Fri.Jul 12, 2024

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Casual dress codes, informal etiquette may help recruiting and retention, survey indicates

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Employers may want to be more lenient with attire, cellphones and communication, but such shifts also may confuse employees if expectations aren't clear.

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The Software Behind Your Favorite Products: A Guide to Consumer Products Solutions

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What do Coca-Cola drinks, Skull Candy headphones, Rothy’s shoes, uni-ball pens and Harry’s shaving supplies all have in common? The companies behind these products all rely on ERP software for the development, manufacturing, distribution and sales of their popular consumer products.

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BofA tackles digital banking’s transaction pain points

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The latest CashPro platform update is designed to better address transaction-related inquiries — one of the top reasons business customers call and email the bank.

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Tax authorities bowl a GST googly to AIFs

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About a dozen such alternative investment funds (AIFs) have recently received notices, with the revenue department questioning why their schemes, housing the fund pools, are not registered under GST. These funds raise huge money every year and bankroll thousands of startups and listed companies.

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Automation, Evolved: Your New Playbook For Smarter Knowledge Work

Speaker: Frank Taliano

Document-heavy workflows slow down productivity, bury institutional knowledge, and drain resources. But with the right AI implementation, these inefficiencies become opportunities for transformation. So how do you identify where to start and how to succeed? Learn how to develop a clear, practical roadmap for leveraging AI to streamline processes, automate knowledge work, and unlock real operational gains.

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Banks should proactively combat instant payments fraud: BNY

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Use of data-sharing protocols among banks could warn customers before they send money, said Carl Slabicki, a BNY executive.

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12.5 crore jobs created in last 10 years: Union Minister

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Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri said on Thursday that while 12.5 crore jobs have been created in the Indian economy during the last 10 years only 2.9 crore jobs were created in the 10 years before 2014.

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Supreme Court Devastates Partnership Buy-Out Insurance

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Did your partnership setup buy-out life insurance policies to ensure a clean buy-out? Thanks to the US Supreme Court’s ruling in Connelly v. United States , you need to rethink that strategy or face surprise taxes. Buy-out life insurance worked by a company insuring the life of its partners. If that partner passed, the policy pays the company which is contractually bound to repurchase the shares of the deceased partner.

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ICAI to set up Section 8 company for mediation, arbitration activities

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The five existing Section 8 companies of the institute are ICAI ARF, XBRL India, IIIPI, ICAI RVO and ISAI.

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Maximizing Efficiency in Manufacturing

CFO Plans

In today’s dynamic manufacturing landscape, staying competitive requires embracing innovation and efficiency. One powerful way to achieve this is by leveraging SaaS-based accounting software. This cloud-based solution revolutionizes financial operations, streamlining everything from inventory management to cost tracking. Discover how CFO Plans can transform your manufacturing business.

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Data Talks, CFOs Listen: Why Analytics Is The Key To Better Spend Management

Speaker: Claire Grosjean

Finance teams are drowning in data—but is it actually helping them spend smarter? Without the right approach, excess spending, inefficiencies, and missed opportunities continue to drain profitability. While analytics offers powerful insights, financial intelligence requires more than just numbers—it takes the right blend of automation, strategy, and human expertise.

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CBIC issues fresh norm for recovery of GST dues

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The CBIC issues a new guideline for taxpayers to address outstanding dues until the GSTAT is functional. Payments can be made via electronic liability register with an undertaking to avoid recovery proceedings.

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Why Nonprofits Need to Switch from Cash-Basis to Accrual-Basis Accounting

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The type of accounting your organization uses could be holding you back from getting the most out of your accounting system. While many nonprofits start with cash-basis accounting due to its simplicity, this method often falls short of providing a comprehensive view of a nonprofit’s financial health. Transitioning to accrual-basis accounting can offer a more accurate representation of finances and enhance long-term planning.

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Central spending gives a boost to liquidity, brings overnight rate 10 bps below repo

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Following recent elections, increased government spending has injected liquidity into India's banking system, resulting in lower overnight borrowing rates, Treasury Bill yields, and short-term financing costs for Indian companies. Despite these developments, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) appears cautious about reducing policy rates. The overnight weighted average call rate (WACR), which hovered above the RBI's repo rate of 6.50% in May and June, has averaged 6.39% in July, indicating a surplus

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Ahead of budget, US-India forum urges FM Sitharaman for stable & predictable tax environment

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The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) has urged Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to prioritize a stable and predictable tax environment in the upcoming Union Budget 2024-25. Emphasizing the need for measures that stimulate growth across sectors, the US-India Tax Forum, a part of USISPF, recommended enhancing ease of doing business, rationalizing business costs, and simplifying tax rates.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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Insolvency resolutions likely to clock a fresh record in FY25: IBBI chief

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The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) is seeing a rise in resolved cases, with a focus on innovative approaches and transparency to improve recovery rates. Efforts to save firms from liquidation and address delays in resolution processes are being emphasized by regulators and industry experts.

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Quant Mutual Fund clarifies CFO resigned in February before Sebi's raid

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Quant Mutual Fund has issued a clarification saying that its CFO Harshal Patel had tendered his resignation on 19th February, 2024 and the last day of his service with the company was on 19th May, 2024. The fund house is facing a front-running probe by markets regulator Sebi.

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Retail Inflation snaps five-month record of moderation, increases to 5.08% in June

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The Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI), which measures changes in food prices, shows a significant increase with a combined inflation rate of 9.36%. The rural CFPI is at 9.15%, while the urban CFPI is slightly higher at 9.55%.

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Rajkamal Synthetics appoints Arihant Jain as CFO

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Jain has successfully established and grown multiple ventures across diverse industries, said the textile company in its statement to BSE.

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Forecasting Failures Are Costly: Heres How To Fix Them

Speaker: Dave Sackett

Traditional budgeting and forecasting methods can no longer keep pace with today’s rapidly evolving business environment. Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty. To stay ahead, finance leaders must leverage a future-forward approach—one that leverages real-time data, predictive analytics, and continuous planning to drive smarter financial decisions.