Mon.Aug 12, 2024

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The first 100 days: 4 key considerations after a private equity acquisition

CFO Dive

The first 100 day period calls for an all-hands-on-deck approach to set a comprehensive plan for people, processes and technology to address both short-term needs and future value creation goals.

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Catastrophizing Debt

Barry Ritholtz

I’m deep in my book writing work discussing federal debt when I see a tweet that simply epitomizes the entire genre. Full disclosure: My priors on federal debt are that I don’t know where the line of too much should be drawn, but I do know that none of the terrible things we were warned about over the past 50 years due to excess debt have come to pass.

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Fractional experts, AI can ease pressures on ‘overextended’ finance teams

CFO Dive

CFOs need to bring flexibility to overburdened finance teams to navigate economic headwinds, Paro’s Michael Burdick said.

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The 5 Dysfunctions Of Client/Advisor Relationships: How Advisors Can (Re-)Build Trust And Spur Clients Into Action

Nerd's Eye View

In the modern era of financial advice, the advicer/client relationship is tightly centered on trust. And because of that foundation of trust, in an ideal advisor/client relationship, mistakes, disagreements, and concerns are surfaced quickly; action items are agreed and acted upon by everyone involved; and everyone feels aligned and accountable to their overall objectives.

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The Growth Architect: How Financial Leaders are Unlocking Potential

Speaker: Ashley Harlan, MBA

What if your role as a fractional CFO went beyond operational support to actively shaping the future of your clients’ businesses? 💼 ✨ In this session, discover how fractional finance professionals can position themselves as architects of growth, guiding their clients toward sustainable success and preparing them for full-time financial leadership.

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SEC slaps $3.5M fine on former Ideanomics CEO for alleged fraud

CFO Dive

Since its inception in 2004, Ideanomics has switched its business model at least three times, from video on demand to petroleum trading products to electronic vehicle services.

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RBC ex-CFO sues bank for $35.6M

CFO Dive

Nadine Ahn and Ken Mason, another fired RBC exec, didn't have an affair, each said in court filings, contrary to a “clear insinuation” from the bank. Further, Ahn said she missed out on a path to CEO.

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Writing a Donor Thank You Letter: Tips for Continued Support

Capital CFO LLC

Nearly 80% of donors say a thank you can influence future giving which is why it is essential to have the knowledge you need when writing a donor thank you letter. Such letters, infused with genuine gratitude and personalized touches, can transform a simple acknowledgment into a profound connection. This ensures that the benefactors feel […] The post Writing a Donor Thank You Letter: Tips for Continued Support appeared first on Capital CFO+.

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Ledger check: How finance teams can transform using AI

CFO Dive

As technologies and capabilities expand, finance leaders report a growing investment and expectation of AI in the coming year.

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Cap table management made easy: Tools and techniques for finance leaders

Cube Software

Understanding capitalization tables A cap table, or capitalization table , is a simple but vital document that lays out who owns what in your company. It lists the different types of shares—like common stock, preferred stock, and employee options—and shows the percentage of ownership each person or group holds.

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2025 Payroll Calendar Templates (Biweekly, Semi-Monthly, and Monthly)

Use these handy calendar templates to stay on top of payroll in 2025! Download them today to share with your HR team or post for employees. Whether your company has biweekly, semi-monthly, or monthly pay periods, Paycor has you covered. Get your templates today!

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A Modern Nonprofit Podcast: Characteristics, Successes, & Strategies with Auctions

The Charity CFO

Auctions, are they a thing of the past or do they still work? We answer this question on another episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast hosted by Tosha Anderson. Bringing their expertise to the table, we are joined by Laurie Hochman , Director of Business Growth & Strategy at Auctria. Auctria is an easy to use tool that helps run your fundraising events.

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1,024: From Overdrive to Insight: Lessons Learned in the Pursuit of Success | Tom Bock, CFO, SmartFinancial

CFO Thought Leader

In 2005, fresh into his first banking job at Citigroup, Tom Bock found himself working 63 hours straight in preparation for a critical pitch. Fueled by a desire to prove his worth, he pushed his limits, refusing to rest until the task had been completed. However, this grueling experience came at a cost—his nose began bleeding, a stark sign of physical exhaustion.

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How Is Your Sales Manager A Resource?

Commercial Credit Group

When you inquire about Commercial Credit Group's (CCG) equipment financing services , you are paired with a Regional Sales Manager (RSM). This manager assists in answering questions and guides you through every step of the funding process. The title "Regional Sales Manager" doesn’t capture the full extent of their role or ability to help businesses grow.

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India's net direct tax collection grows 22% to Rs 6.93 lakh crore

CFO News

As of August 11, net direct tax collections have surged by 22.48% to approximately Rs 6.93 lakh crore this fiscal year. This includes Rs 4.47 lakh crore from personal income tax and Rs 2.22 lakh crore from corporate tax. Additionally, Securities Transaction Tax (STT) brought in Rs 21,599 crore, and other taxes contributed Rs 1,617 crore.

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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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Companies race against taxing times to give buyback call

CFO News

Within just the three weeks since the budget announcement on July 23, 15 companies have already announced buybacks, compared with 18 that did so between January 1 and July 23.

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Headhunters may get to access independent directors' databank

CFO News

At present, only companies are allowed to access this data bank for a nominal fee. But since large listed companies and conglomerates often outsource to search firms the job of due diligence of potential candidates, IICA is seeking to make the data bank available to these entities as well.

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Indian API companies to grow by 7-8 per cent, operating profit margin to improve to 12-14 per cent in FY2025: ICRA

CFO News

Indian API industry players faced considerable volatility in earnings over FY2021-FY2023 on account of multiple headwinds such as rising raw material costs due to elevated crude oil prices and pandemic-induced lockdowns in China, resulting in a shortage of key starting materials (KSMs) and APIs globally, inflationary pressures and increased energy costs in Europe, as well as heightened volatility in foreign exchange rates.

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Sebi has reacted, government has nothing further to add

CFO News

Hindenburg Research alleged that Madhabi Puri Buch and her husband had stakes in an obscure offshore fund, IPE Plus, that had been part of a complex, nested structure used by Vinod Adani, brother of billionaire Gautam Adani.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, 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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Congress seeks Sebi chief's ouster, CBI probe into Adanis

CFO News

Congress demanded the resignation of Sebi chairperson Madhabi Buch and urged the Supreme Court to transfer the Adani probe to CBI or a special investigation team. The party reiterated its call for a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) to investigate the scam and threatened a nationwide protest if the demand was not met.

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Nothing more for govt to add: DEA Secretary on Hindenburg report on Sebi Chief

CFO News

The Finance Ministry on Monday said it has nothing more to add to the statements given by the Securities and Exchange Board of India and its chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch regarding Hindenburg's latest report

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Factory output growth at 5-month low in June

CFO News

Data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation showed that the growth of manufacturing, which comprises two-thirds of the index, almost halved to a seven month low of 2.6% in June from 5% in May. Electricity and mining grew 8.6% and 10.3% on-year, respectively in June.

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Time ripe for next round of big reforms to attract manufacturers: Experts

CFO News

Some experts suggested steps include creating world-class, export-oriented industrial hubs (where India is a laggard), ringing in favourable tax treaties with the country's top trading partners, bolstering logistics infrastructure (including connectivity with ports), encouraging sector-specific skill development, targeting high-volume local production of capital goods and investing in smart manufacturing facilities.

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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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India has potential to become $ 55 trillion economy by 2047, says IMF Executive Director Subramanian

CFO News

Krishnamurthy V Subramanian of the IMF stated that Hyderabad, India could potentially become a USD 55 trillion economy by 2047. During his book launch at Indian School of Business, he highlighted that with 8% growth and solid government policies, India could achieve this by leveraging financial inclusion and infrastructure investments.

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MSCI ignores Hindenburg to remove freeze on Adani stocks from coverage list

CFO News

MSCI stated it will lift the freeze on Adani stocks from the August 2024 Index Review. This will involve updates in the Number of Shares, Foreign Inclusion Factor, and Domestic Inclusion Factor for the Adani Group. Regular corporate event implementations will commence on September 2, 2024. MSCI continues to monitor Adani Group and associated securities.