In today’s volatile economic landscape, companies are under increasing pressure to improve financial performance. While many focus on revenue growth or cost-cutting, one often-overlooked opportunity lies in balance sheet optimization. According to a BCG report, cleaning up the balance sheet can boost earnings.. Read more
May 26, 2025
Closing Final Equity Value in M&A
In the world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), determining the final equity value of a business is a critical yet complex process. The ICAEW Corporate Finance Faculty’s best-practice guideline, Completion Mechanisms: Determining the Final Equity Value in Transactions, provides invaluable insights into how.. Read more
May 21, 2025
Strategy Execution: Strategy Is Execution!
Introduction: The Myth of Sequential Strategy How many times have you heard the phrase, “First, we strategize—then we execute”? According to David Munt, founder of GenSight and a seasoned strategist with over 35 years of experience, this traditional view about strategy.. Read more
May 19, 2025
Global M&A Trends 2025: Key Insights from Bain Report
Global M&A Trends 2025 Summary: The global M&A market in 2024 saw dealmakers adapting to continued headwinds, with deal value significantly below historical highs as a percentage of global GDP. However, 2024 marked a reversal of a two-year decline in.. Read more
May 18, 2025
New Strategic CFO: Roadmap to Success in Early Days
Overview: A recent report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) outlines a powerful 90-day plan for new CFOs to establish credibility, set a vision, and lay the foundation for long-term success. It emphasizes the evolving role of the CFO from a data provider.. Read more
May 12, 2025
The Pioneering CFO: Leading Smarter Decision-Making in the Digital Age
Introduction The role of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has evolved dramatically over the past decade. No longer confined to traditional number-crunching, today’s CFOs are strategic leaders driving organizational transformation. The Pioneering CFO report by Raconteur, sponsored by Board International, highlights how.. Read more