Fri.Nov 15, 2024

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Why a Fit-to-Standard Solution Saves You Time and Money

Navigator SAP

What is a Fit-to-Standard Solution? Fit-to-standard sounds complicated, but really it is a simple idea: Instead of using custom systems and processes, make them conform to the industry standard that everyone is using. A fit-to-standard solution is one that solves the problem in a standard way. One example of a fit-to-standard solution is Appleā€™s address book.

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Retail sales rise in hint of cheer for holiday consumer spending

CFO Dive

Recent signs of robust consumer spending and persistent inflation prompted Wall Street to reduce the odds that the Fed will cut the main interest rate by a quarter point at its December meeting.

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How to Calculate the SaaS Magic Number

The SaaS CFO

SaaS operators must understand the balance between sales and marketing spend and the acquisition of net new revenue. Enter the SaaS Magic Number. Here are my thoughts on how to use the Magic Number in 2025. Overinvest in sales and marketing relative to your new SaaS ARR bookings and will you not the see the […] The post How to Calculate the SaaS Magic Number appeared first on The SaaS CFO.

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Disney CFO highlights booming streaming growth

CFO Dive

Subscribers for its Disney+ Core platform grew by 4.4 million in Q4 as the company cracks down on password sharing and looks to improve customer engagement.

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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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Medicare costs for 2025, once again, are rising faster than inflation

Tips Watch

Part B costs, deductibles and IRMAA surcharges will increase about 5.9% next year. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Just a month ago, Social Security beneficiaries learned their benefits would rise by 2.5% starting in 2025, the lowest increase in four years.

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MiB: Colin Camerer on Neuroeconomics

Barry Ritholtz

ļ»æ This week, we speak with Colin Camerer , Robert Kirby Professor of Behavioral Finance and Economics at California Institute of Technology. Prior to joining Caltech in 1994, Camerer was a faculty member at various institutions including the University of Chicago GSB and the Kellogg Graduate School of Business at Northwestern University, and held a visiting professorship at Oxford University.

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US Election Impact on the Indian Economy: Key Considerations and Potential Outcomes

CFO News

The US, being the worldā€™s largest economy, plays a crucial role in shaping global market sentiment, with India maintaining strong economic ties in this context. The Indian government now faces the task of evaluating how the election result will impact trade negotiations, existing agreements, and opportunities for new deals.

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The Importance of Operational Efficiency in Private Equity Investments

E78 Partners

At E78 , we are committed to identifying innovative strategies that enhance the performance of our clients. One key area of focus is the exploration of operational efficiency, which is crucial for maximizing the potential of private equity investments. Optimizing operational processes in todayā€™s competitive market can significantly impact profitability and long-term growth.

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In Conversation with Farid Huseynov, Chief Executive Officer, Kapital Bank

Global Finance

During Sibos 2024, Kapital Bank CEO Farid Huseynov shared insights with Transaction Banking Editor Gilly Wright on the bankā€™s journey to becoming a leader in digital transformation and innovation. Kapital Bankā€™s focus on customer-centricity drives its adoption of technologies like AI and big data analytics to anticipate customer needs, personalize services, and enhance user experiences.

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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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Planning in Excel: Benefits, limitations, and powerful alternatives

Jedox Finance

Excel has been a cornerstone of financial planning for decades. Many businesses, ranging from small startups to companies with billions in revenue, have used Excel to effectively manage their operations. However, as companies grow in complexity, relying only on Excel limits financial planning & analysis (FP&A) professionalsā€”especially in collaboration, data integration, and managing large data [.

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Agility and Innovation: How Kapital Bank is Transforming Azerbaijanā€™s Financial Landscape

Global Finance

Being the first-ever financial institution in Azerbaijan is not enough on its own to stand out in a crowded marketplace. Kapital Bank has also become increasingly agile in response to what customers want and need. ā€œItā€™s about being the first choice for our customers,ā€ said Farid Huseynov, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. ā€œWe earn their trust by striving for excellence in everything we do.

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India's economy to grow 7.2% in 2024: Moody's

CFO News

Moody's said India's economy is growing robustly and has the potential to sustain high growth rates as strong private sector financial health reinforces a virtuous economic cycle.

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How Trump 2.0 could revamp tax policy

CFO Dive

Businesses need to prepare for potentially “fast moving” changes to tax policy as questions swirl around President-elect Trump’s plans, EY’s Martin Fiore said.

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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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IBC recovery on companies' fair values up, claims down

CFO News

The recovery rate for creditors of bankrupt firms in India saw an uptick in the September quarter, reaching nearly 97% of the companies' fair value. However, this still translated to a lower recovery against the total claims filed by creditors, which stood at 28.33%.

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India's forex reserves fall to $675.65 billion, down $6.4 billion as of Nov 8

CFO News

India's foreign exchange reserves experienced a decrease of $6.4 billion, settling at $675.65 billion by November 8th. The decline was primarily attributed to a drop in Foreign Currency Assets, while gold reserves saw an increase. Despite this dip, India maintains its position as the fourth largest holder of foreign exchange reserves globally.

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India Inc GenAI adoption gains momentum, moves beyond experimentation: Report

CFO News

Two-thirds of Indian C-suite executives expect GenAI to improve competitiveness, accelerate innovation, enhance compliance, bolster security, and drive revenue growth within the next two years, finds a NTT Data survey.

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India's e-commerce battlefield gets ready for bloody wars

CFO News

While quick commerce becomes the preferred medium for immediate needs and impulse purchases, e-commerce is favoured for more planned purchases like home, beauty and personal care. But now quick commerce firms are diversifying beyond groceries, small-value items, etc. and invading the home turf of e-commerce players. Swiggy's impressive debut also indicates the incoming deluge of cash in an emerging business, quick commerce.

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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 gamification of Indiaā€™s investment landscape: Why investor protection must come first

CFO News

India's retail investment boom is driven by tech and gamification but raises risks. Regulatory reforms on transparency, investor education, and gamification practices are essential to ensure long-term financial stability.

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India's GDP to grow 6.5-7 pc through FY27 over infra, consumption push: Report

CFO News

India's GDP will expand 6.5-7 per cent annually in the next three fiscal years (2025-2027), and the country's good economic growth prospects will continue to support banks' asset quality, according to a new report.

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India's spice exports projected to reach $10 billion by 2030

CFO News

The domestic spice exports market is likely to reach $10 billion by 2030, entering newer geographies, according to Ramkumar Menon, chairman of the World Spice Organisation (WSO).

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How next-generation HRMS is revolutionising workforce management in manufacturing

CFO News

In the highly competitive environment of manufacturing, real-time data is critical to the decision-making process. The modern HRMS platform comes with tools for advanced analytics that help the HR managers to monitor the workforce in real-time.

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

Speaker: David Warren and Kevin Oā€™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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Robust, transparent audit system helps strengthen democracy: Om Birla

CFO News

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla emphasized the importance of a strong and transparent audit system for a robust democracy and comprehensive national development. He highlighted that such a system ensures fiscal discipline and prudent use of public funds.

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Unilateral trade measures in name of climate action 'discriminatory, harm global cooperation': India

CFO News

Other groups of developing countries, including the G77, the largest bloc representing over 130 nations at the UN climate talks, and Like-Minded Developing Countries also registered their strong opposition on the issue.

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Buoyed by house majority, Lankan President to seek Indian support to boost economy

CFO News

Anura Kumara Dissanayake's party secured a majority in the Sri Lankan Parliament, bolstering his reform agenda for economic revival and stronger ties with India. Dissanayake met with the Indian envoy, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties. India's support is seen as crucial for Sri Lanka's economic recovery.

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Disney incurs $1.5-b impairment charge on Star India deal in FY24

CFO News

Walt Disney reported a $1.5 billion impairment charge related to its Star India transaction, reflecting a fair value adjustment. The charge includes $800 million in cumulative foreign currency translation losses. Disney completed the merger of Star India with Reliance Industries' Viacom18, creating JioStar, on November 14.

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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 clientā€™s needs.