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Only 34% of firms deploy safeguards against generative AI threats: Splunk

CFO Dive

Generative AI gives cyberattackers an edge over cyber-defenders, according to security experts surveyed by Splunk.

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US Equities: 9% Forever?

Barry Ritholtz

It’s taken me months to organize all of my research for my next book project; it’s a lot of stuff, some dating back to 2000. Much of it reflects the bad ideas and numbers, and worse advice, that float around Wall Street. A lot of it has not aged well. But every now and then, something I saved turned out to be prescient — not because it was lucky, but because it contained a well-considered insight that has stood the test of time.

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Coca-Cola exec to take Diageo CFO seat

CFO Dive

Diageo is tapping Coca-Cola alum Nik Jhangiani for its CFO as the Guinness maker battles slumping sales in the face of changing consumer tastes and spending trends.

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New MSME payment clause in I-T Act: Supreme Court tells traders to move HC

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On Monday, the Supreme Court declined to address a plea filed by various traders' associations contesting the legality of Section 43B(H) within the Income Tax Act. This section mandates that businesses settle their outstanding payments with micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) within 45 days to avail tax benefits.

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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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Microsoft says cybersecurity overhaul will impact top execs’ pay

CFO Dive

The development follows harsh criticism by a Department of Homeland Security panel of the company’s response to a 2023 breach.

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Private sector's investment share declined to the lowest level in four years in FY23

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Public non-financial corporations or public sector companies were the worst performers as their share in investment declined to 9.4%, the lowest level in 12 years. The share of households in investment also declined to 40.5% in FY23 from 41.4% in FY22.

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Working through the sustainability agenda in finance

Future CFO

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) identified the importance of knowing how to navigate the sustainability agenda among finance professionals in the road to creating a positive impact in tackling various issues. Such concerns include climate change, social inequality, and a widespread lack of trust, ACCA says. Professional accountants are expected to be aware how they can make a difference to build a better world that works for everyone, even if it can be hard to put o

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Sanjaya Kumar Mishra takes oath as President of GST Appellate Tribunal

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday administered the oath of integrity and secrecy to Justice Sanjaya Kumar Mishra (Retd) as the President of the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT).

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Choosing the Right Bookkeeping Software for Your Business

CFO Share

With new businesses come new beginnings, and nothing excites accountants like setting up a fresh set of books. Like an artist in front of a blank canvas, brand new books hold limitless possibilities, the chance to shed old byzantine corporate accounting and to step into the future of clean and clear financials. The first step is to choose your accounting software.

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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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How quick commerce is rewriting the rules of retail in India

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Quick commerce, or super-fast deliveries, is becoming increasingly popular among millennials and Gen Z, with companies delivering various items to doorsteps in no time. Quick commerce makes up about 5-6 per cent of a household's grocery spending, with platforms like Blinkit valued at around $13 billion. It is mostly popular in big cities but is also gaining traction in places like Vizag, Nagpur, Kochi, Jaipur, and Lucknow.

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997: From Reaction to Action: Capturing Insight for Growth | Daniel Bisgeier, CFO, Constellation

CFO Thought Leader

When a leader is faced with unprecedented challenges, their true mettle is tested. Daniel Bisgeier, a seasoned CFO, exemplifies how continuous improvement and strategic decisiveness can pave the way for corporate resilience and growth. Reflecting on his career, Bisgeier notes that significant progress often comes not in bursts but through “persistent effort over time and constant refinement.” Read More An illustration of Bisgeier’s strategic agility occurred during his tenure a

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India on track to become third largest consumer market by 2026: UBS

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India is set to become the third largest consumer market in 2026, surpassing Germany and Japan, according to a UBS report. The report predicts that the affluent category will double in the next five years, with 88 million people with over $10,000 annual income by 2028. Consumption growth is expected to remain muted at 4-5% in the current and next fiscal, below the 6.5-7% average annual growth seen during FY11 and FY20.

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The Mentoring Round | Daniel Bisgeier, CFO, Constellation

CFO Thought Leader

The post The Mentoring Round | Daniel Bisgeier, CFO, Constellation appeared first on CFO THOUGHT LEADER.

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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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BAT unlikely to bat on the board of ITC's hotels biz

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ITC's hotel business will not have any board representation from its largest shareholder, BAT, according to a demerger document. BAT will own 15.32% in ITC Hotels as foreign direct investment, making it the largest public shareholder after ITC's promoter holding of 39.93%. BAT's chief executive Tadeu Marroco stated last December that ITC's hotel business was not an area of interest for the British tobacco maker.

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Trump Media replaces auditor charged with fraud

CFO Dive

The Sarasota, Florida-based media company dismissed its former auditor on Friday, the same day the SEC charged BF Borgers with “massive fraud.

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Trai may give telcos time for upgrading their IT systems

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Trai on April 26 announced stringent reporting rules around base stations, asking operators to provide granular details like site location, radiating frequency, backhaul connectivity, technology utilised like 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G and the time of commissioning of a site, as it looks to improve the quality of service (QoS) and address the problem of call drops.

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Restatement of IL&FS accounts uncovers Rs 9,600cr loss instead of Rs 1,869 cr profit

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Several top executives of the three companies and auditors associated with some of them now face criminal charges due to the irregularities. Additionally, both auditors and their firms are undergoing disciplinary procedures. Meanwhile, the new leadership has divested a substantial portion of assets to settle a significant portion of debts owed to creditors.

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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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IndusInd sets itself a new Rs 4.2 lakh crore target, eyes 2030 timeline

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Under the new plan, IIHL is looking to set up a banking, financial services, and insurance portfolio worth $50 billion (Rs 4.2 lakh crore) by 2030. This is including its investment in IndusInd Bank, apart from the new businesses under Reliance Capital, which IIHL won in insolvency proceedings.

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RBI working on off-line mode to boost retail CBDC volumes: Guv Shaktikanta Das

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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is working to increase the acceptance of the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) for retail transactions, despite the high number of transactions reaching 1 million per day. The RBI is focusing on making the digital currency transferable offline, introducing programmability features, and promoting financial inclusion.

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Tata Electronics begins export of semiconductor chip samples from Bengaluru centre

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Tata Electronics, a company based in Bengaluru, India, has begun exporting small amounts of semiconductor chips. This is a significant step that could improve India's ability to produce these important components. The chips are being packaged at a pilot production line located at Tata Electronics' research and development center. This information comes from people with knowledge of the situation but who do not want to be identified publicly.

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Reliance Jio, Airtel and Vodafone Idea submit applications for upcoming Rs 96,317 crore spectrum auction

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India's three private telecom operators, Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea, are set to bid for a piece of 5G spectrum worth Rs 96,317.65 crore in the next auction, set to start on June 6. The auction will cover airwaves in various bands, with the government expected to make some selective buying. The auction is expected to be a muted affair, with top telcos having sufficient 5G airwaves for their current needs.

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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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Britannia ready to lose on margins to gain on volumes

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Britannia, the largest biscuit maker in India, is targeting double-digit volume growth despite potential price increases for wheat and sugar post-elections. The company is also focusing on expanding adjacent businesses and building its core biscuit portfolio. The company plans to align its service towards high-potential retail outlets, build AI-enabled predictive ordering, and upgrade salesforce automation.

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Implementation of GST has helped poor: Sitharaman

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the significant impact of GST on the economy, praising its role in benefiting the poor by lowering taxes on essential items and improving tax buoyancy across states.

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Reliance renews bid for US license to import Venezuelan oil: Sources

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Indian oil refiner Reliance Industries has resubmitted a request to the US for authorization to import crude oil from Venezuela, allowing it to resume oil trade between the OPEC producer and Venezuela. French oil producer Maurel & Prom has also been granted a license to conduct oil and gas operations in Venezuela for the next two years. The US did not renew a general license for Venezuela to export oil and fuel to its chosen markets in April, but some individual authorizations to foreign fir

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Gautam Adani in talks with banks to borrow $600 million for gas unit

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The loan will be raised by Dhamra LNG Terminal Pvt., a unit of Adani Total Pvt., the people said, asking not be named because the details are private. The debt’s tenor could range from three to five years, with the pricing likely linked to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate, they 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.