CFOville
This CFO helps companies grow and head for an exit
“My career was almost like a growth equity portfolio in and of itself,” Skillable CFO Brian Barnum says.
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Luisa Beltran
Strategy
Companies are missing the mark on AI optimization, EY’s Deirdre Ryan says
CFOs need to reimagine what they're trying to accomplish before applying agentic AI.
Compliance
New regs could cause banks to pull some credit lines
This Basel III provision could be bad news for nonfinancial borrowers and consumers.
Accounting
Grant Thornton to buy CBIZ in $5b deal
CBIZ sells to New Mountain-backed Grant Thornton after activist pressure.
Risk Management
30-year Treasury bond stays above 5% for most of July
Rising 30-year yield could mean pricier debt for CFOs and their companies.
CFOville
Sports company CFO says he thrives in PE environment
A sense urgency “is palpable,” Varsity Brands CFO says of his work with majority owner KKR.
Strategy
PayPal faces pressure to sell
The fintech pioneer’s business is slowing and it faces more competition.
Strategy
Why Merlin went public via a SPAC
Credibility with the defense tech firm’s customers was high on the list, its CFO says.
Strategy
SPACs are back, but will CFOs answer the call?
Blank-check companies have money to spend, but merger candidates should read the fine print.