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Negotiation Skills for Leaders: Building Consensus

CFO Talks

Negotiation Skills for Leaders: Building Consensus Today’s Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) are more than just the financial experts of their organisations. They are strategic leaders who play a crucial role in making decisions that shape the future of the company. A key part of this role is being able to negotiate effectively and build agreement among different groups.

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Navigating Financial Disasters (Updated)

Barry Ritholtz

My keynote at the Greater Kansas City FPA Symposium 2024 is above. They are a great group of people, and very motivated to serve their clients. The deck is an updated version of last year’s presentation to investors at the Orlando Money Show. It has evolved into a few chapters in my upcoming book (more on that to come later). The folks attending the FPA event are all CFPs and advisors, and so I tailored the presentation to ideas they can use to better serve their clients.

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Target CFO says GenAI tool is boosting worker efficiency

CFO Dive

The chatbot, which helps Target’s team members resolve on-the-job challenges, is making it easier and faster to assist customers, CFO Michael Fiddelke said.

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30-year TIPS reopening auction gets real yield of 2.055%

Tips Watch

Only the 2nd auction of this term since 2011 to get a real yield above 2.0%. By David Enna, Tipswatch.

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The Human Side of Finance: The Intersectionality of People, Culture, Adaptability, and Resilience

Speaker: Melissa Hurrington

Finance isn’t just about the numbers. It’s about the people behind them. In a world of constant disruption, resilient finance teams aren’t just operationally efficient. They are adaptable, engaged, and deeply connected to a strong organizational culture. Success lies at the intersection of people, culture, adaptability, and resilience. Finance leaders who master this balance will build teams that thrive through uncertainty and drive long-term business impact.

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Longtime Zoom Video CFO to step down

CFO Dive

Kelly Steckelberg is leaving the video conferencing platform after seven years as CFO.

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Jobless claims edge up, amplifying Fed signals for rate cut

CFO Dive

Payrolls in the 12 months ending in March may have grown 818,000 less than previously reported, according to federal data.

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Paytm-Zomato deal chips away at India’s Alibaba dream

CFO News

Curiously, Paytm is selling its most profitable venture. Let’s not forget that payment has not been a profitable business for everyone. Ticketing was one of the primary businesses for Paytm where the margins are high as they charge conveyance fees. The company has 70 million customers in this segment.

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SEC Climate Rules in Limbo: Strategic Insights for Accounting Leaders

E78 Partners

Introduction Last month, E78 released a comprehensive guide to help public companies navigate the SEC’s new climate disclosure rule. These rules, designed to enhance and standardize climate-related disclosures, have sparked significant debate. While initially adopted, the SEC has temporarily paused certain enforcement requirements, pending judicial review.

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Sebi bans Anil Ambani, 24 other entities from securities market for 5 years

CFO News

Anil Ambani and 24 entities, including former officials of Reliance Home Finance, are barred by Sebi from the securities market for five years for fund diversion. Sebi imposed a Rs 25 crore penalty on Ambani and restricted him from participating in the market. Reliance Home Finance was also fined Rs 6 lakh and barred for six months.

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Maximizing Profit and Productivity: The New Era of AI-Powered Accounting

Speaker: Yohan Lobo

In the accounting world, staying ahead means embracing the tools that allow you to work smarter, not harder. Outdated processes and disconnected systems can hold your organization back, but the right technologies can help you streamline operations, boost productivity, and improve client delivery. Dive into the strategies and innovations transforming accounting practices.

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SEC Climate Rules in Limbo: Strategic Insights for Accounting Leaders

E78 Partners

Introduction Last month, E78 released a comprehensive guide to help public companies navigate the SEC’s new climate disclosure rule. These rules, designed to enhance and standardize climate-related disclosures, have sparked significant debate. While initially adopted, the SEC has temporarily paused certain enforcement requirements, pending judicial review.

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Skills to drive responsible AI adoption for finance professionals

Future CFO

The accountancy profession has a central role to play in driving and shaping the future of artificial intelligence use by bridging the gap between technical capabilities and business needs, according to the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. This includes ensuring ethical and responsible adoption of the technological advancement to maximise its benefits for the organisation.

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Fundraising Campaign for Your Nonprofit: A Step-by-Step Guide

Capital CFO LLC

Setting Fundraising Goals Identifying Financial Needs Understanding the financial requirements of your nonprofit is the cornerstone of any successful fundraising campaign. Begin by conducting a thorough assessment of your organization’s needs, including operational costs, program expenses, and future growth plans. This clarity will help in setting precise and realistic fundraising goals.

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Travel spending expected to return to pre-pandemic levels by end-2024

Future CFO

Travel spending is on track to fully recover to pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2024, surpassing US$2 trillion, according to Forrester 's Global Travel Market Forecast, 2024 To 2028 This is amid the resurgence of international travel demand in Asia Pacific, says Cindy Liu , forecast analyst at Forrester. It is important that finance leaders take note of such changes to be able to manage organisational spending in the coming months, as efficient business travel can make way for expansion.

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Smarter Card Solutions: Meeting the Challenges of Mid-Market Travel & Expense

Our 2025 Center Travel Survey is clear: as corporate travel increases, so does corporate credit cards distribution, and a rise in off-platform travel booking. This 61% rise causes various challenges: compliance, spend control, reporting problems, and a lack of visibility across organizations. To evolve with the ever-changing needs of travelers, decision-makers need a better solution.

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8 Critical Steps to Take when Your CFO is Leaving

CFO Selections

“My finance leader is leaving! Now what do I do?!” In some sense, it’s tempting to offer the platitude, “a debit is a debit everywhere we go!” (which is a colloquial way to suggest that all accounting is created equal). However, while there’s some truth to that fact that every organization replacing a leader will need to take some core actions, you don’t need to drill down very far to realize that each business has unique elements to consider as well.

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A Modern Nonprofit Podcast: How Nonprofits can Start Investing in Technology

The Charity CFO

On today’s episode, Tosha is joined by the Executive Fundraising Coach at Auxilia , Paul Morris. Auxilia is a technology platform created to help community driven nonprofit organizations with donor outreach, engagement, and retention. Paul and Tosha collaborate on a discussion about nonprofits investing in technology. There is almost an unwritten fear or stigma associated with nonprofits and using dollars to invest in technology.

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Understanding Fractional CFO Salary Trends

CFO Share

Over the past ten years, the role of a fractional CFO has changed the small business landscape. Hiring a full-time Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is seldom viable for small businesses and startups. Enter the fractional CFO—a part-time financial expert who can provide top-tier financial oversight without the full-time cost. Whether you are an entrepreneur hiring a fractional CFO or a finance professional considering a change to the fractional profession, understanding fractional CFO salary trends

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The Mentoring Round | Salman Khan, CFO, Marathon Digital Holdings

CFO Thought Leader

Inside The Mentoring Round , CFO Salmon Khan highlights the transformative strategy at Marathon Digital, shifting from renting data centers to acquiring operational capacity, driven by his experience in the heavy industry and M&A. He emphasizes the importance of articulating decisions methodically, especially when data is incomplete. Khan also discusses the similarities and differences between Bitcoin mining and AI data centers, focusing on energy use.

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Bringing AI to Finance: How to Leverage Technology for Efficiency and Control

Finance teams are balancing more than ever, but manual processes shouldn’t slow you down. In this ebook from BILL, discover how AI is transforming finance—automating AP, expense tracking, and document management to reduce errors, increase efficiency, and improve financial control. Learn how real companies are using AI-powered automation to streamline workflows, detect anomalies, and gain deeper insights.

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FCF Healthcare & Life Sciences Venture Capital Monitor – Europe – 07/2024 published

Fox Corporate Finance

FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH is delighted to publish the new “FCF Healthcare & Life Sciences Venture Capital Monitor – Europe 07/2024”. The Monitor is a monthly published overview of venture capital trends in the. Read more The post FCF Healthcare & Life Sciences Venture Capital Monitor – Europe – 07/2024 published appeared first on FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH.

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ICRA forecasts India's Q1 GDP growth to fall to 6%, a six-quarter low

CFO News

The insights by ICRA indicate a temporary slowdown in India's economic growth, with several sectors witnessing a downturn influenced by government actions, urban consumer sentiment, and weather conditions, but project a recovery in the latter half of the fiscal year.

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Kitces & Carl Ep 145: Explaining The Value Of Financial (Life) Planning By Unlocking The Emotional Job To Be Done

Nerd's Eye View

As advisory firm websites have become crucial to the prospecting pipeline, displaying fees can present a delicate challenge for advisors. On the one hand, displaying fees can help a client determine whether an advisor will fit into their budget and may build trust when an advisor demonstrates transparency by explaining how their fee applies to their value proposition; on the other hand, even with a clear explanation, prospects may find it difficult to understand exactly how the value of an advic

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Economic momentum remains 'intact': Finance Ministry

CFO News

The report said the FY25 budget has laid out a glide path of fiscal consolidation. Supported by strong revenue collection, discipline in revenue expenditure and robust economic performance, the fiscal deficit is projected to decline. At the same time, it said, capital expenditure is maintained at high levels, supporting the fledgling private investment cycle.

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Say ‘Goodbye’ to Clunky Spreadsheets and Say ‘Hello’ to Month-End Automation

Technology is rapidly changing the way accountants perform and manage month-end activities. Spreadsheets, emails, and shared drives no longer need to slow you down. In under four weeks, your team can start reaping the benefits of month-end close automation by vastly reducing spreadsheets, cut down on reconciliation work, speed up the month-end close, and better manage your remote team.

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Metro Brands on track to set up 225 stores over two years, eyes 10-15% sales growth, says CFO

CFO News

Kaushal Parekh, CFO of Metro Brands, spoke to ETCFO on the company's innovative inventory management, capital allocation priorities, and growth outlook.

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ED conducts searches on premises of Religare's Rashmi Saluja, other officials

CFO News

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at multiple premises linked to senior officials of Religare Enterprises, seizing documents related to allegations of fund siphoning from Religare Finvest. The investigation stems from a complaint alleging financial misconduct by former promoters and current officials. This has led to further scrutiny, including summoning Dabur India chairman.

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Dish TV penalised by BSE, NSE for lacking board strength

CFO News

The latest notice dated August 21, 2024 is for not having proper composition of the Board and Nomination and Remuneration Committee, for June quarter 2024, it added.

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Significant decline in job growth in FY24, IT & Textile sector labelled 'job destroyers': Report

CFO News

India Inc. experienced a sharp slowdown in employment growth in FY24, with a mere 1.5% increase compared to 5.7% in FY23, according to a Bank of Baroda report. Only 90,840 jobs were added in FY24, down from 333,000 in the previous year. By March 2024, total employment across 1,196 companies reached 6.25 million, indicating a cautious approach by businesses amid economic uncertainty.

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Outsourcing Vs. In-House: The Ultimate Battle For Better Collections

Speaker: Susan Richards

Your past-due accounts are growing, cash flow is tightening, and the pressure is on. The big question: Do you handle the collections internally or outsource to experts? Both strategies come with advantages and risks - but which one delivers the best impact for your business? In this session we’ll dive deep into the in-house vs. outsourcing debate, examining cost-effectiveness, efficiency, compliance risks, and overall recovery success rates.