Thu.May 30, 2024

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AI powers uptick in middle-market cyberattacks

CFO Dive

“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.

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How You Measure Your Business Matters

VCFO

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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Bluebird names new CFO after accounting errors

CFO Dive

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

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The Goldilocks of Cloud FP&A: Why Limelight is "Just Right"

Lime Light

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.

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From Start to Scale: Driving Growth Through Seamless Payments Implementation

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

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NY Fed President Williams forecasts hitting 2% inflation goal in 2026

CFO Dive

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

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Quility CFO looks to balance liquidity, growth in high-rate environment

CFO Dive

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

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Outsourced Tax Accounting Services Ensure Compliance and Savings

CFO Plans

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.

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Competitive bidding used to reduce outside counsel fees in pharma case study

CFO Dive

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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The Goldilocks of Cloud FP&A: Why Limelight is "Just Right"

Lime Light

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.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

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.

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iShares launches its 2034 target-date TIPS ETF

Tips Watch

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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RBI Annual Report highlights surge in FDI and INR stability amid global turbulence

CFO News

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.

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The Mentoring Round | EfraĂ­n PĂ©rez Agosto, CFO MGM National Harbor

CFO Thought Leader

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 | EfraĂ­n PĂ©rez Agosto, CFO, MGM National Harbor The post The Mentoring Round | EfraĂ­n PĂ©rez Agosto, CFO MGM National Harbor appeared first

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RBI says its balance sheet increases by 11.08% YoY in FY24

CFO News

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.

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

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.

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Kitces & Carl Ep 139: When Have You Done ‘Enough’ For Clients (And How Do You Know)

Nerd's Eye View

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.

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Government's thrust on capex, fiscal consolidation paint bright picture for Indian economy: RBI

CFO News

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.

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China’s US Debt Sales Fuel Speculation

Global Finance

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.

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Brandon’s Restaurants

Barry Ritholtz

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 ?!

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Back to Basics with Reconciliations

Join us in this webinar, where we share best practices on how to think about the reconciliation work each month, when best to do reconciliations, how they should be prepared, and some common pitfalls to avoid. Learning Objectives: This course objective is to understand how to properly prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and its impact on the financial statements.