Fri.Oct 27, 2023

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Understanding machine learning, natural language processing for finance leaders

Future CFO

As today's world evolve along with technology, finance leaders are expected to keep up so as not to be left behind in the market. It has been seen and proven in the past few years how important it is to be in-the-know when it comes to the latest technological development , especially if one is among the leaders of an organisation. Among the many advancements a finance leader must wrap his or her head around are machine learning (ML) and natural language processing (NLP).

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5 ways CFOs can support workers in times of crisis

CFO Dive

“Most importantly, ask how employees are doing and then just listen,” Catalyst's Tara Van Bommel says.

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The Future of SAP Business ByDesign: 2023 and Beyond

Navigator SAP

SAP Business ByDesign has grown into a trusted, mature ERP solution for fast-growing and medium-sized business since its initial release in 2007. With its use of SAP’s new Business Technology Platform (BTP), Business ByDesign is further evolving into a core product for businesses not ready for SAP’s flagship S/4HANA ERP solution.

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Buzzfeed taps treasurer for next CFO

CFO Dive

The financial leadership shift comes as a move to AI-generated content failed to bolster the digital media company’s revenue.

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The Growth Architect: How Financial Leaders are Unlocking Potential

Speaker: Ashley Harlan, MBA

What if your role as a fractional CFO went beyond operational support to actively shaping the future of your clients’ businesses? 💼 ✨ In this session, discover how fractional finance professionals can position themselves as architects of growth, guiding their clients toward sustainable success and preparing them for full-time financial leadership.

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I Bond’s fixed rate: An updated projection

Tips Watch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Back on Oct. 8 I posted an article, “The I Bond’s fixed rate will rise. But by how much?” attempting to forecast the potential new fixed rate for the U.S.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (October 28-29)

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 shift in financial advice from pure investment management to comprehensive financial planning continues, with more individuals becoming CFP professionals than CFAs in the past few years as consumers increasing the diversity of their financial goals.

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Ensuring your separation agreements are OK as SEC steps up whistleblower protection

CFO Dive

Even private companies could be hit if the agency believes contract language discourages, not just prohibits, employees from talking with federal agencies.

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10 Friday AM Reads

Barry Ritholtz

My end-of-week morning train WFH reads: • Forget the ‘death of downtowns’ — we’re about to experience the Big City Renaissance. But this bleak future is not set in stone. Cities like New York, San Francisco, and Chicago can use the short-term challenges of the remote-work shift to reinvent themselves, enhance their quality of life, and attract footloose residents.

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Webinar- Crucial Considerations in RevRec for Your S/4HANA Transformation

Bramasol

In this webinar we will talk with RevRec Experts from Bramasol and others on key considerations for managing the transition from SAP ECC to S/4HANA and implications for Revenue Recognition. We will touch on key considerations from actual projects around migration from SD RevRec to RAR, customizations of SD that impact RevRec and insights on migration of ECC RAR to S/4 RAR.

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2025 Payroll Calendar Templates (Biweekly, Semi-Monthly, and Monthly)

Use these handy calendar templates to stay on top of payroll in 2025! Download them today to share with your HR team or post for employees. Whether your company has biweekly, semi-monthly, or monthly pay periods, Paycor has you covered. Get your templates today!

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The Trillion Dollar Question

The Reformed Broker

Welcome to the latest episode of The Compound & Friends. This week, Michael Batnick, Rick Brink, and Downtown Josh Brown discuss inflation, what constitutes a recession, monetary policy, going long duration, the biggest risks to the market, and more! You can listen to the whole thing below, or find it wherever you like to listen to your favorite pods!

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EBITDA in Financial Analysis

Spreadym

EBITDA stands for "Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization." It is a financial metric that is often used to assess the operating performance and profitability of a company. EBITDA is calculated by taking a company's net income and adding back interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization expenses. Here's a breakdown of what each component means: Earnings: This refers to a company's net income or profit, which is the amount of money a company has earned after deducting a

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Coming to Charlotte to Talk the Value of Cash

Barry Ritholtz

Since the Great Financial Crisis in 2008-09, the income portion of portfolios has been almost an afterthought. Your checking and savings accounts earned less than 30bps; so too did the cash sitting in your brokerage account. Equities did well, averaging ~14% during the 2010s, but Bonds, not so much. For the decade1 from 2012 to 2022, 10-year Treasuries yielded less than 3% and averaged closer to 2%.

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Tourism finance industry headed for exponential growth over the next decade

CFO News

The growing technological advancements such as online travel portals, mobile app-based bookings, online payment tools have made it easier to book travel and accommodations. With continued government support, the tourism and hospitality sectors in India are now poised for exponential growth over the next ten years.

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From Start to Scale: Driving Growth Through Seamless Payments Implementation

Speaker: Michael Veatch, Senior Director, Implementations & Ella Aguirre, Director of Solution Consulting

Embedding payments can be a transformative step for software companies looking to enhance their platform capabilities, boost customer satisfaction, and drive long-term growth. However, the success of payments hinges on a single thing: implementation. Drawing on real-world insights and experiences, payments implementation experts Michael Veatch and Ella Aguirre will explore actionable strategies that can lead to a transparent, friction-free launch and mitigate potential challenges like technical

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Revenue growth marks start of new upcycle at Reliance

CFO News

Reliance Industries reported strong Q2 growth across its energy, retail, and telecom divisions, with a 30% YoY rise in operating profit to ₹44,867 crore. Robust performance in the oil-to-chemicals, exploration, and retail segments, along with a surge in Singapore gross refining margin, contributed to RIL's success. With RIL's improving financials and debt stabilization, investor concerns have eased.

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Success(ion) Planning: India Inc stresses on plans for next-in-lines amid talent war

CFO News

Besides, a push from boards and investors amid a manifold increase in the complexity of risks facing any company is leading many - especially in sectors such as financial services and technology, and at large diversified conglomerates - to take succession planning to at least two levels below the CEO and CXOs.

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India's work culture needs to be transformed, says Infosys founder Narayana Murthy

CFO News

“For the first time in the last 300 years, India has received some respect in the eyes of the committee of nations and it is the responsibility of every Indian, but more of the youth, to consolidate that respect,” Murthy said on the first episode of 3one4 Capital's podcast, 'The Record'. He was in conversation with T V Mohandas Pai, former CFO and Board Member of Infosys.

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Sandip Garg takes over as whole-time member of IBBI

CFO News

Former tax officer Sandip Garg, who previously served as the executive director of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI), has been appointed as a whole-time member of the bankruptcy regulator. Garg, a 1992-batch Indian Revenue Service officer, had a wide range of responsibilities during his tenure at the IBBI.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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FinMin notifies prospective levy of GST on corporate guarantees

CFO News

The finance ministry has issued a notification stating goods and services tax will be levied on guarantees provided by corporates to their subsidiaries prospectively. The Goods and Services Tax (GST) council, comprising central and state finance ministers, had earlier this month clarified on the taxability of corporate guarantee, saying it would be subject to 18 per cent GST.

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Reliance Industries Q2 Results: Net profit rises 30% YoY to Rs 19,878 crore

CFO News

RIL Q2: RIL's gross revenue rose 1.2% YoY to Rs 255,996 crore. During the quarter, the company's EBITDA margin rose 390 bps to 17.5%.

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Tata to make iPhones from India for domestic, global markets: MoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar

CFO News

The Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, made a notable announcement on Friday. He revealed that India's renowned Tata Group is set to commence the production of iPhones, catering to both the domestic and global markets, right here in India.

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Reliance's next-gen Ambanis win shareholders' nod to become non-executive directors

CFO News

Shareholders of the diversified conglomerate Reliance Industries have given their consent for the appointment of Isha Ambani, Akash Ambani, and Anant Ambani as Non-Executive Directors. During RIL's AGM, Chairman Mukesh Ambani stated that his three children are confidently taking over the reins, marking a significant step in succession planning for India's most valuable private sector company.

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

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Navigating India's economic challenges: Raghuram Rajan and Rohit Lamba offer solutions in new book

CFO News

In their book, the authors propose a number of strategies for accelerating India's economic development, and these include investing in human capital, expanding opportunities in high-skilled services, and fostering innovative manufacturing of new products. They also emphasize the importance of making India a hub for ideas and creativity to drive growth.

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Amazon will continue to invest in emerging markets: CFO Brian Olsavsky

CFO News

Since launching its ecommerce business in the country in 2013, Amazon has invested about $6.5 billion to build out its digital commerce footprint.