Tue.May 07, 2024

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Generative AI enables small accounting firms to challenge big ones: AICPA

CFO Dive

Accountants should respond to the rapid pace of generative AI adoption by embracing it and delving into experimentation, the AICPA said.

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My schedule … and what’s coming up

Tips Watch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com If you’ve been reading this Tipswatch site for long, you know what that headline means. I am traveling again. By the time you read this Tuesday morning, I will be somewhere in northern Spain.

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Tenants retain upper hand as US office vacancy hits fresh high: CBRE

CFO Dive

Many office landlords are continuing to offer tenants generous concessions as hybrid work and other factors weigh on demand.

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#FA Success Ep 384: Growing An Advisor Career From (Bank) Assistant To Partner While Also Growing A Family, With Hannah Provost

Nerd's Eye View

Welcome everyone! Welcome to the 384th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Hannah Provost. Hannah is a partner and financial advisor at Lomanto Provost Financial Advisors, a hybrid advisory firm based in Plattsburgh, New York, that oversees approximately $150 million in assets under management for about 380 client households.

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Automation, Evolved: Your New Playbook For Smarter Knowledge Work

Speaker: Frank Taliano

Document-heavy workflows slow down productivity, bury institutional knowledge, and drain resources. But with the right AI implementation, these inefficiencies become opportunities for transformation. So how do you identify where to start and how to succeed? Learn how to develop a clear, practical roadmap for leveraging AI to streamline processes, automate knowledge work, and unlock real operational gains.

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UPS CFO set to depart, citing health

CFO Dive

The postal delivery service’s CFO will be stepping down to focus on his personal health as UPS struggles to boost sagging shipping volumes.

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Fraud detector Traceable zeroes in on GenAI threats

CFO Dive

The startup is rolling out new AI-related threat detection capabilities on the heels of securing $30 million in funding from investors, including Citi Ventures.

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Transcript: Joanne Bradford

Barry Ritholtz

The transcript from this week’s, MiB: Joanne Bradford, Domain Money , is below. You can stream and download our full conversation, including any podcast extras, on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , YouTube , and Bloomberg. All of our earlier podcasts on your favorite pod hosts can be found here. ~~~ Barry Ritholtz : This week on the podcast, I have an extra special guest.

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FMCG, auto companies break the jinx as rural growth rises above urban

CFO News

Rural FMCG demand outpaced urban markets in Jan-Mar 2024. Car companies reported higher rural sales. NielsenIQ noted 7.6% rural growth. Factors include robust rabi crop and government measures. Maruti Suzuki saw record rural sales.

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ISCA, Council for Board Diversity team up for new board governance efforts

Future CFO

The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) inked a Memorandum of Understanding with the Council for Board Diversity (CBD) in a bid to boost support for directors and organisations who recognise the importance of good corporate governance and stewardship. The partnership also seeks to improve the role board diversity plays in enhancing organisational resilience, according to a press release.

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Data Talks, CFOs Listen: Why Analytics Is The Key To Better Spend Management

Speaker: Claire Grosjean

Finance teams are drowning in data—but is it actually helping them spend smarter? Without the right approach, excess spending, inefficiencies, and missed opportunities continue to drain profitability. While analytics offers powerful insights, financial intelligence requires more than just numbers—it takes the right blend of automation, strategy, and human expertise.

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Aditya Birla Finance, others may have invoked Paytm’s loan guarantees

CFO News

Aditya Birla Finance invoked loan guarantees from Paytm due to defaults. Partnership stress with other lenders. Paytm's lending business faces challenges post central bank's ban. Changes in top management. Reduced consumer loan portfolio to less than 1%.

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How to Analyze a SaaS Company for Sale

The SaaS CFO

Who doesn’t like to browse SaaS companies for sale? Some listings provide no data while others give us just enough information to analyze the performance of the company. Given enough information in the listing, we can extract double the amount of data, metrics, and insight from the publicly available data in the listing. In the […] The post How to Analyze a SaaS Company for Sale appeared first on The SaaS CFO.

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Govt evaluating RBI proposal for higher infrastructure provisioning; bankers, NBFCs voice concern

CFO News

Lenders may oppose the draft rules, which proposes provisioning of up to 5% from current 0.4%, due to concerns over rising interest rates and potential disruption to capital expenditure. Banks plan to lobby against the steep increase, arguing it could affect project viability and economic momentum. State-owned NBFCs and infrastructure firms are also raising concerns, emphasizing the need to balance risk and support for infrastructure financing.

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Grant Thornton advises on concrete operator deals

Accountancy Today

Grant Thornton’s corporate finance team in the East of England has advised Peterborough-based PJ Thory on the acquisition of three quarry sites and Gemmix on the acquisition of five ready-mix concrete sites which is believed to make it the largest independently owned supplier of ready-mix concrete in the UK. These transactions add to the group’s “well-established” operations, acquiring the sites from Heidelberg Materials, which was forced to sell them by the Competition and Markets Authority fol

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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Fear gauge surges to 14-month high as poll heat grips D-Street

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With forecasts about the performance of the BJP-led NDA, the Dalal Street favourite, fluctuating wildly recently, analysts said the undertone has turned nervous, reflecting in the surge in VIX.

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Indian households' financial savings drop to a five-year low of Rs 14.1 lakh crore in FY23

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Indian Households' Financial Savings: Households' liabilities increase 73% to Rs 15.5 lakh crore during the period.

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Government exploring options to roll out labour codes

CFO News

The ministry of labour and employment is considering several options including a gradual repeal of the old labour laws to ensure there is no legal void in states that are yet to draft rules. Besides, the ministry is holding talks with states that are behind in publishing rules, urging them to expedite their compliance.

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White-collar hiring falls 3% in April, shows Naukri JobSpeak Index

CFO News

Despite a 3% year-on-year and 1% month-on-month decline in white-collar hiring, various sectors experienced job growth. Notably, demand surged for specific roles like drilling engineers, brand managers, and IT professionals in different cities.

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Forecasting Failures Are Costly: Heres How To Fix Them

Speaker: Dave Sackett

Traditional budgeting and forecasting methods can no longer keep pace with today’s rapidly evolving business environment. Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty. To stay ahead, finance leaders must leverage a future-forward approach—one that leverages real-time data, predictive analytics, and continuous planning to drive smarter financial decisions.

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Post Ukraine, India has been best in managing inflation: Marico MD Saugata Gupta

CFO News

Marico saw its domestic volume rise 3% during the March quarter with flat revenue while gross margins expanded 417 basis points. The company said the market will be slightly inflationary, which could warrant a slight price increase. Last month, it hiked 6% in Parachute and said it will not dampen demand for the hair oil brand.