Our brains are hardwired to sense threats. And not just physical ones: when we perceive something as a threat to our ego, stability or sense of belonging, the part of the brain that regulates our emotion catches fire. When that happens, and we’re full of emotion, we struggle to think clearly and rationally.
Assessing the Finance journey to become an Analytics Business Partner.
Risk appetite, risk measurement, culture and governance, data management, risk controls, scenario planning and stress testing are among the critical components of a successful enterprise risk management program. How can firms blend these ingredients on the path to implementation?
We recognize our Four Pillars of CFO Success have some key dependencies. That is why we created the Other section under Courses at CFO.University. These areas are important in their own right. Each one supports all Four Pillars of CFO Success. These areas are included in our Other Courses section and include; Human Resources, Technology/Digital Transformation and Career Management.
COVID has transformed nearly every aspect of daily life, including the performance of privately held businesses. In fact, nearly 5 million businesses in the U.S., the vast majority of which are privately held, received over $520 billion in PPP loans to help shore up cash flow needs. However, not all companies have been affected the same. Many industries, such as restaurants and retail, are suffering, while others including some tech and online retailers, are benefitting. As many businesses’ financial performance have been significantly altered during this period, the question must be asked: how have their valuations been impacted?
