CFO Dive

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

A company's success and growth are deeply influenced by the financial stability and creditworthiness of its customers.

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Welcome to the November 2024 issue of the Latest News in Financial #AdvisorTech – where we look at the big news, announcements, and underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisors! This month's edition kicks off with the news that Holistiplan has announced the rollout of a new estate plan document extraction tool to stand alongside its highly popular tax return scanning tool – which highlights how advances in AI technol

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CFO Dive

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Compliance with the standards update “isn’t going to be cheap” for many firms, but the FASB has taken steps to reduce the cost to preparers, board member Fred Cannon said.

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CFO Plans

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

In today’s dynamic financial landscape, Discover Strategic Financial Planning Solutions that are more than a necessity; they’re the backbone of sustainable business growth. As companies in the financial services industry aim to navigate uncertain economic climates, creating a robust financial roadmap becomes essential. This article delves into the critical components of strategic financial planning, offering a comprehensive guide for organizations seeking to enhance their financial h

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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.

Leverage

CFO Dive

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

“Customers are really pushing us to provide better, more actionable answers,” Apptio’s Eugene Khvostov said.

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As AI further complicates a tricky risk environment, CFOs and internal auditors need to reach a strategic alignment, IIA’s Anthony Pugliese said.

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CFO Selections

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Every year, millions of people have a great idea for a product or service. It might be either the formation of a new business or an addition to a current organization. Some never get off the ground, but some end up changing the world! According to recent data , 90% of startups fail every year, but the remaining 10% offer the potential to shape how we live our lives and transform the communities around us in significant ways.

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CFO Dive

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Auto industry's 5-year leap: 14% CCC boost, 11% faster inventory-turnover, 58-day supplier terms. Discover how!

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CFO Thought Leader

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Sitting quietly at the back of a crowded GE conference room, a young Sandra Wallach diligently took notes during an executive briefing. As one of the newest inductees into GE’s esteemed Financial Management Program (FMP), she was eager to absorb every detail. Unbeknownst to her at the time, this moment marked the beginning of a transformative 17-year journey with General Electric. “FMP allowed me to figure out what I really like to do, what I gravitate towards, and what I’m not

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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.

Finance

CFO Dive

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

If it is, you’ll want to know that before facing a shareholder lawsuit, Jason Bishara of NSI Insurance Group says.

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CFO News

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Tikona Infinet will become a significant subsidiary of SAR Televenture and Tikona shareholders will get SAR Televenture shares.

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Reval

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

​LONDON – 04 November 2024: ION, a global leader in trading and workflow. The post ION wins “best low-latency trading network of the year” at Buy-Side Technology Awards 2024 appeared first on ION.

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CFO Thought Leader

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

When it came to the public markets, no one can accuse David Morris and his seasoned C-suite colleagues, Fred Burke and Kendall Forbes, of being impatient. Guardian Pharmacy Services, a company they built from the ground up, recently raised $112 million in an IPO, listing on the NYSE under the symbol “GRDN.” The milestone reflects a culmination of over three decades of ever thoughtful, strategic decision making in a highly specialized market.

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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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Lime Light

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Choosing the wrong enterprise performance management (EPM) software means your team will spend months implementing a system, only to discover it doesn’t fully integrate with your current tools.

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CFO News

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

India's government has put forward a proposal to consolidate the country's regional rural banks from 43 down to 28. This move aims to bolster the banks' capital and reduce expenses. These banks, which primarily serve rural communities, held a combined 6.6 trillion rupees in deposits as of March 31, 2024.

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Lime Light

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Companies invest significant time in gathering data and preparing financial statements but struggle to get the most value from them. The complexity of financial reporting arises from managing variables like revenue timing, expenses, and working capital, which distorts the overall financial picture if not carefully handled.

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CFO News

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

EMBASSY OFFICE-MOVES/ (URGENT)India's Embassy REIT chief steps down after SEBI action

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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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Lime Light

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

According to the 2024 Global Finance Trends Survey, 69% of finance leaders recognize the critical role of financial planning and profitability analysis in strategic decision-making. Interpreting financial data, especially complex datasets, can pose challenges, even for seasoned professionals.

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CFO News

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

In this article, Ashok Haldia, a seasoned finance expert and Chartered Accountant, explores the critical role of internal audit in enhancing ESG governance, emphasizing its potential to assist in navigating ESG and bring integrity in ESG reporting that goes beyond mere compliance.

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Global Finance

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Tesla is setting new standards in renewable financing with its latest solar asset-backed securitization (ABS) deal, earning an unprecedented AAA rating. Fitch Analyst Hebbertt Soares notes that Tesla’s integrated business model, which bypasses traditional sales channels, may establish a blueprint for achieving top-tier credit ratings in a sector often limited by data and regulatory scrutiny.

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CFO News

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Indian banks are establishing a committee to address concerns regarding the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) proposed regulations. The new rules mandate one entity per banking group for specific businesses, impacting subsidiaries. Banks find the two-year compliance window too short, particularly for listed subsidiaries, and plan to engage with the RBI and government stakeholders.

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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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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Members’ Profile: Cheryl-Lynn Freeman In this edition of CFO Club Africa’s Members Spotlight, we’re introducing Cheryl-Lynn Freeman, Director and Owner of Mzansi Business Services. Cheryl-Lynn’s career is marked by her commitment to empowering communities and nurturing future finance professionals. With an Honours in Accounting Science, a Dale Carnegie Management Diploma, and recent certification from Duke’s Executive Programme, she’s also pursuing dual master’s degrees in MBA and eCommerc

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CFO News

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

India is updating its electricity demand forecasting to match generation needs and maintain grid stability amid rising use of renewable energy. The Central Electricity Authority will collaborate with weather agencies for better data and conduct more frequent forecasts. This aims to accurately predict demand, manage costs for utilities and avert blackouts.

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Barry Ritholtz

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

My back-to-work morning train WFH reads: • Meet the ‘super users’ who tap AI to get ahead at work : Workers say using AI tools like ChatGPT every day supercharges their efforts and saves them time on the job. ( Washington Post ) • Defining Bull and Bear Markets : There are some loosely accepted definitions but you have secular bull and bear markets as well as cyclical bull and bear markets.

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CFO News

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The NCLAT ruled that invoices with interest clauses are not enforceable against debtors without a formal interest agreement. The tribunal found that the debtor had already paid the principal amount. The operational creditor's appeal against the Adjudicating Authority's order was dismissed. The NCLAT's decision provides clarity on the enforceability of interest claims in corporate debt cases.

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