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Thinking Beyond the Bottom Line with Strategic Accounting

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In today’s AI-powered business environment, accounting is no longer just about crunching numbers. It’s about leveraging financial insights to drive strategic decisions and elevate your business to new heights. Let’s explore five key accounting services that can transform your business operations and help you stay ahead of the competition.

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28% of big companies have no formal CFO succession plan, finance chiefs say

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The dearth of succession plans for departing finance chiefs comes as CFO turnover at public companies has soared this year.

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What is an FUE When Buying S/4HANA Cloud?

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One of the advantages of SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition is the scalability of the ERP solution. Functionality can be turned on or off and extended depending on the needs of the business, and seat licenses can expand (or be reconfigured) depending on the company’s needs. This inherent ability to expand and reconfigure the ERP solution is where FUE allocation comes into play.

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In interim CFO pick, Tyson draws on established finance creds

CFO Dive

The beleaguered chicken processor is leaning on a company veteran with two decades of finance experience as interim CFO following John Tyson’s suspension.

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Automation, Evolved: Your New Playbook For Smarter Knowledge Work

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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Unlocking Hyper-growth: Why Your CPG Company Needs SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition Now

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SAP S/4HANA Cloud, comes pre-configured with industry best practices for Consumer Products companies, allowing for a fit-to-standard implementation.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (June 15-16)

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Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent study found that advisory teams tend to have higher assets under management per advisor, serve wealthier clients on average, and have stronger growth than solo advisors, thanks in part to the efficiencies gained from sharing expertise and back-office support.

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The Blueprint of an AI-First Financial Institution

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Financial institutions have been facing tough challenges between economic uncertainty and an unprecedented technology-powered speed of change, especially since the Spring Bank Run of 2023. Banks are now prioritizing four key areas: liquidity management with a balanced portfolio view including commercial real estate (CRE), enterprise protection with anti-fraud and cybersecurity, operational resiliency and sustainability with climate risk and green products.

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Hyundai unit files for India IPO that could be country's biggest

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India's second-biggest car maker behind Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai will not issue new shares in the IPO which will involve its South Korean parent selling part of its stake in the wholly owned unit to retail and other investors via a so-called "offer for sale" route.

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Budgeting Hacks: 3 Ways CFOs & FP&A Teams Can Cut Cycle Times

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Budgeting is often a time-consuming and cumbersome process, draining valuable resources and delaying crucial decision-making. The good news is that it doesn't have to be this way. With the right strategies and tools, you can significantly reduce your budget cycle time, freeing up your team to focus on strategic initiatives and driving growth.

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Data Talks, CFOs Listen: Why Analytics Is The Key To Better Spend Management

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.

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Why India-China tensions are equal to a big headache for electronics makers

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According to industry executives, 4,000-5,000 visa applications of Chinese executives are currently awaiting government go-ahead, hindering the Indian electronics manufacturing industry’s expansion plans. This is despite New Delhi setting up a mechanism to clear business visa applications within 10 days.

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Budgeting Hacks: 3 Ways CFOs & FP&A Teams Can Cut Cycle Times

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Budgeting is often a time-consuming and cumbersome process, draining valuable resources and delaying crucial decision-making. The good news is that it doesn't have to be this way. With the right strategies and tools, you can significantly reduce your budget cycle time, freeing up your team to focus on strategic initiatives and driving growth.

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India cuts windfall tax on petroleum crude

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India reduced the windfall tax on petroleum crude to 3,250 Indian rupees per metric ton from 5,200 rupees on June 15. The tax for diesel and aviation turbine fuel remained at zero. The tax is revised every fortnight and the recent adjustment was made on June 1.

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India Inc makes a play for equality: L&T and Amazon lead the way with all-women teams in engineering and delivery

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Engineering giant L&T has established an all-women team at Tata Steel's mining site in Odisha, handling large machinery repairs, inspired by a successful pilot. Amazon, which initiated all-women virtual customer service in 2020, now operates nine all-women delivery stations in various locations. Companies like Shell, KFC, and Dr. Reddy's are also creating all-women teams in various sectors, boosting productivity, reducing attrition, and attracting female talent.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

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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Why Modi is at the G7 Summit, and why G7 needs him

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The Western world wants India by its side. Given the increasing economic heft of the country, India cannot be outside the major policy issues confronting the West. It will be India's 11th participation in the G7 Summit and PM Modi's fifth consecutive participation at the G7 Summit.

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Third-party firms Delhivery, Xpressbees look to sort out logistics of quick commerce race

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Third-party logistics firms like Delhivery and Xpressbees are venturing into the quick-commerce sector to support platforms such as Swiggy Instamart, Blinkit, and Zepto as demand surges. Sensing opportunity in the q-commerce space, Delhivery has started to work with Swiggy Instamart’s larger warehouses which supply to small dark stores, or fulfilment centers.

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At G7 Outreach session, PM Modi calls for ending monopoly in technology

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the G7 summit in Italy's Apulia region, called for ending technological monopolies and fostering creative technology to build an inclusive society. Highlighting the global impact on the Global South, Modi emphasized India's responsibility to voice their concerns, prioritizing Africa's development. He stressed the significance of artificial intelligence, citing India's AI Mission and national strategy.

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Nykaa grants 4.73 lakh shares under Esop scheme

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FSN E-Commerce Ventures, operating Nykaa, allotted 4,73,138 equity shares under Esop scheme. Shares valued at Rs 8.08 crore. Managing director Falguni Nayar foresees $90-billion market growth.

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Forecasting Failures Are Costly: Heres How To Fix Them

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.

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India’s wholesale prices accelerate to 15-month high of 2.61% in May

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India's Wholesale Price Index (WPI) surged to a 15-month high of 2.61 percent in May, up from 1.26 percent in April 2023. This increase was notably higher compared to the 3.48 percent decline seen in May 2023. The numbers accelerated significantly, with WPI reaching 7.4 percent in May, up from 5.5 percent in April and 4.82 percent in May 2023. Primary articles inflation rose to 7.2 percent in May from 5.01 percent in April, while fuel and power inflation remained subdued at around 1.4 percent.

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G7 tackles migration, economy & more, but differs on abortion

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Leaders of the G7 nations focused on artificial intelligence, economic security, and migration during their summit in Italy, addressing major global challenges like financial support for Ukraine and climate change.