Tips Watch

OCTOBER 28, 2024

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com By Thursday (or possibly Friday) we are going to get a lot of new information about U.S.

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CFO Dive

OCTOBER 28, 2024

How do growing organizations compensate talent located across countries and continents fairly and consistently? The answer: a global compensation strategy.

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CFO Talks

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Building a Culture of Ethical Performance in Organisations Case Study: The Tale of XYZ Corporation In 2018, XYZ Corporation, a well-known tech firm, was hitting record-breaking profits. Yet, beneath the surface, ethical cracks were beginning to show. A recent internal audit had revealed that some employees in high-stakes roles were bending the rules to meet targets.

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CFO Dive

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Explore why AI is such a game-changing innovation, how workers view AI today, and four ways you can accelerate AI adoption across your organization.

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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

Investments

Global Finance

OCTOBER 28, 2024

To tackle the shortage of accountants, KPMG, Deloitte and their colleagues at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and EY have embraced the development of alternative pathways to CPA licensure. To become a certified public accountant (CPA), candidates would no longer need to present 150 college credit hours. They would only have to show 120 college credit hours.

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CFO News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

In this insightful piece, finance expert Robin Banerjee discusses tensions between the NFRA (National Financial Regulatory Authority) and ICAI (Institute of Chartered Accountants of India), highlighting their impact on financial transparency and corporate governance in India's growing economy.

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CFO Dive

OCTOBER 28, 2024

No easing is in sight as companies face backlash for the impact their products have on the environment and public safety, a ruling shows.

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CFO News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Swiss companies are investing more in India, encouraged by a new trade deal with the European Free Trade Association. This agreement will reduce tariffs on exports and open up the Indian market. Swiss firms like ABB and Kuehne+Nagel are expanding their operations, while the deal will also boost Indian exports of pharmaceuticals, clothing, and machinery.

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Pharmaceutical Investments Marketing 81

CFO Dive

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Explore how forward-looking organizations are redefining their traditional operating model.

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Finance 144

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.

Accounting

Musings on Markets

OCTOBER 28, 2024

It is a sign of the times that I spent some time thinking about whether the title of my post would offend some people, as sexist or worse. I briefly considering expanding the title to "Sugar Daddies and Molasses Mommies", but that just sounds awkward, or even replacing the words with something gender neutral, like "Glucose Guardians", but very quickly passed on the idea, deciding to stay with my initial title.

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Investments Profit and Loss Benchmarking Accounting 66

CFO Thought Leader

OCTOBER 28, 2024

When David Eckstein inherited a struggling business unit earlier in his career, there was little question he faced an uphill battle. The unit wasn’t one he had built, nor had he developed the frameworks or discounting policies in place. Who was responsible for the unit’s troubles? And shouldn’t this problem child belong to someone else? These were questions Eckstein never asked.

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Leadership CFO Finance Compliance 64

Barry Ritholtz

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The transcript from this week’s, MiB: Toto Wolff, Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team , 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. ~~~ 00:00:02 [Speaker Changed] Bloomberg Audio Studios, podcasts, radio News. 00:00:09 [Speaker Changed] This is Masters in business with Barry Riol on Bloomberg Radio. 00:00:15 [Speaker Changed] W

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Investments Profit and Loss Numbers Entertainment 57

E78 Partners

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Exploring the benefits of partnering with a private equity consultant can provide businesses with critical insights that drive strategic decision-making and operational efficiency. Private equity consultants offer expertise in optimizing portfolio companies, enhancing financial performance, and identifying new growth opportunities. By leveraging the insights of these experienced specialists, businesses can better navigate complex market conditions and maximize value creation.

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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.

Accounting

Barry Ritholtz

OCTOBER 28, 2024

My back-to-work morning train WFH reads: • The True Tax Benefit of IRAs and 401(k)s : How they stack up against taxable accounts. ( Morningstar ) • Once You Try a Four-Day Workweek, It’s Hard to Go Back : A six-month trial in Germany showed many promising signs. But there were disappointments, too. ( Businessweek ) • America’s Newest Hit Candy Is Gummy, Crunchy and Printing Money : Nerds Gummy Clusters are everywhere this Halloween.

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Accounting Securities Marketing 57

CFO Talks

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Members Spotlight: Elizabeth Burns In this edition of the CFO Club Africa’s Members Spotlight, we are introducing Elizabeth Burns, the Chief Financial Officer of Gaz du Cameroun. Elizabeth’s impressive 30-year career as a finance executive has taken her across continents and industries, including mining, oil and gas, and telecommunications.

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Global Finance

OCTOBER 28, 2024

These are nervous and uncertain times in Moldova and Georgia. In a referendum on October 20, Moldovans formally enshrined the pursuit of EU membership in their country’s constitution by the narrowest of margins: 50.4% against 49.6%, hardly the huge majority opinion polls had forecast. On the same day, pro-Western President Maia Sandu came first in a presidential election she had called early, but again by much less than expected.

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Forecasting Finance Banking Economics 52

CFO Talks

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Members Spotlight: Professor Ian Kruger At CFO Club Africa, we take pride in sharing the stories and achievements of our members through a dedicated profile series. These profiles spotlight the journeys, expertise, and personal insights of CFOs and finance leaders who are making a real impact in their organizations and the finance industry. Each story offers a blend of professional expertise and personal experiences, providing inspiration for those on their own career paths.

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The Charity CFO

OCTOBER 28, 2024

In a recent episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, host Tosha Anderson sat down with Dr. Tiffany Slater, an nonproift HR expert and founder of HRTailorMade. The conversation centered around common HR risks faced by nonprofit organizations and best practices for avoiding potential pitfalls. Here’s a recap of the key insights shared during their discussion.

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CFO Selections

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The list of skills and experience necessary to be a successful nonprofit CFO is long and varied, which can make it seem like a Goldilocks type of situation at first glance. And yet, maybe that isn’t a bad thing! In our line of work, we typically call it something else: balance. Let’s discuss some of the ways in which this kind of balance is not only helpful for a nonprofit CFO, but critical to their success.

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Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Financial advisor conferences are not what they used to be. Once the domain of membership associations that, especially amongst independent financial advisors, created a central space for networking and community, conferences were primarily built around professional development (i.e., continuing education) and often held a space for the vendors who served those advisors, with organizations like the Financial Planning Association convening the largest conferences for financial advisors.

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CFO News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Nomura reports that the Indian economy is experiencing a cyclical growth slowdown, with urban consumption indicators weakening. The brokerage believes the Reserve Bank's GDP growth estimate of 7.2% for FY25 is overly optimistic, highlighting issues such as salary moderation and a decrease in personal loans and lending growth.

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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

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CFO Dive

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Two years after the new tax was signed into law by President Biden, the details are still being hammered out.

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CFO News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Both parties will also explore collaborations in the areas of battery materials related to Electric Vehicles (EVs), and renewable energy for meeting the captive requirements of the proposed integrated steel plant, the statement said.

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Global Finance

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Despite security threats and political unrest, tiny Togo is attracting outsize interest from foreign investors. A small West African country that is one of the world’s biggest phosphate producers, Togo displays a resurgent economy and the prospect of more to come. Its industrial sector is reviving after a long period of stagnation, new investors are coming in and those already ensconced are expanding operations.

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Economics Manufacturing Investments Currencies 52

CFO News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The investigation targeted businesses dealing in high-demand goods like fireworks, ice cream and textiles. All the traders involved were found to be holding substantial quantities of unaccounted stock and were conducting numerous unbilled transactions.

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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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