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ERP for the Consumer Products Industry: Driving Efficiency and Growth

Navigator SAP

Being a consumer products company is not easy today. From changing consumer patterns to market uncertainty and volatility, brands are rethinking how to continue revenue growth and add efficiency. For many brands, ERP for the consumer products industry is the path forward.

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Fewer small businesses plan near-term raises, survey says

CFO Dive

While the share of small business owners planning near-term raises ticked down, average pay hikes are on track to outpace inflation, according to QuickBooks’ findings.

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Paysafe taps FIS alum for CFO amid growth pivot

CFO Dive

The iGaming payments platform is looking to expand on its “robust” performance in the first half of the year with the appointment of new financial leadership.

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Treasury is ending paper I Bonds as a tax refund

Tips Watch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com If you’ve been overpaying estimated taxes all through 2024 with the intention of purchasing paper U.S. Series I Savings Bonds in 2025 … it’s time for a new plan.

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How Unify Turned Month-End Mayhem Into a Growth Party With Automation!

By ditching paper and manual checklists, UNIFY embraced ART’s cloud-based solution for seamless automation. The robust dashboards, exception reports, and completion date reports allowed the team to easily track progress and resolve bottlenecks. ART’s flexible access for auditors ensured tight deadlines were met effortlessly. With competitive pricing and a rapid setup, ART cut costs and minimized disruptions, enabling UNIFY’s team to concentrate on high-impact tasks.

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Corporate Bankruptcies Are Rising Globally

Global Finance

Bankruptcy filings are piling up all over the world now that government emergency supports linked to the Covid-19 pandemic have diminished. In the US, the world’s largest economy, more corporations went under in the first half of 2024 than in any comparable period since 2010. In total, 346 companies filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, according to Standard & Poor’s Global Market Intelligence.

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US manufacturing persists in recession mode, production falls

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Producers, responding to “election uncertainty” and monetary policy, held back on capital investment last month, the Institute for Supply Management said.

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3 Things You Don’t Know About Josh

Barry Ritholtz

I have known Josh for nearly 15 years. Despite his writing in public that entire time, hosting two weekly shows on our YouTube channel , and showing up on CNBC three times a week, you don’t know him. Public persona aside, he is surprisingly private. I know him as well as anyone besides Sprinkles and maybe Batnick. I am going to share three things about Josh that you don’t know.

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The Power of Expectations: Nvidia's Earnings and the Market Reaction!

Musings on Markets

Last Wednesday (August 28), the market waited with bated breath for Nvidia’s earning call, scheduled for after the market closed. That call, at first sight, contained exceptionally good news, with revenues and earnings coming in at stratospheric levels, and above expectations, but the stock fell in the aftermath, down 8% in Thursday’s trading. That drop of more than $200 billion in market capitalization in response to what looked like good news, at least on the surface, puzzled market observers,

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Brazil Central Bank President Campos Neto Sees Trade Friction As Big Risk To Global Economy

Global Finance

Global Finance magazine interviewed Brazil Central Bank President Roberto Campos Neto, who has been at the helm since February 2019. In recognition of his leadership in managing Brazil’s monetary policy, Campos Neto earned an “A” grade in the magazine’s 2024 Central Banker Report Cards, announced in August. He also received an “A” in 2023’s report card.

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How to Select the Perfect Payments Partner: 7 Keys for Sustainable Growth

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

Join Brad Pinneke, Vice President of Business Development at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms for an informational webinar about how to select the ideal payments provider for your platform! This session highlights the 7 key criteria for assessing payments partners and maximizing the value of your investment. From evaluating technology and business development programs to understanding support and compliance, this webinar will equip you with a comprehensive evaluation framework and strategy for

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (September 7–September 8)

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 Treasury Department has finalized rules requiring most SEC-registered RIAs to implement risk-based Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism programs, including a requirement to report suspicious activity to Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, with firms having until January 1, 2026 to comply with the rule.

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Developing a winning tech strategy for your organization

CFO Dive

Business leaders must embrace team cross-functionality if they want their tech strategy to succeed, Deloitte’s Frank D’Amelio and John Marcante write.

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Webinar: SAP Universal RevRec with SAP Development and Bramasol

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The latest innovation in revenue accounting is here – SAP Universal Revenue Recognition (RevRec) – and it's changing the game for businesses looking to streamline their financial processes. This powerful, cloud-based solution provides an adaptable and scalable platform, perfect for meeting your evolving revenue recognition needs. Join our upcoming webinar featuring SAP's Product Team from Walldorf and the experts at Bramasol as they unveil the cutting-edge capabilities of SAP Universal RevRec.

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Remembering Bob Brinker … and his life-changing advice

Tips Watch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com January 26, 1986, was a big day in my life. The Chicago Bears, my longtime favorite team, were playing in the Super Bowl.

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2024 Annual Trends Survey: Expense Management Insights

Uncover the latest trends in expense management for small and medium-sized businesses. Our 5th Annual Trends Survey reveals that corporate card use is skyrocketing, but expense software isn't keeping up. This mismatch is creating real challenges for finance teams, who now take an average of 14 days to close their books. Travel policies are shifting to accommodate hybrid work, but many companies are struggling with off-tool bookings.

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Canadian Chain Store Giant Eyes 7-Eleven Parent In Japan

Global Finance

Canadian convenience store giant Alimentation Couche-Tard (ACT) has set its sights on Seven & i wHoldings, the Tokyo-based parent company of 7-Eleven. If the deal goes through—ACT submitted an offer to buy all outstanding shares of Seven & i last month—it will mark a significant step into Japan’s retail market by a foreign firm, but it wouldn’t be ACT’s first show of interest in the company or Japan.

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Sebi officers protest in Mumbai, demand chief Madhabi Buch's resignation

CFO News

Protest Against Madhabi Puri Buch: Over 500 Sebi officers protested at the Mumbai headquarters, demanding chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch's resignation and withdrawal of a media statement accusing them of being influenced by external elements. The silent protest followed earlier complaints about HR issues and a press release they described as spreading lies against employees.

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Deepfake scams escalate, hitting 53% of businesses

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Eighty-five percent of corporate finance professionals now view such scams as an “existential” threat, a Medius study found.

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Designing Effective Financial Information Systems: A Guide for South African CFOs 

CFO Talks

Designing Effective Financial Information Systems: A Guide for South African CFOs In the ever-changing financial landscape, the strength of your financial information system (FIS) plays an important role in determining your organisation’s success. As a CFO in South Africa, you are not only tasked with managing financial performance but also ensuring that your systems are sturdy, compliant, and aligned with both current needs and future growth.

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Unlock The Power Of The CFO Toolkit

Speaker: Duke Heninger

With the rise of fractional finance roles, many CFOs, FP&A professionals, controllers, and accountants are stepping into independent consulting. The expansion of fractional services presents new opportunities for finance professionals, but many face challenges in navigating this transition, finding it daunting. Whether you’re new to fractional work or refining your approach, this webinar will equip you with a repeatable system for success.

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Making Complex Financial Decisions with a Fractional CFO

CFO Plans

In today’s dynamic business environment, making informed and strategic financial decisions is paramount to achieving sustainable growth and profitability. For many businesses, especially startups and small to medium-sized enterprises, hiring a full-time Chief Financial Officer (CFO) can be financially daunting. Enter the fractional CFO—a cost-effective solution that delivers high-level financial expertise on a flexible basis.

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Starbucks’ New CEO Creates Buzz For A Turnaround

Global Finance

Brian Niccol is going from burritos to baristas. The Chipotle CEO is ending his time at the Mexican grill chain and plans to start as top boss at Starbucks on September 9. Niccol, 50, replaces Laxman Narasimhan, marking what observers deem a new beginning for the renowned coffee franchise. Under Narasimhan, Starbucks faced a litany of challenges related to unionization efforts and stunted sales growth across the globe, particularly in China.

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Full responsibility for principal auditor in NFRA's new auditing standards irks ICAI

CFO News

The ICAI has confirmed concerns about NFRA's proposed revisions to SA 600, highlighting potential risks of audit centralisation and negative impacts on small and medium practices in India.

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How CFOs can leverage taxes strategically

Future CFO

Chief financial officers must have a hold of the tax function in their respective organisations as it can serve as a business enabler to create value. Mayank Goel , Partner Indirect Tax at KPMG India , says that from the point-of-view of a CFO, visualising this involves integrating tax planning seamlessly into the broader corporate strategy. Mayank Goel According to Goel, CFOs can leverage taxes strategically and navigate tax policy discussions effectively through various measures. 1.

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How Top CFOs Solve Annual Planning’s Biggest Challenges

Gearing up for 2025 annual planning? Our latest eBook from the Operators Guild is your ultimate guide. Discover real-world solutions and best practices shared by top CFOs, drawn directly from discussions within OG’s vibrant online community. Learn from senior executives at high-growth tech startups as they outline financial planning strategies, align CEO and board goals, and coordinate budgets across departments.

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Transcript: Heather Brilliant, Diamond Hill

Barry Ritholtz

The transcript from this week’s, MiB: Heather Brilliant, Diamond Hill , is below. You can stream and download our full conversation, including any podcast extras, on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , YouTube , and Bloomberg. All of our earlier podcasts on your favorite pod hosts can be found here. ~~~ This is Masters in business with Barry Ritholtz on Bloomberg Radio.

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TSMC Starts Building Its First European Chip Plant

Global Finance

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, the world’s biggest semiconductor chip maker, broke ground in early August on its first facility in Europe, an $11 billion fabrication plant in Dresden, Germany. TSMC holds a 70% stake in the venture, called the European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, with German automotive chip maker Infineon Technologies, the Netherlands’ NXP Semiconductors, and automotive parts supplier Bosch each taking a 10% stake.

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Building brighter futures: How BMO supports youth financial literacy and skills development across the U.S.

Bank of the West

BMO’s recent donations to youth-focused organizations in the U.S. are helping support skills development and financial literacy programs, creating a better future for thousands of young adults across our U.S.… Read more The post Building brighter futures: How BMO supports youth financial literacy and skills development across the U.S. appeared first on About BMO.

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New ADM CFO to tackle ‘root cause’ of material weakness

CFO Dive

Just weeks into his CFO tenure, Monish Patolawala said he’d prioritize remediating the accounting woes that have rocked the company this year.

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Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed

Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a