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Government Spending Is Out of Control! LOL

Barry Ritholtz

Calculation: BEA Table 3.1 Line 20 (Current Expenditures) divided by Table 1.1.5 Line 1 (GDP). Alternatively, Item #2 below divided by GDP. “ If you torture data long enough, it will confess to anything. ” – Ronald Coase Hey, it’s @TBPInvictus. Let’s delve into a case in point of Coase’s theorem: If you wanted to peddle the narrative that government spending is out of control, you might present a chart like the one above, which is an exact replica of a chart t

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Nearly one in five SMBs at risk of shutting down after a cyberattack

CFO Dive

SMBs are a growing target for malware, denial of service attacks, deepfake scams and ransomware, researchers found.

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CS, CMA inclusion in income tax audits may hinge on EY curriculum review

CFO News

Amid an ongoing debate over whether CMA and CS should be included as accountants in the new Income Tax Bill and allowed to conduct tax audits a role currently reserved for Cas the Lok Sabha's Select Committee has likely tasked EY with reviewing the curriculums of these professional courses. Based on the findings, the committee will likely decide who can conduct tax audits, examining the curricula to assess whether professionals from the other two bodies are qualified for this role.

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Capital Meets Conscience As Social Bonds Rise

Global Finance

Lenders are scaling up efforts to meet sustainable development targets, with capital directed toward healthcare, education, and essential infrastructure. Major global banks and financial institutions are increasing their participation in the social bond market, strengthening the role of debt capital in addressing social challenges across the world. Standard Chartered recently announced the issuance of its first $1.1 billion social bond.

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Forecasting Failures Are Costly: Here's How To Fix Them

Speaker: Dave Sackett

Traditional budgeting and forecasting methods can no longer keep pace with today’s rapidly evolving business environment. Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty. To stay ahead, finance leaders must leverage a future-forward approach—one that leverages real-time data, predictive analytics, and continuous planning to drive smarter financial decisions.

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Personal Branding for Nonprofits: Why Leaders Can’t Afford to Stay Invisible

The Charity CFO

In this episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast , Tosha Anderson and branding expert Seth Donlin unpack why personal branding is no longer optional for nonprofit leadersand how it can drive deeper donor engagement, visibility, and trust. Why Personal Branding Matters (Even in the Nonprofit Sector) It might feel uncomfortable to put your name, face, or story out front.

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Consumer expectations for future plunge to 12-year low on tariff anxiety

CFO Dive

Pessimism about price pressures rose, with expectations for inflation in 12 months increasing to 6.2% this month from 5.8% in February, the Conference Board said.

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Private Equity in 2025: Five Key Levers Driving Value Creation

E78 Partners

Private equity firms are refining their strategies to propel value in 2025. With interest rates stabilizing at higher levels, an elevated $1.1 trillion in US dry powder and $2.1 trillion in global dry powder waiting to be deployed, and signs of an improving IPO market , PE firms are adapting to drive returns. Creative financial engineering alone no longer cuts ittoday’s top-performing firms are laser-focused on operational and strategic levers that build real business value.

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SAP Cloud Extensibility Options Tailor Functionality While Keeping a Clean Core

Bramasol

As the adoption of SAP S/4HANA Cloud ERP (Public and Private Editions) continues to accelerate, one of the key issues that frequently comes up is how to deal with the need for customization. This Insights post provides a deeper look at the extensibility tools available for managing custom processes and debunks the myths that cloud doesn't support company-specific requirements.

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Stop Playing Defense – Start Driving the Business Forward

CFO Talks

Stop Playing Defense – Start Driving the Business Forward Lets be honest, being a CFO isnt what it used to be. Youre no longer just the person who signs off on the numbers or keeps costs in check. Today, CFOs are expected to guide strategy, steer through uncertainty, and ensure that the organisation doesnt just survive, but grows. Youre the one expected to see whats coming and build the runway before anyone else even realises theres a take-off ahead.

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Are Robots Replacing You? Keeping Humans in the Loop in Automated Environments

Speaker: Erroll Amacker

As businesses increasingly adopt automation, finance leaders must navigate the delicate balance between technology and human expertise. This webinar explores the critical role of human oversight in accounts payable (AP) automation and how a people-centric approach can drive better financial performance. Join us for an insightful discussion on how integrating human expertise into automated workflows enhances decision-making, reduces fraud risks, strengthens vendor relationships, and accelerates R

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Today’s not-good-news: Treasury plans ‘substantial’ layoffs

Tips Watch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Court documents filed by a U.S. Treasury official indicate the department is planning a “substantial number” of layoffs, according to reporting from Bloomberg.

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Revolut US CFO aims for growth, maturity, with more ‘boots on the ground’

CFO Dive

Getting the balance between agility and compliance right is crucial for the fintech as it looks to continue its expansion into key markets like the U.S., Revolut CFO Max Lapin said.

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Top Banks In Singapore

Global Finance

From the establishment of its earliest banks in the mid-19 th century to becoming one of the worlds most advanced financial hubs, Singapore’s banking evolution mirrored the countrys journey from a modest colonial entrept for the trade between Asia, Europe, and then the United States to one of the worlds wealthiest and most developed nations. Formerly a British colony, Singapore turned to its banks to power its economic growth and transformation after becoming a sovereign country in 1965.

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Success in Succession

CFO Simplified

Success (or Lack Thereof) in Succession Planning for Businesses Handing over a business is more than a title changeits a financial and operational shift that can make or break a company. Without strong cash management, realistic growth strategies, and proper mentorship, even a successful business can falter. This case study reveals how a second generation machine shop faced financial instability and how better succession planningand the right financial guidancecould have changed the outcome.

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Book of Secrets on the Month-End Close

Based off SkyStem's popular e-Book, the book of secrets to the month-end close will be revealed in this one-hour webinar. Learn leading practices when it comes to building a strong and sustainable month-end close that has room to grow and evolve. Learn about the power of precise estimates, why reconciliations are critical to closing the books, how and when to automate, and how the chart of accounts play into your close process.

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Creating a Career Destination: Why Top Finance Talent Should Want to Work for You

CFO Talks

Creating a Career Destination: Why Top Finance Talent Should Want to Work for You In todays talent market, offering a good job isnt enough. Especially in finance. The professionals you really want the ones who understand both compliance and strategy, who can hold their own in front of auditors, and who arent afraid to challenge the numbers theyre in demand.

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7 Ways AI and ML Can Optimize Your ERP System

Navigator SAP

There are many use cases for artificial intelligence and machine learning, some known and others still to be discovered.

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Rising prices, weak consumer spending spotlight ‘stagflation’ risk

CFO Dive

Public- and private-sector economists have flagged inflation risks and marked down estimates for economic growth this year, warning of the potential harm from tariffs.

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CFOs must balance sustainability mandates, invest in technologies, report finds

Future CFO

Chief financial officers are in it for a balancing act on sustainability mandates, technology investments, and economic and geopolitical shifts. According to the World Economic Forum 's Global Risks Report 2025 , Artificial intelligence (AI) has become both an opportunity and a challenge for businesses as it rapidly reshapes the role of CFOs, offering unprecedented opportunities in automation, data analytics and risk management.

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How To Break Digital Transformation Barriers And Accelerate AI Adoption

Speaker: Anna Tiomina, MBA

AI is reshaping industries, yet finance remains one of the slowest adopters. Concerns over compliance, legacy systems, and data silos have made finance teams hesitant to embrace AI-driven transformation. But delaying adoption isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about staying competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape. How can finance leaders overcome these challenges and start leveraging AI effectively?

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#FASuccess Ep 430: Navigating The Fast-Growth Hiring Challenges Of Scaling From Scratch To $5M Of Revenue In Just 7 Years, With AJ Ayers

Nerd's Eye View

Welcome everyone! Welcome to the 430th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is AJ Ayers. AJ is the co-founder of Brooklyn Fi, an RIA based in Brooklyn, New York but operating as a fully remote business, that oversees $370 million in assets under management for more than 400 client households. What's unique about AJ, though, is how she and her business partner have navigated the hiring and training, and system and process challenges, that come from very r

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Are Data Errors Undermining Your Strategy? Here’s How Smart Process Controls Fix That:

CFO Talks

Are Data Errors Undermining Your Strategy? Heres How Smart Process Controls Fix That: You already know your team is stretched thin. You rely on reports to be accurate, dashboards to tell the truth, and your finance systems to run without hiccups. But if you’re still picking up errors late in the monthor worse, after board packs are submittedyouve got a data quality problem.

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Staying Agile in a Rapidly Shifting Real Estate World | Tim Arndt, CFO, Prologis

CFO Thought Leader

Finance Strategic Moment Early in Tim Arndt’s career, he realized that even impressive internal rates of return (IRRs) amount to little if they fail to deliver significant net present value (NPV). This insight reshaped his approach, driving him to focus limited resources on projects that generate measurable, absolute returns. Now watch our complete episode Tim Arndts two-decade journey at Prologis propelled him from treasury and capital markets into the CFO office three years ago.

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Ex-Tesla CFO leads $16.5M Series A for startup Jolly

CFO Dive

Zach Kirkhorn previously served as Tesla’s CFO or “Master of Coin” for four years, before departing from the company in 2023 — with a $590 million net worth.

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The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report

Procurement leaders are at a pivotal moment. With CPOs playing an increasingly strategic role, it’s time to leverage innovation and technology to drive resilience and efficiency. Download The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report to uncover key insights to thrive in a dynamic procurement landscape. What’s Inside: How CPOs are driving strategic decision-making and technology adoption The top priorities and challenges for procurement in 2025 Why AI, sustainability, and data analytics are essential for

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10 Reasons to Hire A Fractional CFO

A Fractional CFO

By Tony Fremarek | A Fractional CFO, LLC A CFO is responsible for managing the financial operations of a business, this includes accounting, financial reporting, cash management, budgeting, maintaining controls, capital structure issues, and financing. Additionally, the CFO is involved in strategic planning and financial. The post 10 Reasons to Hire A Fractional CFO first appeared on A Fractional CFO.

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From New-Hire To Confident Advisor: Structuring A First-Year Associate Advisor Onboarding Plan To Develop Technical And Client Skills

Nerd's Eye View

Almost anyone who has onboarded new employees will attest to the inherent balancing act it requires. New advisory firm employees need to learn ‘just a few' things: who their teammates are and how to work productively with them, who the firm serves, what makes the clientele unique, and how to navigate the daily operations and long-term goals of the firm.

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Advancing Organisational Excellence Through Performance Management with Meriam Ben Boubaker

CFO Talks

Advancing Organisational Excellence Through Performance Management with Meriam Ben Boubaker Redefining Performance Management in a Globalised Economy In an increasingly interconnected and sustainability-driven economy, performance management has become far more than tracking financial KPIs. It now demands a strategic, forward-thinking approach that incorporates digital transformation, sustainability, data-driven insights, and human leadership.

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Aligning Finance with Go-To-Market Strategy | Brian Robins, CFO, GitLab

CFO Thought Leader

During a turbulent market downturn, CFO Brian Robins led a critical divestiture of non-core assets. Now watch the complete episode In this discussion, CFO Brian Robins outlines GitLabs strategic approach to leveraging AI across both product development and finance operations. He describes three key AI initiatives: duo Pro offers real-time code suggestions; duo Enterprise integrates AI throughout the software development lifecycle; and duo Workflow employs agentic AI to automate routine tasks.

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The Human Side of Finance: The Intersectionality of People, Culture, Adaptability, and Resilience

Speaker: Melissa Hurrington

Finance isn’t just about the numbers. It’s about the people behind them. In a world of constant disruption, resilient finance teams aren’t just operationally efficient. They are adaptable, engaged, and deeply connected to a strong organizational culture. Success lies at the intersection of people, culture, adaptability, and resilience. Finance leaders who master this balance will build teams that thrive through uncertainty and drive long-term business impact.