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How hasty digital transformations can backfire

CFO Dive

The stakes are high as companies race to adopt cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence and look to avoid falling behind competitors.

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Top industry leaders hail PM Modi's vision for digital governance

CFO News

Top industry leaders on Tuesday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his visionary leadership, which has catalysed India's remarkable digital transformation, hailing the government's support towards reforms, innovation, and collaboration.

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Female CFOs, CEOs at big companies outearn male counterparts

CFO Dive

Women have made gains in recent decades at companies of all sizes but are far from attaining parity in all ways with men in the workplace, according to recent reports.

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Understanding Templated Integrations for SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition

Navigator SAP

The power of ERP comes from it being an end-to-end business solution that houses all of a company’s data and its ability to make this data both visible and actionable across applications.

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Confronting the Change Challenge

Change is difficult, whether in our private or work life. However, without change, growth and learning are difficult not to mention keeping up with the market and staying competitive. We have all worked for or ourselves are the bosses that prefer to keep the status quo. We will discuss how to address the "change challenge" to enable you to be a changemaker and a graceful recipient of change.

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The one key rule for using TreasuryDirect …

Tips Watch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com TreasuryDirect gets a lot of bad press, mostly deserved, for presenting a clunky website with a bureaucratic mess of rules and usually lousy customer service.

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Deloitte joins backers of 120-credit hours CPA licensure option

CFO Dive

KPMG and now Deloitte have endorsed a proposed change in CPA licensure requirements allowing candidates to replace a fifth year of schooling with work experience.

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From Legacy to Leadership: The Imperative of ERP Modernization

Navigator SAP

Upgrading to a modern ERP system can enhance efficiency, decision-making, and innovation. However, outdated ERP systems can hinder growth due to inefficiencies, scalability limitations, integration issues, security risks, and an inability to support innovation. While modernization involves risks like data loss and disruption, the benefits, including improved operations, real-time insights, and scalability, outweigh the challenges.

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Finance and Strategy: Making Numbers Work for Your Vision

CFO Talks

Finance and Strategy: Making Numbers Work for Your Vision Imagine this: Your company has a fantastic vision—perhaps it’s to dominate a new market, launch a groundbreaking product, or grow your team and profits. But here’s the catch—without strong financial management to back up that vision, it’s like trying to build a house without a solid foundation.

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US IPO Market Picks Up Steam As Election Looms

Global Finance

Offerings are bouncing back, as the upcoming US election creates opportunities and risk. The US IPO market is seeing renewed momentum as the 2024 presidential election approaches, with investors and analysts eyeing potential opportunities ahead. Last week marked the busiest period for IPOs since February, with four out of five companies successfully pricing their offerings and raising a combined $1.1 billion.

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Travel and Expense Policy Success: Your Essential Checklist

Setting the stage for successful organizational change always begins with clear, thoughtful communication. When it comes to rolling out a new travel and expense (T&E) policy, establishing a well-structured communication plan is key to ensuring that all employees understand the changes and their impact. By following a step-by-step approach, you can guide your organization through the transition, fostering smooth adoption from the outset and improving compliance.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (October 12–13)

Nerd's Eye View

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that a CFP Board ad campaign promoting a career in financial planning to high school and college students sparked an uproar in the planning community, as some advisors questioned whether the messages being sent in the ads – in particular, certain static ads that did not provide as much context into the messaging as a series of 15-second video ads – realistically rep

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At The Money: Our Complicated Relationship With Cash

Barry Ritholtz

At The Money: Our Complicated Relationship With Cash with Dr. Daniel Crosby (October 16, 2024) How can we improve our relationship with money and earning, investing and spending? Full transcript below. ~~~ About this week’s guest: Dr. Daniel Crosby is the Chief Behavioral Officer at Orion Advisor Solutions, where he helps financial advisors apply behavioral science in their practice.

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Using Predictive Analytics in Risk Management

CFO Talks

Using Predictive Analytics in Risk Management In today’s fast-paced business environment, managing risks effectively is more critical than ever. CFOs are tasked with not only safeguarding the financial health of their organisations but also navigating uncertainties that could impact business performance. One powerful tool that is transforming how businesses approach risk management is predictive analytics.

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Startup funding drops 37% on year to $103 million this week

CFO News

This week, startups, across seed, early and late-stage rounds, raised funds through 21 deals, compared to 29 deals in the year-ago period, when they raised a total of $163 million, according to data from Tracxn.

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4 Things Great Companies Do to Improve Cash Flow

Speaker: Don Gallianza, Credit Manager at Chevron Phillips Chemical and Indy Chakrabarti, Chief Marketing Officer at HighRadius

4 Case Studies to Optimize DSO 26 Days Sales Outstanding. Already better than most. But, should you improve on that? Why would 3 fewer days even matter? It matters because it fundamentally transforms business outcomes. Join this webinar to explore 4 things companies do to reclaim hard dollars - not just soft costs - and go from good to great! What You'll Learn 6 operational KPIs every AR manager should track: Define and track these metrics to enhance performance, drive efficiency, and make infor

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Growth And Restructuring: Q&A With Mongolia’s Central Bank Governor Byadran Lkhagvasuren

Global Finance

Byadran Lkhagvasuren, governor of the Bank of Mongolia, speaks to Global Finance about the country’s growth prospects and its pursuit of sustainable economic development. Global Finance: What is Mongolia’s economic growth outlook for 2024-2025? Byadran Lkhagvasuren: The Mongolian economy grew by 5.6% in the first half of 2024, mainly driven by high growth in the mining and transportation sectors as well as in the service sector, despite the sharp decline in the agriculture sector.

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Most accountants see ethical challenges increasing: ACCA

CFO Dive

Two-out-of-five accountants said they most frequently face ethical challenges at work because of weaknesses in company leadership and culture, the ACCA said.

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Inspiring leadership: Hispanic and Latino colleagues on what it takes to succeed in finance

Bank of the West

As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we honor the vibrant histories, diverse cultures, contributions and influence of Hispanic and Latino Americans. Here are the voices of inspiring Latino leaders and… Read more The post Inspiring leadership: Hispanic and Latino colleagues on what it takes to succeed in finance appeared first on About BMO.

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A Bold Move: How Family Led One CFO from the Corner Office to a Startup

CFO Thought Leader

Inside The Mentoring Round , CFO Aira Pineda reflects on her bold career move, leaving a high-profile role in the city to join Scrubbed, a small startup, in order to better accommodate her family. As CFO, her priorities for the next 12 months center on improving operational efficiency through data-driven decision-making and enhancing visibility with new KPIs.

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The Financial Leaders Playbook: How To Deliver Insight, Oversight, And Foresight

Speaker: Chandra McCormack, CPA, MBA, NACD.DC

Imagine being a financial leader who not only ensures the books are balanced but also shapes the future of your organization. 🤔 ✨ This session will take you beyond the routine reporting and into the realm of strategic financial leadership. We’ll explore how today’s finance professionals can juggle the day-to-day operations while also delivering the long term vision that drives growth.

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Audit quality: Regulatory bodies set for tussle

CFO News

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) released a new Standard of Quality Management (SQM), potentially clashing with the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA). NFRA, regulator for auditors of listed and large companies, insists on government notification and argues for alignment with global norms to prevent financial discrepancies.

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Kitces & Carl Ep 149: Do You Really Need A Business Partner… Or A Study Group?

Nerd's Eye View

Launching an advisory firm can be a daunting endeavor, requiring advisors to take on significant financial and responsibility with no guarantees of success. Given these challenges, advisors may consider bringing on a business partner to share both the costs and the burden of decision-making. By pairing with a partner in the firm's early days, advisors can benefit from their business partner not just by having someone to split costs and risks with, but also to consult with as a sounding board and

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5 tips for businesses filing hurricane-related insurance claims

CFO Dive

With Hurricanes Helene and Milton estimated to have cost tens of billions of dollars in damage, it’s important for businesses to carefully document the impact when filing insurance claims.

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Connecting with Your Audience, Communication, and Executive Presence

CFO Talks

Connecting with Your Audience, Communication, and Executive Presence In the fast-paced world of corporate finance, CFOs in South Africa are expected to do more than just crunch numbers—they need to be effective communicators. Communication is key in conveying financial insights to various stakeholders, from board members to employees. Your ability to connect with your audience and demonstrate executive presence can make or break your influence as a leader.

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7 Essential Criteria for Choosing the Right Payments Partner

Speaker: Brad Pinneke, VP of Business Development at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms

In this webinar, Brad Pinneke, Vice President of Business Development at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms, will dive into the 7 must-have criteria for evaluating payments partners, helping you maximize both efficiency and the long-term value of your investment. From assessing technology capabilities to leveraging business development opportunities, this session will give you a clear, actionable strategy to select the right partner for scaling your business.

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The Power of Partnership for Financial Institutions 

Global Finance

The need for partnership can be seen through both a global and regional context. No bank or financial institution has a fully comprehensive global suite of services and a local or regional partner can support areas of non-core strength. No matter the geopolitical noise, the world remains highly connected and customers expect to be served seamlessly across markets.

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Indian pharma, electronics industries poised to gain from US investment restrictions in China

CFO News

Highlighting that global companies will continue to divert investments from China to other parts of Asia Pacific (APAC) and the rest of the world, it said: "Asean and India could be attractive because they are receptive to foreign investments and their manufacturing competitiveness is increasing"

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10 Weekend Reads

Barry Ritholtz

The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of Los Brasiles coffee, grab a seat outside, and get ready for our longer-form weekend reads: • Mossad’s pager operation: Inside Israel’s penetration of Hezbollah : New details emerge of Israel’s elaborate plan to sabotage Hezbollah communications devices to kill or maim thousands of its operatives. ( Washington Post ) • How to win a Nobel prize : What subjects have past winners studied?

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RBC’s ousted CFO lands at Canaccord

CFO Dive

In April the Royal Bank of Canada fired its then CFO Nadine Ahn, citing an “undisclosed personal relationship” that violated its code of conduct. Ahn subsequently sued RBC for wrongful dismissal.

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If It Aint Broke, Don’t Fix It: A Dangerous Mindset

Time and time again we tell ourselves and others NOT take action on something that is not "broken." We apply that mindset at home and at work. Sometimes, it doesn’t work out so well. Because when it's truly broken, it's usually an emergency, costs more and causes stress. Join us in this webinar where we share ways where you are able to anticipate your needs, understand benefits that you will get from getting better now instead of later, and relieving your team of tasks that they don't need to be