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The Need for Two Types of Payback Period Calculations

Two accounts have identical twelve-month contracts except for the payment terms, how should you calculate the payback period? Read this guest post to learn why there is a need for two metrics to exist - a cash-flow-based months-to-repay and an accrual accounting metric.

November 9, 2021

CFOs And The Maturing SaaS Space

It’s become almost routine for SaaS companies to reach $1 billion in valuation and stay private for years beyond that to build more value before going public — if they even decide to go that route. These high valuations give CFOs a lot to think about. Read on to learn how as strategic partners to the C-suite, CFOs can make recommendations about the best time to raise capital, whether privately or publicly.

November 2, 2021

The Tech Talent War Is Global, Cross-Industry, and a Matter of Survival

With software and technology becoming mission-critical for businesses throughout the economy, CEOs in every industry are recognizing that their ability to compete comes down to one thing: having the right talent. As a result, the war for technology talent is getting fiercer and spreading to new fronts as demand for crucial roles skyrockets. In this guest post from Bain & Company how tech companies can be disrupted due to the talent war.

October 26, 2021

Doing Digital Transformation Right: How CFOs Can Improve Performance and Empower People

To successfully steer their businesses forward, CFOs need real-time information and analytics capabilities to inform overall strategy and to identify, interpret and execute in response to new opportunities and trends. Modern, cloud-based financial systems are designed to deliver these capabilities. People enter data into the system once, ensuring all users have the same, up-to-date information. This guest post from Sage Intacct explains how CFOs can be the guiding force in a digital transformation.

October 18, 2021

Leveraging cash flow's multiplier effect on valuation

In this guest post, CFO Dive shares how you can manage your cash flow can have a big multiplier effect on your company valuation. Also, explain why most finance tools are not optimizing for that.

October 12, 2021

SaaS Is Spurring the Next Cycle of Software Superperformance

Over the past decade, software has created tremendous value for investors and businesses, thanks largely to its transformative effect on the economy, its role in developing new cloud-based business models, and its ability to increase efficiency in operations. The SaaS model allows companies to focus on new ways to create value, and since many companies are early on their journey, more gains may lie ahead. Read on to learn why companies are moving to SaaS subscription models.

October 5, 2021

Getting EBITDA and free cash flow right in credit deals

Although EBITDA and FCF measure very different things and can move in opposite directions depending on companies' responses to changing market conditions, accounting teams should be prepared to do their own calculations when trying to raise credit capital. In this article, we focus on these two terms and how they should be used carefully and in context.

September 28, 2021

Why Revenue Visibility Is Critical To Growing Companies

The most important metric from growing companies is their ability to hit revenue growth targets to validate their current and future valuation. While sales pipelines provide a point-in-time snapshot of deals expected to close, the revenue generated over time from these opportunities is an overlooked part of the equation. This article will explore what information your pipeline divulges and the next required step to translate that piece of your business into your value on revenue growth.

September 21, 2021

OPEXEngine joins Bain & Company To Boost Operational Benchmarking Capabilities For Software Companies

OPEXEngine joins Bain & Company, the top management consulting firm and a leading advisor to technology companies and the private equity industry globally. This partnership with Bain will help our clients extract more insight from benchmarks and take action.

September 15, 2021