CFO Dive

MAY 30, 2024

“While AI is available to the good guys it’s also available to the bad guys” and it is cutting the time it takes to mount a cyberattack, RSM’s Tauseef Ghazi said.

Marketing 307

Marketing 307

VCFO

MAY 30, 2024

Measure Your Business in a Manner That Matters Measure twice, cut once is an adage that’s been cited for centuries. Its literal meaning is to verify the accuracy of measurements before making cuts so that time, material, and effort are not wasted. Its figurative meaning is to plan and prepare appropriately before acting. Both meanings hold absolutely important applications for business.

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Strategic Planning Planning Benchmarking Leadership 91

CFO Dive

MAY 30, 2024

The company is revising financial statements for 2022 and the first three quarters of 2023 following the discovery of accounting missteps.

Accounting 289

Accounting CFO 289

Lime Light

MAY 30, 2024

In the classic tale, Goldilocks seeks the perfect fit – porridge that's not too hot, not too cold, a chair that's not too hard, not too soft. When it comes to Cloud FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) solutions, the search for the "just right" option can feel just as daunting.

Planning 52

Planning 52

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.

Leverage

CFO Dive

MAY 30, 2024

Price pressures will likely fall during the second half of 2024 as demand declines into better balance with supply, Williams said.

Forecasting 282

Forecasting 282

CFO Dive

MAY 30, 2024

Interest rates remain something CFO Jennifer Yaross is keeping an eye on when it comes to “other levers we want to pull,” she said.

CFO 263

CFO 263

CFO Plans

MAY 30, 2024

In today’s fast-paced business environment, staying on top of your financials is more critical than ever. Yet, many businesses struggle with the complexities of accounting, often leading to costly mistakes and missed opportunities. Discover how outsourcing accounting services can improve your financial health , enabling businesses to focus on growth while ensuring their financial health is in expert hands.

Compliance 52

Compliance Accounting CFO Manufacturing 52

CFO Dive

MAY 30, 2024

By giving law firms a chance to adjust their proposals, legal teams can engage litigation or transaction work at a lower cost than initially proposed, a white paper says.

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Lime Light

MAY 30, 2024

In the classic tale, Goldilocks seeks the perfect fit – porridge that's not too hot, not too cold, a chair that's not too hard, not too soft. When it comes to Cloud FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) solutions, the search for the "just right" option can feel just as daunting.

Planning 52

Planning 52

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.

Finance

Tips Watch

MAY 30, 2024

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com As I predicted might happen in a December article on this topic, Blackrock’s iShares division last week launched a unique ETF holding just one bond: CUSIP 91282CJY8, a 10-year TIPS that matures in January 2034.

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Investments 52

CFO News

MAY 30, 2024

RBI Balance Sheet: RBI’s income increased 17.04% Y-o-Y to Rs 2.75 trillion. The increase was mainly due to profit from foreign exchange sales.

Foreign Exchange 52

Foreign Exchange Sales 52

CFO Thought Leader

MAY 30, 2024

Inside The Mentoring Round, CFO Agosto shares insights on the importance of being patient and understanding the full scope of the CFO role before pushing forward aggressively. Agosto discusses initial strategic plans for property development and business outcomes, showing foresight and structured planning. 1,004: Beyond the Casino Floor: A CFO’s Ascent | Efraín Pérez Agosto, CFO, MGM National Harbor The post The Mentoring Round | Efraín Pérez Agosto, CFO MGM National Harbor appeared first

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CFO Strategic Planning Planning Marketing 40

CFO News

MAY 30, 2024

The Reserve Bank of India's Annual Report for 2023-24 underscores India's strong FDI inflows and the stability of the Indian Rupee, despite global economic uncertainties. These achievements reflect robust macroeconomic fundamentals and increased investor confidence in the Indian economy, the apex bank said.

Economics 52

Economics Banking 52

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.

Financial Data

Nerd's Eye View

MAY 30, 2024

Over the past couple of decades, the financial advice industry has seen a tremendous shift as the focus has evolved away from being primarily transaction-based and towards forming long-term service-based relationships with clients. Yet, one of the hurdles advicers have faced along the way is figuring out how to demonstrate the seemingly intangible value of financial planning as a service.

Communication 40

Communication Planning 40

CFO News

MAY 30, 2024

he outlook for the Indian economy remains bright, backed by a sustained strengthening of various macroeconomic fundamentals, robust financial and corporate sectors, said Reserve Bank of India in its annual report published on Thursday.

Banking 40

Banking 40

Global Finance

MAY 30, 2024

Talk of de-dollarization is back on the table after new data from the US Treasury Department revealed that China offloaded close to $50 billion in US Treasuries in the first quarter and had reduced its holdings by more than $100 billion in the year through to March 2023. The revelations come as China and the US are locked in an increasingly tense stand-off involving trade and China’s intentions toward Taiwan.

Sales 124

Sales Treasury Currencies Finance 124

Barry Ritholtz

MAY 30, 2024

I’m just finished wrapping up the chapter in the new book1 on the dangers of denominator bias, along with related chapters on lack of context, framing, and the inherent deceptiveness of asymmetrical arguments. Simultaneously with sending those to my editor, an email arrives asking: “ If the economy is so robust, how do you explain all of these restaurant closings ?!

Math 124

Math Education Economics Retail 124

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.

Forecasting