CFO Thought Leader

APRIL 15, 2024

Long ago, the power of focus was a lesson that Jeff Bray learned early in his career while transitioning from the role of analyst to that of portfolio manager. He recalls a strategic moment when he realized that narrowing his investments from many down to just three to five key stocks would greatly amplify his success. This principle of concentrated effort not only transformed his approach to investment management but also became a guiding principle throughout his career, which includes his late

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CFO Dive

APRIL 15, 2024

After the release of the retail sales data, the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta upgraded its estimate for the annualized rate in first quarter GDP growth to 2.8% from 2.4%.

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Bramasol

APRIL 15, 2024

As the Digital Solutions Economy (DSE) has proliferated across many industries, the challenges of data Volume, Velocity, Density and Complexity have become critical for success. In this webinar , experts from SAP and Bramasol provide a deep dive into how SAP FI-CA, with proven capabilities for contract accounting, helps to address the key Volume and Velocity issues.

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CFO Dive

APRIL 15, 2024

Artificial intelligence could cut anywhere from 30% to 70% of the time businesses spend on the quote process, Lydia DiLiello, CEO of Capital Pricing Consultants said.

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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

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CFO Selections

APRIL 15, 2024

As fractional CFOs and Controllers our team engages with organizations in either a short-term or part-time capacity. One area where we often lend our expertise is in ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and MRP (Material Requirements Planning) installations. Properly implementing and managing the accounting and finance elements of these systems requires a depth of financial acumen that is best suited for an experienced CFO to handle because there are wide reaching business implications to consider

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Bramasol

APRIL 15, 2024

Previously in this series, we have explored the big picture regarding How Generative AI is Impacting the Digital Solutions Economy. In this new post, we get more granular to provide an update on how AI and Gen AI can enhance productivity, insights, and results in finance applications such as order-to-cash to compliance (OTC 2 ), along with a look at how new SAP AI initiatives are key to this transformation.

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CFO Dive

APRIL 15, 2024

The beleaguered Long Island-based lender brought aboard four executives Friday whose careers had crossed paths with that of newly minted CEO Joseph Otting.

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Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 15, 2024

Growing an advisory firm is no easy task – and advisors who start firms often have few resources to spare (beyond their own knowledge and time), face huge to-do lists, and are required to wear a number of hats. Foremost among their responsibilities is business development, which compels them to seek out prospects who will eventually become clients (so that they can grow their firms, allocate resources accordingly, and do even more financial planning!).

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CFO News

APRIL 15, 2024

"The percentage of women (in leadership) in organisations is fewer, but it is representative of the fact that the overall percentage of women in the workforce is low. It is crucial that companies have more women at the entry level and then they are able to nurture and retain them through the tougher years.

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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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Bank of the West

APRIL 15, 2024

At BMO, digital isn’t just a channel – it’s how we operate. Innovation is at the core of our efforts to build a digitally enabled, future-ready bank, that harnesses the… Read more The post BMO Ranks Top 10 in the World in AI Innovation appeared first on About BMO.

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Future CFO

APRIL 15, 2024

As the business world undergoes shifts and transformation, chief financial officers of organisations encounter changes within the role. Zane Rowe , CFO of Workday , and James Stark , consultant at Egon Zehnder , discuss technology, board collaboration, and the importance of finding perspectives in untapped places for innovative ideas. The post The CFO role then vs now appeared first on FutureCFO.

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CFO News

APRIL 15, 2024

Apple explores partnerships with Murugappa Group & Titan Company for local assembly of camera module sub-components in India, aiming to shift operations from China and strengthen the Indian supplier ecosystem.

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Future CFO

APRIL 15, 2024

BlackLine, Inc. launched its generative artificial intelligence -powered Journals Risk Analyser, empowering finance and accounting leaders with anomaly detection. The new technological advancement paves way for powerful insights and trends to help out finance professionals to streamline audits and boost risk management and compliance. The move is part of BlackLine’s strategy to embed AI across its entire platform of financial close, intercompany accounting , invoice-to-cash, and consolidation so

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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.

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CFO News

APRIL 15, 2024

Middle East conflict may influence India's inflation and oil prices. Recent data shows decreasing consumer inflation. Monsoon forecasted to help control food inflation. RBI projects lower inflation. Markets stabilize after Iran's attack on Israel.

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CFO Simplified

APRIL 15, 2024

Are you missing Strategic Planning? Let’s quickly get through the first three items in any strategic plan. Here’s a quick review. These are key to making sure that everyone in your company is on the same page. Vision and Mission Statement – Why do you exist, and what is it that you provide to the marketplace? SWOT Analysis – Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats.

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CFO News

APRIL 15, 2024

Under the current regime, unified licence holders with access service authorisation (telecom operators) and virtual network operator licence holders can provide leased bandwidth or point-to-point connectivity to enterprises. The industry has been seeking clarification on whether these licensed holders are also permitted to provide dark fibre to enterprises.

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CFO Simplified

APRIL 15, 2024

Every business ends up short of cash from time to time. But there’s short of cash, and then there’s SHORT OF CASH. In the first case, you’re going to have to wait a few months to buy that new production machine. In the second, you need to figure out some way of covering payroll on Friday. No one needs, or likes that kind of “short.” DOWNLOAD THE CASH FLOW SOLUTIONS DO’S AND DONT’S So, if you are so short of cash that you can’t cover payroll, what can you do to jump that gap, to allow

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CFO News

APRIL 15, 2024

The Telecom Ministry has granted an in-principle approval to Elon Musk's Starlink for satellite communications services in India, ahead of Musk's visit to the country. The approval follows almost three-and-a-half years of deliberation and awaits final vetting by the Home Ministry. Once approved, Starlink will receive a Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS) license, a crucial step for offering satellite communication services in India.

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CFO News

APRIL 15, 2024

Government is crafting a framework to enable pension funds and insurers to invest in startups, aiming to boost domestic capital. Efforts include redefining startup criteria, educating investors, and potentially expanding existing funding schemes.

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CFO News

APRIL 15, 2024

CG Group's CG Hospitality Global and The Fern brand aim for gradual public launch. Expansion strategies include EBITDA growth, strategic investor involvement, IPO launch, The Farm introduction, Taj properties, a Dubai hotel, safari lodge expansion.

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CFO News

APRIL 15, 2024

March job market: oil and gas, pharma, senior professionals thrive. Unicorns show hiring interest. AI/ML talent in demand. Niche roles like machine learning engineer see growth despite overall IT hiring decline.

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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 News

APRIL 15, 2024

The stronger-than-expected 5.3% growth in China's economy for the first quarter of the year comes as a positive surprise for analysts and policymakers alike. This growth figure surpasses the 4.6% expansion that was anticipated by analysts, indicating resilience in the face of challenges such as the ongoing property crisis.

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CFO News

APRIL 15, 2024

"At present, banks disclose all charges on a term sheet. However, an ordinary borrower does not always read the four-five pages of terms and conditions, so we have already mandated this document in microfinance and digital lending. We are now asking this for all lenders," said RBI governor Shaktikanta Das.

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CFO News

APRIL 15, 2024

India’s oil purchases from Russia jumped after the war as New Delhi purchased discounted crude. The share of Russian oil in India’s total imports rose to 35% in 2023-24 from 23% in the previous year, according to energy cargo tracker Vortexa.

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CFO News

APRIL 15, 2024

India's merchandise trade deficit decreased to $15.60 billion annually in March, according to government data. The yearly deficit narrowed to $240.2 billion in FY24. Economists, surveyed by Reuters, had estimated March's deficit at $18.55 billion.

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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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