Small businesses limp toward 2024 with gloomier outlook, surveys show
CFO Dive
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Confidence among CEOs and economists in the prospects for the economy is not shared by small businesses.
CFO Dive
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Confidence among CEOs and economists in the prospects for the economy is not shared by small businesses.
Navigator SAP
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Lean inventory makes erp for the manufacturing industry more efficient. And that reduces costs. The core idea of lean inventory management is a simple one that is broadly and well known by businesses today: continually focus on eliminating waste and inefficiency for better operations and profits. The concept of lean processes was first popularized by Taichii Onho and Shigeo Shingo at Toyota, who developed the Toyota Production System that itself drew inspiration from interchangeable parts pionee
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CFO Dive
DECEMBER 14, 2023
With breach reporting enforcement set to begin in just days, stragglers should be treating readiness as a “super-high priority,” says Deloitte’s Daniel Soo.
CFO News
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Hero MotoCorp appoints Vivek Anand as CFO, effective March 1, 2024, succeeding Niranjan Gupta, promoted to CEO, with extensive industry experience from DLF across FMCG, Telecom, and Real Estate.
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
CFO Dive
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Lawmakers pressed FASB and PCAOB leaders to explain how they’re approaching regulations in the wake of the recent bank and crypto crises.
Corporate Finance Brief brings together the best content for corporate finance professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
CFO Dive
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Cybersecurity is landing on the CPA exam at a time when CFOs are facing both an accounting talent shortage and new digital threats.
Tips Watch
DECEMBER 14, 2023
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com We’ve entered a new era. That’s what Bloomberg’s ever-thoughtful Tom Keene repeated over and over in Wednesday’s coverage of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate forecasts. “This is a sea change,” he said.
Future CFO
DECEMBER 14, 2023
The integration of artificial intelligence in an organisation's finance function and accounting services has been proven to be a necessary evolution in the way chief financial officers manage and strategise for growth and efficiency. AI solutions serve as the backbone of this evolution, providing CFOs with the tools to deliver more effective Client Advisory Services (CAS).
CFO News
DECEMBER 14, 2023
The other way to read these data points is that many women entrepreneurs would need loans to run their businesses as they grow. But this is the first step. While the number of women entrepreneurs is rising, which is a significant development, the important question is whether they will get credit seamlessly.
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.
Future CFO
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Firms in Singapore need to produce plans for reducing their carbon emissions, according to a r eport from ACCA, IFAC and PwC. The report—based on a survey of 1,000 senior finance professionals around the world—reveals that 19% of respondents in Singapore have yet to produce plans for reducing their carbon emissions. In addition, 45% of those respondents without an emissions plan say they currently have no intention of developing one, survey results indicated.
CFO News
DECEMBER 14, 2023
The capex tracker index of institutional research firm Avendus Spark shows a reading of 342 in June 2023 - the highest in more than 12 years. The index has been consistently rising since December 2020 - when it hit a low of 147. The index assigns weights to private capex announcement (35%), aggregate new order (15%), import of capital goods (10%), and central government capex and state capex (20% each).
Future CFO
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Augmenting people potential to democratise action on sustainability has become one of the more important things to consider as an organisation's finance leader. Among the many technological advancements at present, generative artificial intelligence shifts access to data and insights, giving everyone, individually and collectively, new potential to act on sustainability , according to Ernst & Young.
CFO News
DECEMBER 14, 2023
The latest US Federal Reserve's statement, signalling three rate cuts next year, is unlikely to change interest rate trajectory in India with the monetary policy committee focussing on domestic factors but could nudge the central bank to revise its stance, say economists.
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.
CFO Thought Leader
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Inside The Mentoring Round, CFO Mark Seidel explains why he believes his controller and he need to have similar ways of thinking and be aligned on the type of information needed to provide effective insights across the business. He recognizes the controller’s role in ensuring timely and accurate data, considering it a key aspect of the organization.
CFO News
DECEMBER 14, 2023
In September, the electric scooter maker had raised Rs 900 crore in fresh funding from Hero MotoCorp and GIC. Prior to that, Hero had partially led a $128-million fundraise into Ather in January 2022.
Fox Corporate Finance
DECEMBER 14, 2023
FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH is delighted to publish the new “FCF Healthcare & Life Sciences Venture Capital Monitor – Europe 11/2023”. The Monitor is a monthly published overview of venture capital trends in the European. Read more The post FCF Healthcare & Life Sciences Venture Capital Monitor – Europe – 11/2023 published appeared first on FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH.
CFO News
DECEMBER 14, 2023
The net tax collection for April-November stood at Rs 10.64 lakh crore, which is 23.4 per cent higher than the corresponding period of last year, the Ministry of Finance said. Gross collections, before issuing refunds, grew 17.7 per cent to Rs 12.67 lakh crore in the April-November period. Refunds amounting to Rs 2.03 lakh crore issued from April to November of the current fiscal.
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Future CFO
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Artificial intelligence can help financial leaders create the timely insights needed to unlock exponential natural, social and economic value, according to a research by Ernst & Young. For business leaders facing the increasing pace, scale and complexity of change, the challenge becomes one of data and decision-making: How can teams arrive at insight more quickly (context, content and access) to support faster and more responsible decisions?
CFO News
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Gross debt was almost unchanged at Rs 2.26 lakh crore, but after considering cash reserves, the net debt at Rs 1.80 lakh crore was 3.6 per cent less than Rs 1.87 lakh crore in April-September 2022. The group's flagship incubator Adani Enterprises Ltd and ports unit Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone were top EBITDA earners.
Reval
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Cutting-edge Backstop RMS solution streamlines fund due diligence for enhanced growth and performance. The post St. James’s Place selects ION Analytics RMS for its fund due diligence appeared first on ION.
CFO News
DECEMBER 14, 2023
“Top sectors hiring right now are healthcare, pharma, electric vehicles, infrastructure, power, energy, FMCD, educational services. BFSI has been our top driver for the last few quarters and it will continue to do so. This quarter there is a little sluggishness on BFSI because of RBI caution on unsecured loans and riskier credits. FMCG is also little low.
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
Focus CFO
DECEMBER 14, 2023
ITR Economics is forecasting a mild recession for 2024. While many businesses may have started to feel the pressure from the economy slowing down , that does not necessarily mean they are currently in a recession phase. With the wrong information, executives could make wrong business decisions today that could hurt their company more once they officially enter a recession.
CFO News
DECEMBER 14, 2023
“We have been able to grow a little from 15.4% to 16.7% in H1. But this is coming more from the operational efficiencies point of view. And also a very little from probably I can say, there is an advantage currently where the raw material prices are at most low. This is the advantage we have been able to get in H1.
Focus CFO
DECEMBER 14, 2023
This year, a beloved friend and long-time FocusCFO associate was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. We dedicated this year's annual fundraiser during our October 2023 All Hands meeting to support the ALS Association and, specifically, ALS research. FocusCFO associates contributed a total of $84,450 to the ALS Association. We are grateful for the compassion and benevolence of our team.
CFO News
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Sebi had alleged that Reliance Strategic Investments, along with Morgan Stanley France (MSF), had knowingly traded in the puts of strike price 11,400 PE at a discount of 15%, 35% and 37% to the intrinsic value of the put options on July 31, August 8, and August 10, 2017, respectively.
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.
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