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CFO
July 1, 2007
Randy Myers |
Growing Problems: The 2007 Working Capital Survey The paltry gains in DSO and DPO suggest that many CFOs are worrying less about working capital these days and more about taking advantage of a strong economy to drive sales.   |
CFO
June 1, 2010
David M. Katz |
Working It Out The recession triggered a meltdown in working capital performance, but also inspired numerous efforts to improve. Will they last? |
CFO
June 1, 2009
Randy Myers |
Cleaner (Balance) Sheets: The 2009 Working Capital Scorecard Hard times have inspired companies to wring lots of cash out of working capital. How much better can they get at it? |
CFO
September 1, 2003
Tim Reason |
Barely Working: The 2003 Working Capital Survey Companies squeezed more cash from their businesses this year -- but not much. Was it the economy, or too much focus on Sarbanes-Oxley compliance? |
CFO
September 1, 2006
Randy Myers |
How Low Can It Go? Companies continue to reduce working-capital levels, and they have 450 billion reasons to keep at it. |
CFO
September 1, 2004
Tim Reason |
Off the Shelf: The 2004 Working Capital Survey Low inventories drove down working capital last year. But will that continue as the economy improves? |
CFO
September 1, 2005
Tim Reason |
Capital Ideas: The 2005 Working Capital Survey Despite cheap credit and surplus cash, companies still find plenty of reasons to improve operational efficiency. Top Performers: 3M... Boeing... Dell... Gillette... Best and Worst: Aerospace and Defense... Broadline Retailers... etc. |
CFO
July 15, 2011
David M. Katz |
Easing the Squeeze: The 2011 Working Capital Scorecard As sales revive and coffers swell, companies seem less intent on wringing cash out of working capital. |
CFO
August 1, 2012
Russ Banham |
Too Much of a Good Thing Working capital is piling up at America's largest companies. |
CFO
August 1, 2002
Tim Reason |
We Can Work It Out The 2002 Working Capital Survey reveals ways to reduce working capital without punishing customers or suppliers. But the alternatives aren't totally pain-free. |
CFO
November 1, 2007
Edward Teach |
Working Capital: Fourth and Goal To buff up their fourth-quarter numbers, companies often play games with working capital. Unfortunately, the shine doesn't last. |
CFO
March 1, 2004
Tim Reason |
Scrubbing the Numbers Cleaning up the balance sheet boosts year-end cash flow, but it can leave some messy problems. |
CFO
May 1, 2008
Karen M. Kroll |
Let the Games Continue The practice of manipulating working capital in the fourth quarter appears to be alive and well. |
The Motley Fool
December 29, 2005 |
Foolish Fundamentals: Cash Conversion Cycle Profits don't mean much until they're converted to cash. A company that does a poor job of bringing in cash, even if it's selling lots of stuff, should be avoided. |
CFO
December 1, 2008
Randy Myers |
Tight Makes Right Companies still have plenty of opportunity to squeeze more cash out of operations. |
CFO
October 1, 2009
Scott Leibs |
Credit Check One in seven midcap companies may be a credit risk. Are any of them tied to you? |
The Motley Fool
September 12, 2006 |
Foolish Fundamentals: Cash Conversion Cycle -- Retail Investors, learn how to tell which retailers are performing well and which ones have some work to do. |
CFO
November 1, 2010 |
Room for Improvement (But Not Much) A new study from CFO Research finds that companies continue to refine working-capital performance. |
IndustryWeek
July 11, 2012 |
Forecasts Are Always Wrong, but They Can Be a Lot Less Wrong Companies are learning to rely on solid forecasts, rather than on formal budgets. |
CFO
September 1, 2010 |
Home Work Readers comment on the perils of flextime, the realities of working capital, and more. |
Entrepreneur
January 2009
David Worrell |
Keep Tabs on Cash Flow If the money disappears, so does your business. |
IndustryWeek
January 11, 2012 |
2012 Outlook: Cash Is Abundant, but Optimism in Short Supply There's plenty of money in the financial supply chain, but companies are still reluctant to spend it. |
The Motley Fool
August 23, 2006
David Meier |
Math for Retail Nerds What kind of rulers can investors use to see how retailers measure up? The metrics... Inventory... Accounts payable... Same-store sales... etc. |
CFO
January 1, 2009
Vincent Ryan |
All Eyes on Treasury The function that no one likes to think about is now getting plenty of attention, and even a little respect. |
The Motley Fool
September 27, 2004
Chris Mallon |
The $600 Billion Cash Cow Turning working capital into cash is the challenge for U.S. companies. |
Entrepreneur
April 2007
Crystal Detamore-Rodman |
For Good Measure While keeping tabs on the financial health of your business might seem daunting, doing a regular checkup isn't as complicated as it sounds. |
Entrepreneur
October 2005
Crystal Detamore-Rodman |
Over the Limit Many banks offer credit to cover account overdrafts, giving businesses a flexible way to fill short-term funding needs. |
CFO
March 1, 2008
Vincent Ryan |
No Uncertain Terms In a tight economy, CFOs must learn the delicate art of turning the screws. |
CFO
August 1, 2004
Ronald Fink |
Too Much Cash Many companies remain cautious about using their cash, even as it continues to pile up. When will they finally start spending it? |
The Motley Fool
August 24, 2006 |
Stuffing the Channel Investors, beware of companies shipping inventory ahead of schedule. Since companies often record sales as soon as they ship products, channel stuffing can make it appear that business is booming. |
CFO
December 1, 2007
Edward Teach |
Mastering the Flow CFO's new Cash Masters Scorecard shows which companies are best at turning sales dollars into cash flow. |
CFO
June 1, 2008
Vincent Ryan |
Keeping Cash Safe As the economy sputters, companies are striving to maintain their liquidity. |
CFO
November 1, 2007
Vincent Ryan |
Debt in Disguise The boundaries between receivables securitizations and loans are blurring. |
The Motley Fool
May 15, 2008
William Trent |
Earnings: Trust, but Verify Don't take a company's numbers at face value. Here's how to look a bit deeper. |
The Motley Fool
July 28, 2006
Selena Maranjian |
Understanding the Balance Sheet Many investors focus only on sales and earnings growth. While that's important, long-term investors should also study the balance sheet to see how sturdy the underlying business is. |
The Motley Fool
February 10, 2004
Selena Maranjian |
Understanding the Balance Sheet The insights it offers can make you a better investor. |
Entrepreneur
June 2005
Crystal Detamore-Rodman |
Stock Exchange Short on capital? If you've got a proven plan for converting inventory into cash, inventory financing could be the option for you. |
CFO
April 1, 2010
Vincent Ryan |
Lien on Me CFOs eager to fill financing and liquidity gaps are turning to receivables for leverage. |
The Motley Fool
December 30, 2010
Seth Jayson |
Simpson Manufacturing Passes This Key Test The manufacturer's accounts receivable and days sales outstanding look healthy. |
The Motley Fool
October 21, 2010
Seth Jayson |
Checking for Revenue Tricks at KLA-Tencor Let's use accounts receivable and days sales outstanding to judge the semiconductor maker's current health and future prospects. |
The Motley Fool
November 1, 2010
Seth Jayson |
Checking for Revenue Tricks at Maxim Integrated Products Is Maxim Integrated Products sending any potential warning signs? Take a look at its revenue against accounts receivables and days sales outstanding. |
The Motley Fool
March 29, 2011
Seth Jayson |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Passes This Key Test For the last fully reported fiscal quarter, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's year-over-year revenue grew 19.6%, and its AR grew 21.5%. That looks OK. |
The Motley Fool
March 14, 2011
Seth Jayson |
Does This Mean Integrated Device Technology Will Burn You? Will Integrated Device Technology miss its numbers in the next quarter or two? Take a look at accounts receivable and days sales outstanding to see. |
The Motley Fool
December 7, 2010
Seth Jayson |
Does This Make Global Payments a Sell? Global Payments' year-over-year revenue grew 7.4%, and its AR grew 40.8%. That's a yellow flag. |
CFO
November 1, 2009
Kate O'Sullivan |
After the Storm What impact will the recession have on your career prospects? |
