Business Stabilization
Return to Work Planning for Accounting and Finance
This has been, to put it mildly, an interesting first quarter. We are facing challenges and disruptions on a global... View Article
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May 5, 2020
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Financial Planning & Analysis
Optimizing Cash Flow in Challenging Economic Times
In turbulent and uncertain economic times, it’s more important than ever to fully understand and forecast your company’s cash flow.... View Article
8 Minute Read
May 1, 2020
Entertainment Finance
Adjusting Film Ultimates in Response to COVID-19 Impacts
The COVID-19 pandemic will force studio finance professionals to make changes to their film ultimates for this year’s film slate,... View Article
7 Minute Read
April 30, 2020
Financial Planning & Analysis
4 Steps to Stronger Customer Profitability Analysis
Discover who is truly contributing to the growth of your business. Every business needs customers. Customers are the reason for... View Article
3 Minute Read
April 28, 2020
Interim Financial Management
Notes From the Field: Life in the CFO Consulting Services Group
One of the many reasons I like working within the CFO consulting services group at 8020 Consulting is the constant... View Article
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April 24, 2020
Financial Planning & Analysis
Sensitivity Analysis and Scenario Analysis in Financial Forecasting
Whether the business environment is firing on all cylinders or there is economic turmoil, a successful business responds to any... View Article
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April 23, 2020
Business Stabilization
Maximizing CARES Act PPP Loan Forgiveness
On March 27, 2020, the CARES Act was signed into law in order to address the unprecedented public health and... View Article
3 Minute Read
April 21, 2020
Entertainment Finance
The Potential Impacts of COVID-19 on Film Ultimate Revenue
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a substantial impact on almost all businesses and industries. The film industry is no exception,... View Article
6 Minute Read
April 16, 2020
Business Stabilization
Frequently Asked Questions about the CARES Act
Our team has reviewed the 880-page Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act in detail. To help businesses across... View Article
3 Minute Read
April 15, 2020
Financial Planning & Analysis
Building a Balanced Scorecard & Using SMARTER KPIs
Let’s say you’re planning a road trip. You know where you want to go, and you even know how you’re... View Article
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April 14, 2020
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Financial Planning & Analysis
Business Planning During the Pandemic: A Scenario Analysis Example
8020 Consultant Joe Wirija gets down to specifics as he shows how Excel can be used for detailed scenario analysis that can help businesses plan during the COVID-19 pandemic.
July 9, 2020Joe Wirija
8020 Consulting in the News
8020 Consulting Congratulates MarVista Entertainment on 15 Years
8020 Consulting celebrates MarVista Entertainment on 15 years of business success—as featured in the October 10, 2018, edition of The… View Article
October 15, 2018Kelly Patchett
Financial Reporting & Accounting
New Leasing Standard Implementation: Creating an ASC 842 Project Plan
The accounting community has been discussing the new leasing standard (ASC 842) since February of 2016. If your company hasn’t… View Article
October 11, 2018Susan Weikel
Financial Planning & Analysis
Why Building FP&A Infrastructure is Critical for Growing Organizations
A well-structured Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team can facilitate the direction of a company, leveraging organizational strategy to guide… View Article
October 2, 2018Kristin Jue
Business Advisory
Transfer Pricing Methods & Other Insights for Multi-Company Operations
As businesses grow and business leaders look for new opportunities and markets for their product, the idea of expanding into… View Article
September 11, 2018Susan Weikel
Financial Planning & Analysis
How FP&A Can Help You Get the Most Out of Your Sales Budget
Getting sales and finance to work together cohesively can be a challenge. Often, these two departments see each other as… View Article
September 5, 2018Justin Thompson
Manufacturing Operations Finance
A Look at the Trump Tariffs and Their Financial Impact on International Supply Chains
Since the Trump tariffs started early this year, companies with global supply chains have been working to understand and manage… View Article
August 9, 2018June Perlovich