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3 CFOs gauge rate cut’s impact

CFO Dive

The Fed’s rate cut has handed floating-rate debt borrowers an immediate tailwind but CFOs are still grappling with new strategies that the move could elevate.

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The Importance of Self-Awareness in Leadership Development

CFO Talks

The Importance of Self-Awareness in Leadership Development As a CFO, your role extends beyond managing finances; you are a key leader within your organisation. Leadership isn’t just about guiding your team or making strategic decisions; it’s also about understanding yourself. One of the most crucial, yet often overlooked, skills in leadership development is self-awareness.

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2025 financial conference roundup

CFO Dive

As CFOs prepare for new challenges in 2025, connecting with like-minded executives at upcoming financial conferences can help them to craft effective strategies.

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Modern Nonprofit Podcast: Vision-Directed Strategic Planning

The Charity CFO

Welcome to another Modern Nonprofit Podcast , with our host as always Tosha Anderson! Today we welcome Jennifer Drago, the founder of Peak to Profit , where she serves as a strategy consultant. Jennifer is at the top of her game, helping healthcare, senior living, and nonprofit organizations implement vision and data-driven strategies to assist with their growth.

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If It Aint Broke, Don’t Fix It: A Dangerous Mindset

Time and time again we tell ourselves and others NOT take action on something that is not "broken." We apply that mindset at home and at work. Sometimes, it doesn’t work out so well. Because when it's truly broken, it's usually an emergency, costs more and causes stress. Join us in this webinar where we share ways where you are able to anticipate your needs, understand benefits that you will get from getting better now instead of later, and relieving your team of tasks that they don't need to be

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Workday takes on Microsoft in race to transform corporate finance

CFO Dive

The recent introduction of Workday Assistant, an AI companion, follows the release of Microsoft’s Copilot for Finance earlier this year.

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Fed’s Cook says ‘impressive’ AI innovation has yet to lift productivity

CFO Dive

Cook highlighted the long-term potential of artificial intelligence to spur economic growth, lift wages and ease price pressures.

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Disciplinary actions are not excessive; audit firms must improve processes and resources: NFRA Chief Ajay Bhushan Pandey

CFO News

On October 1, marking the sixth anniversary of the NFRA, Chairman Ajay Bhushan Pandey spoke exclusively with ETCFO, addressing how India's auditing standards meet global requirements, investor protection, claims of pressure on auditors, debarment orders, and the organisation’s ongoing commitment to audit quality and compliance.

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Zoom picks Microsoft vet for CFO

CFO Dive

Michelle Chang will take the video conference provider’s financial reins as the company pushes to advance its AI-first work platform.

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AI is Revolutionizing Business Operations, and Finance Is No Exception

CFO News

The CFO roundtable, “Hopping on the AI Express,” organized by ETCFO and Oracle NetSuite, featured industry leaders discussing AI’s transformative impact on finance efficiency, decision-making, and risk management for growing businesses.

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Business Travel Expense Strategies for Everybody

Global business travel is surging, with companies spending as much as or more than they did before the pandemic. This trend is expected to continue, with more growth on the horizon. The types of travelers are also changing, with millennials and Gen Zers taking on the majority of the load. Business travel is evolving, and younger generations expect less hassle, even though there are more ways to book and pay for travel than ever before.

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Huawei CFO takes second stint as chair amid reported ByteDance team-up

CFO Dive

The long-time CFO will step in to lead Huawei’s board as the telecom firm looks to supplant Nvidia as the premier AI chip provider in China.

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Celebrating the trailblazing women-led startups from this year’s WMNfintech cohort

Bank of the West

On September 26, BMO and 1871 gathered with community members, industry experts and startup ecosystem leaders at the fifth annual WMNfintech Showcase to celebrate the five trailblazing women-led startups that… Read more The post Celebrating the trailblazing women-led startups from this year’s WMNfintech cohort appeared first on About BMO.

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Companies struggle to stay afloat in sea of tech innovations

CFO Dive

More than half of organizations often feel like they don't have the budget to keep pace with tech advancements, KPMG found.

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Celebrating Excellence: American Banker names BMO leaders the “Most Powerful Women in Banking”

Bank of the West

This week, American Banker named BMO’s team of women leaders among the 2024 “Most Powerful Women in Banking.” This prestigious recognition highlights their outstanding professional achievements and their significant impact… Read more The post Celebrating Excellence: American Banker names BMO leaders the “Most Powerful Women in Banking” appeared first on About BMO.

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4 Things Great Companies Do to Improve Cash Flow

Speaker: Don Gallianza, Credit Manager at Chevron Phillips Chemical and Indy Chakrabarti, Chief Marketing Officer at HighRadius

4 Case Studies to Optimize DSO 26 Days Sales Outstanding. Already better than most. But, should you improve on that? Why would 3 fewer days even matter? It matters because it fundamentally transforms business outcomes. Join this webinar to explore 4 things companies do to reclaim hard dollars - not just soft costs - and go from good to great! What You'll Learn 6 operational KPIs every AR manager should track: Define and track these metrics to enhance performance, drive efficiency, and make infor

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Companies struggle to keep up with rapid pace of AI innovations, cybersecurity challenge

CFO News

A large majority of US respondents are experiencing heightened concerns around market competition (73%), trust in new technologies (70%) and regulatory challenges (69%), surpassing last year's levels, according to a KPMG survey.

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A Look Back at the International CFO Summit 2024

CFO Talks

A Look Back at the International CFO Summit 2024 The International CFO Summit 2024, held in the enchanting city of Verona, Italy, was an inspiring gathering of global financial leaders. Hosted by ANDAF (Associazione Nazionale Direttori Amministrativi e Finanziari) as part of their XLVI National Congress, the summit provided a unique opportunity for CFOs to come together and explore the future of financial leadership.

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Resilient domestic growth, continued policy support give India Inc a strong credit boost

CFO News

Leading credit ratings agencies on Tuesday highlighted the sustained strengthening of India Inc's credit quality, reflecting resilient domestic growth supported by the government's continued policy support.

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Variable Expenses: What are They and Examples

The Finance Weekly

Mastering variable expenses is key to accurate budgeting and strategic cost management. But why is this understanding so vital? In short, having a firm grip on variable expenses directly influences your financial outcomes and overall organizational health. Differentiating Between Variable, Fixed, and Semi-Variable Costs Every business has a cost structure made up of fixed, variable, and semi-variable expenses.

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The Financial Leaders Playbook: How To Deliver Insight, Oversight, And Foresight

Speaker: Chandra McCormack, CPA, MBA, NACD.DC

Imagine being a financial leader who not only ensures the books are balanced but also shapes the future of your organization. 🤔 ✨ This session will take you beyond the routine reporting and into the realm of strategic financial leadership. We’ll explore how today’s finance professionals can juggle the day-to-day operations while also delivering the long term vision that drives growth.

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#FASuccess Ep 405: When Being ‘Youthful’ Turns From A Liability To An Asset In Building Your (Long-Term) Advisory Business, With Gaetano Sacco

Nerd's Eye View

Welcome everyone! Welcome to the 405th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Gaetano Sacco. Gaetano is a partner and senior financial advisor at Fountainhead Advisors, an RIA based in Warren, New Jersey, that oversees approximately $900 million in assets under management for 1,000 client households. What's unique about Gaetano, though, is how after breaking away from an insurance broker-dealer with barely $5M in assets under management, he has been abl

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Top 10 Financial Planning and Budgeting Software in 2024

Lime Light

Discover the top 10 financial planning and budgeting software in 2024 to improve efficiency, streamline processes, and make smarter financial decisions.

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GST collections grow 9.5% YoY for September at Rs 1.73 Lakh Cr

CFO News

GST Collections for the month of September grew 9.5% year-on-year at Rs 1.73 Lakh Crore while it witnessed a dip compared to Rs 1.74 Lakh Crore in August 2024. Maharashtra recorded the highest GST collections, registering a collection of Rs 26,369 crore, a 5% increase compared to September 2023.

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Bridging the Gap: Dr. Daan Steenkamp on South Africa’s Underinvestment in Intangible Assets

CFO Talks

This Interview conducted by Leana van der Merwe CBA(SA), CA(SA), a Technical Specialist at the Chartered Institute for Business Accountants (CIBA) and editor of CFO Club, with Dr. Daan Steenkamp, the CEO of Codera Analytics. The primary focus of the discussion revolves around the rising importance of intangible assets in South Africa’s economy, particularly in comparison to more advanced economies.

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How Unify Turned Month-End Mayhem Into a Growth Party With Automation!

By ditching paper and manual checklists, UNIFY embraced ART’s cloud-based solution for seamless automation. The robust dashboards, exception reports, and completion date reports allowed the team to easily track progress and resolve bottlenecks. ART’s flexible access for auditors ensured tight deadlines were met effortlessly. With competitive pricing and a rapid setup, ART cut costs and minimized disruptions, enabling UNIFY’s team to concentrate on high-impact tasks.

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NCLT president seeks more manpower to speed up bankruptcy cases

CFO News

Amid delays in case admissions under the insolvency law, NCLT President emphasised the need for more manpower. Financial institutions file voluminous documents, complicating legal interpretation. There is a need for reforms and quicker admissions to strengthen India's insolvency and bankruptcy system and support economic growth.

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Big IT expects growth momentum to continue in September quarter

CFO News

India’s software service providers will report their July-September quarter results in the coming week, and analysts expect them to be better than the first quarter on the back of deal revival and an improvement in business sentiment in North America.

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Away from spotlight, healthcare throws big lifeline to IT sector

CFO News

India's IT companies have found a resilient growth engine in healthcare. This contrasts with the sluggish performance of financial services, retail, and hi-tech, which have faced headwinds for nearly two years.

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What India and China may do now after Fed's big decision on policy rates

CFO News

As the global inflation shock wanes, lower borrowing costs are expected, with the US Federal Reserve and other major economies likely to continue rate cuts into 2025. Despite economic uncertainties, including the US election, central banks worldwide are predicted to adjust rates, focusing on growth over inflation control.

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7 Essential Criteria for Choosing the Right Payments Partner

Speaker: Brad Pinneke, VP of Business Development at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms

In this webinar, Brad Pinneke, Vice President of Business Development at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms, will dive into the 7 must-have criteria for evaluating payments partners, helping you maximize both efficiency and the long-term value of your investment. From assessing technology capabilities to leveraging business development opportunities, this session will give you a clear, actionable strategy to select the right partner for scaling your business.