Thu.Feb 22, 2024

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New Prophix CFO: championing the ‘data steward’ shift

CFO Dive

The “bird’s eye view” of the business provided by finance chiefs makes them ideal choices as stewards of data, Prophix CFO Aaron Levine says.

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All-Time Highs Are Historically Bullish

Barry Ritholtz

A quick note to answer this question: What happens after markets make a new all-time high (after a year w/o one)? Check out the table above, via Warren Pies. He spoke with Batnick and Josh earlier this month. Going back to 1954, markets are always higher one year later – the only exception was 2007. That was after housing had peaked, subprime mortgages were defaulting, and the great financial crisis was about to start.

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IRS targets ‘under the radar’ misuse of corporate jets: Werfel

CFO Dive

The IRS has stepped up tax enforcement since Congress approved a $80 billion funding boost in 2022.

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India Inc behemoths lead private capex push, but is it enough?

CFO News

Earlier industry experts wanted the government to spend, now the gears have changed they want India Inc to spend. Large corporations have shown their commitments but India certainly needs private capex push. Here is my view.

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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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PayPal FP&A exec jumps to Flywire CFO seat

CFO Dive

Cosmin Pitigoi’s appointment comes six months after Flywire announced its long-time finance chief would be exiting.

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Planet Fitness CFO retiring amid search for CEO

CFO Dive

The announcement comes in the wake of the health-club chain’s abrupt decision last fall to oust then CEO Chris Rondeau.

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30-year TIPS auction gets real yield of 2.20%, highest in 14 years

Tips Watch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The Treasury’s auction of a new 30-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Security — CUSIP 912810TY4 — generated a real yield to maturity of 2.20%, the highest for this term at auction since February 2010.

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Bandhan Bank appoints Rajeev Mantri as CFO

CFO News

Mantri, previously CFO at Citi India for three years, brings 25 years of banking experience to his new role as CFO at Bandhan Bank.

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Kitces & Carl Ep 132: What Drives Real Advisor Marketing Success: Vanity Metrics Vs Engaged Prospects

Nerd's Eye View

At the end of each calendar year, social media platforms compile a wrap-up of each user's metrics, showing a theoretical reach for every account's best-performing piece of created media content and highlighting the "Best Of The Best" on the web, while revealing social media 'superstars' who have millions of impressions and followers. But how much do these numbers really matter for financial advisors driving the growth of their businesses?

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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.

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Despite opposition, non-trade issues make their way into WTO draft package

CFO News

The draft package distributed ahead of the Abu Dhabi World Trade Organisation (WTO) conference scheduled for next week has brought attention to themes of trade inclusivity, women's involvement in trade, industrial policy, and environmental considerations – topics that India and numerous other developing nations oppose. The draft document has been reviewed by ET.

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Jax Kar Wash: Accelerating Exit, Securing Legacy

Focus CFO

Jax Kar Wash, a multi-generational car wash company, had a solid growth plan in place when the IPO of a competitor opened its eyes to a potentially higher exit value. Enter FocusCFO , a national leader in Fractional CFO services, who seamlessly helped to pivot the company from growth mode to "deal mode. " This case study reveals how FocusCFO: Prepared Jax Kar Wash for a rapid exit: From crafting the Confidential Information MemorandumCIM to navigating due diligence, they ensured the company was

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Robust tax mopup gives 433% boost to capex, says FM

CFO News

Robust tax collections have increased capital expenditure and investment in infrastructure projects. Gross direct tax collections rose 16.77%, with expectations of further increase. Refunds worth ₹2.48 lakh crore were issued, and 1.66 crore income tax returns were processed in a day. Time for assessment reduced, faceless assessment introduced for transparency, and technology used to boost collections.

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AI opportunities for the future in finance

Future CFO

A survey in accountancy and finance on current workplace and career challenges conducted by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) reveals what's happening at work right now for accountants and finance professionals. In this video, Jamie Lyon , Head of Skills, Sectors and Technology at ACCA, and survey participant M. Subash – Director finance at DELL Technologies in India discuss the AI opportunities for the future in finance.

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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.

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More savers ditch bank deposits to flirt with equity

CFO News

Indian banks face challenges as urban savers shift to Dalal Street instruments like mutual funds and stocks, causing a decline in low-cost current and savings account (CASA) deposits. Private sector banks are particularly affected, while public sector banks also face difficulties in attracting deposits from corporate and government accounts.

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CFO Share - Untitled Article

CFO Share

Why Businesses Fail Financially “Running out of cash” is the most common cause for business failure. But cash shortfalls are actually a symptom of deeper, systemic problems rather than just a standalone issue. Throughout our years of providing CFO services we’ve seen three gross management errors cause the majority of business failures. Here are the causes, symptoms, and remedies to help you avoid the embarrassment of a failing business. 1.

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Realty booms in Maximum City as Tata Group, Reliance Industries keep on shopping

CFO News

While Reliance Retail started in 2006, it overcompensated for its late entry by aggressively opening stores across formats. Reliance has over 18,774 stores across supermarkets, electronics, jewellery, and apparel space. It has also either partnered or acquired over 80 global brands, from Gap and Superdry to Balenciaga and Jimmy Choo. A diverse portfolio of brands across various segments through strategic partnerships and collaborations helps an entity like Reliance to leverage synergies and enha

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NBCC to generate Rs 15,000 Crore from Amrapali projects with additional flats

CFO News

State-owned NBCC is set to generate an additional revenue of Rs 15,000 crore from Amrapali projects after the Uttar Pradesh government approved its request to develop extra flats in the project. This approval grants NBCC additional FAR (floor area ratio) to construct more apartments, enabling the development of 13,250 houses on an additional 75-acre land.

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Back to Basics with Reconciliations

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.

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RBI wants to keep inflation vigil, MPC’s external members see room to ease a bit

CFO News

External members of the Monetary Policy Committee suggest reducing policy interest rates due to temporary food shocks and high real interest rates. However, caution is advised as markets are running ahead of policy makers and inflation history suggests challenges in bringing it down.

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Shriram looks to raise up to Rs 2,400 crore to buy Piramal stake in group firms

CFO News

Shriram Group plans to raise ₹2,000-2,400 crore in debt to buy Piramal Enterprises' stake in Shriram Investment Holdings. Piramal Enterprises fully exits Shriram Group after selling its stake in Shriram Finance.

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Report on audit at Byju's soon: ICAI Chief

CFO News

The Financial Reporting Review Board (FRRB) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is finalizing its report on the standards and processes followed by the auditor of Byju's, a prominent edtech company. Ranjeet Kumar Agarwal, the new President of ICAI, stated that the report will be the basis for the institute's next steps regarding the matter.