Tips Watch

DECEMBER 31, 2024

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com This year 2024 brought many surprises. For example: The year 2025 is bringing uncertainty.

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CFO News

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Senior executives from Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, Zepto, and Bigbasket met with Indian government officials. They discussed warehouse ownership, compliance with FDI norms, and the impact on kirana stores. The officials expressed concerns about delivery safety and competition for small shops. Representatives argued their services supplement demand. Quick commerce firms are growing rapidly and raising capital.

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Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Welcome everyone! Welcome to the 418th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Stacey McKinnon. Stacey is the chief operating officer of Morton Wealth, an RIA based in Calabasas, California, that oversees approximately $3 billion in assets under management for 1,300 client households. What's unique about Stacey, though, is how she has implemented a leadership training program for Morton Wealth to ensure that the firm's middle managers (many of whom were

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CFO News

DECEMBER 31, 2024

The Income tax department disposed of 2,40,000 grievance cases during 2024, including 1,75,000 through the E-nivaran platform.

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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.

Barry Ritholtz

DECEMBER 31, 2024

I dug up this post from Cashin’s Comments dated December 31, 2014 ‘Tis the day before New Years and despite what youre hopin The folks in the Boardroom say the full day were open So we’ll buy and we’ll sell as the tape crawls along And though “Bubbly’s” verboten we may still sing a song Two Thousand Fourteen was okay, not really a wow Till a Santa Claus rally took us through Eighteen Thou We lost special people as we seem to each year It just makes us tr

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Future CFO

DECEMBER 31, 2024

For the new year, the focus lens should indeed be panned to the fact that accountancy professionals make relevant connections between the environment, people, and finance, as according to the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, they are undoubtedly champions of driving quality decision-making for sustainable value creation. The ACCA, in a report, specified some insights for better understanding in making crucial information connections.

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CFO News

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Throughout the year, the US dollar strengthened against most major currencies. It gained 11.1% versus the Japanese yen, 3.1% against the South African rand, 27% versus the Brazilian real, 22% against the Mexican peso, 13.7% versus the Korean won, 4.5% against the Indonesian rupiah, 4.7% versus the Philippine peso, 3.27% against the Singapore dollar, and 6.7% versus the Taiwanese dollar.

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CFO News

DECEMBER 31, 2024

The report assesses the regulatory framework and public services directed at firms, and the efficiency with which regulatory framework and public services are combined in practice.

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DECEMBER 31, 2024

The Indian IT and tech ecosystem witnessed a 17 per cent surge in new employment opportunities, driven by rapid digital transformation and the concurrent rising demand for emerging tech niche job profiles.

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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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CFO News

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Despite the potential risks of lengthy litigation and financial and operational issues, assets facing bankruptcy proceedings are much cheaper in a market where hospital properties command premium valuations an enterprise value (EV) of more than 25 times the Ebitda on an average. The average valuation of listed hospitals is around 27 times.

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CFO News

DECEMBER 31, 2024

The Centre intends to consult with states to curb excessive taxation on mining operations, addressing concerns from the sector. This follows a Supreme Court ruling allowing states to impose additional taxes, as seen with Karnataka's new levies. The meeting will focus on high taxation, mining lease delays, and improving mining operations.

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CFO News

DECEMBER 31, 2024

The GST compensation cess fund might have a 1.37 lakh crore shortfall by March 31 due to 50,000 crore interest on Covid loans. An additional 13,000 crore compensation may be required after reconciling audited accounts. The Centre is confident cess collections until March 31, 2026, will address this shortfall.

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CFO News

DECEMBER 31, 2024

CCI has approved the acquisition of certain shareholding in Fourth Partner Energy by IFC, ADB, and DEG to support its expansion in renewable energy. Additionally, CCI cleared Mars Inc's $35.9 billion acquisition of Kellanova, a leader in global snacking and frozen foods, to enhance its product offerings.

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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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CFO News

DECEMBER 31, 2024

As 2024 ends, ET engages top Indian corporate leaders to share insights on their use of AI tools in personal and professional spheres. Reflecting on AI's rapid growth since ChatGPT's 2022 launch, they discuss its impact on businesses and everyday life, highlighting AI's growing influence across industries.

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CFO News

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Union Budget 2025: India's economy in 2025 hinges on the Union Budget, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, to address slowing growth, high inflation, and faltering private consumption. The budget aims to cut income tax, boost infrastructure spending, and maintain capital expenditure momentum, targeting economic revival.

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CFO News

DECEMBER 31, 2024

The International Labour Organisation will reassess India's social protection coverage to include in-kind benefits such as free ration and state-level schemes. This could increase coverage to over 57% from the current 48.8%. The Indian labour ministry is working with the ILO and gathering necessary data for this reassessment.

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CFO News

DECEMBER 31, 2024

The Indian IT sector is set for significant growth, with emerging technologies driving a 20% increase in new jobs by 2025. Roles in AI, cybersecurity, and other tech fields are in high demand. Upskilling and the gig economy are key trends shaping the future workforce.

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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.

Forecasting

CFO News

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Indias economic growth is expected to revive in 2025, as noted by RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra. Strong consumer and business confidence, higher investment, and easing inflation are anticipated to drive this growth. Public investment will also pick up pace, potentially boosting private sector investments. The financial sector remains strong and resilient.

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CFO News

DECEMBER 31, 2024

The Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) set up by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) has emerged as an integral centre for courses in AI, drone technology, data science, and cloud computing with a mission to take the number of learners up to 1 lakh by the end of 2025, said an official statement on Tuesday.

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