Mon.Sep 23, 2024

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Rate cut to trigger slow rise in real estate investment ‘tide’

CFO Dive

Richard Barkham, CBRE’s global chief economist, is expecting “a meaningful uptick” in commercial real estate deals rather than an “explosion.

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7 New Lessons Learned Building A Fee-Only RIA From Scratch: Years 3–5

Nerd's Eye View

Starting a new firm can be a nerve-wracking time for an entrepreneurially minded financial advisor, as making the jump involves a significant amount of professional and financial risk. Nonetheless, after a year or 2 in business, some firm owners will find that their plate is becoming full and their available time is shrinking as they balance servicing current clients with marketing for new ones and also possibly managing staff.

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Seize the day: Optimize your risk management strategy to improve your bottom line

CFO Dive

As we move closer to 2025, the insurance market presents a window of opportunity with a period of relative stability compared to the volatility of recent years.

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Aligning IT investments with business goals

Future CFO

As the business world's thirst for mastering technological advancements properly intensifies, with the seemingly never-ending developments in artificial intelligence, automation, and machine learning, it is expected that organisations steer their priorities towards investments on the IT side. Finance leaders are already aware of such shifts , and it has been a part of the CFO agenda for quite some time now.

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The Human Side of Finance: The Intersectionality of People, Culture, Adaptability, and Resilience

Speaker: Melissa Hurrington

Finance isn’t just about the numbers. It’s about the people behind them. In a world of constant disruption, resilient finance teams aren’t just operationally efficient. They are adaptable, engaged, and deeply connected to a strong organizational culture. Success lies at the intersection of people, culture, adaptability, and resilience. Finance leaders who master this balance will build teams that thrive through uncertainty and drive long-term business impact.

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Services spur growth as coming election jars business confidence: S&P

CFO Dive

“The economy continues to offer mixed signals about its underlying strength,” Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari said Monday.

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How Experienced CFOs Manage Technology Expenses

CFO Selections

These days there are many facets of technology spending to evaluate – everything from software subscriptions and ongoing infrastructure to new AI investments and increasing security costs. Unfortunately, this landscape can quickly become a cost quagmire for less financially experienced CEOs and business owners. Without a strong background in accounting/finance, these kinds of leaders can become distracted by tech solutions that promise big results and have even bigger price tags.

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ICAI Council divided on way forward over SA 600 revision; former president advocates legal action against NFRA

CFO News

In a heated council meeting, ICAI members debated the proposed revision of SA 600, highlighting divisions over potential legal action against the NFRA and concerns about the impact on smaller audit firms. Despite these discussions, NFRA remains firm and has invited public consultation until October 30.

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Alternative payment methods for online buys gain popularity in Philippines

Future CFO

Alternative payments are taking the centre stage in the Philippines for online purchases, according to data and analytics company GlobalData. Cash remains the preferred payment method in the interim for online purchases in the country, but alternative payment solutions collectively accounted for over one-third share in the overall e-commerce payments in 2023.

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Sterling & Wilson Renewable Energy CFO resigns

CFO News

Sterling & Wilson Renewable Energy: Dastoor joined Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy in the September of 2017, having served for more than 7 years.

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Maximizing Profit and Productivity: The New Era of AI-Powered Accounting

Speaker: Yohan Lobo

In the accounting world, staying ahead means embracing the tools that allow you to work smarter, not harder. Outdated processes and disconnected systems can hold your organization back, but the right technologies can help you streamline operations, boost productivity, and improve client delivery. Dive into the strategies and innovations transforming accounting practices.

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Why Nonprofits Need Financials: Key Insights Revealed

Capital CFO LLC

Why Nonprofits Need Financials for Growth and Stability Have you ever wondered why nonprofits need financials for growth and stability? The answer lies in the multifaceted challenges they face daily. Without robust financials, nonprofits struggle to allocate resources effectively, jeopardizing their mission and community impact. This limitation hinders their capacity for sustainable operations.

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Dish TV appoints Amit Kumar Verma as CFO

CFO News

This follows the impending retirement of Rajeev Kumar Dalmia, who will superannuate on September 30, 2024.

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Twenty years of changing lives with BMO’s Equity Through Education

Bank of the West

This year marks the 20th anniversary of BMO’s Equity Through Education Program (ETE). On one day every year, BMO donates institutional equity, BMO InvestorLine equity and ETF trading commissions to… Read more The post Twenty years of changing lives with BMO’s Equity Through Education appeared first on About BMO.

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Chase Bright Steel appoints Franklin Tavares as CFO

CFO News

India Inc: This announcement follows the resignation of the previous CFO, Sampada Sakpal, who stepped down on September 21 due to personal reasons.

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Smarter Card Solutions: Meeting the Challenges of Mid-Market Travel & Expense

Our 2025 Center Travel Survey is clear: as corporate travel increases, so does corporate credit cards distribution, and a rise in off-platform travel booking. This 61% rise causes various challenges: compliance, spend control, reporting problems, and a lack of visibility across organizations. To evolve with the ever-changing needs of travelers, decision-makers need a better solution.

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How to Create Better Nonprofit Leadership Teams

The Charity CFO

Your nonprofit organization relies on the knowledge and guidance of its leadership team to advance its mission. A strong leadership team makes it easy for your organization to reach its goals by effectively using resources and managing strategy. However, nonprofit leaders face unique challenges that their for-profit counterparts don’t, such as limited resources or reliance on volunteers.

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Dr Agarwal’s Eye Hospital CFO resigns

CFO News

Udhay Shankar, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Dr. Agarwal's Eye Hospital, has resigned from his position, citing personal reasons.

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FCF Healthcare & Life Sciences Venture Capital Monitor – Europe – 08/2024 published

Fox Corporate Finance

FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH is delighted to publish the new “FCF Healthcare & Life Sciences Venture Capital Monitor – Europe 08/2024”. The Monitor is a monthly published overview of venture capital trends in the. Read more The post FCF Healthcare & Life Sciences Venture Capital Monitor – Europe – 08/2024 published appeared first on FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH.

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Hipolin CFO Rumit Bharatbhai Shah resigns

CFO News

Hipolin: Shah tendered his resignation citing personal and unavoidable circumstances.

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Bringing AI to Finance: How to Leverage Technology for Efficiency and Control

Finance teams are balancing more than ever, but manual processes shouldn’t slow you down. In this ebook from BILL, discover how AI is transforming finance—automating AP, expense tracking, and document management to reduce errors, increase efficiency, and improve financial control. Learn how real companies are using AI-powered automation to streamline workflows, detect anomalies, and gain deeper insights.

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Transcript: Victor Khosla, Strategic Value Partners

Barry Ritholtz

The transcript from this week’s, MiB: Victor Khosla, Strategic Value Partners , is below. You can stream and download our full conversation, including any podcast extras, on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , YouTube , and Bloomberg. All of our earlier podcasts on your favorite pod hosts can be found here. ~~~ 00:00:09 [Speaker Changed] This is Masters in business with Barry Riol on Bloomberg Radio 00:00:15 [Speaker Changed] This week on the podcast.

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State of the Economy: How macroeconomic indicators performed in August 2024?

CFO News

In the month of August, India's GST collections stood at Rs 1.75 lakh crore, retail inflation rose to 3.65%, and unemployment increased to 8.5%. While the trade deficit expanded to USD 29.7 billion, UPI transactions reached Rs 20.60 lakh crore.

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SPACs Try For A Comeback

Global Finance

Is the SPAC back? Maybe, a little. As a group, special purpose acquisition companies have crashed and burned spectacularly. Some 860 SPACs raised money from investors in the frenzied years 2020–2021, according to corporate advisor Kroll. Less than 100 survived. Most SPACs simply folded and returned cash to investors without ever making an acquisition.

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India pushes for stricter framework on online gaming companies

CFO News

India is advocating for online gaming companies to be included under anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing frameworks. The government is pushing for strict Know Your Customer norms and reporting of suspicious transactions, citing concerns over illicit funds laundered through platforms like Mahadev Apps. This will be discussed at the next FATF meeting in Paris.

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Say ‘Goodbye’ to Clunky Spreadsheets and Say ‘Hello’ to Month-End Automation

Technology is rapidly changing the way accountants perform and manage month-end activities. Spreadsheets, emails, and shared drives no longer need to slow you down. In under four weeks, your team can start reaping the benefits of month-end close automation by vastly reducing spreadsheets, cut down on reconciliation work, speed up the month-end close, and better manage your remote team.

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GoM on GST rate rationalisation to meet on September 25 to discuss slab, rate tweaks

CFO News

The ministerial panel on GST rate rationalisation will meet on September 25 in Goa to discuss potential changes to tax slabs and rates. The six-member Group of Ministers, led by Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, is considering merging the 12 and 18 per cent tax slabs. Some states are cautious about making changes.

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Indian audit regulators spar on proposed change for companies

CFO News

India's accounting regulators are clashing over a proposal to make parent company auditors responsible for consolidated financial statements. The National Financial Reporting Authority supports the change, citing audit failures, while the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India argues it will harm smaller firms. The proposal aims to align with global standards.

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Stress needs an audit too: Tragic death of EY employee sparks concerns over intense work pressure & client demands

CFO News

The sudden death of a young SR Batliboi & Co employee has highlighted intense work pressure in the audit profession. Auditors face tight deadlines, complex audits, increased disclosures, and regulatory scrutiny. The low audit fees and rising costs further strain firms, making it difficult to attract and retain talent.

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Waaree Energies gets SEBI nod for IPO

CFO News

​“The company proposes to utilize the net proceeds towards part financing the cost of establishing the 6-GW of ingot wafer, solar cell, and solar PV module manufacturing facility in Odisha, India as well as for general corporate purposes,” it said.

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Outsourcing Vs. In-House: The Ultimate Battle For Better Collections

Speaker: Susan Richards

Your past-due accounts are growing, cash flow is tightening, and the pressure is on. The big question: Do you handle the collections internally or outsource to experts? Both strategies come with advantages and risks - but which one delivers the best impact for your business? In this session we’ll dive deep into the in-house vs. outsourcing debate, examining cost-effectiveness, efficiency, compliance risks, and overall recovery success rates.