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Interim CFO requests skyrocket 46%: BTG

CFO Dive

Companies are turning to interim financial leadership more frequently as they struggle to fill widening gaps in their accounting and finance functions.

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What Recession? State Coincident Indicators

Barry Ritholtz

Between book leave and COVID I have been pretty quiet lately. Since it’s been a few months, I thought we could take a quick look at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia’s State Coincident Indicators out for both January and February 2024.1 As the charts above show, the economy on a state-by-state basis has markedly improved from Q4 2023’s softening.

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Hiring will likely grow even as economy slows in Q2, Q3: Conference Board

CFO Dive

Employment will likely remain strong as the supply and demand for labor gradually come into better balance, economists said.

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The Importance of Cybersecurity in Private Equity Investments

E78 Partners

In an era characterized by rapid digital transformation, businesses across the spectrum are leveraging technology to fuel progress, growth, and competitive advantage. In particular, private equity investors have actively harnessed technology to streamline portfolio company performance. However, the technological advancements accompanying this growth also open the door to many potential cyber threats targeting sensitive data and critical assets.

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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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Nation-state actors drive up cyberthreats

CFO Dive

Microsoft and Hewlett Packard Enterprise are among companies that have recently reported high-profile cyber intrusions attributed to nation-state actors.

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Capital One’s Discover bid tops biggest Q1 tech-related deals

CFO Dive

The proposed Capital One-Discover merger made the list because of fintech issues that are at stake in the $35.3 billion deal.

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990: From Print to Platform: Strategic Shifts in a Digital Age | CFO Mitch Peipert

CFO Thought Leader

Back in 2016, Mitch Peipert stood at a crossroads. With a career foundation deeply rooted in the precision and rigor of public accounting, Peipert had navigated his way through the financial landscapes of various companies, honing his CFO leadership and operational prowess. Yet, nothing could have prepared him for the arrival of a new, enigmatic force at Thomas Publishing—a dynamic CEO with eyes set firmly on the horizon of digital transformation.

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Four keys for human-centric autonomous finance transformation

Future CFO

Gartner Director Analyst Irmina Melarkode provides guidance on how CFOs and finance executives can develop a human-centric strategy to create an effective autonomous finance organisation. The post Four keys for human-centric autonomous finance transformation appeared first on FutureCFO.

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India Inc earnings likely to be tepid in Q4

CFO News

India Inc: According to estimates, the net profits for the Nifty 50 companies are projected to rise by 4% year-on-year and 7% quarter-on-quarter.

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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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A Modern Nonprofit Podcast: 501(c)3 management

The Charity CFO

Good morning from a Modern Nonprofit Podcast! Today we have a financial professional & co-founder of Fairlight Advisors, Maya Tussing. Maya and her team specialize in investing for nonprofit organizations. So, naturally our conversation today will include many topics from the viewpoint of the financial statements, those within the organization that Maya is working with directly, and so much more.

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RIL to lead massive Rs 1 lakh crore investment in green hydrogen, ammonia units at Kandla

CFO News

Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), Larsen and Toubro (L&T), Greenko Group, and Welspun New Energy are planning to establish green hydrogen and green ammonia units at Gujarat’s Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) in Kandla, according to informed sources. The project, estimated to attract investments up to Rs 1 lakh crore, marks one of the largest investments in India's energy infrastructure.

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Protected: How Fractional CFOs Assist the Executive Board

Beacon CFO Plus

This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: The post Protected: How Fractional CFOs Assist the Executive Board appeared first on BeaconCFO Plus.

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India plans to raise steel production capacity three-fold by 2047

CFO News

India aims to triple its domestic steel production capacity to 500 million tonnes per year by 2047 while reducing emission intensity to 2.25 tonnes of CO2 per tonne of crude steel production by fiscal year 2029, with further reductions targeted by 2047. These targets surpass the goals outlined in India's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) for the steel sector.

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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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Protected: Is Your Business Ready for a Fractional CFO?

Beacon CFO Plus

This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: The post Protected: Is Your Business Ready for a Fractional CFO? appeared first on BeaconCFO Plus.

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Paytm Payments Bank CEO Surinder Chawla resigns

CFO News

India's Paytm informed the exchanges that Surinder Chawla had resigned as the chief executive officer of its banking unit Paytm Payments Bank "on account of personal reasons" This comes almost a month after the entity stopped basic banking services under instructions from the Reserve Bank of India.

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Creating a Content Plan: The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide

Capital CFO LLC

In the bustling arena of small business, creating a content plan is not just a nice-to-have, it’s a keystone for success. Picture a ship setting sail without a map: amid the vast expanse of digital waters, a clear strategy is your North Star, guiding you to your desired haven. Content is king, but strategy is […] The post Creating a Content Plan: The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide appeared first on Capital CFO+.

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#FA Success Ep 380: Expanding Capacity For $500M Of Organic AUM Growth In Just 4 Years By Increasing The Density Of Team Talent, With Andrew Leonard

Nerd's Eye View

Welcome everyone! Welcome to the 380th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Andrew Leonard. Andrew is the Managing Partner of Geometric Wealth Advisors, an RIA based in Washington, D.C., that oversees approximately $750 million in assets under management for about 200 client households. What's unique about Andrew, though, is how his firm has been able to triple its AUM in the past 4 years while offering a high-touch client experience by adopting the a

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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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5% GST benefit should only be for smaller EVs; don't extend it to bigger cars: Skoda Volkswagen India

CFO News

If the said benefit is extended to all EVs -- including bigger and expensive ones -- it will put the exchequer and govt finances under pressure, the report quoted Petr Janeba, the brand director for Skoda in India, as saying.

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The Mentoring Round | Jeremy Johnson, CFO, Dayforce

CFO Thought Leader

The post The Mentoring Round | Jeremy Johnson, CFO, Dayforce appeared first on CFO THOUGHT LEADER, CFO, Finance, Leadership, CPA.

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Sensex at 1,50,000 by 2029: The ultimate compounding machine

CFO News

Looking back, the story of the Sensex is the story of India in a sense. In 1979, India was virtually a basket case in the global scheme of things, with a GDP of barely $130 billion. In fact, in 1990, the country went nearly bankrupt with forex reserves dwindling to a few months of our imports. Then came the IMF bailout package, and India has not looked back since.

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RBI launches survey of manufacturing companies

CFO News

RBI conducts quarterly OBICUS survey since 2008, gathering production details, order data, and inventory levels confidentially. This data aids in monetary policy formulation. The next policy meeting is set for June 2024. The information collected in the survey includes quantitative data on new orders received during the reference quarter, backlog of orders at the beginning of the quarter, and pending orders at the end of the quarter.

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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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Government appoints Manoj Panda as 16th Finance Commission member

CFO News

The appointment of Panda came after Artha Global Executive Director Niranjan Rajadhyaksha expressed his inability to join the Commission. Rajadhyaksha was named a full-time member on January 31, but later in February he expressed his inability to join as a member citing personal reasons.

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USISPF appoints ex-revenue secy Tarun Bajaj as chair of US-India Tax Forum

CFO News

A 1988-batch Haryana Cadre IAS officer, Bajaj served as Revenue Secretary. During his tenure with the Indian government, he played a pivotal role in shaping fiscal policies and promoting economic growth.

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Hurun: In a 1st, India sees dip in startup unicorn numbers

CFO News

After accounting for dropouts, the US increased its unicorn tally to 703, China to 340. India figures at number three. In case of Australia, Sweden, and UAE, number of unicorns declined by one each.

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