Thu.Apr 25, 2024

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Companies cut salary budget increases to 3.6%, trim promotions: Mercer

CFO Dive

Plans for slower gains to salaries align with Thursday data showing that economic growth slowed to just 1.6% last quarter, far less than expected.

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FP&A is a Swiss multi-tool in a pocket of a management team

Fpanda Club

With constantly evolving role of the finance function in the organization, these are FP&A practitioners who feel the most pressure to be jack-of-all-trades. Growing variety and complexity of tasks force them to develop skills, both hard and soft, to keep up with all requirements and expectations. There is a specific product on the market I could associate FP&A with, and this is a Swiss multi-tool.

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Proposed PCAOB rule risks turning auditors into legal watchdogs

CFO Dive

The NOCLAR proposal would impose on auditors greatly expanded responsibilities for identifying — or even preventing — noncompliance with a very wide range of laws, PwC’s Brian Croteau writes.

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Metamorphosis: Technology as the biggest catalyst to transformation

Future CFO

In the age of disruption and change, agility and adaptability have become key factors to ensure the survivability of a company. Affin Bank Headquarters Malaysia-based Affin Bank Berhad, the financial holding company of Affin Islamic Bank Berhad , Affin Hwang Investment Bank Berhad , Affin Moneybrokers Sdn Berhad , AXA AFFIN Life Insurance Berhad and AXA AFFIN General Insurance Berhad, saw the need to transform with the changing times and this was what started them on their journey of Metamorphos

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From Start to Scale: Driving Growth Through Seamless Payments Implementation

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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Former Chuck E. Cheese exec takes Dave & Buster’s CFO seat

CFO Dive

The change comes as Dave & Buster's looks to drive growth through a dining experience overhaul, among other initiatives.

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Large businesses want zero-trust strategy

CFO News

In the constantly evolving world, where the risks are high, the majority of businesses are adopting a zero-trust strategy. More than half of the large organisations have implemented zero-trust architecture to prevent data breaches.

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Reviving a Financially Troubled Business: The Role of the CFO

CFO Share

Small businesses that need a turnaround are often on the brink of a breakthrough, just weeks or months, or one big deal away from success. As a result, if your business is in financial trouble, you probably feel an unusual mix of hope and desperation, anxiety and optimism. Working tirelessly to break through the morass, founders often focus too much on sales and operations while under leveraging the skills of a CFO.

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Indian economy stands out with strong show: Finance Ministry

CFO News

India's finance ministry highlighted the country's "promising economic performance," citing resilient growth, stable prices, and a strong external sector in its monthly economic report for March. Despite global uncertainties, India's economy remains robust, driven by factors like domestic demand, investment, and manufacturing momentum. The report also noted favorable monsoon forecasts, which are expected to boost agricultural output and ease inflation concerns.

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Asia sees surge in sustainable financing

Future CFO

From green bonds to transition finance, Asian markets are experiencing a surge in sustainable financing, according to BNP Paribas. The said increase in sustainable finance is brought about by supportive regulatory environments. Green bonds, in particular, are gaining momentum, according to BNP Paribas. This paves the way for Asia to become the world’s second-largest issuer, set to account for 20% of the global supply in 2024.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

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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Mop up from divestment, asset sale beats FY24 RE of Rs 30,000 crore

CFO News

In FY24, government's capital receipts surpassed Rs 30,000 crore from disinvestment and asset monetisation. The budget combined targets under miscellaneous receipts. CPSE dividend collections reached a new peak of Rs 63,749 crore in 2023-24.

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Case Study: Financial Clarity with Modern Nonprofit Accounting Software

The Charity CFO

For nonprofit organizations, accounting comes with a lot of complexity. Categorizing transactions, reporting income, and meeting compliance requirements can be overwhelming. In this case study, we’ll explore real stories of nonprofits who have transformed their organizations by using technology to streamline their financial infrastructure. Instead of slow, paper-driven, backward-looking accounting, these organizations are moving quickly through digital integrations allowing them to focus on th

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PE Advent International queues up for a stake in Apollo 24/7

CFO News

Apollo 24/7 is part of Apollo HealthCo, a subsidiary of Apollo Hospitals. HealthCo also houses the pharmacy distribution business and a 25.5% interest in Apollo Pharmacy. It accounts for about 40% of Apollo Hospitals’ revenue.

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Reviving a Financially Troubled Business: The Role of the CFO

CFO Share

Small businesses that need a turnaround are often on the brink of a breakthrough, just weeks or months, or one big deal away from success. As a result, if your business is in financial trouble, you probably feel an unusual mix of hope and desperation, anxiety and optimism. Working tirelessly to break through the morass, founders often focus too much on sales and operations while under leveraging the skills of a CFO.

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

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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The importance of good ethics among finance professionals

Future CFO

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) identified the importance of good ethics among finance professionals as one of the pathways to make a positive impact in tackling various issues. Such concerns include climate change, social inequality, and a widespread lack of trust, ACCA says. As a professional accountant, one is already aware that they can make a difference to build a better world that works for everyone, although it can be hard to know how to put that knowledge into

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Reviving a Financially Troubled Business: The Role of the CFO

CFO Share

Small businesses that need a turnaround are often on the brink of a breakthrough, just weeks or months, or one big deal away from success. As a result, if your business is in financial trouble, you probably feel an unusual mix of hope and desperation, anxiety and optimism. Working tirelessly to break through the morass, founders often focus too much on sales and operations while under leveraging the skills of a CFO.

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Navigating strategic FP&A for SaaS businesses

Cube Software

Understanding SaaS financial metrics Let's start by discussing the bread and butter of finance functions everywhere: the metrics.

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Gender diversity still a long way away among CFOs as women still remain underrepresented

CFO News

Despite gender diversity efforts in India, women are underrepresented in CFO roles. Challenges include bias, retention issues, and supply-side constraints. Companies struggle to retain high-potential women, impacting women's rise to top finance roles.

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Back to Basics with Reconciliations

Join us in this webinar, where we share best practices on how to think about the reconciliation work each month, when best to do reconciliations, how they should be prepared, and some common pitfalls to avoid. Learning Objectives: This course objective is to understand how to properly prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and its impact on the financial statements.

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The Mentoring Round | Naresh Bansal, CFO, Menlo Security

CFO Thought Leader

Inside The Mentoring Round, CFO Naresh Bansal emphasizes the importance of flexibility and readiness to adapt to unforeseen changes in the business environment, illustrating this with his own experiences of sudden shifts in company strategy and market conditions. He discusses how his role shifted towards more strategic capital allocation, particularly in response to changing economic conditions such as those brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, underscoring the need for CFOs to be agile in th

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Petitions pile up as GST notices come after 3 years of returns filing

CFO News

Many businesses, who were served with goods and services tax (GST) notices in December 2023 and January of this year following the extension of the notice issuance deadline, have taken their grievances to various high courts, contesting the legal legitimacy of the notices.

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ION Corporates Bond Pricing

Reval

ION Corporates Bond Pricing The post ION Corporates Bond Pricing appeared first on ION.

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Sam Pitroda inheritance tax debate: What is inheritance tax in India

CFO News

What is inheritance tax: When someone passes away, it's important to understand that there are two types of taxes that may apply - estate and inheritance taxes. Estate taxes are calculated based on the total value of the deceased person's possessions as of the date of death, whereas inheritance taxes are charged on the individuals who receive the property.

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Usage-Based Monetization Musts: A Roadmap for Sustainable Revenue Growth

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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Sebi gives approval to CRISIL subsidiary to provide ESG ratings

CFO News

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has approved CRISIL ESG Ratings & Analytics Limited as a Category 1 provider of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) ratings. The approval comes at a time when ESG disclosures are improving and financial markets recognize the need for independent ESG ratings.

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FirstCry to refile IPO papers post Sebi order

CFO News

FirstCry is set to withdraw its papers for an up to $500 million IPO as early as next week, after India's markets regulator raised questions over key metrics it disclosed to investors.

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Won't back down, says Religare's Rashmi Saluja amid tiff with Burman family

CFO News

"I may have agreed that five years ago, I didn't have the experience, but after five years, three successful businesses, a company turnaround and a great team and board to support me, I will not back down," Saluja told ET in an interview. "Any allegations of corporate governance against the board and the management are directly reflected toward the regulators.

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Kotak MD & CEO's assurance to customers after RBI’s curb

CFO News

Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday halted Kotak Mahindra to onboard customers for its digital-only zero-balance saving accounts. Ashok Vaswani, MD & CEO of Kotak Mahindra Bank released a letter assuring uninterrupted services to the pre existing customers.

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Solve Your Firm's Automation Complexities Once and For All

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.