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Unlocking IPO Success in 2025: Trends, Challenges, and Insights

E78 Partners

As 2025 approaches, the equity capital markets are gearing up for a notable acceleration in IPO activity. Economic shifts, technological innovation, and evolving investor strategies are creating a dynamic environment for companies considering going public. While the opportunities are vast, the path to a successful IPO is complex and requires careful preparation.

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Ohio gov signs alternative CPA licensure pathway bill into law

CFO Dive

The move puts the Buckeye state at the forefront of the recent drive to address the talent shortage by widening on-ramps into the accounting profession.

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Kitces & Carl Ep 155: How Do You Know You Are Adding Value Versus Just Trying To Justify Your Fees?

Nerd's Eye View

While financial advisors offer valuable services for their clients, it can sometimes be challenging to gauge how much clients actually value those services. On one hand, a client's willingness to pay an ongoing fee for financial advice suggests that they find the advisor's services worthwhile. On the other hand, the term "financial advice" often refers to much more than asset allocation and wealth management.

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Corporate hiring saw ‘more modest’ growth in December: ADP

CFO Dive

Hiring growth slowed last month as CFOs continue to pay close attention to the labor market while crafting their 2025 business strategies.

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Automation, Evolved: Your New Playbook For Smarter Knowledge Work

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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BEA China Redefines Wealth Management

Global Finance

Incorporated in Hong Kong in 1918, BEA is a leading global bank listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, and operates one of the largest local branch networks. In the Chinese Mainland, BEAs presence dates back to the opening of the Banks Shanghai branch in 1920. BEA has an extensive network of approximately 130 outlets in China, Southeast Asia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

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Unlocking IPO Success in 2025: Trends, Challenges, and Insights

E78 Partners

As 2025 approaches, the equity capital markets are gearing up for a notable acceleration in IPO activity. Economic shifts, technological innovation, and evolving investor strategies are creating a dynamic environment for companies considering going public. While the opportunities are vast, the path to a successful IPO is complex and requires careful preparation.

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India to continue as fastest-growing major economy globally: Report

CFO News

India will continue to stand out as the fastest-growing major economy globally in the coming years with growth momentum to improve in 2025 as government spending is picking up again and consumer sentiment stays resilient, according to a Franklin Templeton report.

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RBI likely to follow the path of shallow rate cut in Feb MPC meeting: Report

CFO News

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) may opt for shallow rate cuts in its upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in February 2025, says a report by Sharekhan, a capital markets company. This comes amidst a cautious global economic environment.

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Policy support in upcoming budget could help India's growth recover to 7 pc in FY26: SBI MF Report

CFO News

Government's policy support in the upcoming Union Budget 2025 could play a key role in boosting India's economic growth to approximately 7 per cent in FY26, from an expected 6.3 per cent in FY25, says a report by SBI Mutual Fund.

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Data Talks, CFOs Listen: Why Analytics Is The Key To Better Spend Management

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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The Great Indian Work-Wife Balance

CFO News

How many hours a week do you work? Do you follow a 5-day workweek or a 6-day workweek? Several top leaders of India Inc are advocating for employees to work 70 to 90 hours a week. It the new business mantra going to be about about all work, no play? Heres my view.

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Union Budget 2025: India Inc CFOs and experts to discuss industry expectations today

CFO News

Join top experts and leaders of India Inc featuring Niranjani C, Ramani Dathi, Ramesh Bafna, Aniket Talati, and Kunal Kumar Kundu, moderated by Amol Dethe, in a meaningful conversation discussing expectations from Union Budget 2025, Live on January 10 at 3 pm.

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Higher indebtedness and wealth effect have increased inequality: Report

CFO News

Inequality In India: The report says that higher indebtedness and wealth effect have increased inequality.

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Semiconductor sector to bring hope in 2025 and clear the roadmap for Viksit Bharat

CFO News

As the demand for semiconductors surges globally, India's burgeoning semiconductor infrastructure is set to drive innovation, create jobs, and secure the country's position as a significant player in the global digital economy. Industry estimates place the Indian semiconductor market at approximately $38 billion in 2023-24, with projections indicating growth to $109 billion by 2030.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

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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Budget 2025: Will India's robust GST kitty help Sitharaman stick to fiscal glide path?

CFO News

Union Budget 2025: Indias GST collections are set for a strong finish this fiscal year, driven by rural economic resurgence and efforts against tax evasion. This revenue boost will help Finance Minister Sitharaman adhere to fiscal plans while focusing on capital expenditure. The upcoming Budget 2025 will balance economic growth with strategic expenditure, amidst global uncertainties.

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Outlook 2025: CFOs see compliance burden rising, seek clarity on ESG and tax laws

CFO News

What do India Inc CFOs expect on the compliance front in 2025? Top finance executives share their concerns and key reforms they seek, citing need for simplified GST, clearer ESG standards, and digitised compliance processes to ease regulatory burdens and drive business efficiency.

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Only vishwas, no vivad: Just 1% of ITRs face scrutiny

CFO News

Even the minuscule 1% cases picked for scrutiny are based on credible information available with the department through third-party reporting, they said, pushing back against the criticism of aggressive income assessment notices. The scrutiny happens only in those cases flagged by algorithm-based data analytics, and where the probability of tax additions is very high.

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Visa Chinese checkers on, companies like BYD and Midea forced to enlist Indian players for board game

CFO News

Chinese companies are approaching the government seeking clearance for their executives or appointing locals on their boards since Chinese nationals are unable to receive visas or the director identification number (DIN), said industry executives.

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Forecasting Failures Are Costly: Heres How To Fix Them

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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Budget 2025: Tax cuts, sops on Pharma Inc's wish list

CFO News

Pharmaceutical and hospital sector executives are requesting higher public healthcare spending, R&D incentives, and tax exemptions on life-saving drugs in the upcoming Union budget. They want more oncology drugs to be tax-exempt and lower customs duties on essential medical equipment. Executives also propose incentives for AI research and standardization of GST rates on medical devices.

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Aim to become no. 1 country in auto segment: Nitin Gadkari

CFO News

Union minister Nitin Gadkari emphasized the remarkable growth of India's auto sector, which has now become the third largest globally, surpassing Japan. The sector, valued at Rs 22 lakh crore, significantly contributes to job creation and GST revenue. Gadkari aims to make it the world's largest auto industry.

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Dunzo’s demise: How the Reliance-backed hyperlocal delivery startup unravelled

CFO News

Dunzo, once a pioneer of hyperlocal delivery in India, faced operational and financial challenges leading to its decline. Founder Kabeer Biswas has joined Flipkart. Despite substantial investments and aggressive strategies, the company struggled with cash flow issues and mounting losses. Dunzo's rapid expansion and marketing expenses contributed to its downfall.

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These cash transactions may attract up to 100% penalty by Income Tax Department

CFO News

Penalty on cash transactions: Recently in a brochure the Income Tax Department has said that taxpayers should avoid using cash for their daily transactions as in certain specified cases penalty for an amount equal to the cash can be imposed. Moreover, the income tax department will disallow deductions if cash is used for transacting above a certain limit.

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Are Robots Replacing You? Keeping Humans in the Loop in Automated Environments

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

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Adani Wilmar shares dive 9% as Adani Group plans to sell 20% stake via OFS

CFO News

AWL Share Price: Adani Wilmar shares are in focus as Adani Commodities LLP plans to sell up to a 20% stake via an offer for sale (OFS) on January 10. Non-retail investors can bid first, with retail investors following if the oversubscription option is exercised. Shares are offered at a 15% discount to current market prices.

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Appliances industry seeks second round of PLI, rationalisation of taxes

CFO News

"We, over a period of time, need to reduce the taxes. We need to reduce our tariffs so that really, our manufacturers can become competitive. We have a large base, and really we should be manufacturing for the world," said CEAMA President Sunil Vachani.

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India consumer inflation likely eased in December: Reuters poll

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INDIA-ECONOMY-India consumer inflation likely eased in December:poll

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India optimistic about use of AI in everyday life: Bosch’s Tech compass survey

CFO News

Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we work. This years report emphasises on the accelerating need for AI skills at the workplace and how we can harness it for greater productivity and success, said Guruprasad Mudlapur, president of the Bosch Group in India and managing director of Bosch Ltd.

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Book of Secrets on the Month-End Close

Based off SkyStem's popular e-Book, the book of secrets to the month-end close will be revealed in this one-hour webinar. Learn leading practices when it comes to building a strong and sustainable month-end close that has room to grow and evolve. Learn about the power of precise estimates, why reconciliations are critical to closing the books, how and when to automate, and how the chart of accounts play into your close process.