CFO Thought Leader
DECEMBER 24, 2024
Inside The Mentoring Round Eliran Glazer, CFO at Monday.com, emphasizes the importance of balancing growth with efficiency by using clear KPIs and metrics to measure business health and ROI from online marketing campaigns. He advocates for a streamlined dashboard approach to data analysis, using their BI system “big brain” to monitor four product lines.
Nerd's Eye View
DECEMBER 24, 2024
Welcome everyone! Welcome to the 417th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Paul G McManus. Paul is the CEO of More Clients More Fun, a marketing company that helps financial advisors conceptualize and publish their own book in a consolidated 6-week process. What's unique about Paul, though, is how he counsels advisors not to write books for the potential royalties they could earn, but rather as a means to establish themselves as an authority in the m
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CFO Thought Leader
DECEMBER 24, 2024
Monday.com CFO Eliran Glazer highlights three vital priorities for 2025. First, he stresses that long-term efficiency must guide strategy. Instead of focusing solely on near-term investor demands, CFOs must structure financial planning like a marathonmapping out sustainable growth through transparent scenario planning that accounts for macro uncertainties.
The Finance Weekly
DECEMBER 24, 2024
When running a business, understanding your finances isn't just importantits essential. Among the many metrics out there, one stands out for its ability to offer clear insights into your profitability: net profit margin. Today, well walk through what net profit margin means, how to calculate it, and benchmarks to consider based on your industry.
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.
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CFO News
DECEMBER 24, 2024
2024 redefined financial leadership with many CFO appointments across technology, banking, FMCG, real estate, and renewable energy sectors. ETCFO spotlights key transitions, from Kevan Parekh at Apple, Shiv Walia at HCL Technologies, Badal Bagri at DLF, Sanjay Sharma at Air India to Pam Kaur breaking 160-year-old history at HSBC by being the first female CFO.
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CFO News
DECEMBER 24, 2024
The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) has fined Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP Rs 2 crore for lapses in auditing Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd during 2018-19 and 2019-20. Additionally, penalties and audit bans were imposed on two chartered accountants involved in the audit. The auditors failed to identify and report significant misrepresentations and unauthorized transactions.
Lime Light
DECEMBER 24, 2024
SaaS companies face several unique challenges in effectively managing their finances: a highly saturated SaaS market, rapid technological changes, rising operational costs, and ensuring robust data security and privacy measures.
CFO News
DECEMBER 24, 2024
In October, the RBI intervened heavily in forward and spot currency markets with $44.5 billion to support the rupee. Despite significant foreign portfolio outflows and a rise in the US dollar, the rupee stabilized, demonstrating the central bank's effective measures in mitigating currency devaluation and minimizing liquidity impact.
Barry Ritholtz
DECEMBER 24, 2024
The transcript from this weeks, MiB: Dana Mattioli on Amazons Everything War , 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. ~~~ This is Masters in business with Barry Ritholtz on Bloomberg Radio Barry Ritholtz : This weekend on the podcast, I have another extra special guest.
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 24, 2024
Average annual employee compensation at unincorporated enterprises in India rose 13% to 1.4 lakh per head for the period October 2023-September 2024. Compensation growth varied across sectors, with manufacturing seeing the highest increase at 16.1%, followed by trade at 14%, and services at 10.4%.
CFO News
DECEMBER 24, 2024
The number of unincorporated enterprises in India increased by 12.7% year-on-year to 73.4 million between October 2023 and September 2024, with women ownership of businesses rising. These enterprises created 10% more jobs, generating a gross value added of 18 lakh crore, as reported by a government survey.
CFO News
DECEMBER 24, 2024
Deepesh Baxi joined Castrol India in 2019 in the role of financial controller and took over as its CFO in January of 2021. He has relinquished his position to pursue opportunities outside of the organisation, after a stint of about five and a half years.
CFO News
DECEMBER 24, 2024
Shares of 200 obscure penny and micro-cap companies surged up to 65,000% in the past year. This rise reflects heightened investor interest despite these firms having limited earnings. Sri Adhikari Brothers Television's stock rose from 3 to 2,198. Sebi has suspended Bharat Global Developers' trading due to financial statement misrepresentation.
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.
CFO News
DECEMBER 24, 2024
Popcorn sold in loose form in movie theatres will continue to attract a GST rate of 5 per cent. If popcorn is sold together with a movie ticket, it will be taxed at the rate applicable to the ticket. Popcorn mixed with salt and spices is classified as namkeen and also attracts a 5 per cent tax.
CFO News
DECEMBER 24, 2024
Credit card spending in India decreased by over 16% to 1.70 lakh crore in November from October's high of 2.02 lakh crore, reflecting post-festive season consumer sentiment. Axis Bank experienced the largest drop, with a nearly 24% decline in spending.
CFO News
DECEMBER 24, 2024
Consumers face a 5-20% price increase for Christmas items like cakes, chocolates, and dinners. This is due to record-high prices of cocoa and other commodities. Companies like Starbucks, Theobroma, and Barista have all raised their prices. Businesses are trying to balance costs, but festive season prices are impacted by inflation.
CFO News
DECEMBER 24, 2024
The Indian economy is showing recovery signs in Q3 FY 2024-25 with an expected growth of 6.7% in the next fiscal year and inflation averaging 3.8%. This provides room for possible rate cuts by the RBI, driven by strong festival activity, rural demand, and improved employment.
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
DECEMBER 24, 2024
The nuances of direct and indirect taxes, their impact on consumers, and the complexity of GST rates are discussed in this article. It argues for tax simplification, explains the implications of high 'sin goods' taxes, and examines how corporate taxes ultimately affect export competitiveness and consumer prices.
CFO News
DECEMBER 24, 2024
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with a group of eminent economists and thought leaders on Tuesday to discuss preparations for the Union Budget 2025-26 at NITI Aayog. The meeting focused on "Maintaining India's growth momentum amid global uncertainty." Modi emphasized the need for a mindset shift to achieve a developed India by 2047.
CFO News
DECEMBER 24, 2024
India Inc observed a decline in the turnover of top executives in 2024, with 117 managing directors or chief executive officers exiting positions across 2,528 NSE-listed companies. This downtrend reflects the broader industry slowdown and moderated post-pandemic boom, with a notable decline in demand and business activity across various sectors.
CFO News
DECEMBER 24, 2024
Having joined the company in June of 2023, the CFO Mukesh Kumar Shah has decided to step down to pursue career opportunities outside the company, with his last working day set for January 21, 2025.
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
DECEMBER 24, 2024
PNB Chief General Manager and Zonal Head, Mumbai Zone, Firoz Hasnain said the initiative underscores the bank's commitment in supporting the growth of businesses across sectors, specially MSME and agriculture by providing them with customised financial solutions.
CFO News
DECEMBER 24, 2024
The regulator had sought "expressions of interest" (EoI) in July to build home-grown satellite constellations as part of a broader strategy to monetize the sector and ensure data sovereignty.
CFO News
DECEMBER 24, 2024
India's financial sector is growing in importance globally. The demand is high for professionals with global certifications like CPA and ACCA. With India's strong education system and adaptability to technology, the country can become a leading global finance talent hub. Collaborative efforts between educational institutions, corporates, and the government are essential to realize this potential.
CFO News
DECEMBER 24, 2024
Kirloskar Brothers Ltd: Mittal has resigned as the CFO of Kirloskar Brothers, citing personal reasons.
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