by Controllers Council | Mar 17, 2023 | Corporate Finance, Crisis Management, Financial Forecasting
While the 2020 pandemic is rapidly receding in the rear-view mirror, many organizations are struggling to adapt to the “new normal.” Controllers and CFOs play a big part in shaping the future of their organizations by devising strategies that manage risk and maintain...
by Controllers Council | Oct 31, 2022 | CFO Insights, Crisis Management, Economics/Economy
A recession is expected in North America by 2023, but are CFOs more afraid of recession or inflation in this country? A recession is a significant, widespread, and prolonged downturn in economic activity. Inflation is a rise in prices, which can be translated as the...
by Controllers Council | Oct 25, 2022 | CFO Insights, Corporate Finance, Crisis Management, Economics/Economy, HR/Talent
In the last few months, some of the country’s biggest companies have lost their finance chiefs. Studies show that Fall is a period of high CFO turnover. Take a look at a recent Wall Street Journal article to learn about finance chiefs switching jobs as companies face...
by Controllers Council | Jul 18, 2022 | Controller Insights, Crisis Management, Economics/Economy
In the world of business, no one is immune to recessions. Controllers are often the ones who must manage through these difficult times by making tough decisions and implementing strategies to keep their companies afloat. Although there’s no one-size-fits-all...
by Controllers Council | Apr 13, 2022 | Crisis Management, Economics/Economy, Insurance, Sponsor News
Business insolvency is on the rise, enhancing the threat that some of your current clients could declare bankruptcy this year. In fact, in 2020, business failures are set to rise for the fourth consecutive year. Under Chapter 11 bankruptcy, a company can reorganize...
by Controllers Council | Feb 20, 2021 | Crisis Management
Naval formations are interesting things. Each vessel, be it a destroyer, battleship, cruiser, aircraft carrier, or submarine plays a role in keeping the other protected. Aircraft carriers, despite being among the most valuable for their larger role, are often the...