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How to Properly Structure Your SaaS Accounting Foundation

The SaaS CFO

The Software as a Service (SaaS) business model revolutionized the on-premise software industry. I started out in software in 2004. One-time software sales and annual maintenance at 18% of the perpetual license. We weren’t talking CAC Payback and Gross Revenue Retention. But we were talking gross margins and margins by revenue stream. SaaS introduced a […] The post How to Properly Structure Your SaaS Accounting Foundation appeared first on The SaaS CFO.

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SEC approves tougher rules targeting auditor ‘negligence’

CFO Dive

Two out of the agency’s five commissioners voted against the stricter standards, warning that they may hinder efforts to expand the ranks of auditors.

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How AI and workflow expand the boundaries of digital business partnering and finance team value creation

Jedox Finance

Effective communication and collaboration are no longer just nice-to-have — they are essential for driving success. The Office of Finance is at the heart of every organization, overseeing financial strategy, risk management, and operational efficiency. Often it is a challenge for finance teams to align with stakeholders across business units, departments, and time zones.

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Marqeta CFO eyes fintech ‘winners’ following mixed earnings

CFO Dive

With the fintech sector maturing, the card issuing platform is turning its attention to capitalizing on rising opportunities in the space, CFO Mike Milotich said.

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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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Utilizing Swap Powers In Irrevocable Trusts To Add Flexibility And Income Tax Efficiency

Nerd's Eye View

Irrevocable trusts lie at the heart of a variety of estate planning strategies, as gifts to irrevocable trusts can allow for the transfer of assets outside of an owner’s estate for estate tax purposes with more structure than an outright gift. The downside, however, is that irrevocable trusts are "irrevocable" and can't easily be undone; in moving assets to the trust, the original owner gives up their authority over the assets, with the trustee taking over the management and distribution o

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Fast Track Subscription Billing & Revenue Reporting in SAP Cloud Public Edition

Bramasol

The proliferation of subscription-based, recurring revenue offerings in the Digital Solutions Economy (DSE) presents both opportunities and challenges. In the customer driven DSE model, companies need to adapt their processes to meet a dynamically changing range of customer needs, while also assuring robust backend processing with integrated revenue compliance.

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US M&A deal value jumped to $124B in July

CFO Dive

A total of 141 U.S. deals were recorded last month, a 33% increase compared with June, according to EY data.

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ATM: Aswath Damodaran on the LifeCycles of Companies

Barry Ritholtz

At The Money: At the Money: Learning Lifecycles of Companies. (August 21, 2024) The Magnificent Seven, the Nifty Fifty, FAANG: Each of these were popular groups of companies investors erroneously believed they could “Set & Forget,” put them away forever, and you’re set for life. But as history informs us, the list of once-great companies that dominated their eras and then declined is long.

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How Fundraisers and Accountants can Better Communicate

The Charity CFO

The relationship between fundraisers and accountants in a nonprofit organization can be challenging. Fundraising and accounting departments provide vital services to the organization, but when they fail to communicate, it can lead to financial errors. Bridging this communication gap can help your organization ensure every dollar raised is used effectively.

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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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Anticipating Financial Challenges: Strategic Measures for Corporate Finance

CFO Talks

Anticipating Financial Challenges: Strategic Measures for Corporate Finance As a CFO in South Africa or elsewhere in Africa, you’re no stranger to the financial hurdles that come your way. Economic shifts, new regulations, and technological changes constantly test your ability to keep your company financially stable. But what if you could not only anticipate these challenges but turn them into opportunities for growth?

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Indian IT sees CFO churn; some join rivals

CFO News

The Indian IT sector experienced rapid CFO changes in under a year, with notable executives moving to rival firms. Wipro sought Rs 25 crore from ex-CFO Jatin Dalal for joining Cognizant but settled for Rs 4 crore. Other major shifts include new CFOs at LTIMindtree, Persistent Systems, and HCLTech. Regulations for CFO appointments remain minimal in India.

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Navigating IFRS, Key Updates and Changes

CFO Talks

Navigating IFRS , Key Updates and Changes Introduction In today’s fast-paced financial world, staying up to date with the latest International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) is critical for CFOs. As the financial leaders of organizations, CFOs in South Africa and across Africa need to ensure their accounting practices align with global standards.

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Inflation must slow to 4% for rate cut: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das

CFO News

Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das stated that inflation should settle near the 4% target sustainably before any rate cut can be considered. Although July saw a dip, inflation is expected to rise again from September. Current policy aims at price stability, economic growth, and reforms in various sectors.

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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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Q&A: Ex-St. Louis Fed Chief Bullard On Rate Cuts, Global Economic Tensions

Global Finance

James Bullard, the former president of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis from 2008-2023 and a former member of the Federal Open Market Committee, was named the dean of the Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr., School of Business at Purdue University in July 2023. Bullard talked with Global Finance magazine recently about a wide range of issues. The interview was edited for length and clarity.

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18% GST on insurance a barrier, negatively impacts Indians’ affordability: HDFC ERGO’s Parthanil Ghosh

CFO News

The insurance companies determine the gross premiums that are applicable basis the expected cost of claims and associated expenses. These premiums are loaded for the applicable GST. Thus, an insurance policy with a premium of Rs 15,000 will have an additional cost of Rs 2,700 (Rs 15,000*18 per cent). The input tax credit availed by an insurance company against the services procured ensures that these costs are not passed on to the policyholders.

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FM Nirmala Sitharaman urges income tax department to simplify tax notices and avoid 'threatening tone'

CFO News

During the 165th Income Tax day celebration, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman encouraged the Income Tax department to foster a fair and friendly reputation among taxpayers. She highlighted the importance of simplifying the language used in tax notices to ensure they are easily understood by the public. Sitharaman also congratulated Indian taxpayers on their achievements.

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IndiGo to challenge penalties related to input tax credit issue

CFO News

IndiGo decided to challenge two penalties amounting to Rs 3,50,299 over input tax credit disputes. A Rs 1,77,046 penalty from Odisha for FY 2017-18 was upheld, and the airline is set to appeal it at the tribunal. Additionally, a Rs 1,73,253 penalty in Kerala will also be contested.

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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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Inter-ministerial group to draw up MSME scheme

CFO News

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman had announced an MSME package in the budget that included a credit guarantee scheme to cover loans of up to Rs 100 crore by MSMEs for purchasing machinery and a guarantee fund for 'stressed MSMEs' or MSMEs in the 'special mention account' to prevent them from becoming non-performing assets (NPAs).

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CCI nod sought for merger of Tata Motors Finance with Tata Capital

CFO News

Tata Capital Ltd has applied to the Competition Commission of India for approval to merge with Tata Motors Finance Ltd. The merger, approved by both companies' boards in June, will see Tata Capital issuing equity shares to TMFL shareholders, resulting in Tata Motors holding a 4.7% stake. The move aligns with Tata Motors' focus on emerging technologies.

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Premji invest, Ranjan Pai team looks to board Akasa Air

CFO News

Premji Invest and Claypond Capital are in discussions to invest approximately $125 million for a significant minority stake in Akasa Air, valuing the airline at over $350 million. This investment demonstrates confidence in Indian carriers, historically struggling to attract interest. The funds will support expansion and aircraft pre-delivery payments, diluting the Jhunjhunwala family and CEO Vinay Dube's stake.

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Success of Paytm biz acquisition hinges on effective customer transition, team integration: Zomato CEO

CFO News

Zomato's purchase of Paytm's events and movie ticketing division hinges on effective customer transition and team integration, as noted by CEO Deepinder Goyal. The Rs 2,048 crore deal includes onboarding 280 employees. Initial operations will remain on separate apps, later merging into a new app, District, aimed at consolidating dining and event services.

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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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Forbidden no more: India begins OKing Chinese proposals

CFO News

Prominent names that have recently got approval include Chinese electronics major Luxshare, which is also a vendor for Apple, and a joint venture (JV) between Bhagwati Products (Micromax) and Huaqin Technology, in which the Chinese company will own a minority stake. Other proposals cleared include some Taiwan-based firms listed in Hong Kong or having investments from there.

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MEITY's Common Service Centre brings Fortinet to beef up cybersecurity for rural India

CFO News

Fortinet and CSC SPV are teaming up to enhance cybersecurity for rural India's e-governance services, boosting protections and training for broadband-enabled Common Service Centres, supported by MEITY. ETCFO brings you the details of what this MoU signifies. Read here.

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Juniper Green Energy explores fundraising options for $5 billion expansion; CFO confirms IPO readiness

CFO News

Delhi-based renewable energy firm Juniper Green Energy aims to expand its renewable energy capacity to 10 gigawatts by 2030 and has already committed nearly $2 billion to projects under construction.

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Review of Income Tax Act will be completed in given timeframe: CBDT Chairman

CFO News

The work, though challenging, was transformative and "we have taken the assignment in a mission mode", the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) chief said.

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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.