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The article talks about the process of hiring of employees by the companies, gap in the expectations between the companies and millennials, and suggestions for hiring financial managers.

The article reports on Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) methods to deal with competitive threats including those which are externally and internally driven and Externally driven,but operational and eight key roles FP&A can play in countering them.

The article reports on the eight ways that millennials affect technological changes including their easy adaptation to the new technologies and innovations which come from all departments of companies and their expectation of continuous improvement and smaller deployments.

The article reports on the business transformation at ITT Corp. done by the FP&A and mentions that for business transformation one should have clear understanding of actual drivers of the business and need to decrease costs in order to expand profit margins and understand consequences.

The article reports on the seven suggestions for dealing with Brexit including caution against overreaction and Running a short and medium-term budget and forecasting assessment and considering near-term financial risk and identifying specific drivers.

The article lists management challenges faced by financial executive; some of the challenges mentioned are: communication, providing continuous growth, and outlining a career path.

The article discusses the importance in managing the millennial generation in the finance service industry and mentions topics such as challenges and opportunities that millennials bring to the financial service industry, the attitude and mindset of millennials and terms that describe millennials.

The article focuses on the insights of Jay Culotta, treasurer at convenience fuel and foodservice retailer Wawa Inc., and Sean Bagan, treasurer at power sports equipment manufacturer Polars, on the recruitment and development of treasury and finance staff. Topics covered include the use of networking as a recruitment tool, the utilization by Wawa of external tools in assessing associate engagement and the training provided by banks and other service providers to staff.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for performing a successful request for proposal (RFP) for banking services in 2015.

The article discusses the best practices in reconciliation of bank account. Automation of the reconciliation process is recommended in order for treasury to identify discrepancies quickly. Daily reconciliation is suggested so the monthly reconciliation will be easier and less time-consuming. It notes that reconciliation process should be part of the banks' regular reporting and review process.

The article talks about the relation between financial planning and analysis (FP&A) and the risk management and business enterprise's planning, catastrophic events, and black-swan events.

The article discusses the accounting system activity-based costing (ABC), revival of the ABC system, and actions for the companies with regards to adoption of the ABC.

The article offers information on bank account management (BAM). Topics include the centralization of authorized signatories for better control, the need for regular reports on any bank account information changes, and the maintenance of one system of records for accuracy. It also discusses the importance of regular reconciliation meetings with banks for checking purposes.

The article focuses on the strategies in managing Canadian dollar (CAD) as well as the expectations for it for 2014. CAD began to decline in 2013 which resulted to a shift in monetary policy in addition to underperformance of Canadian economy against the U.S. economy. It is expected that the prices of commodities may increase and the customers may seek for other options if the CAD continues to weaken.

The article discusses the highlights of the Pacific Northwest FP&A Summit held on November 21, 2013 which include the symposium on best practices hosted by Starbucks and the Assoaciation for Financial Professionals, the presentation of Microsoft Corp.'s finance managers Makiko Miyauchi and Jay Thacker on the use of business tools for decision-making during meetings and the creation of shareholder value. Also mentioned is the advantages of the Power BI and ARRT tools for financial institutions.

The article discusses Ohio State University's (OSU) strategic approach to investing for the university's operating cash balance. The approach involves a three-layer investment portfolio wherein funds are allocated to liquid, short-term, and intermediate maturities. The process allowed OSU to consider its cash portfolio and analyze its liquidity needs. Members of the investment committee formed include university treasurer Michael Papadakis and director of treasury and debt Jeff Rayis.

The article presents the views of Debbie Lansford, chief financial officer (CFO) of CORT, a residential and commercial furniture rental company, on how they used business intelligence provider Adaptive Planning to help minimize cost and improve its financial planning and budget analysis processes. She explains the budgeting process at CORT and how they switched from using Microsoft Excel to Adaptive's system. Lansford says Adaptive's system has improved their forecasting.

The article reports on the effects of an increased value of the U.S. dollar on hedging in foreign exchange (FX) markets. Ivan Asensio, Head of FX Risk Advisory & Sales Structuring of the banking institution HSBC Americas, says that U.S. companies have a history of being under-hedged. The author says that hedging the risk piecemeal, and only a small percent of the total risk, is inefficient in an environment of a strong U.S. dollar. The article explains treasury metrics and FX risk management.

An interview with Steve Morlidge, author of the book "Future Ready," is presented. When asked what motivated him and co-author Steve Player to write the book, he mentioned he wanted to get across the idea of regular planning using the forecasting process instead of working on the next year's budget once a year. He said that due to a lot of changes, forecasting becomes even more challenging now. He also argues that the processes need to be restructured to come up with a budget within days.

The article discusses strategies for a successful financial planning and analysis (FP&A). The importance of building the right capacity and capabilities in FP&A teams is stressed. The value of the simple analytical process is explained. The allocation of resources is identified as critical to FP&A decision making.

The article examines the state of capital markets activity in Canada in 2012. Statistics are reported on Canadian debt deals, particularly the domestic high-yield sector. The benefits of issuing corporate bonds domestically for non-investment grade companies are identified. The outlook for 2013 is discussed.

The article discusses the highlights of the first Pacific Northwest Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Summit sponsored by the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) and Microsoft Corp. in Redmond, Washington on March 25, 2013. Microsoft general manager Michael Trzupek delivered the opening address. Russell Investments economist Rachel Carroll talked about the global economy in 2012 and outlook for 2013. Intel finance executive Brice Hill presented a personal look at FP&A.

The article discusses the new draft of International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) 9, released by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) on September 7, 2012, which will take effect on January 1, 2015. With the IFRS 9 designating hedge accounting as the preferable alternative, it makes it easier to qualify for hedge accounting. Under the new guidance, companies have to calculate the value of hypothetical derivative with the use of the forward curve. INSET: Theoretical vs. Market Rates: A Reality Check.

The article discusses Treasury Management System (TMS) as an integrated solution for treasury and risk management or the need for a different solution for each risk area. Scott Bilter, Partner at AtlasFX explains that there will never be a single system able to solve all the problems as its complexity and customization need makes it difficult for vendors to be an effective one stop shop for treasury. Helen Kane, president of Hedge Trackers shares that clients are opting for best-in-class tools.

The article offers information on comprehensive commodity hedging program. According to the author, the treasury group and not the procurement is the one responsible for commodity hedging program. Steps in building an effective program are discussed including defining risk and risk tolerance, conducting comprehensive analysis and increasing communication. INSET: The Challenge of Hedge Accounting.

The article examines the practical implications of the European debt crisis for treasury practitioners. It discusses the impact of the debt crisis in Europe on the stock market and foreign exchange markets. It highlights the primary investment and funding risks for corporate treasury. It predicts an increase in the cost of funds for all banks, while revolver spreads will widen.

The article explains the need to reform the defined benefit (DB) pension market in Canada as of September 2010. A background on the current situation is provided which was brought about by low interest rates and abysmal market returns of 2008. The temporary breaks in 2006 and 2009 are presented together with the conditions required by these measures. The reforms being pushed by the Group of 6 and other industry players are discussed along with the plans of the Canadian government for pension market reform.

The article discusses trends in corporate investment management. The shift to money market funds at the height of the financial crisis is being followed by a move to separately managed accounts and direct investment in asset classes due to meager returns and with regulations threatening to shave off more while paving for greater concentration of risk. Emphasis on transparency and control is discussed in relation to risk tolerance. Diversified strategic cash investments are favored with accumulation of excess cash overseas.

An interview with Bryon Baxter, senior financial analyst at CommScope and Chris Ortega, manager of financial planning and analysis (FP&A) at WebLink International is presented where they cite the skills that they have to function in the finance industry and their plans for the future.

The article talks about Tim Murphy, Senior Treasury Analyst at Square, and his career that started as a junior treasurer at a payroll processing company.

The article is about Angela Lekatsas, Treasurer at Agrium Inc., who talks about why she switched from accounting to treasury.

The article talks about the first annual Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Benchmarking Survey launched by the U.S. Associationfor Financial Professionals on March 2, 2016 to help financial professionals to identify best practices within their organization and to achieve cost reduction.

The article provides advice on designing user-friendly dashboards to access information on key performance indicators for financial planning and mentions tips such as developing a iterative process and creating a stronger partnership between information technology and finance department.

The article discusses the impact of the foreign exchange volatility on corporate earnings and tackles the challenges faced by financial professionals.

The article focuses on a study which shows that financial planning and analysis (FP&A) professionals ranked their role as strategic partners as their number one job responsibility.

The article reports the challenges for the financial planning and analysis (FP& A) professionals for the coming year 2016 includes to improve forecasting process for greater financial volatility, collaboration with business leadership and to find proper talent in professionals for competitions.

The article discusses the process for secure negotiation of credit facilities when the banks encourage their corporate clients for it, complying with credit agreements and also presents views of CTP vice president of corporate finance and treasurer of Granite Construction Inc Jigisha Desai.

The article offers tips on how to hedge the Brazilian real which hit record lows against the U.S. dollar including use of a combination forwards and options, selection of the right coverage ratio, and reliance on natural hedges.

The article discusses the increased regulatory challenges faced by the U.S. Treasury in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis. The involvement made by the treasury departments in conversations with their banks, tax groups and system vendors in looking for solutions to facilitate and automate compliance and devise strategies to handle the changes, is stated. The margin and capital requirements imposed by the Dodd-Frank is cited.

The article discusses that the shift from checks to e-payments is being hindered by the absence of universal standards in coupling electronic payment with the remittance information. Topics covered are cloud-based technology, The Hershey Company's experience with the Automatic Clearing House (ACH), and the handling of exceptions by a straight-payment routine or positive pay. It also mentions the treasury's role in finding solutions in dealing with accounts receivables and accounts payables.

The article discusses twelve ideas to improve the budget process based on the "Guide to Shortening the Budgeting Cycle" of the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP). Included in the guide discussed are considering the purpose and the frequency of creating budget plans, breaking the process into business as usual segment and strategic initiatives segment, and utilizing a more effective information architecture system.

The article features Intellectual Ventures (IV) treasurer Christy Barwick and her leadership insights in 2015. Topics discussed include her financial and treasury background, her experience in capital markets and in software giant Microsoft, and her development as a manager and business leader. Also given are Barwick's suggestions for leaders to ask for new assignments to learn new skills, to take note of criticism, and to engage a mentor who understands.

The article suggests several ways that can be used by financial executives to communicate with other executives. Topics discussed include importance of determining objectives of information before building graphs and tables; use terminology to convey financial results, and integrating the financial discussion with the organization's business strategy.

The article describes the case of two companies that are using hedging as a strategy to address emergency currency exposures. One company, a professional services firm, has a hedging program that reportedly protects the disconnect between rupee costs and other foreign revenues. Affinia Group, a motor industry company, is reportedly expanding its hedging program to hedge cash flow risk for 12 months.

The article reports on treasurers' opposition on the move of companies to look for an optimal capital structure. Corporate treasurers believe that low returns on cash, record buyback activity and corporate debt issuance are among the factors that generate greater scrutiny on their companies' capital structure. Treasurers agreed that making capital structure decisions is about preparing the firms to survive financial difficulties.

The article features financial professional Darren McCallon, vice president of finance and treasurer of employment firm TrueBlue. It notes that McCallon has always been interested in financed, and during his undergraduate studies, he focused on Wall Street's buy-and sell-side. After college, he worked for Fidelity Investments. His first corporate job was cash management, and then eventually moved to managing staff. According to McCallon, his biggest challenge is to find and develop talent.