Future CFO

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Given that Asia has varying levels of technological readiness, Cheah suggests that finance heads look into the following: Diverse Digital Maturity: While tech-savvy markets are leading the way in AI adoption, many emerging APAC economies, still grapple with outdated systems, multiple systems and limited digital infrastructure.

Accounts Payable 52

Accounts Payable Accounting Invoicing CFO 52

Fpanda Club

JANUARY 23, 2025

Such tasks as reconciling accounts, monthly closing, preparing financial statements are part of the accounting cycle and are typically managed by accounting departments. This misunderstanding often leads them to make requests that are outside the FP&A scope, such as transactional accounting tasks or detailed data pulls.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 130

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Prioritization Forecasting 130

E78 Partners

MARCH 3, 2025

Yet many middle-market companies continue to explore opportunities to go public. After a challenging IPO market from 2022 to 2023, conditions have certainly improved. However, while market sentiment is improving, IPO readiness requires more rigorous preparation than ever before.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) GAAP Marketing Compliance 52

Musings on Markets

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

The first was the response that I received to my last data update , where I looked at the profitability of businesses, and specifically at how a comparison of accounting returns on equity (capital) to costs of equity (capital) can yield a measure of excess returns.

Marketing 52

Marketing Profit and Loss Investments Accounting 52

Musings on Markets

JANUARY 10, 2025

In corporate finance and investing, which are areas that I work in, I find myself doing double takes as I listen to politicians, market experts and economists making statements about company and market behavior that are fairy tales, and data is often my weapon for discerning the truth. Costs of equity & capital 4.

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Barry Ritholtz

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

This weekend Jeff Sommer discussed a DFA research paper on market timing; both are well worth your time to read. The broad strokes are: Market timing is extremely difficult, very few people (if any) do it consistently well. Low Stakes : The most successful market timers are often those people who do not have actual assets at risk.

Marketing 121

Marketing Math Investments Forecasting 121

Barry Ritholtz

MARCH 3, 2023

The chart shows the peak-to-trough declines of all the bear markets with the popular definition of a 20% decline, measured up until the start of the first 20% rally. As Batnick points out, all of these horrendous periods of market pain are already factored into long-term returns of equities. Have a look at the BAML chart above.

Marketing 134

Marketing Economics Finance Numbers 134

CFO Dive

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The new GAAP guidance stems from a request made by Big Four accounting firms and comes as the convertible bond market is regaining steam.

GAAP 287

GAAP Accounting Firms Accounting Marketing 287

Global Finance

OCTOBER 31, 2024

China continues to search for antidotes to an ailing economy and the deterioration of its real estate market, and the banking sector continues to expand. Meanwhile, China has contributed to balance sheet growth for each of the institutions that earned a place in our ranking of the biggest emerging market banks. GDP growth rose to 5.2%

Banking 59

Banking Marketing Construction Forecasting 59

Musings on Markets

OCTOBER 4, 2023

That recovery notwithstanding, uncertainties about inflation and the economy remained unresolved, and those uncertainties became part of the market story in the third quarter of 2023. The Markets in the Third Quarter Coming off a year of rising rates in 2022, interest rates have continued to command center stage in 2023.

Marketing 120

Marketing Treasury Valuation Investments 120

CFO Thought Leader

MARCH 19, 2025

Swenson tells us his path wasnt a straight linehe originally pursued computer science before pivoting to economics and then accounting. As he tells us, the company had a strong accounting foundation but needed deeper financial analysis to support its innovation-driven growth. Its an incredibly inspiring journey to be a part of.

CFO 59

CFO Marketing Financial Analysis Leadership 59

Global Finance

AUGUST 6, 2024

Daniel Labovitz, the former NYSE head of regulatory policy, is swapping the traditional stock market blues for a greener pasture. As the CEO of the Green Impact Exchange (GIX), he aims to introduce the first US stock market exclusively focused on the $50 trillion-plus global green economy. GF: How does GIX hold companies accountable?

Marketing 119

Marketing Corporate Finance Finance Securities 119

Musings on Markets

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

I was planning to finish my last two data updates for 2024, but decided to take a break and look at the seven stocks (Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia and Tesla) which carried the market in 2023. In terms of dollar value added, Microsoft and Apple each added a trillion dollars to their market capitalizations, during the year.

Marketing 139

Marketing Valuation Profit and Loss Advertising 139

Musings on Markets

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Last Wednesday (August 28), the market waited with bated breath for Nvidia’s earning call, scheduled for after the market closed. This dance between companies and investors, playing out in expected and actual earnings, is a feature of every earnings season, especially so in the United States, and it has always fascinated me.

Marketing 133

Marketing Valuation Profit and Loss Forecasting 133

CFO Dive

MAY 12, 2022

The board is getting serious about improving accounting standards for digital assets even as a crypto market slump is hammering valuations.

Prioritization 276

Prioritization Accounting Standards Valuation Accounting 276

Global Finance

JANUARY 2, 2025

Baruch Lev is Philip Bardes professor emeritus of Accounting and Finance, Kaufman Management Center, Leonard N. Feng Gu is chair and professor of Accounting and Law at the School of Management, State University of New York at Buffalo. So dont wait until a crisis is at its peak and you incur losses, lose market share, lose customers.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) 124

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Finance Accounting Forecasting 124

Global Finance

JUNE 18, 2024

The Hyundai India IPO that was announced earlier this year has become a bellwether for the health of Indian stock markets and particularly its IPO market, now that the South Korean carmaker has reportedly filed a draft red herring prospectus with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on June 15.

Marketing 105

Marketing Valuation Securities Retail 105

CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The next logical step might be to take your company to international markets by listing on a foreign stock exchange. For example, while South African companies follow International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), the US requires compliance with its Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

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IFRS GAAP Currencies CFO 98

Global Finance

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

It has played pivotal roles, serving as co-chair of the Transition Finance Taskforce of the Green Investment Principle (GIP) for the Belt and Road initiative, vice-chair of the China Council of the Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI). Leadership in the Green Bond Market In the first half of 2024, BOC underwrote 98.37

Finance 98

Finance Banking Risk Management Construction 98

CFO Talks

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Chinese Study highlights limitations on IAS 38, accounting for intangible assets A recent study from China highlighted the limitations of IAS 38 —the International Accounting Standard that governs intangible assets—and its impact on innovation, particularly in high-tech industries.

Accounting 98

Accounting CFO Economics Accounting Standards 98

Global Finance

JANUARY 31, 2025

After the space sector, India opened up its last frontier, nuclear power, to private investments with an immediate market potential worth $125 billion. Government officials divulged that nuclear power sector powered by private capital, technology and expanding market will help India achieve 500 GW green energy capacities by 2070.

Investments 113

Investments Budgeting Finance Accounting 113

CFO Talks

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Regularly Monitor Your Accounts Receivable Keeping an eye on your accounts receivable is essential for catching potential problems early. Use accounting software to track outstanding invoices and automate payment reminders. By monitoring outstanding invoices regularly, you can spot changes in payment patterns.

Credit Risk 95

Credit Risk Invoicing Sales CFO 95

CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Within finance teams, it’s about ensuring accountability and transparency. By leading with openness and accountability, a CFO can set a tone that encourages others to work more transparently and cooperatively. Transparency creates a sense of shared purpose and accountability. Share successes but also be open about challenges.

CFO 97

CFO Communication Construction Finance 97

Global Finance

MARCH 26, 2025

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. The funds are aimed at supporting low-income communities across emerging markets. billion social bond.

Healthcare 91

Healthcare Education Finance Banking 91

CFO Selections

JUNE 3, 2024

Originally published: 8/14/17 Updated: 5/24/24 Preparation and expert guidance are key for successful middle-market business acquisitions, sales, and mergers. In this comprehensive guide to buying and selling businesses, our expert CFOs provide all the finance and accounting information you need when entering into a transaction.

Accounting 98

Accounting Finance Sales Investments 98

Global Finance

MARCH 1, 2025

Postal Savings Banks mobile app, Xiaoyou Assistant, answers account holder questions and Haain Banks chatbot specializes in marketing queries. Customer chatbots running on DeepSeek are the most common financial sector applications. ICBC uses DeepSeek for wealth management tasks and financial data analysis.

Banking 112

Banking Data Analysis Reconciliations Financial Data 112

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Paul is the CEO of More Clients More Fun, a marketing company that helps financial advisors conceptualize and publish their own book in a consolidated 6-week process. Welcome everyone! Welcome to the 417th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Paul G McManus.

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Communication Leverage Marketing Accounting 98

Musings on Markets

DECEMBER 11, 2024

I had taken a job as a teaching assistant, almost entirely because I needed the money to pay my tuition and living expenses, and in a subject (accounting) that did not excite me in the least. The accounting, statistics and foundations classes are only in online format , on my webpage, and they are free.

Valuation 120

Valuation Corporate Finance Finance Investments 120

Global Finance

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Within PRIME, Boubyan has been a trailblazer for new products and services and now holds a significant market share among Kuwaiti youth. Islamic banks are increasingly focusing on financial inclusion, especially in underbanked markets in Southeast Asia and Africa. GF: What are some of the key developments within Islamic finance?

Finance 94

Finance Banking Investments Accounting 94

Future CFO

MARCH 3, 2025

By 2025, the traditional image of number-crunching accountants confined to back offices will be a relic of the past. Technological advancements, evolving market demands, and a heightened focus on sustainability are converging to reshape the finance landscape. The half-life of a skill today is estimated to be around four years.

Finance 69

Finance Communication Leadership Profit and Loss 69

CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

I then applied for a Junior Accountant position and pursued further studies to support that career shift. For a newly qualified accountant aiming to become a CFO, there are several key skills that are essential to develop. My career began as an admin clerk and bookkeeper, roles that left me feeling unfulfilled.

CFO 98

CFO Leadership Communication Problem Solving 98

Musings on Markets

JANUARY 31, 2025

For those of you who have been tracking the market, the AI segment in the market has held its own since September, but even before the last weekend, there were signs that investors were sobering up on not only how big the payoff to AI would be, but how long they would have to wait to get there.

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Valuation Numbers Marketing Investments 131