CFO Plans
AUGUST 23, 2024
In today’s ever-evolving business landscape, maintaining robust financial management is more crucial than ever. For many companies, particularly small to mid-sized enterprises, hiring a full-time Chief Financial Officer (CFO) isn’t always feasible due to budget constraints. However, this doesn’t mean they have to compromise on financial strategy and oversight.
CFO Dive
AUGUST 23, 2024
For the first time since the pandemic, corporate real estate executives’ sentiment has shifted slightly in favor of portfolio expansion, according to a CBRE report.
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Navigator SAP
AUGUST 23, 2024
Consumer products firms selling direct-to-consumers used to be an innovation worth noting. But now it is quickly becoming table stakes as social media becomes a dominant sales vehicle and consumer spending spreads across a wider range of channels.
CFO Dive
AUGUST 23, 2024
The Fed chair did not indicate the size of a coming interest rate reduction, keeping alive a debate on how far policymakers will cut borrowing costs.
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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Navigator SAP
AUGUST 23, 2024
Are you fully leveraging the power of your SAP Business ByDesign investment? Did your implementation yield the expected insights, KPIs, and ROI? A strategic partnership with the right SAP Business ByDesign Partner and the right business consultants that know your industry, business, and ERP is essential. The right partner will help to maximize system performance, empower employees, and drive business growth.
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Nerd's Eye View
AUGUST 23, 2024
Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that a new study indicates that while financial advisory firms are largely satisfied with their tech stacks, they take a range of approaches to applying tech: from "innovators" that invest in tech to differentiate themselves from their competition and to enhance the client experience to "operators" that invest in technology largely to improve operations and internal efficiency
Driven Insights
AUGUST 23, 2024
Spreadsheet financial models for SaaS companies stink, whether built in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets. There, we've said it. That doesn't mean that spreadsheet models don't provide some value in the very beginning stages of a SaaS business or that the talented people who created them are bad at what they do.
Barry Ritholtz
AUGUST 23, 2024
This week, we speak with Ricky Sandler , the chief investment officer and the founder of Eminence Capital. Today, Eminence is a $7B global investment management organization. Sandler came to prominence as a savvy long/short investor and Eminence continues to successfully run several different Long/Short portfolios. Prior to launching Eminence, Ricky was co-founder and co-general partner of Fusion Capital Management, LLC.
Driven Insights
AUGUST 23, 2024
Sometimes for business owners, pushing your business into growth mode feels like being stuck in the mud. You think you're gaining traction but suddenly you find yourself sliding right back into the muck.
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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Focus CFO
AUGUST 23, 2024
The past several years have, at times, felt like economic chaos as we have collectively grappled with everything from inflation to out-of-control housing prices to rising interest rates. We have been warned of recession and then spared, only for the threat to rise again in the next tumultuous news cycle.
The Charity CFO
AUGUST 23, 2024
No time to read this article now? Download it for later. Download the Article For nonprofits, audits are more than just a regulatory requirement–they’re a tool for safeguarding the organization’s mission and financial health. An audit helps improve an organization’s financial transparency, builds donor trust, and ensures compliance with regulations.
Focus CFO
AUGUST 23, 2024
In the competitive business landscape of Northern Kentucky, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) often find themselves in need of top-tier financial expertise but may not have the resources to hire a full-time CFO. FocusCFO, with its fractional CFO services, is stepping up to fill this gap. FocusCFO provides high-level financial support to Northern Kentucky businesses "who are not in a position or don't have the budget to hire a full-time CFO, but who could certainly benefit from the experti
CFO News
AUGUST 23, 2024
Ashwani Bhatia, Sebi's whole-time member, urged chartered accountants to be extra diligent when auditing listed SMEs, emphasizing their growth potential. He highlighted that SME entities had raised Rs 14,000 crore, with Rs 6,000 crore in FY24 alone. Bhatia also noted concerns about 'price manipulation' and limited interest in delisting due to high valuations.
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.
CFO News
AUGUST 23, 2024
Retail Sector: Rajesh Deo says gourmet stores are thriving because of the unique experiences they offer.
CFO News
AUGUST 23, 2024
India's growth in Q1 FY25 slowed to a median 6.85%, impacted by lower urban consumption, weakened manufacturing, and reduced government spending during elections. Economists anticipate recovery in subsequent quarters despite an uneven monsoon and tepid commodity gains. The government will release detailed growth data by August 30.
CFO News
AUGUST 23, 2024
Sandeep Bhalla, Partner at Dhruva Advisors, highlights the challenges facing India's tax administration: declining accountability, rising disputes, and the need for reforms to restore fairness and efficiency.
CFO News
AUGUST 23, 2024
Religare Enterprises Limited confirmed that the Enforcement Directorate raided the residences of top officials including Dr. Rashmi Saluja, Nitin Agarwal, Nishant Singhal, and Chirag Jain. The ED seized documents, including demat and bank accounts. The case stemmed from an FIR filed by an office assistant alleging fund siphoning. No incriminating evidence was found during the search.
Speaker: Erroll Amacker
As businesses increasingly adopt automation, finance leaders must navigate the delicate balance between technology and human expertise. This webinar explores the critical role of human oversight in accounts payable (AP) automation and how a people-centric approach can drive better financial performance. Join us for an insightful discussion on how integrating human expertise into automated workflows enhances decision-making, reduces fraud risks, strengthens vendor relationships, and accelerates R
CFO News
AUGUST 23, 2024
As the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) barred Anil Ambani and 24 other entities from the capital markets for five years, the forensic audit of Reliance Home Finance Ltd found the company still had loans worth Rs 8,884.5 crore to "Potentially Indirectly Linked Entities" outstanding at the time of review.
CFO News
AUGUST 23, 2024
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman advised tax officials to avoid taking a "hard approach" with taxpayers at the early stages and instead focus on resolving doubts to prevent grievances. At the launch of a new GST office in Udaipur, she emphasized better communication and sector-wise outreach to address tax issues effectively before they become major problems.
CFO News
AUGUST 23, 2024
Glass Lewis also advised shareholders to vote against Samir Modi's ouster from the company's board, according to a report by the firm, seen by ET. Bina Modi, 79, is the mother of Samir Modi. Her reappointment proposal will require the approval of 75% of shareholders because of her age. She is entitled to get 5% of the company's net profits for each financial year as commission.
CFO News
AUGUST 23, 2024
The South Asian country owes this sum to Adani Power Ltd., part of the Indian mining-to-media conglomerate, for electricity supplied by its coal-fired plant in the Godda district of the eastern state of Jharkhand, Bangladesh Bank’s newly-appointed Governor Ahsan H. Mansur told Bloomberg News in an interview.
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CFO News
AUGUST 23, 2024
As per reports, Cognizant said in the lawsuit that Infosys illegally extracted data from its databases and used the same to build a competing software. Comments sought from Cognizant didn’t come till the press time, even as an Infosys spokesperson said, “Infosys is aware of the lawsuit. We deny all allegations and will defend our position in the court.
CFO News
AUGUST 23, 2024
Best Agrolife CFO Vikas Jain targets 20 per cent revenue growth for FY25 and plans to invest Rs 150-200 crores in expanding production and introducing new products, aiming for increased profitability and market presence.
CFO News
AUGUST 23, 2024
Singh has more than 5 years of experience with a proven track record in evaluating and improving organisational processes and controls, said Jyotirgamya Enterprises in a release addressed to BSE.
CFO News
AUGUST 23, 2024
A Chartered Accountant by profession, Jain holds an MBA from IIM Calcutta and a Bachelor's degree in Commerce from Hansraj College, University of Delhi.
Speaker: Anna Tiomina, MBA
AI is reshaping industries, yet finance remains one of the slowest adopters. Concerns over compliance, legacy systems, and data silos have made finance teams hesitant to embrace AI-driven transformation. But delaying adoption isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about staying competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape. How can finance leaders overcome these challenges and start leveraging AI effectively?
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