CFO News Room

DECEMBER 10, 2022

What Types of Accounts are Best for Compounding? Banks Savings Accounts. Most savings accounts, money market accounts, and certificates of deposit earn compound interest. Taxable vs. tax-deferred vs. tax-free accounts. It’s also possible to take advantage of tax-free accounts. 3) Money Market Accounts.

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CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

That skewing can affect valuation and pricing judgments about these firms, and correcting accounting inconsistencies is a key step towards leveling the playing field. I am not an accountant, and have no desire to be one, but I have used their output (accounting statements) as raw material in valuation and corporate finance.

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PYMNTS

JULY 14, 2020

As the United States experiences a coin shortage due to the pandemic, some brick-and-mortar retailers are forcing consumers to tell cashiers to “keep the change.”. Not only will those customers give the grocers some personal information in doing so, but they’ll presumably revisit the retailer in the future to spend their unused change.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 29, 2020

In an interview with PYMNTS, Lilia Metodieva, managing director at Monneo , said virtual international bank account numbers (IBANs) can help firms gain scale internationally, and customize payments to serve the needs of their end customers.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

And in many places, for the first time, our retailers are open to it. Narlinger said that stored value exists all over the commerce landscape — in rewards or loyalty accounts currently holding points, frequent flyer miles or stars. They're seeing this as an opportunity to change and shift.”. Unlocking Stored Value . Can we unpack it?’

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

Despite a recent surge in coronavirus cases, retailers are fighting for a rework and loosening of shopping restrictions before Black Friday and the holiday season. Retailers that sell essential items alongside their other products have been labelled “essential,” giving them an unfair advantage over other stores, some allege.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

“We are essentially taking glass doors that were probably underutilized and not asking the retailer for any additional physical space.”. From a business standpoint, we believe that things like sales lift are obviously a really important metric,” Dravenstott said, “and you don't hear that much in brick and mortar retail.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 13, 2022

But accounting for in-kind donations presents its own unique challenges. In this article, we’ll dig into how to account for in-kind donations on your nonprofit’s books. Why accounting for in-kind donations matters. Accounting for in-kind donations isn’t just important; it’s required for many nonprofit organizations. .

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Musings on Markets

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

In this post, I will revisit Facebook's most recent earnings report, and argue that while it contained disappointing news on growth and profitability, the bad news was exaggerated by systematic inconsistencies in how accountants categorize expenses, skewing earnings and invested capital down in firms that don't fit the accounting prototype.

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Global Finance

OCTOBER 29, 2024

By industry, manufacturing accounts for the largest share at 27%, followed by the service industry at 15.7% and the wholesale and retail sector at 12.9%. According to the MHLW, foreign workers by visa status in Japan shows 595,904 workers on visas related to professional or technical fields (24.2%

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Global Finance

DECEMBER 10, 2024

GF: Which of the banks retail business segments are most active? The Platinum (mass affluent) segment customer is a power user of credit card services, with an above-average spend per transaction, while the Premium (top-tier affluent) segment is the overall leader for deposits and current and savings account holdings (CASA).

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VCFO

JANUARY 23, 2023

Five Key Aspects of Accountability in Your Business Inflation issues and supply chain woes aren’t going away anytime soon. Achieving these aims also requires accountability, as even the best of plans will fall short in its absence. At its core, accountability in a business center on setting expectations and holding people to them.

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CFO Plans

AUGUST 2, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the integration of technology into accounting practices has shifted from a luxury to a necessity. With the demands of modern businesses continuously growing, leveraging technology to streamline accounting processes is crucial for maintaining accuracy, efficiency, and competitiveness.

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CFO Plans

AUGUST 9, 2024

In the rapidly evolving landscape of business accounting, staying ahead requires more than traditional bookkeeping. Cloud Accounting Services Transform Financial Practices The shift to digital has revolutionized accounting practices. Transform your financial practices with cloud accounting services.

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CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

Asking the Future Retail ’s 27 lenders to take a “realistic approach”” while reconsidering their decision, the Supreme Court on Tuesday asked them to explain in two days as to why they should not be restrained from declaring the Kishore Biyani firm as a defaulter for failing to pay their loan dues to the tune of Rs 3,494.56

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CFO Plans

MAY 30, 2024

Yet, many businesses struggle with the complexities of accounting, often leading to costly mistakes and missed opportunities. Discover how outsourcing accounting services can improve your financial health , enabling businesses to focus on growth while ensuring their financial health is in expert hands.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Cybercriminals have been homing in on eCommerce retailers that are seeking to capitalize on the rise of online shopping this season, as they believe that “they will be more likely to get through unabated,” the company said. Digital fraud is a longstanding issue for retailers and banks.

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CFO Plans

JUNE 14, 2024

In today’s AI-powered business environment, accounting is no longer just about crunching numbers. Let’s explore five key accounting services that can transform your business operations and help you stay ahead of the competition.

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Global Finance

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Many MSMEs in sectors like retail, manufacturing and technology have become early adopters of B2B BNPL, according to Arjun Singh, partner and global head of fintech, financial services practice at Arthur D. Little: B2B BNPL has become a must-have not only in retail but across various sectors. Arjun Singh, Arthur D.

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CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

IFRS provides a universal financial language, ensuring that businesses across the world speak the same accounting dialect. Being IFRS-compliant means that a company follows a set of internationally recognised accounting rules when preparing its financial statements. But what does it really mean to be IFRS-compliant? Heres why: 1.

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CFO Plans

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Discover expert tax planning and accounting services designed to help you thrive. Effective tax planning and accounting are not just about compliance; they are about unlocking opportunities for growth and stability. Embrace Virtual Accounting Services for Startups For startups, managing finances can be particularly challenging.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 6, 2021

If the high-level concept is that merchants will accept and banks will issue, in terms of mechanics, the CoDi platform lets users with savings accounts at participating financial institutions to make wire transfers through their phones by scanning merchants’ QR codes or wielding devices at on-site NFC terminals.

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The Finance Weekly

DECEMBER 24, 2024

For clarity, lets look at two important terms: Net Profit - The income left after accounting for all operating costs, debts, and additional income streams. Retail Net Profit Margin is generally 2-6%. Retail businesses often have thin margins due to high COGS and competitive pricing strategies. 15% or higher is exceptional.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 8, 2021

Bloomberg notes that such an offering would be unusual, as retail investors generally do not get an opportunity to participate in an IPO at the offering price. Having retail investors buy shares ahead of the opening could also limit the size of the rally of the stock on its first day of trading. The FinTech was valued at around $11.7

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PYMNTS

APRIL 13, 2020

For a lot of retailers and merchants right now, it’s a fight for survival, and the last thing that they want to be doing is dealing with stolen credit cards and merchandise that results in chargebacks. A decade ago, bad actors were stealing card numbers for digital fraud, and now they’re taking over whole accounts.

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Global Finance

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Real-Time Fraud Prevention with AI Digital account fraud is a significant issue for global financial services, increasing 45% annually. Using AI, CTBC has defied the trend: Its innovative AI Skynet fraud detection system reduced fraud in its credit card accounts by 6% in 2024.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 25, 2020

The feature allows customers in the United Kingdom to connect their American Express accounts to Revolut , allowing them to see their balances and transactions in a single app. As a result, customers had limited access to account information since the only way to view it was by accessing multiple websites or apps, the company said.

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Global Finance

MARCH 5, 2025

Scotiabank has officially exited retail banking in Panama, Costa Rica, and Colombia, marking the latest move by a major international lender to scale back in the region. It continued its push into the region in 2016, purchasing Citibanks retail operations in Costa Rica and Panama for $360 million. In 2022, tourism provided 1.8

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 21, 2020

Engaging customers in socially responsible causes can help retailers build trust and develop lasting relationships that translate into many return visits. Some retailers are engaging consumers by allowing them to use their BNPL accounts to donate directly to nonprofits they choose. Around The Buy Now, Pay Later World.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 5, 2020

And CVS in August became the first major retailer to introduce PayPal QR code technology, which it plans to roll out in its 8,200 U.S. For instance, Square just launched its QR-code driven Square For Restaurants platform, which allows customers to browse menus, place orders and pay for meals with simple scans from their phones.

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CFO Plans

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Unlock Strategic Financial Planning Tips to turn seasonal challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation in the hospitality and retail sectors. In the vibrant and dynamic worlds of hospitality and retail, businesses often find themselves on a thrilling rollercoaster of seasonal revenue fluctuations.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 17, 2020

The Commerce Department released July’s retail sales last week, showing an increase in seasonally adjusted retail spending – up 1.2 Analysts reported that physical retail sales, seasonally adjusted, were up 2.7 And what we also see is only one part of the retail sales story. percent growth in June.

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Musings on Markets

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Profitability - Absolute and Relative While we may all agree with the proverbial bottom line being profits, there seems to be no consensus on how best to measure profitability, either from an accounting or an economic perspective. It is for that reason that I created my own version of an accounting class , that you can find on my webpage.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 5, 2020

In the current environment, of course, the pandemic decimated foot traffic across any number of verticals — restaurants and retailers come to mind, of course. If consumers have accounts with a particular bank, they can pour coins into the kiosk and conduct a direct-to-account bank deposit. The Brick-And-Mortar Component.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

A hacker is reportedly selling information from hundreds of C-suite executives' Microsoft -based email accounts, according to a report from Engadget. apparel maker and the CFO of a European retail chain," according to Engadget. The accounts went on the market at a limited-access forum in the Russian underground.

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CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Some of Kuehne + Nagel’s luxury retail customers have as many as 44 packaging sizes. By last year, however, online sales had grown to account for 22% of luxury retail sales, up from 6% in 2015, according to reports from consulting firms McKinsey & Co. and Bain & Co. Best Buy Co. A Louis Vuitton bag.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Sezzle , the installments payments platform, will be working on buy now, pay later (BNPL) services with Target , a press release says, which will test how the popular payment trend works with the retail giant's operations. Bork is responsible for Sezzle’s large-scale acquisition efforts.

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