E78 Partners

JANUARY 22, 2025

Recent years have taught business leaders an invaluable lesson: operational resilience isn’t just a buzzwordit’s a fundamental requirement for survival and success. For CFOs and financial leaders at mid-market and growing businesses, this reality hits particularly close to home. Your accounting function is no longer just about balancing the books; its about ensuring business continuity, empowering strategic decision-making, and maintaining a competitive edgeeven in the face of unprec

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CFO Dive

JANUARY 22, 2025

As tech CFOs confront leaner budgets and AI’s impact, creating a strong culture can be a key talent retention tool, Grant Thornton’s Andrea Schulz said.

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Future CFO

JANUARY 22, 2025

At the FutureCFO Conference series, organised by Cxociety, finance leaders in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines and Thailand ranked automation and degitalisation (80%), investing in talent and employee development (58%) and continuous innovation (47%) as the top three strategies most important to sustainable growth in 2024. Source: Data collected during the FutureCFO Conference series in 2024, Cxociety Research Coming into 2025, as finance leaders face mounting pressure to do more

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CFO Dive

JANUARY 22, 2025

Several organizations, including the International Monetary Fund, have recently singled out the U.S. as an especially promising economy in 2025.

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Speaker: Danny Gassaway and Wayne Richards

Finance leaders are prioritizing efficiency and digital transformation, yet many hesitate to automate due to uncertainty. Without a clear understanding of its impact, organizations risk falling behind competitors who are leveraging automation to drive productivity and cost savings. Join Wayne Richards and Danny Gassaway from AvidXchange for a practical guide on bringing accounts payable (AP) automation to your organization.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 22, 2025

In a recent episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, host Tosha Anderson sat down with Quilen Blackwell, president and co-founder of Chicago Eco House , to discuss his journey in scaling a nonprofit organization. Blackwell’s story of transforming vacant lots into thriving flower farms offers valuable insights for nonprofit leaders looking to grow their impact.

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 22, 2025

Financial advisors often engage with a variety of prospects, each with unique needs and motivations. Some prospects approach an advisor with an immediate 'problem to be solved', such as a fast-approaching retirement date. These situations often narrow the focus of the prospecting conversation, giving the advisor a clear opportunity to affirm their value (e.g., "I help clients in retirement by doing X, Y, and Z.").

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CFO Dive

JANUARY 22, 2025

Ivica Krolo will replace Erik Massmann, who helped guide the footwear brand through its initial public offering a little over a year ago.

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Barry Ritholtz

JANUARY 22, 2025

At the Money: Compounding Health and Wealth , with Phil Pearlman (January 22, 2025) We understand how wealth compounds over time, but did you know you can also compound your health? Full transcript below. ~~~ About this weeks guest: Phil Pearlman, is former Chief Behavioral Officer at the Bank of the Ozarks and founder of the Pearl Institute. For more info, see: Personal Bio Professional Site Prime Cuts Newsletter LinkedIn Twitter ~~~ Find all of the previous At the Money episodes here , and i

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 22, 2025

Many nonprofit leaders think accounting belongs solely to their CFO or accountant. If youre a particularly small organization, it may even be the CEO who wrangles an accounting spreadsheet every once in a while. But what if the key to financial clarity and stability lies in sharing the load? The truth is, many successful nonprofits empower leaders to manage their own department budgets.

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Future CFO

JANUARY 22, 2025

In leading an organisation effectively, one must have a full grasp of the way towards success, value, and innovation. With the world and the market evolving at a rapid pace, it is no question how finance leaders grapple and juggle responsibilities in the department to keep up with the demands and the competition--most of them even now traverse unfamiliar roads and explore new opportunities that rose from challenges of the past as well as from technological advancements.

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CFO Talks

JANUARY 22, 2025

Members’ Profile: Henk Bothma In this edition of our CFO Spotlight series, we are featuring Johannes Hendrik Bothma, fondly known as Henk. Currently serving as the CEO and Director of Darling Romery (Pty) Ltd and its subsidiaries, Henk has carved a remarkable career path marked by strategic growth, operational excellence, and a commitment to nurturing talent.

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Global Finance

JANUARY 22, 2025

In todays fast-paced and rapidly-changing world, it has become more important than ever for businesses to be agile and adapt to shifting market conditions and dynamics. Supply chain financing is a case in point. Greater flexibility in payment terms and solutions has become increasingly important for buyers navigating challenges from widespread global disruption in recent years.

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CFO News

JANUARY 22, 2025

The Maharashtra government and Reliance Industries on Wednesday at the slide lines of the World Economic Forum summit at Davos signed a MoU with an investment of Rs 3,05,000 crore with over 3,00,000 employment opportunities across diverse sectors, including new energy, retail, hospitality, and high-tech manufacturing.

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Speaker: Sierre Lindgren

Fraud is a battle that every organization must face – it’s no longer a question of “if” but “when.” Every organization is a potential target for fraud, and the finance department is often the bullseye. From cleverly disguised emails to fraudulent payment requests, the tactics of cybercriminals are advancing rapidly. Drawing insights from real-world cases and industry expertise, we’ll explore the vulnerabilities in your processes and how to fortify them effectively.

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CFO News

JANUARY 22, 2025

Over the last two or three cycles spanning ten years, weve observed that customers eventually move back to CASA deposits as rate cycles normalise. This shift will help us maintain stable NIMs compared to the industry, as our duration and positioning are tightly managed, said Srinivasan Vaidyanathan, CFO of HDFC Bank, further discussing that steady deposit growth, retail loan opportunities, and asset quality provides comfort.

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CFO News

JANUARY 22, 2025

India's central bank is likely to make a substantial dividend payout to the government, estimated at up to 2 trillion rupees, following interventions to support the rupee. This windfall comes as the government looks to offset weak tax revenues and sluggish private investment. The Reserve Bank of India's dollar sales have been profitable due to previously lower acquisition rates.

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CFO News

JANUARY 22, 2025

On Wednesday, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) received bids worth Rs 1.72 lakh crore, 38% higher than the notified amount of Rs 1.25 lakh crore, in the daily Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction. The surge in bids was driven by higher GST outflows and liquidity pressures. The RBI will inject Rs 1.25 lakh crore on Thursday.

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CFO News

JANUARY 22, 2025

India's Bharat Petroleum Corp projects a decline in Russian oil processing to 20% in March from 31% in February due to unclear supply conditions. The company copes by sourcing alternatives and expanding tenders, as state refiners face disruptions from sanctions affecting Russian oil and tanker availability.

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2025 will feel familiar, in some regards. The procurement and supply chain category management landscape will remain turbulent, with geopolitical tensions, worries over fresh tariffs, rising costs, and supply chain disruptions posing significant challenges. But you should also expect some lightning-fast changes in 2025 as artificial intelligence continues to upend the way enterprises and procurement, supply chain, and category management professionals operate.

CFO News

JANUARY 22, 2025

India is facing a cyclical economic slowdown with growth predicted at 6.5% this year, down from 8% in FY24. Pankaj Murarka, CIO of Renaissance Investment, sees modest recovery ahead and the slowest earnings growth for Nifty Index companies in five years at about 8-9%. He is shifting investments from engineering and capital goods to private sector financials and IT.

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CFO News

JANUARY 22, 2025

Amid demands for longer work hours, India Inc faces a surge in mental health issues, with 90% of employees under 25 experiencing anxiety. Mental health concerns now rank second in employee counselling requests, with a significant need for manager training. The report highlights increased counselling uptake, especially among men, and stresses support for employees' families.

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CFO News

JANUARY 22, 2025

India Inc is grappling with increasing mental health issues among employees, especially those under 25. A report highlights the need for structured support, manager training, and extension of wellbeing assistance to families. Counselling uptake has risen, particularly among men, reflecting financial anxieties.

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CFO News

JANUARY 22, 2025

Life insurance companies are petitioning to avoid the exemption of term insurance policies from the GST levy. They argue that doing so will increase costs due to the loss of input tax credit. The companies suggest maintaining at least 12% GST or reducing the rate of insurance commission services to offset costs. The ministerial panel is reviewing the issue.

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Speaker: Debra L. Robinson

CPAs know the drill: taxes, compliance, rinse, repeat. But what about the sneaky cash flow that’s quietly messing with your organization’s success? It’s time to step into the spotlight and expose the “dirty little secrets” of cash flow to fuel strategic growth. By upskilling your accounting practices and shifting focus from tax compliance to the strategic movement of money, you can transform your role from reactive accountant to proactive financial strategist.

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CFO News

JANUARY 22, 2025

Currently, India relies heavily on walnut imports from Chile and the USA to meet domestic demand.

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CFO News

JANUARY 22, 2025

The CBDT has clarified that the Principal Purpose Test (PPT) will apply prospectively, ensuring that past investments under tax treaties with Mauritius, Cyprus, and Singapore are not affected. This provides investors relief, as existing grandfathering provisions will be respected. The amended treaty is expected to take effect from April 1, 2025.

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CFO News

JANUARY 22, 2025

RBI Monetary Policy Committee member Nagesh Kumar suggests having two inflation ratesone including food prices and the other withoutto enhance policy decisions. Chief Economic Advisor advocates for excluding food inflation in rate setting, highlighting factors like seasonal demand-supply mismatches. Indias growth prospects for FY26 remain optimistic.

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CFO News

JANUARY 22, 2025

With the Union Budget around the corner, startups and venture capital firms are readying a wishlist from the government. The industry has sought rationalisation of the tax regime covering the employee stock ownership plan (Esop). Currently, Esops are taxed twiceas income tax when exercised and another when employees sell it, as capital gains tax.

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Speaker: Aaron Berson

Managing spend is more than a cost cutting exercise – it's a pathway to smarter decisions that unlock efficiency and drive growth. By understanding and refining the spending process, financial leaders can empower their organizations to achieve more with less. Explore the art of balancing financial control with operational growth. From uncovering hidden inefficiencies to designing workflows that scale your business, we’ll share strategies to align your organization’s spending with its strategic g

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