Many CFOs still in early phase of digital transformation: McKinsey
CFO Dive
JULY 23, 2024
Finance teams are grappling with roadblocks such as demanding workloads, a lack of relevant capabilities and insufficient resources.
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Japan Megabanks’ Strategic Share Sale Marks Big Priority Shift
Global Finance
JULY 23, 2024
The plan by the Big Three banks to unwind their cross-shareholdings points to a long-awaited turn to better corporate governance. The announcements in June by Japan’s three megabanks that they will sell $5.4 billion of their strategic cross-shareholdings over three years mark a milestone in the decades-long effort to remodel Japanese corporate governance along more investor-friendly lines.
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Judge deals major blow to SEC’s cybersecurity enforcement stance
CFO Dive
JULY 23, 2024
“The decision substantially limits the SEC’s authority to challenge a company’s cybersecurity program,” attorney Mark Schonfeld said.
Aerospace & Defense Supply Chain – Supplier Trends
VCFO
JULY 23, 2024
Finding Success as an Aerospace & Defense Supplier Analyst outlooks for the Aerospace and Defense (A&D) industry point to significant, continued growth as strong travel and communication demand fuel the commercial sector, and a changing military landscape feeds more defense spending. Small- and mid-sized businesses looking to enter or increase their presence in A&D as suppliers should be encouraged by this view, but they will need to act with awareness and intention to find success.
From Start to Scale: Driving Growth Through Seamless Payments Implementation
Speaker: Michael Veatch, Senior Director, Implementations & Ella Aguirre, Director of Solution Consulting
Embedding payments can be a transformative step for software companies looking to enhance their platform capabilities, boost customer satisfaction, and drive long-term growth. However, the success of payments hinges on a single thing: implementation. Drawing on real-world insights and experiences, payments implementation experts Michael Veatch and Ella Aguirre will explore actionable strategies that can lead to a transparent, friction-free launch and mitigate potential challenges like technical
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CFOs face ‘threefold challenge’ with GenAI spending, Pairsoft CEO says
CFO Dive
JULY 23, 2024
As finance chiefs look to upgrade legacy finance functions, GenAI is emerging as a promising technology — but first, CFOs need to identify a clear use case.
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Spotify profit jumps amid ‘early days’ of price increases
CFO Dive
JULY 23, 2024
Interim CFO Ben Kung said the music streamer is “encouraged” by the initial consumer reaction to the company's recent price hikes.
What are the 8 new measures announced for MSMEs in Budget 2024?
CFO News
JULY 23, 2024
Union Budget 2024 emphasizes MSME support with innovative measures like new Public Sector Bank credit assessments, increased MUDRA loans, stress-period credit support, a Credit Guarantee Scheme, expanded SIDBI branches among others. The Finance Minister said these initiatives aim to enhance MSMEs' global competitiveness. Notably, MSMEs were also a part of the four major themes in this year’s Budget.
Judge deals major blow to SEC’s cybersecurity enforcement stance
CFO Dive
JULY 23, 2024
“The decision substantially limits the SEC’s authority to challenge a company’s cybersecurity program,” attorney Mark Schonfeld said.
The CFO’s role in bridging the value alignment gap
Future CFO
JULY 23, 2024
Chief financial officers at present play a vital role in aligning financial strategy with an organisation’s core values and culture. This is the view of Georgeta Elena Precup (Moran), CPA,CGMA , Operating Partner - Acting CFO, Advisory at Beyond Podiatry , emphasising how CFOs occupy a unique vantage point, overseeing not only financial health but also strategic planning , risk management, and corporate governance.
Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025
Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA
Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.
‘Friendly fraud’ persists under the radar
CFO Dive
JULY 23, 2024
Fraud committed by customers threatens companies’ bottom lines and often goes unreported, experts say.
Navigating SBA EIDL Loans for Small Businesses in 2024
CSC Advisors
JULY 23, 2024
Your beloved local business in Florida has just sustained significant damage from a powerful hurricane. The relentless winds and torrential rains battered your premises, flooding the interior and ruining essential equipment. Known for your warm hospitality and essential services, your establishment faces an uncertain future. With repair costs far exceeding your savings, you desperately need financial solutions to rebuild, reopen quickly, and ensure your business thrives after the storm.
The Mentoring Round | Shelagh Glaser, CFO, Synopsys
CFO Thought Leader
JULY 23, 2024
Inside The Mentoring Round , CFO Shelagh Glaser discusses how AI is transforming Synopsys Inc. at multiple levels, from accelerating engineering solutions to enhancing internal operations and forecasting. CFO Glaser also shares insights for new CFOs on how to navigate organizational dynamics in a remote work environment and preparing for market shifts. 1,018: From Complexity to Clarity: Simplifying Business Segments for Investor Insight | Shelagh Glaser, CFO, Synopsys The post The Mentoring Rou
#FASuccess Ep 395: The Rise Of Bank Financing To Fund Independent Advisor Acquisitions And Succession Plans, With Dustin Mangone
Nerd's Eye View
JULY 23, 2024
Welcome back to the 395th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Dustin Mangone. Dustin is the Director of Investment Advisor Services of PPC LOAN, a firm based in The Woodlands, Texas that facilitates conventional bank loans to financial advisors. What's unique about Dustin, though, is how his firm allows financial advisors to tap into bank lending, an historically challenging source of debt capital for the advisory industry, to finance both RIA and in
Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors
Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant
Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.
Effective Risk Management Strategies for Businesses
CFO Talks
JULY 23, 2024
A s a CFO in today’s dynamic business landscape, you are no stranger to the multifaceted nature of risk. The ability to identify , assess, and manage risks effectively is critical to safeguarding your organization’s financial health and ensuring sustainable growth. For CFOs in Africa, particularly in South Africa, the challenges can be even more pronounced due to unique regional factors.
Finance Minister announces abolishment of Angel Tax for all investor classes
CFO News
JULY 23, 2024
Having introduced by the government in 2012 to curb money laundering, Angel Tax has finally been abolished. Angel Tax refers to the tax provision under section 56(2)(viib) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, which imposes a tax on any excess premium received by a company from resident investors over the Fair Market Value (FMV) of shares issued.
Budget 2024: Focus on employment, infrastructure, and economic stability, say Experts
CFO News
JULY 23, 2024
The Union Budget 2024 focuses on agricultural productivity, MSME support, capex investments, and skilling to address unemployment, while calling for enhanced FDI policies and improved ease of doing business to ensure inclusive and sustained economic growth. However, experts noted some areas were overlooked: the unchanged nominal GDP at 10.5% seemed conservative, education and health were underfunded, there was a need for a more aggressive approach to Ease of Doing Business, and MNCs' desire for
Budget 2024 struck a fine balance, tax changes to spur consumption: Economists
CFO News
JULY 23, 2024
The Union Budget 2024 has been tabled today at the Parliament and mixed reactions across industries have started pouring in. Top economists of India believe that the change in income tax slabs along with the direct benefit transfer to first time workers, is likely to spur consumption, particularly for small ticket items. They also believe that the government’s efforts to reap India’s demographic dividend is visible in its push towards labour intensive production.
Back to Basics with Reconciliations
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Join us in this webinar, where we share best practices on how to think about the reconciliation work each month, when best to do reconciliations, how they should be prepared, and some common pitfalls to avoid. Learning Objectives: This course objective is to understand how to properly prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and its impact on the financial statements.
Aiming for more overseas investments: Proposal to slash corp tax on foreign cos to 35% will motivate to set up permanent base
CFO News
JULY 23, 2024
India's finance minister has proposed a 35% reduction in the tax rate for foreign companies to attract more investment and boost foreign inflows. The move will benefit overseas companies looking to establish permanent branches and project offices for engineering, procurement, and construction contracts.
Companies applaud Budget 2024 proposal to provide internships for one crore youth
CFO News
JULY 23, 2024
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a groundbreaking internship scheme offering one crore youth opportunities in 500 top companies over five years. With a central outlay of Rs 2 lakh crore, interns will gain real-life business experience and receive Rs 5,000 monthly allowance. Experts and companies applaud the initiative for its potential impact on workforce development.
Same same, but different: Budget 2024 is a 'government bachao' and prudent balancing act
CFO News
JULY 23, 2024
Nirmala Sitharaman's budget, benefiting from 8.2% GDP growth, cuts the fiscal deficit, boosts infrastructure, and adjusts import duties. It raises long-term capital gains tax, abolishes angel tax, and includes corporate tax cuts, employment incentives, state funding, income tax standard deduction, tourism projects, buyback tax, flood protection, and highlights needed educational improvements.
Budget 2024: Centre trims fiscal deficit target for FY25 to 4.9% of GDP, maintains fiscal consolidation
CFO News
JULY 23, 2024
“The fiscal consolidation path announced by me in 2021 has served our economy very well, and we aim to reach a deficit below 4.5 per cent next year,” stated Nirmala Sitharaman while presenting the Union Budget 2024 on Tuesday in Lok Sabha.
Usage-Based Monetization Musts: A Roadmap for Sustainable Revenue Growth
Speaker: David Warren and Kevin O’Neill Stoll
Transitioning to a usage-based business model offers powerful growth opportunities but comes with unique challenges. How do you validate strategies, reduce risks, and ensure alignment with customer value? Join us for a deep dive into designing effective pilots that test the waters and drive success in usage-based revenue. Discover how to develop a pilot that captures real customer feedback, aligns internal teams with usage metrics, and rethinks sales incentives to prioritize lasting customer eng
Government Sets Nominal GDP Growth Target at 10.5% for FY25
CFO News
JULY 23, 2024
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman sets a robust nominal GDP growth target of 10.5 per cent for FY25, emphasizing India's economic resilience amid global uncertainties and strategic policy effectiveness.
Budget 2024: Major GST Highlights
CFO News
JULY 23, 2024
In her Budget speech today, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman hailed GST as a monumental success, highlighting its impact in reducing the tax burden on citizens and streamlining compliance for businesses
Budget 2024 Simplifies and Rationalizes Capital Gains Taxation
CFO News
JULY 23, 2024
In the Union Budget 2024-25, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced significant changes to the capital gains tax regime, aiming to simplify and rationalize the tax structure to benefit taxpayers.
Budget 2024: Indirect Tax measures aim to boost domestic manufacturing and exports, says Nirmala Sitharaman
CFO News
JULY 23, 2024
Budget 2024 reduced customs duties on mobiles, critical minerals, and solar products. Tax cuts for key sectors like pharma, auto, and electronics promise to boost domestic manufacturing and exports.
Solve Your Firm's Automation Complexities Once and For All
Speaker: Mark Stovel
When it comes to automating, many firms focus on finding the latest tech, believing that efficiency is something achieved through new tools. Yet true efficiency is achieved by delivering real value to clients, not merely by upgraded systems. Without a clear approach, no level of automation can overcome the complexities of serving every client’s needs.
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