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CFO Magazine: 79% of Executives Expect a Recession; Only 35% Feel ‘Very’ Prepared: Weekly Stat
November 7, 2022
“Decision-making data showed that 47% of prepared leaders said they will turn to information technology to aid in decision-making moving forward, while 41% of the not very prepared said the same. A majority of the not very prepared group (55%) said they will lean on C-suite executives, while a third (33%) said they will lean on accounting or finance for a majority of their decision-making aid. The prepared group also saw value in tapping the C-suite and the finance department when making decisions, despite seeing the wisdom of leveraging IT and outside consultants.”
CFO Insights: Why CFOs are Moving Toward a More Dynamic Finance Function
October 18, 2022
“Embedding the finance function with enough speed, strength, and flexibility to adapt—despite what uncertainty may arise—can turn a traditional support function into a competitive advantage. A streamlined, adaptable finance function can enable an enterprise to capitalize on disruption-generated opportunities, helping the business advance its goals while rivals are still struggling to react.”
FP&A Trends: Latest Trends and Challenges Facing FP&A Departments
October 14, 2022
“During the webinar, a conducted poll contained the following question: “What is the main barrier on your way to data-driven decision-making?” Most participants commented that their main difficulty was a deficiency in appropriate analytical tools. We can therefore conclude that planning continues to be executed traditionally.”
FP&A Trends: Drivers of Inflation in 2022, and How FP&A Can Prepare for It
October 14, 2022
“Whether or not you think you know which macroeconomic model is the right one for the global economy, you only need to know which one is the most relevant for your business. Each business lives in a different part of the overall supply chain, so some will be highly impacted by supply-side commodities prices or energy prices. In contrast, some will be impacted more significantly by the general purchasing power of currency reducing and have more relevant impacts from monetary policy.”
