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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Treasury Finance Investments 125

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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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.

Leadership 97

Leadership Communication CFO Auditing 97

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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Finance 269

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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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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Management Consulting CFO Accounting Finance 98

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

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 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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CFO Leadership Finance Communication 52

CFO Dive

OCTOBER 28, 2024

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

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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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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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CFO Auditing Leadership Finance 52

CFO News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Hitesh Doshi, Chairman of Waaree Energies, highlights how ALMM is boosting Indian module manufacturing. He discusses the company's global and domestic expansion strategies. Waaree plans to increase manufacturing capacities and backward integration. Aiming for energy security, the company is optimistic about future growth, driven by green energy initiatives and government support.

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Manufacturing Securities Planning 40

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.

Financial Modeling 52

Financial Modeling Risk Management Restructuring Investments 52

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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Finance Accounting 85

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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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

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

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 98

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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Banking 45

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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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 68

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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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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Tax Planning Education Planning Budgeting 59

CFO News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

CFO: Thota stepped down from his role due to personal commitments, as disclosed by the company in a regulatory filing to the BSE.

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Barry Ritholtz

OCTOBER 28, 2024

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Investments Profit and Loss Numbers Entertainment 59

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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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 News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The Indian economy looks promising with a stable external sector and a boost from the festive season. However, slow urban demand due to high food inflation and softening consumer sentiments raises concerns. Rural demand improves, but urban demand shows signs of weakening, impacting FMCG and auto sales.

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Speaker: Anna Tiomina, MBA

AI is reshaping industries, yet finance remains one of the slowest adopters. Concerns over compliance, legacy systems, and data silos have made finance teams hesitant to embrace AI-driven transformation. But delaying adoption isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about staying competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape. How can finance leaders overcome these challenges and start leveraging AI effectively?

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