies, researchers also noted that these hurdles are causing corporations to reduce their budgets for innovation.

Leadership 42

Leadership CFO Prioritization Finance 42

PYMNTS

JUNE 30, 2016

Any company with a budget (that is, every company) engages in some type of financial planning. Doing so is vital to protect a company’s cash positions and cash flows, accurately and effectively budget, set prices, and to continually assess and tweak financial plans over the short and long term, he explained.

Budgeting 40

Budgeting Treasury Forecasting Prioritization 40

PYMNTS

APRIL 4, 2016

It’s no April Fools’ joke: 2016’s first quarter has already wrapped and, with its closure, comes a wave of data looking back at the state of corporate finances. We examine the findings from several market reports on small business access to capital, lending, growth and employment. That’s up from 57 percent in 2013.

B2B 40

B2B Finance Corporate Finance Numbers 40

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Interestingly, researchers found a stronger correlation between the role of CFO and characteristics of business development executives, rather than of budget-oriented individuals. CFOs also scored high in terms of inquisitiveness and a desire to continue learning, analysts noted. Optimism Up.

CFO 43

CFO Leadership Finance Budgeting 43

CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

She has dual degrees in Economics and Corporate Finance and a certification in Advanced Behavioral Analysis. On a personal note, Penny is an advocate for the advancement of women in the financial services industry, and public education. She currently sits on the Board of her alma mater, the Macaulay Honors College at CUNY.

Practice Management 130

Practice Management Planning Leadership Communication 130