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Considering an I Bond rollover? Do it the right way.

Tips Watch

For some investors, cashing in low-fixed-rate I Bonds makes sense, combined with the gift-box strategy to add to holdings in October. By David Enna, Tipswatch.

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CFOs trim spending while facing hazy post-election prospects: Fed survey

CFO Dive

The hard-to-predict outcome from the presidential election in November has shown several signs of sapping business confidence.

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Why Pre-Tax Retirement Contributions Are Better Than Roth In Peak Earning Years (Even If Tax Rates Increase)

Nerd's Eye View

Over the last 60 years, the top Federal marginal tax bracket has steadily decreased from over 90% in the 1950s and 60s to 'just' 37% today. However, with the national debt expanding rapidly, observers of U.S. tax policy are predicting that Congress will inevitably be forced to again increase tax rates in order to raise revenue and balance the national budget – and that the current regime of relatively low tax rates will prove to be a temporary phenomenon.

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Controllers prep for ‘dramatic’ role changes, focus on value creation: EY

CFO Dive

While controllers recognize that change is coming, and coming quickly, they “don't necessarily have a view on what that will look like,” EY’s Myles Corson said.

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The Growth Architect: How Financial Leaders are Unlocking Potential

Speaker: Ashley Harlan, MBA

What if your role as a fractional CFO went beyond operational support to actively shaping the future of your clients’ businesses? 💼 ✨ In this session, discover how fractional finance professionals can position themselves as architects of growth, guiding their clients toward sustainable success and preparing them for full-time financial leadership.

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Meeting the Need for Tech-Driven International Banking Solutions

Global Finance

Susanne Prager, head of cash management at Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI), discusses the challenges affecting global banking services and the need for the latest tech tools to help companies succeed in CEE and around the world. Global Finance: What are the overall trends impacting international banking transactions? Susanne Prager: With the inclusion of new markets in the EU, businesses demand faster, more transparent, and compliant cross-border transactions.

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Never Settle, Fostering a Culture of Continuous Learning in Finance

CFO Talks

Never Settle, Fostering a Culture of Continuous Learning in Finance In the ever-evolving landscape of finance, the role of the CFO has transformed dramatically. No longer confined to balancing books, today’s CFOs are at the forefront of shaping strategy, guiding decision-making, and steering their organisations through complex challenges. To maintain a competitive edge, it’s crucial to embed a culture of continuous learning within your finance team.

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HSBC may appoint Indian origin Pam Kaur as first woman CFO in its history

CFO News

Kaur is a strong contender for the chief financial officer role that became available after Georges Elhedery assumed the position of CEO at Europe's largest lender on September 2

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Elemental selects ION’s Aspect to power its metals, battery, and commodities trading business

Reval

LONDON – 26 September 2024: ION Commodities, a leading global provider of commodity. The post Elemental selects ION’s Aspect to power its metals, battery, and commodities trading business appeared first on ION.

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PLI Scheme boosts manufacturing output to Rs 10.90 lakh crore, creating 8,50,000 jobs

CFO News

The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme has transformed India’s manufacturing sector, elevating output to ₹10.90 lakh crore, creating over 8,50,000 jobs, and significantly increasing exports and foreign investment, says the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.

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2025 Payroll Calendar Templates (Biweekly, Semi-Monthly, and Monthly)

Use these handy calendar templates to stay on top of payroll in 2025! Download them today to share with your HR team or post for employees. Whether your company has biweekly, semi-monthly, or monthly pay periods, Paycor has you covered. Get your templates today!

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Does a Cost-Effective Integration Playbook Make Sense for Your Next Acquisition?

E78 Partners

In mergers and acquisitions (M&A), integration playbooks offer a structured, cost-effective way to manage the people, processes, and technology requirements. But how do you know when it’s the right time to use them, and what should they include? We will explore the types of transactions where leveraging a playbook is beneficial and the essential elements needed for smooth and successful integration.

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Ideating with startups & entrepreneurs for tomorrow’s businesses

CFO News

Startup Sphere 2024 in Bengaluru turned out to be a major crowd-puller, as it debated the issues that need attention for entrepreneurs and investors to drive the next phase of growth.

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Does a Cost-Effective Integration Playbook Make Sense for Your Next Acquisition?

E78 Partners

In mergers and acquisitions (M&A), integration playbooks offer a structured, cost-effective way to manage the people, processes, and technology requirements. But how do you know when it’s the right time to use them, and what should they include? We will explore the types of transactions where leveraging a playbook is beneficial and the essential elements needed for smooth and successful integration.

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ADB retains India’s growth forecast at 7%

CFO News

After the World Bank, IMF, S&P Global, Asian Development Bank also retained India’s growth forecast projected at 7%. ADB cited India’s strong agricultural growth due to an above-average monsoon, along with robust performance in the industry and services sectors as the contributing factors.

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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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The finance leader's guide to financial compliance management

Cube Software

What is financial compliance management? Financial compliance management ensures that an organization follows all relevant regulations, laws, and standards in its financial operations.

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Majority of CEOs see full return to office work in 3 years: Survey

CFO News

Return To Office: KPMG notes that this year's findings show a growing firmness among CEOs regarding a return to pre-pandemic work practices.

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Unique considerations on AI in accounting

Future CFO

As finance professionals continue to navigate around technological advancements, the considerations on how digitalisation can affect the function and the organisation as a whole seem almost endless. In a recent report by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants , they identified 'unique' considerations towards artificial intelligence, conceding that AI in accounting encompasses various technologies.

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MoSPI consults economists for base revision to GDP, CPI

CFO News

Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) met economists to discuss revisions to the GDP and Consumer Price Index (CPI) frameworks. The meeting focused on addressing delays, enhancing data granularity, and improving methodologies for better measurement of growth and inflation metrics.

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

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, 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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Protected: Navigating Business Sales

Beacon CFO Plus

This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: The post Protected: Navigating Business Sales appeared first on BeaconCFO Plus.

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GSTN asks taxpayers to secure records as data archival policy takes effect

CFO News

The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has issued an advisory, urging taxpayers to proactively manage their records as new archival policies limit GST return data availability to seven years.

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At the Money: Why Stocks Are Your Best Bet for the Long Run

Barry Ritholtz

Why Stocks Are Your Best Bet with Jeremy Schwartz, WisdomTree (September 25, 2024) Are equities the best long-term investment? If so, is that always true? In this episode of At the Money, we speak with Jeremy Schwartz about why you should, or should not, go heavy on stocks. ~~~ About Jeremy Schwartz: Jeremy Schwartz is Global Chief Investment Officer of WisdomTree, leading the firm’s investment strategy team in the construction of equity Indexes, quantitative active strategies, and multi-asset M

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HUDCO appoints Daljeet Singh Khatri as CFO

CFO News

Daljeet Singh Khatri is replacing Reva Sethi, the former CFO of Housing and Urban Development Corporation who was appointed in June this year.

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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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Women's representation in India Inc remains stable: Report

CFO News

Women's representation in India Inc remains stable and the banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) sector leads when it comes to 'women in leadership' roles, a report said on Wednesday.

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InCred Finance to name Gaurav Maheshwari as CFO

CFO News

Guarav Maheshwari brings about 27 years of experience, currently serving his second term at Standard Chartered Bank, he has also headed finance at Altico Capital.

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There's a case for RBI to cut rates: Jahangir Aziz, JP Morgan Chase

CFO News

India's core consumer inflation hit a decadal low of 3.14% in June, suggesting excess capacity in the economy. Jahangir Aziz from JP Morgan Chase advocates for an immediate policy rate cut by the RBI, despite geopolitical uncertainties and US election risks potentially impacting global economics.

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Banks to push for change in IBC rules amid fears of promoters gaming the system

CFO News

Banks are urging changes to insolvency regulations to prevent promoters from manipulating their companies' size to qualify as MSMEs and retain control during bankruptcy proceedings. This move aims to address concerns about delinquent borrowers exploiting the system by downsizing assets and staff to benefit from special provisions for MSMEs.

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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.