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AI could drive new record growth in big tech’s capex this year: UBS

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The tech giants are also expected to make progress in narrowing the gap between their AI spending and revenue levels.

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Burdened by Business Complexity?

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If this story sounds even vaguely familiar, it is time to consider SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition and help from Navigator Business Solutions.

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Unlocking Innovation: The Power of SAP’s Business Technology Platform

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In the fast-paced world of enterprise technology, innovation is the driving force behind staying competitive. SAP's Business Technology Platform (BTP) emerges as a transformative tool , allowing businesses to innovate efficiently without disrupting their core operations. But what exactly is BTP, and why should organizations pay attention?

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The changing landscape of finance leadership

Future CFO

As with anything in the world, the finance leadership landscape has been evolving especially following the COVID-19 pandemic which brought about drastic changes into the market. The finance function has been handling shifts here and there and chief finance officers have time and again strove to find the balance as they now work as strategic advisors to the C-suite team to bring in specific strategies for innovation.

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Fall In Love With the Month-End Close

It's the time of year to give our close process some TLC. Join us in this one hour webinar where we discuss how to adopt leading practices and infuse technology into the month-end close process to improve our experience and increase our productivity during month-end and quarter-end close. Learning Objectives: This course's objective is to understand how the month-end close can be improved with automation and adoption of leading practices.

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Data Update 1 for 2025: The Draw (and Danger) of Data

Musings on Markets

For the last four decades, I have spent the first week of each year collecting and analyzing data on publicly traded companies and sharing what I find with anyone who is interested. It is the end of the first full week in 2025, and my data update for the year is now up and running, and I plan to use this post to describe my data sample, my processes for computing industry statistics and the links to finding them.

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‘Gangbusters’ hiring reduces odds of early 2025 Fed rate cut

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The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury bond rose as investors bet the Federal Reserve will pause monetary easing.

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The SAP Supplier Portal and How it Helps

Navigator SAP

Wouldnt it be great if there was an easier way to manage supplier relationships? For businesses that use SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition , there is: The SAP Supplier Portal. Keep reading to learn more about this SAP extension and why businesses with supplier relationships should be using it.

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How To Make An Invoice: 5 Tips to Get Paid Faster

Driven Insights

All business owners want to receive prompt payment. But many small business owners dont realize their billing process may generate invoices lacking the five elements that facilitate quick payments. Heres how to make an invoice that encourages customers to pay faster.

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Union Budget 2025 should focus on job creation, consumption push and PLI for MSMEs

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At an ETCFO panel discussion on the expectations from the Union Budget, corporate leaders and experts say key reforms are needed to power the economy, address wage stagnation and urban employment challenges.

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Next-Level Fraud Prevention: Strategies for Today’s Threat Landscape

Speaker: Sierre Lindgren

Fraud is a battle that every organization must face – it’s no longer a question of “if” but “when.” Every organization is a potential target for fraud, and the finance department is often the bullseye. From cleverly disguised emails to fraudulent payment requests, the tactics of cybercriminals are advancing rapidly. Drawing insights from real-world cases and industry expertise, we’ll explore the vulnerabilities in your processes and how to fortify them effectively.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (January 11–12)

Nerd's Eye View

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the "Social Security Fairness Act" was signed into law this week, eliminating the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO) provisions, which previously reduced the Social Security benefits of individuals who worked in both "covered" (jobs for which they paid into the Social Security system) and "non-covered" (those in which they didn't,

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Intuit CFO warns against isolationism, defends H-1B visas

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CFO Sandeep Aujla asserts that the H-1B visa program — which has recently sparked controversy — is key because it gives companies access to global talent.

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U.S. inflation rose 0.4% in December, higher than expected

Tips Watch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The December inflation report issued this morning by the Bureau of Labor Statistics can be viewed only one way: U.S. inflation is not yet under control. Seasonally adjusted inflation increased 0.4% in December, higher than expectations.

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India retains title of world's fastest-growing large economy with growth projected at 6.6 pc: UN

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"India would again be the fastest growing large economy in the world" with a projected annual growth rate of 6.6 per cent, according to Hamid Rashid, the UN head of Global Economic Monitoring.

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GEP Spend Category Outlook Report 2025

2025 will feel familiar, in some regards. The procurement and supply chain category management landscape will remain turbulent, with geopolitical tensions, worries over fresh tariffs, rising costs, and supply chain disruptions posing significant challenges. But you should also expect some lightning-fast changes in 2025 as artificial intelligence continues to upend the way enterprises and procurement, supply chain, and category management professionals operate.

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The Role of CFOs in Sustainability: Insights from the ICFOA Barometer

CFO Talks

The Role of CFOs in Sustainability: Insights from the ICFOA Barometer As the global landscape shifts toward sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles, the role of CFOs has never been more critical. To understand how finance professionals are navigating these changes, the International CFO Alliance (ICFOA) launched its Global CFO Barometer , a survey that explores the evolving responsibilities of CFOs and finance teams in driving sustainable business practices.

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Ubisoft CFO, CEO skirt questions on potential Tencent sale

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Leadership was guarded regarding questions of a possible buyout, rumors of which follow after shares of the Assassin’s Creed owner fell to 10-year lows last year.

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How do banks navigate the trinity of costs, compliance, and innovation?

Global Finance

Efficiency remains at play, but compliance and innovation scores Globally, banks have been focused on reducing costs this past year. Until recently, banks in the US turned to optimizing costs as they faced a deposit flight-led liquidity crisis that resulted in shrinking net interest margins , even while non-performing assets were trickling up. Regulatory compliance has become a top priority for banks as they navigate an increasingly complex regulatory landscape related to AI, resilience, and ope

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A 10-year TIPS is maturing Jan. 15. How did it do as an investment?

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By David Enna, Tipswatch.com In a few days, CUSIP 912828H45 – a 10-year TIPS that originated at auction on Jan. 22, 2015 – will mature.

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Cash Flow Secrets Every Upskilled CPA Should Know

Speaker: Debra L. Robinson

CPAs know the drill: taxes, compliance, rinse, repeat. But what about the sneaky cash flow that’s quietly messing with your organization’s success? It’s time to step into the spotlight and expose the “dirty little secrets” of cash flow to fuel strategic growth. By upskilling your accounting practices and shifting focus from tax compliance to the strategic movement of money, you can transform your role from reactive accountant to proactive financial strategist.

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AI will push accountants toward a more supervisory role, create new opportunities, say EY experts

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How is AI revolutionizing the finance sector by automating routine tasks and reshaping accountants' roles? Experts Beln Villasante and Nikhil Sharma from EY say its not about replacing accountants, but redefining their roles and empowering CFOs to embrace new strategic opportunities.

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ExecOpinion: CFO’s guide to AI’s impact on risk management

Future CFO

Artificial intelligence promises to enhance operational efficiency, improve decision-making, and help CFOs and the finance team drive strategic value. However, for most organisations, it is still early days and much needs to be learned and discovered about AI for users and leaders to fully grasp the impact of the technology. The dual nature of AI in risk management AI is heralded as one of the most significant innovations of our time, offering both immense potential benefits and considerable ris

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IRS hands crypto holders some 2025 relief

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Despite the reprieve, taxpayers should still keep good records and continue using a consistent system such as LIFO for identifying digital assets sold can be easier, TaxBit’s Miles Fuller says.

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Bridging the Gap: Finance and Development as Critical Partners in Nonprofit Success

The Charity CFO

Nonprofit success depends on many things. There is often tension as a board focuses either on fundraising or finance. However, the most forward-thinking organizations find a way to blend these elements together. In the latest episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, host Tosha Anderson sat down with Paul Morris, Executive Fundraising Coach at Auxilia , to discuss the critical partnership between finance and development in nonprofits.

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Profit in the Details: Rethinking Spend for Monumental Impact

Speaker: Aaron Berson

Managing spend is more than a cost cutting exercise – it's a pathway to smarter decisions that unlock efficiency and drive growth. By understanding and refining the spending process, financial leaders can empower their organizations to achieve more with less. Explore the art of balancing financial control with operational growth. From uncovering hidden inefficiencies to designing workflows that scale your business, we’ll share strategies to align your organization’s spending with its strategic g

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Return on Equity Formula and Use Cases

The Finance Weekly

Return on Equity (ROE) is one of those go-to metrics that financial leaders and investors love to use when figuring out how well a company turns shareholders' equity into profits. Unlike broader measures like ROI, ROE zeroes in on how efficiently a company uses its equity to make money. In this guide, well break down what ROE is, why its important, how to calculate it, and when its most usefulall in a simple, easy-to-understand way.

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NFRA asks auditors to closely scrutinise ECL estimates, calls for stronger communication with audit committees

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NFRA has called for stronger collaboration between auditors and audit committees in its latest report, highlighting the need for thorough scrutiny of Expected Credit Loss (ECL) estimates under Ind AS 109, especially in financial institutions and related party transactions.

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Asia-Pacific lags in IPO activity in 2024, EY says

Future CFO

The Asia-Pacific region recorded a lag in IPO activities in 2024, according to EY. APAC saw a continued downward trajectory, which began in 2021, declining 35% in deals and 51% in proceeds year-over-year (YOY), although the second half of the year had a greater performance compared with the first half. A total of 129 deals (down 21% YOY) raising US$3.6b (down 38% YOY) was recorded for Asean, as exchanges that were the most active in the year were Malaysia (49 IPOs raising US$1.7b), Indonesia (41

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Coca-Cola Consolidated CFO to retire; CAO to succeed

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The CFO swap comes as the largest U.S. bottler of Coke products continues with its bid to boost profitability, reporting $698 million in gross profit for its most recent quarter.

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Navigating Bleisure Travel: A Guide for Mid-Sized Companies

Bleisure travel — where employees combine work and leisure — has been around since the advent of corporate travel and is here to stay. Successful bleisure policies strike a balance between employee preferences and company goals — workers report a 64% improvement in work-life balance, while companies benefit from reduced travel costs and increased workforce innovation.