Tips Watch

AUGUST 26, 2024

Shorter-term rates will fall. The future of longer-term rates is uncertain. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Just a few days ago, on Aug. 22, the U.S.

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CFO Dive

AUGUST 26, 2024

The uptick in companies looking outside their ranks for finance chiefs suggests a lack of succession planning, Crist Kolder's Josh Crist said.

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Navigator SAP

AUGUST 26, 2024

If you are a smaller growing Life Sciences company looking for a suite-in-a-box ERP system that supports Manufacturing, there is an SAP system option ready for you.

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CFO Dive

AUGUST 26, 2024

It’s not a matter of ‘if’ but ‘when’ your business will be hit with fraud or a cyberattack. BOK Financial provides five proactive tips for protecting your company from fraudsters trying to steal your information, data or your money.

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Speaker: Frank Taliano

Document-heavy workflows slow down productivity, bury institutional knowledge, and drain resources. But with the right AI implementation, these inefficiencies become opportunities for transformation. So how do you identify where to start and how to succeed? Learn how to develop a clear, practical roadmap for leveraging AI to streamline processes, automate knowledge work, and unlock real operational gains.

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Future CFO

AUGUST 26, 2024

Amid continued experimentation, increased investment, and early enthusiasm, there is a growing need to demonstrate the value of generative artificial intelligence initiatives, according to Deloitte. The third quarterly edition of the Deloitte AI Institute's "State of Generative AI in the Enterprise" report revealed that data and risk remain key challenges to scaling Generative AI.

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 26, 2024

For most of its history, the financial advice industry has been very slow to change. Over the last 50 years, even the most substantial changes to occur – such as the movement away from commissions and towards fee-based compensation, and the shift from an investment-centric approach to more holistic financial planning – have taken place over decades and, in many cases, are still ongoing.

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Communication Concentration Leadership Planning 69

CFO Dive

AUGUST 26, 2024

Earned wage access providers that backed state laws friendly to the industry are preparing for a fight over the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s plan to treat such payments like loans.

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Focus CFO

AUGUST 26, 2024

We were delighted to have been asked to contribute to the inaugural issue of The Financial Executives Networking Group, Inc. (The FENG) 's new Financial Executives Journal. The first issue asks industry leaders to discuss the role of AI in finance. Our team shares their thoughts on AI's place in the CFO role , and how it can enhance, but not replace, the strategic work of the CFO.

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CFO News

AUGUST 26, 2024

Apple Inc. has appointed Kevan Parekh, an experienced finance executive, as its new CFO, succeeding Luca Maestri. Parekh, currently VP of Financial Planning, will start in January 2025.

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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.

Finance

CFO Dive

AUGUST 26, 2024

The sale comes as a six-month ban preventing former President Donald Trump from selling his own stock in the beleaguered company inches to an end.

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CFO News

AUGUST 26, 2024

The Indian economy is projected to grow by 7.0-7.1% in Q1 of 2024-25, according to an SBI Research report. This forecast, however, carries a downward bias. The Reserve Bank of India has predicted a 7.2% GDP growth for the entire fiscal year, with quarterly growth estimates of 7.1% for Q1.

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Barry Ritholtz

AUGUST 26, 2024

How far behind the curve is the FOMC? I’m in the last month of book leave but I felt compelled to pop out at what feels like a seminal moment in the economic/market cycle to discuss how we got here and what the impending rate cuts might mean going forward. Quick caveat: The world is always more complex and nuanced than we see in the media or academia; there are millions of little unknown details and our penchant for narrative fallacy leads to clean and compelling storylines that often lack

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CFO News

AUGUST 26, 2024

The GoM on GST rate rationalisation deferred reworking slabs but reviewed rates in the 12% and 18% categories. Focus areas include health insurance, restaurants, and some food products. Despite strong lobbying, no changes were made to the 28% levy on online gaming. Further rate changes are expected after discussions at the GST Council meeting on Sept 9.

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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 News

AUGUST 26, 2024

The company has access to over 12,500 vehicles, ranging from economy to luxury cars, but only 6% of the fleet is owned by the company. This asset-light business model supports a high return on equity (RoE). The growing share of the organised market for employee transportation services driven by the expansion of global capability centres (GCCs) augurs well for the company.

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CFO News

AUGUST 26, 2024

Hindustan Unilever has received a tax demand of Rs 962.75 crore from the Income Tax Department over non-deduction of TDS for acquiring intellectual property rights from GlaxoSmithKline. The company intends to appeal the order and claims it has a right to recover the tax from relevant parties.

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CFO News

AUGUST 26, 2024

RBI is considering a phased approach to increasing provisioning for project financing to ease the impact on lenders and protect profitability. Projects nearing completion may receive some leniency. Despite pushback from lenders and the finance ministry, the RBI is committed to raising provisions to address risks in a sector known for delays, while avoiding cost escalations that could jeopardize project viability.

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CFO News

AUGUST 26, 2024

Vedanta Ltd, led by Anil Agarwal, raised INR 30,000 crore through various means, including a qualified institutional placement and an offer for sale. The funds will be used for deleveraging and growth. The company's profit grew significantly, with a noted reduction in production costs. Vedanta also progressed on its demerger plans, aiming to attract major investments.

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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.

Forecasting

CFO News

AUGUST 26, 2024

Raymond CFO Amit Agarwal says the company is already seeing interest from global brands which previously relied on Bangladesh, and while it's early days, the potential for business growth was substantial.

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CFO News

AUGUST 26, 2024

With consumer preferences shifting rapidly, leading CFOs have stressed on efficient stock rotation, leveraging real-time data, and proactive risk assessment.

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Risk Management Retail Leverage 40

CFO News

AUGUST 26, 2024

Gale Pacific has announced the appointment of Arjun Bagawandas as the Interim Chief Financial Officer, following the retirement of Sheryl Smith, effective 13 September 2024.

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