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How to Optimize SAP ERP Integrations

Navigator SAP

Not all ERP integrations are created equal, which is where ERP optimization comes in. The effectiveness of a given ERP system and its integrations heavily depends on how it was set up and deployed. Get it right, and you look like an efficiency hero. Get it wrong, and both you and the system look like a company albatross. Often the distinction between a good ERP integration and a bad one is not clear cut.

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GDP growth to sink below 1% amid ‘serious headwinds’: Conference Board

CFO Dive

Several recent signals from the economy suggest that the expansion is slowing after defying recession predictions in 2023.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (May 18-19)

Nerd's Eye View

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent study indicates that while overall social media engagement for financial services companies was down in 2023 compared to the previous year, firms boosted their engagement through posts that were entirely original content (rather than sharing third-party content), spoke to the firm's or advisor's principles (with posts responding to current news topics lagging), an

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Scammers siphon $25M from engineering firm Arup via AI deepfake ‘CFO’

CFO Dive

Cybercriminals utilized AI deepfakes to falsely pose as Arup’s CFO and other employees, leading a staff member to transfer $25 million to Hong Kong bank accounts.

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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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POLITICS, ELECTIONS, ECONOMY & BUSINESS: THE HEADY UNCERTAIN MIX

CFO News

Robin Banerjee, a seasoned finance expert, delves into the pulse of India's monumental election process, dissecting its implications for businesses and the economy. Amidst projections and manifestos, he highlights crucial issues and predicts India's trajectory.

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View Your Company’s Potential Value

VCFO

v360™ Enterprise Value Roadmap – A Powerful Tool to Drive Value Optimization Increasing shareholder value is the holy grail for business executives in both public and privately owned companies. Building value is critical whether you’re the sole owner, part of an ownership group, or an executive charged with optimizing operations. Maximizing shareholder value supports many business objectives, including equity-based acquisitions, incenting talent, raising funds, and positioning for exit.

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What’s the cost of the IT skills gap? IDC says $5.5 trillion by 2026

CFO Dive

AI coding and workforce training capabilities could trim as much as $1 trillion from the losses by 2027, according to IDC researcher Gina Smith.

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POSH case reporting confined to a fraction of India Inc cos: Study

CFO News

A recent analysis of 300 NSE listed companies reveals a concerning trend in reporting sexual harassment complaints under the POSH Act. Despite a rise in complaints, many companies reported zero cases, indicating possible non-compliance. Larger companies, with more resources, tended to report more cases, but size alone couldn't explain the low reporting.

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MiB: Savita Subramanian, US Equity & Quantitative Strategy, Bank of America

Barry Ritholtz

This week, we speak with Savita Subramanian , head of US Equity and Quantitative strategy at Bank of America. She also leads the firm’s environmental, social and governance research. She has been a ranked analyst in the Institutional Investor survey for the last eleven years. Prior to joining the firm in 2001, Subramanian was an analyst at Scudder Kemper Investments in New York and San Francisco.

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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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India needs to focus on manufacturing, achieve greater sophistication: Nirmala Sitharaman to Indian Inc

CFO News

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman flagged the need for India to boost its manufacturing sector to achieve self-reliance and increase its share in the global value chain. She highlighted the importance of policy support and sophistication in product manufacturing to attract investment and reduce dependence on China. The minister also discussed the success of the PLI scheme in sectors like telecom and electronics, showcasing India's potential for growth and investment.

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How BMO employees are mobilizing to support youth mental health

Bank of the West

In recent years, the world has seen a dramatic rise in mental health challenges among youth. In fact, young people aged 15-24 are more likely to experience mental illness and/or… Read more The post How BMO employees are mobilizing to support youth mental health appeared first on About BMO.

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ICAI disciplinary panel overlooks stay to pass order against 2 partners of PwC arms

CFO News

Despite a Delhi High Court stay, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has published orders penalizing two PwC affiliate partners. PwC had obtained a stay against ICAI's disciplinary action, challenging fines and membership removal. The institute's move to upload the order on its website has sparked a legal battle. This follows a similar dispute with EY affiliates.

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Accounting Turnover: Why is it Happening and How do we Stop It?

CFO Selections

Having a hard time finding talented accountants for your business? That’s no surprise. I see news headlines every day that indicate many businesses are struggling with this hiring challenge. Here are just a few: The reasons for today’s accounting shortage are well-documented, and include: A changing educational landscape Competition from other fields Increased demand Work-life balance concerns An aging workforce with fewer younger entrants While there is a lot of press around the shortage of acc

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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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India can become third largest economy by '27-28: Arvind Panagariya

CFO News

"The growth in nominal dollar terms had been at about 10.2% during this period (2004-2024) and mind you that during this period we had to deal with the global financial crisis and then with Covid," Panagariya said, in his address at CII annual business summit.

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Launching a Business: What to Know and Essential Tips

Capital CFO LLC

Launching a business is like planting a tree—the right groundwork ensures growth and resilience. Imagine you’ve found the perfect spot, the right seed, and you’re ready to plant. Without proper soil preparation, that seed faces an uphill struggle to thrive. As business management consultants, we stress the importance of firm roots—meticulous planning, market analysis, and […] The post Launching a Business: What to Know and Essential Tips appeared first on Capital CFO+.

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Startup unicorns take to GenAI as older companies dither

CFO News

A new study by consulting firm EY has found that innovation continued at a strong pace in 2024 but different organisations are at different stages of adoption when it comes to GenAI use cases

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India stocks set for biggest monthly FII outflows in a year on election risks, China appeal

CFO News

Global investors have pulled a net $3.5 billion from India’s stock markets so far in May, on course for the biggest withdrawal since June 2023, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.

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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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GSTN rolls out special procedure for tobacco manufacturers to register machines with tax authorities

CFO News

The GST Network (GSTN) has introduced an online facility for manufacturers of pan masala, gutkha, and similar tobacco products to register their machines with tax authorities. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) announced the new registration and monthly return filing procedure to improve GST compliance. The online facility allows manufacturers to submit machine-related information through Form GST SRM-I, and Form GST SRM-II (for return filing) will be available soon.

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EAM to India Inc: Use 'national security filter' in China deals

CFO News

Foreign Minister S Jaishankar emphasizes the importance of Indian firms using a national security filter in dealings with China. Aligning economic priorities with strategic interests, including 'Make in India' initiatives, is crucial. He warns against the weaponisation of economic activity for political pressure.

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Fusion MicroFinance to raise $25 mn from DFC

CFO News

Fusion MicroFinance is raising $25 million from the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) for growth capital, following a $20 million loan facility. The micro loan lender has already received $20 million from DFC. Fusion, founded in 2010, has assets under management of Rs 11,476 crore.

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RBI urges ARCs to follow the regulations in letter & spirit

CFO News

RBI deputy governors M Rajeshwar Rao and Swaminathan J gave keynote addresses in the conference, 'Governance in ARCs - Towards Effective Resolutions'. It was attended by senior-most RBI officials and 80 participants from the ARC sector.

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Are Robots Replacing You? Keeping Humans in the Loop in Automated Environments

Speaker: Erroll Amacker

As businesses increasingly adopt automation, finance leaders must navigate the delicate balance between technology and human expertise. This webinar explores the critical role of human oversight in accounts payable (AP) automation and how a people-centric approach can drive better financial performance. Join us for an insightful discussion on how integrating human expertise into automated workflows enhances decision-making, reduces fraud risks, strengthens vendor relationships, and accelerates R

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Need to rationalise MSME schemes for reach: DFS Secretary

CFO News

Speaking at the CII Annual Business Summit 2024 on Friday, Joshi also noted that there is a need to address language issues of schemes to make them easier and more comprehensible.

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Delhi HC sets aside order upholding arbitral award in favour of Kalanithi Maran and against SpiceJet

CFO News

SpiceJet Kalanithi Maran: The Delhi High Court overturned a previous ruling that upheld an arbitral award favoring Kalanithi Maran over SpiceJet, a private carrier.

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Norway excludes Adani Ports, US and Chinese cos from pension fund

CFO News

Norges Bank said on Wednesday that it excluded the company because of an unacceptable risk that the company contributes to serious violations of individuals' rights in situations of war or conflict. The other two companies blacklisted by Norges Bank include US-based L3Harris Technologies and China's Weichai Power.

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Rs 1.4 lakh-crore: The cost parties are paying to woo voters in the world's biggest election

CFO News

In West Bengal though, it seems candidates across the board aren't ready to give up on the traditional campaign methods just yet with parties displaying an overt preference for a mix and match of tried-and-tested mass outreach methods with those of the digital age.

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Book of Secrets on the Month-End Close

Based off SkyStem's popular e-Book, the book of secrets to the month-end close will be revealed in this one-hour webinar. Learn leading practices when it comes to building a strong and sustainable month-end close that has room to grow and evolve. Learn about the power of precise estimates, why reconciliations are critical to closing the books, how and when to automate, and how the chart of accounts play into your close process.