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

Musings on Markets

Not surprisingly, the company listings are across the world, and I look at the breakdown of companies, by number and market cap, by geography: As you can see, the market cap of US companies at the start of 2025 accounted for roughly 49% of the market cap of global stocks, up from 44% at the start of 2024 and 42% at the start of 2023.

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The Role of IFRS in Simplifying Cross-Border Financial Reporting 

CFO Talks

Being IFRS-compliant means that a company follows a set of internationally recognised accounting rules when preparing its financial statements. These rules, set by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), are designed to make financial reports clear, comparable, and reliable.

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

The Charity CFO

Anderson shared her experiences as a CPA, noting the frustration of dealing with arbitrary fundraising targets or “plug” numbers to balance the budget. He highlighted the dangers of secretive, back-room approaches to budgeting, which can lead to unrealistic expectations and strained relationships between departments.

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Members’ Profile: Henk Bothma

CFO Talks

With over two decades of professional experience spanning finance, accounting, and leadership, Henk’s journey began in high school, where his passion for numbers was ignited by managing his own small business and assisting with his fathers bookkeeping. Know the different department’s / companys people and their abilities.

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California CPAs Call For Crypto Accounting Clarity

PYMNTS

Reports in The Block Crypto late last week said a group of California CPAs has sent a letter to the Financial Accounting Standards Board, a federal board that sets Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), requesting that it consider establishing a task force to address a lack of clarity in cryptocurrency accounting standards.

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JPMorgan, Other Big Banks Front-Load $66B To Cover Bad Loans

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The banks, combined, have set aside $66 billion for the prospect, which is likely due to the number of corporations that may have to default due to the virus’ economic destruction. JPMorgan Chase was the biggest saver of funds in an effort by banks around the world to get ahead of a spate of bad loans they believe is coming.

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KPMG, PwC, EY To Put $9B Toward AI, Data Tech

PYMNTS

“That means accountants will be expected to become business advisers, not just number checkers. They need to be on top of technology and train staff to use it.”. KPMG said it would make a $5 billion investment, PricewaterhouseCoopers said it will spend $3 billion and Ernst & Young plans to invest $1 billion.