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At The Money: At the Money: Finding Overlooked Private Investments

Barry Ritholtz

 At The Money: Finding Overlooked Private Investments , with Soraya Darabi, TMV (October 02, 2024) We expect our investments to generate positive financial returns, but can they also have a positive societal effect? Can your capital make an impact? Full transcript below. ~~~ About this week’s guest : Soraya Darabi, partner in the venture firm TMV. She has been an early investor in companies that went public such as FIGS, Casper, and CloudFlare, as well as startups like Gimlett and Lightwell, th

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US corporate commitment to diversity in decline, McKinsey says

CFO Dive

“Progress is surprisingly fragile, especially for women of color, who continue to be underrepresented at every level” of the corporate hierarchy, McKinsey said.

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Helping Nervous Clients Understand The (True) State Of The Social Security System And What It Means For Their Retirement

Nerd's Eye View

Given the frequent news headlines on the (un)sustainability of the Social Security system, many working-age financial advisory clients might harbor doubts about receiving their full estimated Social Security benefits (and many current Social Security recipients might be concerned that they will not continue to receive their full benefits throughout the remainder of their lives).

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Deloitte teams up with contract data analytics firm Pramata

CFO Dive

Pramata’s focus on protecting clients from generative AI “hallucinations” was a key reason it was selected to become a Deloitte partner.

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The Human Side of Finance: The Intersectionality of People, Culture, Adaptability, and Resilience

Speaker: Melissa Hurrington

Finance isn’t just about the numbers. It’s about the people behind them. In a world of constant disruption, resilient finance teams aren’t just operationally efficient. They are adaptable, engaged, and deeply connected to a strong organizational culture. Success lies at the intersection of people, culture, adaptability, and resilience. Finance leaders who master this balance will build teams that thrive through uncertainty and drive long-term business impact.

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Chinese Study highlights limitations on IAS 38, accounting for intangible assets

CFO Talks

Chinese Study highlights limitations on IAS 38, accounting for intangible assets A recent study from China highlighted the limitations of IAS 38 —the International Accounting Standard that governs intangible assets—and its impact on innovation, particularly in high-tech industries. The research “How to improve IFRS for intangible assets? A milestone approach” was authored by Shefei Ma and Weiguo Zhang in 2023.

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Update on SAP Green Ledger Sustainability Solutions Ahead of COP29

Bramasol

With COP29 coming up November 11-22, 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan, this is a good opportunity to review progress toward climate goals and to update new developments in SAP's ongoing focus on delivering end-to-end carbon management and ESG reporting solutions. COP29 Overview COP29 is the 29th annual meeting of the Conference of Parties (COP), which is the primary decision-making body of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

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Affirm may offer discounts after Fed interest rate cut

CFO Dive

The Federal Reserve’s interest rate reduction may give the company leeway to offer more consumers 0% interest or a lower APR, Affirm CFO Michael Linford said this week.

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DGGI sends 300 notices to cos' top brass over input tax credit

CFO News

The DGGI has issued over 300 show-cause notices to company officials for wrongfully availing input tax credit. Penalties up to 100% have been imposed. Notices target top management where their role in tax evasion is established. Industry argues penalties should only apply in exceptional cases. Recipients challenge the notices in court.

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At the Money: Finding Overlooked Private Investments

Barry Ritholtz

 At The Money: Finding Overlooked Private Investments , with Soraya Darabi, TMV (October 02, 2024) The Efficient Market Hypothesis informs us that stock markets reflect all of the information known about any company. But is that also true for start-ups and venture-funded private companies? As it turns out, it depends on where you look… Full transcript below. ~~~ About this week’s guest : Soraya Darabi, partner in the venture firm TMV.

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Maximizing Profit and Productivity: The New Era of AI-Powered Accounting

Speaker: Yohan Lobo

In the accounting world, staying ahead means embracing the tools that allow you to work smarter, not harder. Outdated processes and disconnected systems can hold your organization back, but the right technologies can help you streamline operations, boost productivity, and improve client delivery. Dive into the strategies and innovations transforming accounting practices.

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BMO Announces 2024 Celebrating Women Grant Program Recipients to Support U.S. Women-owned Businesses

Bank of the West

BMO, in collaboration with Deloitte, today announced the 2024 recipients of its Celebrating Women Grant Program – an initiative that empowers women business owners and entrepreneurs to make real financial… Read more The post BMO Announces 2024 Celebrating Women Grant Program Recipients to Support U.S. Women-owned Businesses appeared first on About BMO.

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Generative AI raises cybersecurity concerns among companies, finds survey

CFO News

The survey by Flexential found that nearly all IT leaders (95%) believe that their organisation's increased investment in AI has made them more vulnerable to cyberthreats.

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Three current states of AI adoption in accounting

Future CFO

As the landscape of artificial intelligence adoption in accounting evolves, it is noted that there is no single approach being taken. According to the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants , as organisations are at various stages of AI integration, there is no single application that the majority of sectors are pursuing. A survey by the accounting body reveals that the pace and extent of implementation varies significantly across different organisations, thereby enumerating three curren

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1,039: Driving Alignment Across Finance, Technology, and HR for Operational Success | Laura LaPeer, CFO, Plante Moran

CFO Thought Leader

It wasn’t long after Laura LaPeer left public accounting to climb the corporate career ladder that she encountered her first delicate challenge as a controller. Just a year into her new role, her employer was acquired, and LaPeer was unexpectedly asked to explain complex working capital issues to the new owners. The head of finance for the acquired firm struggled to present the information clearly, while the new owners shifted uneasily in their seats.

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Smarter Card Solutions: Meeting the Challenges of Mid-Market Travel & Expense

Our 2025 Center Travel Survey is clear: as corporate travel increases, so does corporate credit cards distribution, and a rise in off-platform travel booking. This 61% rise causes various challenges: compliance, spend control, reporting problems, and a lack of visibility across organizations. To evolve with the ever-changing needs of travelers, decision-makers need a better solution.

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Tech Week Singapore 2024 explores future of digital transformation in Asia

Future CFO

CloserStill Media unveiled the key theme for Tech Week Singapore 2024, exploring the future of digital transformation across Asia and unraveling critical topics that resonate with leading businesses and industry leaders in the region. The event, in its 10th edition, which will be held at Marina Bay Sands from 9–10 October 2024, will be focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) and transformative technologies, featuring an impressive roster of over 600 regional and international speakers from lead

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The CFO as Ambassador: Representing Your Organisation with Integrity

CFO Talks

The CFO as Ambassador: Representing Your Organisation with Integrity As a CFO, your role goes beyond numbers and financial strategies; you are a key ambassador for your organisation. Being an ambassador means you represent the values, mission, and vision of your company to stakeholders, investors, and the broader market. Here’s how you can embrace this role with integrity and positively impact your organisation.

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End of cess may not be blessing for 'sin taxed'

CFO News

Cigarettes, tobacco products, carbonated drinks, and high-end automobiles in the 28% GST slab might see a rise in taxation as a cess ends in March 2026. Discussions are focused on maintaining high tax rates for demerit goods while possibly lowering GST on essentials such as pharmaceuticals.

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Panel on cards to resolve internship scheme disputes

CFO News

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs is establishing a panel to resolve disputes related to the 'PM Internship Scheme', which aims to provide internships to youths across 500 top companies. A portal for applications will open by October 15, offering allowances and training cost-sharing between the government and companies.

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Bringing AI to Finance: How to Leverage Technology for Efficiency and Control

Finance teams are balancing more than ever, but manual processes shouldn’t slow you down. In this ebook from BILL, discover how AI is transforming finance—automating AP, expense tracking, and document management to reduce errors, increase efficiency, and improve financial control. Learn how real companies are using AI-powered automation to streamline workflows, detect anomalies, and gain deeper insights.

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Gear makers' poor response to WiFi security mandate irks DoT

CFO News

The new security mandate was scheduled to be implemented from October 1 but since only a handful of companies have applied, the government has given another one-month extension for companies to apply to avoid any disruption in supplies.

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Lenders feel heat of climate change

CFO News

Lenders in India are seeing negative impacts from extreme weather conditions, such as heatwaves, floods, and expected harsh winters, on their loan portfolios, affecting collection efficiency and sales. Financial institutions stress the need for climate-specific solutions and structural reforms to mitigate these risks.

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Festive season will bring in higher GST collections in coming months: Experts

CFO News

After the Goods and Services tax collections for September showed a yearly jump of 6.5 per cent, the experts in this domain have expressed optimism for the collections in the upcoming months, citing the continued festive season and the government's focus to ensure a stable revenue trajectory.

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Experts welcome GST anti-profiteering revamp but warn on consumer protection and ongoing litigations

CFO News

They said the restoration of oversight will enhance decision-making and compliance, highlighting that the initial purpose of anti-profiteering provisions—to ensure that reduced tax benefits reach consumers—has become less relevant as market conditions stabilise.

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Say ‘Goodbye’ to Clunky Spreadsheets and Say ‘Hello’ to Month-End Automation

Technology is rapidly changing the way accountants perform and manage month-end activities. Spreadsheets, emails, and shared drives no longer need to slow you down. In under four weeks, your team can start reaping the benefits of month-end close automation by vastly reducing spreadsheets, cut down on reconciliation work, speed up the month-end close, and better manage your remote team.

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RBI is unlikely to cut rate or change status in Oct 9 monetary policy: BoB Report

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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to uphold the status quo on both policy rate and stance for the tenth consecutive time in its October policy meet, says a research report by the Bank of Baroda (BoB).

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Rating companies post more upgrades for India Inc as credit quality improves

CFO News

For Crisil, overall, there were 506 upgrades and 184 downgrades. The credit ratio increased to 2.75 times in the first half of this fiscal from 1.79 times in the second half of last fiscal. This highlights the sustained strengthening of India Inc's credit quality.

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India Inc credit quality strengthening, most sectors to sustain robust balance sheets in FY25, says Crisil

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India Inc: First-half credit ratio at 2.

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Cos pushing workers very hard can't sustain pace; different mindset needed: Zoho CEO Vembu

CFO News

Vembu also spoke at length on why he believes big-tech companies must be regulated, and emphasised the importance of 'standards' in preventing the creation and rise of digital monopolies.

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Outsourcing Vs. In-House: The Ultimate Battle For Better Collections

Speaker: Susan Richards

Your past-due accounts are growing, cash flow is tightening, and the pressure is on. The big question: Do you handle the collections internally or outsource to experts? Both strategies come with advantages and risks - but which one delivers the best impact for your business? In this session we’ll dive deep into the in-house vs. outsourcing debate, examining cost-effectiveness, efficiency, compliance risks, and overall recovery success rates.