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Better Finance: CFO Insights podcastHow finance leaders can understand customer behavior to create valueIn this episode of the Better Finance: CFO Insights podcast, host Myles Corson interviews Rory Sutherland, Vice Chairman of the advertising agency Ogilvy UK. Drawing on his extensive experience in behavioral economics, Rory encourages finance professionals to develop a mindset that balances certainty and opportunity. Rory explores the finance sector's demand for absolute certainty, which can often hinder innovation and impact decision-making. He advocates for a probabilistic approach to finance, where understanding potential outcomes and embracing uncertainty can lead to greater innovation and value creation. The conversation also touches on the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in...2025-06-1739 min
Better Finance: CFO Insights podcastHow finance leaders in mission-driven organizations can create valueIn this episode of the EY Better Finance podcast, Myles Corson interviews Wassia Kamon, CFO of Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs (ACE). Wassia discusses how finance leaders in mission-driven organizations can create value for entrepreneurs through open communication and strategic financial planning. Wassia emphasizes that value creation for entrepreneurs should be measured not just in financial terms but also in creating long-term sustainable growth. She also elaborates on the importance of finance leaders helping entrepreneurs carry out their vision while aligning on the balance sheet. © 2025 Ernst & Young Global Limited2025-06-0435 min
Better Finance: CFO Insights podcastHow a strategic vision, technology and leadership can drive CFO successIn this episode of the Better Finance podcast, Myles Corson interviews Michael Coombs, Executive in Residence, EY Strategy and Consulting Co., Ltd., based in Japan, to explore the evolving role of CFOs and the importance of a data-first approach in driving value creation. Leveraging his extensive global professional background, Michael emphasizes the necessity for CFOs to focus on maintaining global competitiveness and supporting sustainable business models within their organizations. Michael shares that in his view, the most effective CFOs are those who are discontented and seek to innovate, seeing their roles as opportunities to elevate the organization...2025-05-2231 min
Better Finance: CFO Insights podcastHow a strong network can drive founder success and investment growth In this episode of the EY Better Finance podcast, Myles Corson speaks with Julia Gudish Krieger, Managing Partner at Pari Passu Venture Partners. Julia shares her innovative approach to empowering early-stage companies through a dynamic network of founders and investors. Drawing on her extensive experience in venture capital and entrepreneurship, Julia emphasizes the importance of community in driving success. She discusses how Pari Passu operates on a deal-by-deal basis, allowing smaller investments from a curated group of accredited investors, fostering collaboration and value beyond just capital. Julia highlights the role of technology in facilitating these...2025-03-3133 min
Better Finance: CFO Insights podcastHow trust, technology and AI are shaping the role of future CFOsIn this episode of The Better Finance podcast, host Myles Corson welcomes Aaron Levine, CFO of Prophix, to discuss the evolving role of CFOs in today’s rapidly changing business landscape. As organizations face ongoing digital disruption, driven by new technologies and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in finance, Aaron shares strategies to help CFOs navigate these challenges and deliver value. Aaron emphasizes the importance of utilizing technology and innovation to enhance financial processes and decision-making. He explains how CFOs can harness data and AI to create a single source of truth that delivers better insights, in...2025-02-2525 min
Better Finance: CFO Insights podcastWhy effective cash management can be crucial for business successIn this episode of The EY Better Finance Podcast, host Myles Corson explores cash management with Peter Kingma, EY-Parthenon Americas Working Capital Consulting Services Leader. Myles Corson interviews Peter Kingma, the EY-Parthenon Americas Working Capital Consulting Leader, to discuss the critical yet often overlooked aspect of cash management in business. Peter, drawing on his 15 years of experience at the EY organization and his recent book Cash is King, calls out the need for businesses to focus on cash flow, along with revenue and profitability. He argues that companies should prioritize all three metrics. During the co...2025-01-2826 min
The Leadership PodcastA missed opportunity isn’t measured on the balance sheet with Myles CorsonMyles Corson is the Global and America Strategy and Markets Leader for Financial Accounting and Advisory Services at EY. He also hosts the EY Better Finance Podcast, which focuses on various financial topics and trends affecting businesses today. Myles shares insights on the importance of “doing the math,” explaining how effective finance leaders filter valuable information from overwhelming data sources to drive consistent performance. Myles discusses how companies can adapt to disruptions like economic shifts, geopolitical instability, and advancing technology. He emphasizes that strong finance functions must balance short-term and long-term performance, especially when navigating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) priori...2024-12-1141 min
Better Finance: CFO Insights podcastHow Microsoft's approach to AI could shape the future of financeIn this episode of The EY Better Finance podcast, Cory Hrncirik discusses how artificial intelligence (AI) is changing finance at Microsoft. Join host Myles Corson as he welcomes Cory Hrncirik, Modern Finance Lead at Microsoft, to discuss the transformation of Microsoft's finance function through the strategic application of artificial intelligence (AI). This episode of The EY Better Finance podcast delves into how AI is modernizing finance processes, enhancing forecasting accuracy and streamlining risk management. The conversation highlights Microsoft's journey toward innovation within its finance department, marked by the rapid adoption of Microsoft Copilot. Cory Hrncirik...2024-12-0337 min
The CFO ShowThe CFO As Compass: Navigating Turbulent Times With EY’s Myles CorsonDuring times of uncertainty, CFOs must serve as the guiding compass for their organizations, helping business leaders move beyond reactive decisions toward sustainable, long-term strategies. Myles Corson, leader of EY’s Global and Americas Strategy and Markets, Financial Accounting Advisory Services and the host of The Better Finance Podcast, has engaged with numerous CFOs about the complexities of navigating turbulent economic landscapes.Myles joins host Melissa Howatson to discuss why CFOs are uniquely equipped to drive business success in volatile times. They delve into how finance leaders can harness their comprehensive organizational perspective to no...2024-11-1938 min
Better Finance: CFO Insights podcastHow robotics and AI can transform finance in academiaIn this episode of The EY Better Finance Podcast, Wayne Andrews, CFO at The University of Sydney, discusses how integrating GenAI and robotics can drive transformation and enhance finance's value. Wayne Andrews, the Chief Financial Officer at The University of Sydney, shares his journey with host Myles Corson of revolutionizing the university's finance function. He navigates through the challenges of modernizing outdated systems and transforming the finance function from a purely transactional role into a key strategic partner. Wayne highlights the pivotal role of embracing innovative technologies, spotlighting the establishment of a robotics and generative...2024-11-0728 min
The CFO PlaybookFinancial Turbulence: How Global “Polycrisis” is Transforming the CFO with Myles Corson from EY
In this episode, David McClelland is joined by Myles Corson, EY Global and Americas Strategy and Markets Leader, Financial Accounting Advisory Services and host of the Better Finance Podcast, to discuss the evolving landscape for finance leaders amidst uncertainty and instability, termed the 'polycrisis'.As we navigate a complex global landscape, marked by geopolitical tensions, inflation uncertainties, environmental changes leading to pressure on supply chains, and technological uncertainties, Myles explains how finance leaders can evolve from their traditional roles to become indispensable strategic partners within their organisations.Amidst a world of rapid change and the...2024-10-3143 min
Better Finance: CFO Insights podcastHow CFOs are mastering change in the face of new challengesIn The EY Better Finance podcast, Myles Corson hosts Jenna Fisher and Jim Lawson, co-leaders of the Global Financial Officers practice at Russell Reynolds Associates. The duo share their extensive backgrounds in finance and recruitment, setting the stage for a deep dive into the transformative role of the modern CFO. The conversation highlights the expanded scope of CFO responsibilities, from traditional fiduciary duties to strategic capital allocation and growth facilitation. Jim notes the shift towards strategy due to changing economic conditions, while Jenna points out the CFO's growing role in potentially succeeding to CEO positions, given the...2024-10-2240 min
Better Finance: CFO Insights podcastHow serial acquirers can drive value and confidenceMyles Corson hosts Hai Tran, Senior Vice President of MasterCard, and Lukas Hoebarth, Partner at EY, to discuss the intricacies of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the face of economic uncertainty. The conversation centers on the important requirement for executive alignment and the strategic deployment of innovative technologies to navigate the complexities of executing mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions. Hai Tran emphasizes the importance of establishing clear integration priorities and the consequences of misalignment, which can lead to lost value. Lukas Hoebarth provides insights into the recent trends in private debt funding and th...2024-09-1623 min
Better Finance: CFO Insights podcastHow board members can manage risk and complexity to drive successThis episode of The Better Finance podcast explores the board member’s role in risk management and company structure, and the impact of AI and technology on organizational challenges. Host Myles Corson speaks with Jan Babiak, an independent board member and audit committee chair with extensive experience across various sectors and countries. The discussion begins with Babiak's recognition as one of the top 20 value-adding directors in the US. Her career journey is then explored, from her early days at the EY organization to becoming a seasoned board member. Jan has experience in areas, such as IT security, cy...2024-08-1431 min
Better Finance: CFO Insights podcastHow customer connections, reporting and sustainability drive successIn this episode, Lululemon executives Meghan Frank, CFO, and Alex Grieve, CAO, engage in a captivating conversation with Myles Corson. Together, they delve into their pivotal roles in driving Lululemon's success, highlighting the significance of sustainability, customer connections, and technological advancements. To kickstart the discussion, Meghan and Alex reflect on their unique experience of sharing the CFO role for a brief period, which ultimately resulted in the development of a strong and mutually beneficial relationship between them. They emphasize how open and transparent communication has played a pivotal role in their successful engagement with investors. By consistently...2024-04-1623 min
Better Finance: CFO Insights podcastWhat sets exceptional CFOs apart: unlocking the secrets of success In this episode of The EY Better Finance podcast, Jack McCullough president of The CFO Leadership Council, joins host Myles Corson to explore what makes an elite CFO. In this episode of The EY Better Finance podcast, Jack and Myles dive into the world of CFOs, exploring the unique qualities that make them successful. Jack highlights that it's not just skills, but also personality traits, that can make an exceptional CFO stand out. Jack shares valuable insights on how to develop these traits and build stronger cross functional relationships. Jack emphasizes the importance of fostering a culture of...2024-02-2931 min
Better Finance: CFO Insights podcastWhy CFO communication is important in driving organizational changeIn this episode, host Myles Corson and Phil Shelley, Chairman of doc Stribute, delve into the significance of clear and consistent CFO communication across all business areas. They explore its role in attracting the right shareholders, stakeholders and employees, and highlight the actions taken by successful CFOs to foster effective communication. The episode underscores the importance of cultivating the right organizational culture to effectively execute a company's mission and vision. Without effectively communicating these goals, CFOs and their organizations risk attracting the wrong investors and talent, especially in a market where prospective employees and shareholders prioritize understanding t...2024-01-2934 min
Better Finance: CFO Insights podcastHow the finance function can harness the power of AI In this episode of the Better Finance podcast, Noah Barsky, Professor at Villanova University, joins host Myles Corson to explore the impact of AI across finance function. Host Myles Corson talks to Noah Barsky, a professor at Villanova University, about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the finance function. Noah brings his insights from an article he wrote for Forbes and a survey conducted by EY teams. Noah dives into the exciting opportunities and challenges that AI presents in finance. He highlights why senior leaders in the C-suite and boards should have meaningful discussions...2023-12-0446 min
Better Finance: CFO Insights podcastHow businesses can maximize investor wealth for all stakeholders In this episode of the EY Better Finance Podcast, Myles Corson is joined by Christopher Volk, business leader and author of the book, The Value Equation, a guide to wealth creation for entrepreneurs, leaders and investors. Christopher’s distinguished business career has included taking three companies public, two of which he founded. Leading those companies, he evolved the ideas that inform the reader that wealth creation for shareholders was a more important measurement of business success than typical earnings metrics. His approach provides a roadmap to how successful companies can create wealth through strong business model...2023-10-0220 min
Better Finance: CFO Insights podcastWhat finance executives can expect with integrated performance management and reporting technologiesThis episode of the Better Finance podcast features Maria Montenegro, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer, Wolters Kluwer, and James Paterson, Vice President and General Manager, CCH Tagetik, North America. As organizations continue to drive change management and adopt behaviors that embed sustainability into their processes, the integration of ESG performance management with financial and operational reporting is quickly becoming the norm in driving improved business outcomes. However, it’s a complex task to harmonize financial, strategic, operational and sustainability goals. Finance executives may find themselves taking the lead to standardize and validate the accuracy of in...2023-09-2135 min
Better Finance: CFO Insights podcastHow finance is important in the age of social media and artificial intelligence (AI)In this episode of the EY Better Finance podcast, host Myles Corson is joined by Tom Hood, Executive Vice President of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). An early adopter of social media, Tom reveals how it has helped him engage with a new generation of finance professionals. Also, he provides advice for CFOs considering venturing into the world of social media. The episode also explores Tom’s work with the AICPA and the future of the Finance Leadership Group — a community of senior finance leaders who meet to discuss...2023-08-1035 min
Better Finance: CFO Insights podcastHow tax and finance are evolving to support business and talent In this episode of the Better Finance podcast, host Myles Corson, Victor Casalino, Americas VP and CFO at Microsoft and Dave Helmer, EY Global Tax and Finance Operate Leader, discuss changes potentially impacting tax and finance today. Results from the EY 2022 Tax and Finance Operations Survey indicate that, of the 1,700 companies across 45 countries that responded, 85% are scrutinizing their existing finance and tax operating models for issues that can potentially weaken their future impact. Many are finding it necessary to make dramatic adjustments in some key operational areas to keep pace with our evolving post-pandemic workplace. T...2023-06-0825 minBetter Finance: CFO Insights podcastBringing the rigor of financial reporting to ESGIn this episode of the Better Finance podcast, Myles Corson talks to Prat Bhatt, Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer at Cisco, and Ciara Lee, Cisco’s first ESG Controller, about the importance of financial rigor in ESG. Cisco’s stated purpose is to make the world a better place. So how does the company’s first environmental, social and governance (ESG) Controller make sure that happens? In a fascinating and wide-ranging discussion, they cover what the rigor of finance can bring to ESG, and the importance of finance’s unique ability to bring accounta...2023-05-1829 minBetter Finance: CFO Insights podcastMarket short-termism and its perceived impact on ESG investmentsIn this episode of the Better Finance podcast, Myles Corson welcomes Brian Tomlinson, ESG Reporting Managing Director at Ernst & Young LLP and Ariel Babcock, Head of Investment Stewardship at Fidelity Investments and formerly Head of Research for FCLT Global, a not-for-profit organization that develops research and tools to drive long-term value creation. FCLT’s research of short- and long-term business strategies has found that the pressure for quick projects and fast payoffs may trigger poor outcomes and investment value erosion. In fact, short-termism is experiencing some market pushback due to the constraints it places on decision-making relative to...2023-04-1234 minBetter Finance: CFO Insights podcastHow to maximize the cloud for finance and tax transformations Myles Corson, EY Global & Americas Strategy and Markets Leader, Financial Accounting Advisory Services, Dave Helmer, EY Global Tax and Finance Operate Leader, and Lyn Bird, VP, Cross-Industry at Microsoft, were guests on the EY Microsoft Tech Directions podcast. Together they discuss how technology is enabling modern finance and tax transformations. Talent shortages, legislative change, and technological transformation caused by the pandemic and geopolitical uncertainty are placing unprecedented pressure on corporate finance and tax departments. In-house finance and tax specialists are tracking a growing set of requirements that crowd their agenda. These developments are increasing the workload for functions that...2023-03-2238 min
Stemettes Say What?What are the challenges faced in entrepreneurship?In Episode 6, Head Stemette and CEO Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon and co-host Carla Rosario return to tackle another big question. This week it is: what are the challenges faced in entrepreneurship? Joining the hosts is Rachael Twumasi-Corson, CEO of Afrocenchix, to share her personal story and break down the science of entrepreneurship.For more information and Rachael and her work, visit www.afrocenchix.com.Find out more about Stemettes and this podcast at https://stemettes.org/podcast/. You can follow @Stemettes on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, as well as on Linkedin. We have a...2022-11-1739 minBetter Finance: CFO Insights podcastHow the evolving ESG regulatory landscape is impacting financeIn this episode, Myles Corson welcomes Marc Siegel, EY Americas Corporate and ESG Reporting Leader, and Brian Tomlinson, ESG Managing Director at Ernst & Young LLP, to discuss updates on ESG reporting matters, sustainable finance trends and the launch of subseries of the Better Finance podcast dedicated to ESG regulations and initiatives.2022-10-2724 minBetter Finance: CFO Insights podcastHow finance can provide security in a world of uncertaintyIn this episode of the Better Finance podcast, Myles Corson welcomes Ken Tanji, Chief Financial Officer of Prudential to discuss how to achieve financial security in a world of growing disruption, the importance of inclusivity and DEI in finance, and the key to successful hybrid working and employee satisfaction. 2022-09-2824 minBetter Finance: CFO Insights podcastHow CFOs can be the drivers of organizational changeIn this episode, Myles Corson welcomes Joel Bernstein, CFO, Customer Success & Head of Global Finance at SAP. They discuss SAP’s business model transformation, how finance functions adapted during the pandemic to accelerate investments in digital finance, and SAP’s strategy to make environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting more transparent to become a more customer focused business. SAP has had to embrace significant change in their transformation from a legacy business model to a cloud based business model. An integral part of the business transformation was the ability to articulate corporate purpose, as well as a clea...2022-05-2432 minBetter Finance: CFO Insights podcastHow finance leaders are building the future of finance todayIn this special episode Pat Grismer, Former CFO of Starbucks, Hyatt Hotels and Yum Brands, and Cory Hrncirik, Microsoft Modern Finance Lead, join Myles Corson for a wide-ranging discussion on the future of finance. Their conversation covers the important role of CFOs in shaping strong company culture, investing time in talent development, and leveraging finance data to drive strategy and resource allocation. The episode also provides insights from seasoned finance experts on how the finance function can have a significant impact on driving business success. The future of finance is being shaped by major forces, including changes i...2022-02-1732 minBetter Finance: CFO Insights podcastHow current macroeconomic and geopolitical trends are impacting financeHost Myles Corson discusses the impact of macroeconomic and geopolitical trends including trade disruptions with Sally Jones, EY UK Trade Strategy & Brexit Leader and Nicolas Veron, Senior Fellow at Bruegel, Brussels & Peterson Institute for International Economics, Washington. They discuss how Brexit and Covid-19 are reshaping trade policies and the CFO’s role in the global environments. The discussion references two major events - Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic - exploring how they have impacted macroeconomic and geopolitical trends. Sally and Nicolas share their perspectives on the evolving role of CFOs pre- and post-pandemic, and ways industries are pu...2022-01-0636 minBetter Finance: CFO Insights podcastLearn how new age data analytics is pushing private company CFOs to adapt and innovateIn this episode, podcast host Myles Corson welcomes Jennifer Crowe, CFO of CognitiveScale, and Anthony Sgammato, EY America’s Private Assurance Leader to discuss the importance of data analytics for private company CFOs. They discuss how finance leaders can leverage the vast amount of data to sustain a competitive edge using tools such as business intelligence, artificial intelligence, and cloud storage while navigating potential challenges such as the rise in cyber-attacks and cultural integration issues. Listen in to learn more about the role of financial data analytics in the success of private companies. For an AI s...2021-11-2316 minBetter Finance: CFO Insights podcastThe CFO’s expanding role in the ESG ecosystemIn this episode of the Better Finance podcast, Myles Corson discusses the growing importance of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues in the real estate investment trusts (REITs) sector. He is joined by Fulya Kocak, senior vice president of ESG issues for National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (Nareit) and Serena Wolfe, chief financial officer of Annaly Capital Management. Listen as they delve into the role of REITs as ESG change agents and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the ESG ecosystem. Get insights into the latest ESG initiatives in the real estate sector. The i...2021-10-0939 minBetter Finance: CFO Insights podcastHow can diverse experience enhance the career path to being a successful CFO?In this episode of the Better Finance podcast, Myles Corson is joined by Dave O’Hara, corporate vice president and chief financial officer for Commercial Finance at Microsoft. Dave shares how his unconventional career path, going from public policy and economic development to a friend’s software company, eventually led to being CFO of a major division in Microsoft. He attributes his career success to never staying too comfortable and embracing change, never backing down from a challenge, and finding the right mentor who will help you think differently and grow your career.2021-07-0230 minBetter Finance: CFO Insights podcastHow agile forecasting and planning is evolving the role of financePodcast host Myles Corson welcomes Ryan Grimsland, Senior Vice President Corporate Finance and Treasurer at Lowe’s Companies, and Loren Garruto, EY Partner and Global and Americas Corporate Finance Leader. Together, they discuss how finance can enable business to better manage unpredictable market behavior as seen during the COVID-19 pandemic. They take a closer look at the challenges caused by the pandemic and how becoming more agile in forecasting and planning can help the business prepare for future disruptions.2021-05-0435 minBetter Finance: CFO Insights podcastTomorrow’s CFO and the finance skills of the futureFind out more about the role of tomorrow’s CFO and the future skills of finance. Podcast host Myles Corson welcomes Simon Bittlestone, CEO of Metapraxis, a financial analytics company, and Andrew Harding, chief executive of Management Accounting at the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, which was created in 2017 when they brought together the American Institute of CPAs and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).2021-03-0931 minBetter Finance: CFO Insights podcastClosing the ESG gap in corporate reportingPodcast host Myles Corson welcomes Brian Tomlinson, Director of Research, CEO Investor Forum, Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose (CECP), and Marc Siegel, a member of the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and EY partner. Together they discuss the acceleration of ESG, or environmental, social and governance, issues in corporate reporting. Their conversation also considers the increasingly vital role ESG plays in investor communications and what investors are looking for companies to disclose. © 2021 Ernst & Young LLP2021-02-1139 minBetter Finance: CFO Insights podcastHow technology and managed services are transforming lease accountingPodcast host Myles Corson welcomes Michael Keeler, Chief Executive Officer of LeaseAccelerator, to discuss how technology and managed services are transforming lease accounting. Together, they take a closer look at the challenges, administrative burdens and missed cost saving opportunities of large lease portfolios. The conversation continues with managed services and how technology is helping to automate, harmonize and simplify the leasing process and lease accounting compliance. © 2020 Ernst & Young LLP2020-12-1425 minBetter Finance: CFO Insights podcastHow will ESG performance shape your future?Podcast host Myles Corson welcomes Dr. Matthew Bell, EY’s Asia Pacific Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS) Leader, to discuss his varied career path and key findings from the 2020 EY CCaSS Institutional Investor survey, How will ESG performance shape your future? © 2020 Ernst & Young LLP2020-11-2024 minBetter Finance: CFO Insights podcastHow are political and economic disruptions impacting the tax landscape?Podcast host Myles Corson welcomes Marna Ricker, EY Americas Vice Chair – Tax. They discuss the depth of the US government response to COVID-19 and the impact the 2020 US presidential election will have on the tax landscape and overall economy. Their discussion also analyzes the role that technology has played in tax during COVID-19, and the types of technology and software CFOs and tax executives are seeking out to help them access more data at a faster pace. © 2020 Ernst & Young LLP2020-10-2826 minBetter Finance: CFO Insights podcastHow artificial intelligence is disrupting the finance functionTrust is the foundation on which organizations can build stakeholder confidence and active participation with their AI systems. However, in the finance world, one mistake, or the perception of a mistake, can harm an organization’s trust in the technology. How do finance functions build trust into their AI? Podcast host Myles Corson welcomes Cathy Cobey, EY’s Global Trusted AI Advisory Leader, to discuss how she helps organizations understand some of the new risks that AI brings and how, most importantly, they can start to create the right governance and control mechanisms. They explore the b...2020-06-1021 minBetter Finance: CFO Insights podcastBlockchain continued: The evolution of a transformative technologyPodcast host Myles Corson welcomes back Paul Brody, EY Global Blockchain Leader, to discuss the evolution of blockchain and how it is enabling seamless transactions and near real-time exchange of information, to evolve into an open, scalable, compliant and secure public transaction system. #betterfinance © 2020 Ernst & Young LLP.2020-03-2126 minBetter Finance: CFO Insights podcastNavigating the next wave of private equityWinna Brown, Private Equity (PE) Leader in the EY Americas Financial Accounting Advisory Services practice, joins podcast host Myles Corson to discuss PE’s ability to create operational value and its long-term outlook. Though traditionally seen as a tool for financial engineering and cost reduction, their conversation explores how companies can think about private equity at any point in its growth life cycle and why talent is at the top of the list in terms of private equity focus. #betterfinance © 2019 Ernst & Young LLP.2019-12-2718 minBetter Finance: CFO Insights podcastReshaping statutory reporting and compliance with technologyAndrew Hay, Head of Proposition, Statutory Reporting and Shared Service Centers at Thomson Reuters, joins podcast host Myles Corson to discuss how companies can standardize and centralize global finance operations by leveraging technology. Their conversation examines how the area of statutory reporting and tax compliance is evolving, the opportunities and challenges organizations have with standardization as they transform their organizations and address the risks of protecting financial data in the cloud. © 2019 Ernst & Young LLP. All rights reserved.2019-10-3120 minBetter Finance: CFO Insights podcastWhen Great Technology Meets Great Finance ProfessionalsThis special podcast episode features an abridged recording of “When Great Technology Meets Great Finance Professionals” a panel discussion from the 2018 Current Financial Reporting Issues Conference hosted by Financial Executives International. The panel, moderated by Myles Corson, included David Fabricant, SVP, Global Record to Report Controller at American Express and Dan Werries, formerly Global Director for Finance Systems, Purchasing Systems and Analytics at the Dow Chemical Company and now VP Information Technology, Corporate Enablement at Intel Corporation. They discuss how integrating technology into the finance function can create more than just immediate efficiencies and cost savings.2019-08-2927 minBetter Finance: CFO Insights podcastCommunicating long-term value: investor-driven trends in corporate reportingMarc Siegel, a member of the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), former member of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and EY partner, joins podcast host Myles Corson to discuss key trends in corporate reporting. Their conversation takes a closer look at the influence of short-termism on an organization’s long-term value story, the power of shareholder activism, the insatiable consumption of data by investors and other reporting challenges finance executives face today. © 2019 Ernst & Young LLP. All rights reserved.2019-07-2318 minBetter Finance: CFO Insights podcastThe emerging role of finance in purpose-led organizationsKris Pederson, EY Americas Governance Leader, joins podcast host Myles Corson to discuss strategic and purpose-led transformation and the importance it has in communicating long-term value. ©2019 Ernst & Young, LLP. All Rights Reserved.2019-06-2120 minBetter Finance: CFO Insights podcastHow can finance enable better business decisions?Tom Shea, Chief Executive Officer at OneStream Software, joins podcast host Myles Corson to discuss the role of corporate performance management (CPM) solutions in helping CFOs rationalize data and enabling managers across the enterprise make better business decisions. ©2019 Ernst & Young, LLP Limited. All Rights Reserved.2019-05-0223 minBetter Finance: CFO Insights podcastDigital transformation: the role of the CFOJohn Murphy, Executive Vice President and CFO at Adobe Inc. joins podcast host Myles Corson to discuss the role of the CFO in enabling digital transformation and its impact on the finance function. Ernst and Young, LLP © 2019.2019-03-2519 minBetter Finance: CFO Insights podcastBetter Insight, Better Decisions: How Emerging Tech is Evolving the Finance FunctionHost Myles Corson and Chief Data Analytics Officer and Emerging Technologies Leader, Chris Mazzei, discuss the ways in which emerging technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence and robotic process automation are impacting businesses and how finance executives are adapting to these changes. ©2018 Ernst & Young, LLP Limited. All Rights Reserved.2018-12-0727 minBetter Finance: CFO Insights podcastDigital Transformation: Building the Finance Leader of the FutureEY's Myles Corson and Global Vice Chair of Assurance, Felice Persico, discuss how finance is being redefined, in areas from reporting to auditing, and how finance leaders need to view technology as a tool for creating the finance function of the future.2018-10-1917 minBetter Finance: CFO Insights podcastData-Driven Finance: From Insight to ActionEY’s Myles Corson sits down with Microsoft Americas CFO Jack Ryder to talk about the evolving role of finance. Together, they discuss integrating real-time data with human analysis as well as Microsoft’s four pillars for finance: People, Prioritization, Partnership and Protection.2018-09-2429 minBetter Finance: CFO Insights podcastAutomation, Integration and Modern FinanceWith automation and integrated technology on the cusp of redefining today’s accounting, function leaders need to be smart about how to efficiently and effectively implement new offerings. EY’s Myles Corson sits down with BlackLine founder and CEO Therese Tucker to discuss a strategic shift in the way the function operates and redefining accounting as a critical partner in driving forward new business objectives.2018-06-2715 minBetter Finance: CFO Insights podcastInnovation Powers Reporting of the FutureThe complexities of corporate reporting are increasing, driving the necessity to utilize technology to bring innovation to reporting and the finance function overall. EY’s Myles Corson, Peter Wollmert and Dana Bober discuss this disruption and how to prepare finance professionals for the shift.2018-05-3014 minBetter Finance: CFO Insights podcastArtificial Intelligence in the Working WorldArtificial intelligence is on the rise, and applications like machine learning and speech recognition are positioned to transform the business landscape. EY’s Myles Corson and Nigel Duffy, Global Innovation Artificial Intelligence Leader at EY, discuss how AI can enhance human insight.2018-04-1319 minBetter Finance: CFO Insights podcastStartups, New Tech and the Strategic CFOAdapting and incorporating new technologies is leading the way for exponential change in companies. EY’s Myles Corson and Deepak Krishnamurthy, Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Vice President at SAP, discuss emerging technologies and the role the startup community plays in innovation today.2018-03-2022 minBetter Finance: CFO Insights podcastThe Future of Financial ReportingEY’s Myles Corson is joined by Leslie Seidman, chair of the recent Pacesetters in Financial Reporting Conference and Executive Director of the Center for Excellence in Financial Reporting at the Lubin School of Business, for a discussion exploring enhancing financial reporting practices in a time of exceptional change.2018-01-1225 minBetter Finance: CFO Insights podcastCorporate Reporting in an Age of DisruptionFinancial Executive International’s 2017 Current Financial Reporting Issues Conference co-chairs, Sharon Virag and Heather Dixon, speak with EY’s Myles Corson on how the financial reporting function can help their organizations evolve and change in the era of disruption.2017-12-0716 minBetter Finance: CFO Insights podcastTransformation and innovation in taxEmerging technologies and innovation are changing the way tax functions operate. EY’s Myles Corson and Jeff Saviano share insights on the transformation in tax, how the tax function is evolving to be more digital and the future skill set of the tax professional of the future.2017-11-0616 minBetter Finance: CFO Insights podcastDigital disruption's impact on the talent poolHow do technology and talent work best together? EY’s Myles Corson and Tony Klimas discuss digital disruption’s impact on the finance talent pool and how skill sets are changing in order to help finance deliver strategic insights for an organization.2017-10-0417 minBetter Finance: CFO Insights podcastFinancial Reporting: Navigating Today’s Reporting DemandsFinance professionals are facing both demands to deliver information more quickly and requirements surrounding long-term value and measurement. EY’s Myles Corson and Neri Bukspan talk about how finance professionals can navigate the diverging trends in financial reporting and deliver the most value to stakeholders.2017-09-0121 min
Better Finance: CFO Insights podcastBlockchain: The Technology Reshaping Finances and Transforming TransactionsBlockchain technology is poised to transform the finance function and has the potential to solve real business issues facing many companies today, tightly redefining the relationship between business operations and finance in ways that have never been possible before. EY's Myles Corson and Paul Brody discuss blockchain's revolutionary impact.2017-08-0115 minBetter Finance: CFO Insights podcastFinance 4.0: The Changing Role of Finance in the New EconomyEY's Myles Corson and Mike Cowan discuss how the role of the finance function is changing and what that means for CFOs of the future.2017-06-1912 min