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CFOs trim hiring while adopting automation: Fed survey

CFO Dive

The rising use of robots, artificial intelligence and other automation aligns with signs in recent months that the labor market is cooling.

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Danny Kahneman: What if Everything is Narrative Fallacy?

Barry Ritholtz

“Our comforting conviction that the world makes sense rests on a secure foundation: Our almost unlimited ability to ignore our ignorance.” – Daniel Kahneman The loss of Danny Kahneman is a reminder that we should review some of his work and apply them to the current market. I am fascinated by the idea of Narrative Fallacy (the term was actually coined by Nassim Taleb in “ The Black Swan “) and how it applies to pretty much ewverything.

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Startup looking to disrupt ERP market with AI raises $9.2M

CFO Dive

New York-based Nominal said its funding round included participation from executives at Salesforce, ServiceNow and Intel.

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Unleashing animal spirits

CFO News

What will make CFOs borrow big and sign cheques for fresh capex? The government is pitching hard for manufacturing but the majority of the companies are going ahead mostly with working capital loans. What will make them invest heavily and push the capex cycle? What kinds of indications are CFOs waiting for?

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The Human Side of Finance: The Intersectionality of People, Culture, Adaptability, and Resilience

Speaker: Melissa Hurrington

Finance isn’t just about the numbers. It’s about the people behind them. In a world of constant disruption, resilient finance teams aren’t just operationally efficient. They are adaptable, engaged, and deeply connected to a strong organizational culture. Success lies at the intersection of people, culture, adaptability, and resilience. Finance leaders who master this balance will build teams that thrive through uncertainty and drive long-term business impact.

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Chip costs weigh on AI ROI

CFO Dive

AI-driven efficiency gains will likely propel ongoing investments. The cost implications for CFOs are just coming to light.

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FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried gets 25 years in prison

CFO Dive

The sentence was handed down Thursday, nearly five months after crypto’s former golden boy was found guilty on seven counts of fraud and conspiracy.

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Tatas keeping a close eye on pledged shares as Shapoorji Pallonji goes on Rs 20,000-cr fundraise

CFO News

"Indian lenders and their credit committees would need to evaluate whether their inability to transfer or sell the security in a default situation represents an acceptable risk," said one of the persons.

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The top 10 opportunities for AI

Future CFO

Strategies of organisations now center on generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) following the challenges in 2023 amid macroeconomic weaknesses and cost-savings, according to Ernst & Young. GenAI is seen to have triggered a rebound in confidence against the backdrop of the current market situations. Injecting GenAI into digital transformation strategies , including the finance function, has now been gaining traction in the board room, serving as a key factor in future decision-making pro

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Amul summer product categories to grow by 40-50%

CFO News

Amul India navigates cocoa price surge impact by passing on costs to consumers. However, as Amul is still a value for money brand, it would pinch the consumers. Partnerships with CAMPCO aid cocoa bean producers. Expansion into the US fresh milk market and focus on ice cream and beverage SKUs drive growth expectations of 45-50%.

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Maximizing Profit and Productivity: The New Era of AI-Powered Accounting

Speaker: Yohan Lobo

In the accounting world, staying ahead means embracing the tools that allow you to work smarter, not harder. Outdated processes and disconnected systems can hold your organization back, but the right technologies can help you streamline operations, boost productivity, and improve client delivery. Dive into the strategies and innovations transforming accounting practices.

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Small Business Strategies: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Explained

CFO Share

In the bustling world of small business, the mention of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) often evokes mixed feelings. For the successful entrepreneur who built their business through passion and rich relationships, diving into the numerical abyss can seem cold or outright alienating. However, embracing small business KPIs is not a departure from your valued team culture.

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Domestic startups come under income tax glare for their recent funding

CFO News

Notices sent a few weeks ago to multiple startups by the I-T department asking for genuineness, credit worthiness of their investors. Post the notices were served, some startups have been asked to cough up taxes and penalties, if their submissions haven’t been adequate. The tax demands have been arrived at by clubbing the funding with the startup’s income.

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Grant Management: Unleashing Impactful Actions

Capital CFO LLC

Grant Management: Unleashing Impactful Actions The email pops up with the subject line “Grant Approval,” and your heart skips a beat and you ask yourself what do I do next for grant management? Your organization applied months ago, hopeful yet realistic about the odds. Now, the news is here, as clear as day: the grant […] The post Grant Management: Unleashing Impactful Actions appeared first on Capital CFO+.

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Mamaearth parent Honasa targets Gen Z users with cosmetic brand Staze

CFO News

Honasa Consumer diversifies into colour cosmetics with Staze, targeting young consumers with affordable products. The company's strategic expansion aims to capture a share of the growing beauty market by introducing new brands and categories.

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Smarter Card Solutions: Meeting the Challenges of Mid-Market Travel & Expense

Our 2025 Center Travel Survey is clear: as corporate travel increases, so does corporate credit cards distribution, and a rise in off-platform travel booking. This 61% rise causes various challenges: compliance, spend control, reporting problems, and a lack of visibility across organizations. To evolve with the ever-changing needs of travelers, decision-makers need a better solution.

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Effortless AI-powered analysis: introducing JedoxAI in the 2024.1 platform update

Jedox Finance

Jedox evolves to enable its users to offer the greatest strategic value to their organizations. Quarterly platform updates introduce new features and build on existing functionality to empower analysts, managers, and planners to achieve better business outcomes.

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India can grow at 9% by implementing a few more reforms: Arvind Panagariya

CFO News

The 16th Finance Commission chairman attributed India's progress to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts in creating a conducive environment for businesses, leading to increased investments.

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How to Fix Your Nonprofit Accounting

The Charity CFO

Your nonprofit accounting system might not be the most exciting part of your organization, but it’s one of the most important aspects. An effective accounting system helps you stay in compliance with tax and legal regulations–helping you maintain your exempt status. However, effective accounting isn’t just about following rules. An effective nonprofit accounting system also helps your organization stay transparent, manage funds wisely, and build trust with donors and the public.

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Byju's offers warring investors to participate in funding, secures 50% votes on rights issue

CFO News

Byju Raveendran, founder and CEO of Byju's, said in a letter to shareholders that despite the “animosity shown by some of the investors in pursuing uncalled for legal actions”, the company continues to show ‘good faith’ towards all the shareholders and would like them to be part of the turnaround story.

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Bringing AI to Finance: How to Leverage Technology for Efficiency and Control

Finance teams are balancing more than ever, but manual processes shouldn’t slow you down. In this ebook from BILL, discover how AI is transforming finance—automating AP, expense tracking, and document management to reduce errors, increase efficiency, and improve financial control. Learn how real companies are using AI-powered automation to streamline workflows, detect anomalies, and gain deeper insights.

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CBIC issues SOP for officials to prevent taxpayer harassment

CFO News

The Central Board of Indirect Tax and Customs (CBIC) has approved a detailed standard operating procedure (SOP) for officials of the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) to improve the ease of doing business and prevent harassment of taxpayers during tax investigations, summons, and searches.

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Govt's gross liabilities rise to Rs 160.69 lakh crore at Dec-end: Finance Ministry

CFO News

The finance ministry reported a slight increase in the total gross liabilities of the government to Rs 160.69 lakh crore by December 2023 from Rs 157.84 lakh crore in September. Public debt comprised 90 percent of total gross liabilities during this period. The quarter saw fluctuations in Indian domestic bond yields, influenced by factors like declining crude oil prices, lower-than-expected domestic CPI prints, and news about possible inclusion of Indian Government Bonds in a major global emergi

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