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Detroit nonprofit sues ex-CFO over alleged $40M embezzlement

CFO Dive

The former finance chief breached his fiduciary duty and caused “enormous financial devastation,” according to the complaint.

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First Income Tax In GCC Approved By Oman’s Parliament

Global Finance

Oman is on course to become the first Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) state to introduce a personal income tax as the sultanate ramps up efforts to boost revenue and diversify its economy away from hydrocarbons. The draft law, approved by Oman’s Parliament in July, has been sent to the State Council for final approval, a decision analysts say is highly anticipated.

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3 risky ‘surveillance pricing’ practices to avoid

CFO Dive

CFOs should be ready for potentially tougher enforcement actions connected to pricing practices in the future, says Michael Keeley, an attorney with law firm Axinn.

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The Philippines: New Samurai Bond Issue’s Political Backdrop

Global Finance

The Philippines is looking to Japan to partially finance its ballooning debt as Manila moves to strengthen ties between the two countries. The Department of Finance (DoF) says it is exploring issuing yen-denominated, or samurai bonds alongside or in place of conventional US-dollar bond issuance. Government debt has mushroomed in recent years, hitting 15.3 trillion pesos—around $264 billion in May—according to Bureau of the Treasury estimates.

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How Unify Turned Month-End Mayhem Into a Growth Party With Automation!

By ditching paper and manual checklists, UNIFY embraced ART’s cloud-based solution for seamless automation. The robust dashboards, exception reports, and completion date reports allowed the team to easily track progress and resolve bottlenecks. ART’s flexible access for auditors ensured tight deadlines were met effortlessly. With competitive pricing and a rapid setup, ART cut costs and minimized disruptions, enabling UNIFY’s team to concentrate on high-impact tasks.

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Flex appoints 20-year company alum as interim CFO

CFO Dive

Longtime company alum Jaime Martinez will step in as interim CFO as Flex looks to execute on a restructuring plan aimed at improving its operational efficiency.

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Budget 2024: CFOs laud measures for infrastructure, skills, sustainability and Viksit Bharat

CFO News

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2024, as garnered widespread approval from CFOs for its focus on infrastructure, sustainability, MSMEs, inclusive growth, and the vision of Viksit Bharat.

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Why Modern Finance Teams Are Choosing Cloud FP&A Over Spreadsheets (hint: It's not just about saving time)

Lime Light

As a CFO, VP of Finance, or Controller at a mid-sized company, you're no stranger to the challenges of financial planning and analysis (FP&A). You likely rely on spreadsheets to manage budgets, forecasts, and reporting. After all, they're readily available, familiar, and seemingly cost-effective.

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Budget 2024 gives push to GST simplification and transparency, say experts

CFO News

The Budget's CGST amendments aim to simplify compliance, enhance transparency, and foster a business-friendly environment, marking a significant refinement in India's GST framework, say tax experts.

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Cross-border instant payment market to rise 223% by 2028, research says

Future CFO

Cross-border instant payment market is expected to jump by 223% globally by 2028, resulting in a 29% share of all global instant payment transactions by 2028, according to a new study from Juniper Research. The change will be driven by the reduction in transaction friction, according to a press release, defining instant payments, or real-time payments, as any payment where funds can be received within 10 seconds.

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How to Select the Perfect Payments Partner: 7 Keys for Sustainable Growth

Speaker: Brad Pinneke, VP of Business Development at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms

Join Brad Pinneke, Vice President of Business Development at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms for an informational webinar about how to select the ideal payments provider for your platform! This session highlights the 7 key criteria for assessing payments partners and maximizing the value of your investment. From evaluating technology and business development programs to understanding support and compliance, this webinar will equip you with a comprehensive evaluation framework and strategy for

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Maximizing Efficiency with SaaS Accounting Software for Manufacturing

CFO Plans

“`html SaaS Accounting Software for Manufacturing Businesses Maximizing Efficiency with SaaS Accounting Software for Manufacturing In today’s dynamic business landscape, manufacturing companies face a multitude of challenges in managing their financial operations efficiently. From navigating complex supply chains to adhering to evolving regulations, the demand for robust accounting solutions has never been higher.

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Putting Customers First

Global Finance

FAB managing directors Gautam Dutta, head of GTB Cash Management Product Innovation, and Tariq Hoodbhoy, head of Treasury Advisory Services, explain how technology helps create an exceptional user experience. Global Finance: How are you improving the user experience utilizing application programming interfaces [APIs] and microservices architecture?

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The Mentoring Round | Steve Vintz, CFO, Tenable

CFO Thought Leader

Inside The Mentoring Round, CFO Steve Vintz of Tenable shares key career insights, emphasizing his passion for growth companies and entrepreneurship. Early on, he realized the appeal of smaller, venture-backed companies over large corporations, leading him to a career focused on growth-oriented businesses. Vintz discusses a critical acquisition decision where he advocated against proceeding with a deal, highlighting the importance of discipline and listening to one’s intuition.

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Putting Customers First

Global Finance

FAB managing directors Gautam Dutta, head of GTB Cash Management Product Innovation, and Tariq Hoodbhoy, head of Treasury Advisory Services, explain how technology helps create an exceptional user experience. Global Finance: How are you improving the user experience utilizing application programming interfaces [APIs] and microservices architecture?

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2024 Annual Trends Survey: Expense Management Insights

Uncover the latest trends in expense management for small and medium-sized businesses. Our 5th Annual Trends Survey reveals that corporate card use is skyrocketing, but expense software isn't keeping up. This mismatch is creating real challenges for finance teams, who now take an average of 14 days to close their books. Travel policies are shifting to accommodate hybrid work, but many companies are struggling with off-tool bookings.

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Kitces & Carl Ep 143: Taking Over Clients From An Advisor With A Different Personality And Communication Style

Nerd's Eye View

About a decade or so ago, one of the most pressing issues facing the financial advice industry was the threat of an imminent deluge of advisor retirements coupled with a paucity of succession plans to transition clients to the next generation. While that scenario has yet to materialize as initially feared, the fact remains that transitions do occur on a regular basis, often as older advisors either sell their practices in one fell swoop or gradually offload part of their book while still staying

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Feasible & prudent to have three GST slabs: CBIC chief

CFO News

India's GST structure is set to move towards three tax rate slabs, according to CBIC chairman Sanjay Kumar Agarwal. The GST Council will finalize the plan in its next meeting. Customs duty overhaul is also planned, aiming for simplification and fewer disputes. The online gaming sector’s GST contribution is growing.

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The Power Of Instant Payments And Data

Global Finance

Mark Monaco, head of Global Payments Solutions at Bank of America (BofA), explains the importance of payments, instant data and communication for effective treasury. Global Finance: Why bring Global Transaction Banking and Enterprise Payments together under the new name Global Payments Solutions? Mark Monaco: In July of last year, the bank combined GTB and EP, bringing all the payments activity within the bank under one roof.

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Escorts Kubota to appeal INR 10.35 lakh GST penalty for clerical error in e-way bill

CFO News

The penalty confirmation was received on July 24, 2024. Escorts Kubota has expressed its intention to appeal against the order, citing the penalty as a result of an unintentional clerical mistake. The financial impact of this penalty is significant.

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Unlock The Power Of The CFO Toolkit

Speaker: Duke Heninger

With the rise of fractional finance roles, many CFOs, FP&A professionals, controllers, and accountants are stepping into independent consulting. The expansion of fractional services presents new opportunities for finance professionals, but many face challenges in navigating this transition, finding it daunting. Whether you’re new to fractional work or refining your approach, this webinar will equip you with a repeatable system for success.

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The Power Of Instant Payments And Data

Global Finance

Mark Monaco, head of Global Payments Solutions at Bank of America (BofA), explains the importance of payments, instant data and communication for effective treasury. Global Finance: Why bring Global Transaction Banking and Enterprise Payments together under the new name Global Payments Solutions? Mark Monaco: In July of last year, the bank combined GTB and EP, bringing all the payments activity within the bank under one roof.

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RBI issues draft liquidity coverage ratio norms

CFO News

LCR is a liquidity requirement for banks to maintain at all times a certain proportion of high-quality liquid assets (HQLA), including cash, reserves with central banks, and federal government bonds, which can easily be converted into cash.

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The IFSCA lens on the transition finance

CFO News

The GIFT-IFSCA is akin to the Hercules pillars serving as the gateway for India linking her to the global economy and the new hotspot for foreign investment. In furtherance of its efforts towards the challenging task of mobilizing climate finance (currently estimated to be USD 10 trillion) for achieving its net-zero goal by 2070, India seeks to establish Gift City as the global climate finance hub.

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Banks need to focus on their core business: Nirmala Sitharaman

CFO News

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in an interview with ET has emphasized that banks must refocus on their primary roles of mobilizing deposits and providing loans, especially amid concerns about slowing deposit growth. Sitharaman reiterated the need for banks to prioritize their core functions—mobilizing deposits and lending—while still being free to pursue other activities.

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How Top CFOs Solve Annual Planning’s Biggest Challenges

Gearing up for 2025 annual planning? Our latest eBook from the Operators Guild is your ultimate guide. Discover real-world solutions and best practices shared by top CFOs, drawn directly from discussions within OG’s vibrant online community. Learn from senior executives at high-growth tech startups as they outline financial planning strategies, align CEO and board goals, and coordinate budgets across departments.