by controllers | Jan 27, 2023 | Economics/Economy
Controllers Council recently held a webinar on 2023 Economic Outlook, sponsored by Allianz Trade. Our speaker, Dan North, is a Senior Economist North America for Allianz Trade. He’s been with Allianz since 1996, and he’s used macroeconomic analysis to help...
by controllers | Nov 30, 2022 | Economics/Economy, Foreign Exchange, Risk Management, Treasury
Not since the 1980s have we seen the type of exchange rate volatility in the world’s major currencies that we’ve seen recently. (see volatility charts below for 1980s and recent) For example, just in the past three months the Euro has fallen 3.46% against the US...
by controllers | 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 | 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 | Jul 18, 2022 | Controllers, 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 | Jul 6, 2022 | Cash Flow, Economics/Economy, Forecasting
Controllers Council recently held a webinar panel discussion on Cash Flow Forecasting: Tips for Turbulent Times, sponsored by Centage. Centage is the leading cloud FP&A platform for advanced reporting, detailed budgeting, and accurate forecasting. With more than...
