E78 Partners

APRIL 26, 2024

Telecom related expenses are expected to rise both for public cloud connectivity and AI/CX/omnichannel services supporting enterprises globally. Any company who has been in business for more than five years, with multiple office locations is more than likely to have telecom “debt” where the pricing, service, taxes, and terms are not favorable to the enterprise.

Technology 64

Technology Benchmarking Auditing Invoicing 64

CFO Dive

APRIL 26, 2024

The federal government has stepped up investment in quantum technologies, more than doubling research and development spending since 2019.

Investments 293

Investments Technology 293

Navigator SAP

APRIL 26, 2024

When a manufacturer first puts in place an ERP for food and beverage operations, the focus usually is on getting the system up and running and other tasks such as overcoming ERP adoption challenges among employees. More forward-looking manufacturers keep an eye to the future at the same time, however, also looking for scalability of an ERP system during selection.

Manufacturing 242

Manufacturing Technology 242

CFO Dive

APRIL 26, 2024

Jonathan Lock’s resignation comes after an internal audit determined he had engaged in unethical financial practices.

Accounting 274

Accounting Auditing CFO 274

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.

Leverage

Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 26, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the Department of Labor released the final version of its Retirement Security Rule (a.k.a. the Fiduciary Rule 2.0), which is set to go into effect in September and (if it survives anticipated legal challenges) would represent a significant shift toward greater fiduciary standards in the financial services industry, including by defining as a fiduciary act a one-time recomm

Communication 98

Communication Budgeting Securities Planning 98

Barry Ritholtz

APRIL 26, 2024

This week, we speak with Dr. Ed Yardeni, President of Yardeni Research , a provider of global investment strategies and asset-allocation analyses and recommendations. He previously served as Chief Investment Strategist of Oak Associates, Prudential Equity Group, and Deutsche Bank’s US equities division in New York City. He taught at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Business and was an economist with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and at the Federal Reserve Board of Governors and t

Advertising 69

Advertising Treasury Leadership Investments 69

CFO Dive

APRIL 26, 2024

Carla Leibold's departure was by "mutual agreement," not "cause," the bank holding company said in an amended filing. Leibold will receive $2.5 million but will forfeit her equity awards.

Banking 130

Banking 130

CFO News

APRIL 26, 2024

While Indian law is clear on the unenforceability of a non-compete clause operating beyond the term of employment, companies still include it in contracts, particularly for senior executives, as it’s seen as a soft deterrent, said Jay Parikh, partner at Luthra and Luthra Law Offices. Employees would rather comply than bear litigation costs and carry the burden of being sued by their previous employer.

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 26, 2024

The right accountant can be the difference between an efficient accounting process and a total mess. That’s why it’s so important to know what to look for in a nonprofit accountant. So what happens after you’ve found a few firms that offer the services you need? The next step is to ask your potential nonprofit accountant a few questions to see if they’d be a good fit for your organization.

Nonprofit 52

Nonprofit Accounting Profit and Loss Communication 52

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.

Finance

CFO News

APRIL 26, 2024

After the low during the pandemic when the spirits market shrank to 311 million cases in FY21, it recovered swiftly to add about 100 million cases in annual sales in just three years, reaching 412 million cases in FY24, industry executives said, citing latest excise department data.

Marketing 52

Marketing Sales 52

CFO News

APRIL 26, 2024

Swiggy, which secured a nod from its shareholders for a $1.25 billion public listing earlier this week, has made the filings through Sebi’s confidential route.

Securities 52

Securities 52

CFO News

APRIL 26, 2024

This follows a decision by the Bombay High Court earlier this week that said public sector banks (PSBs) don’t have the power to recommend, or ask, the central government for the issuance of LOCs against defaulting borrowers.

Banking 52

Banking 52

CFO News

APRIL 26, 2024

Both these lenders, along with Equitas, announced their intent to seek universal banking licence, which offers more regulatory flexibility in terms of doing business. Equitas is not immediately eligible to seek the licence as its net NPA ratio was higher than 1%. Eligible SFB will be required to furnish a detailed rationale as to why they want such a transition, RBI said.

Banking 52

Banking 52

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.

Financial Data

CFO News

APRIL 26, 2024

The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) has barred auditors of M/s Brightcom Group for up to ten years and imposed heavy monetary penalties on them, citing professional misconduct in auditing the company between FY20 and FY22.

Auditing 45

Auditing Financial Reporting 45

CFO News

APRIL 26, 2024

Regulators seized Republic First Bancorp, selling to Fulton Bank via FDIC. Challenges for regional banks post-collapse of Silicon Valley, Signature, and First Republic. 32 branches in NJ, PA, NY to reopen as Fulton Bank.

Banking 40

Banking 40

CFO News

APRIL 26, 2024

The real estate sector in India has undergone significant transformation in recent years, from the increasing volume of sales to the implementation of regulatory reforms including RERA. These changes have brought about a heightened demand for professionalism, transparency, and expertise, not just in the primary market but also within the secondary market, particularly in the high-end luxury segments.

Planning 40

Planning Sales Marketing 40

CFO News

APRIL 26, 2024

The economic think tank said that in 2023-24, states' capex growth is robust due to significant capex transfers from the Centre.

Economics 40

Economics 40

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.

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