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The Guide to Buying or Selling a Business: Understanding What Kind of Finance and Accounting Support You Need to Get the Price You Want

CFO Selections

Originally published: 8/14/17 Updated: 5/24/24 Preparation and expert guidance are key for successful middle-market business acquisitions, sales, and mergers. In this comprehensive guide to buying and selling businesses, our expert CFOs provide all the finance and accounting information you need when entering into a transaction. It covers: Transaction structures Buyer analyses and considerations Buy-side and sell-side finance/accounting transaction support Buyer-side and seller-side due diligenc

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Hertz poaches Spirit Airlines CFO

CFO Dive

Less than a year after taking the permanent CFO seat, Alexandra Brooks is exiting the rental car company as it struggles to manage its bold EV bet.

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Ford Taps EV Specialist As Future CFO

Global Finance

Ford Motor, one of the pillars of the US auto industry, has mined the electric vehicle subsector for its next CFO. Sherry House, 52, who becomes Ford’s vice president of finance on June 3, joins from Lucid Motors, where she spent three years helping to deploy its first luxury electric vehicle. John Lawler, Ford’s current CFO, who has been promoted to vice chair, will chaperone House in transitioning to the CFO role in 2025.

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Most M&A buyers would pay 3% extra for a company with a good ESG profile

CFO Dive

ESG is playing a bigger role in dealmaking than ever before, Deloitte said.

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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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Polls Suggest Right-Wing Surge In EU Elections

Global Finance

If polls are any indication, French President Emmanuel Macron is on track to be the biggest loser of the upcoming European Parliament elections. On June 6 and 9, some 400 million citizens in all 27 EU member states will be eligible to choose their representatives in the continental legislative body. Not only has Macron’s Renew centrist coalition consistently polled well behind the far-right National Rally party led by the new enfant terrible of French politics, Jordan Bardella, but now it is sta

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1,006: From Salesforce Playbook to Start-up Strategy | Scott Henderson, CFO, DISQO

CFO Thought Leader

In the early years of Scott Henderson’s career, the dotcom bubble burst, leaving the tech industry in turmoil and many young professionals uncertain about their futures. Despite this chaotic climate, Henderson decided to take a calculated risk by joining another dotcom venture. This time, the company was a modest enterprise with 300 employees and $25 million in revenue.

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The Latest In Financial #AdvisorTech (June 2024)

Nerd's Eye View

Welcome to the June 2024 issue of the Latest News in Financial #AdvisorTech – where we look at the big news, announcements, and underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisors! This month's edition kicks off with the news that 'startup' custodian Altruist has completed a $169 million fundraising round as it continues to rebuild the RIA custodial tech stack layer-by-layer while positioning itself as the biggest RIA custodian b

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PodChats for FutureCFO: Women CFOs: Filling the gender gap

Future CFO

The CIMA Foundation says “disaster don’t discriminate, but people do”. The journey to gender parity remains obstructed by a myriad of factors including culture, bias, misconceptions and attitudes. But if the Paris 2024 Olympics is any indication of the possibility, we may have hope that someday, there will be parity between the genders across the finance function, if not the rest of the enterprise, all the way to the C-suite and the Board.

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AllianceBernstein suggests a 60/30/10 portfolio to protect against inflation

Tips Watch

Investment firm sees ‘higher and spikier’ inflation looming. By David Enna, Tipswatch.

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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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Uplifting the Canadian Fintech Ecosystem: Insights from Payments Canada Summit

FISPAN

FISPAN’s Founder and CEO, Lisa Shields , attended the Payments Canada Summit 2024 in Toronto. Lisa spoke on an all-female panel of industry leaders to discuss ‘Uplifting the Canadian Fintech Ecosystem.’ She shared the stage with Shirley Hsu, VP of Payments at FreshBooks , Jen Rodrigues, Head of Open Banking at TD Bank , and Layial El-Hadi, Executive Director at Fintech Cadence.

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InsuranceDekho in talks to acquire credit marketplace BankSathi: sources

CFO News

Insurance marketplace InsuranceDekho, backed by investors like TVS Capital and Goldman Sachs Asset Management, will acquire a majority stake in BankSathi, which is a distributor of credit cards and personal loans, two people in the know said.

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Panama’s New President Faces Bumpy Path Ahead

Global Finance

José Raúl Mulino is the president-elect of Panama, following his victory in the May 5 polls. The balloting saw the highest turnout since the end of military rule in 1989, and with 34.23% of the vote, Mulino beat his closest rival by almost 10 points. “It has been a very difficult campaign full of all kinds of obstacles,” Mulino said. “I will definitely do what I have to do to move this country forward.

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Pigment software review: strengths and weaknesses from a user’s perspective

Cube Software

Pigment software: an overview Pigment is an all-in-one business planning platform designed to assist businesses in budgeting, forecasting, modeling data, and generating reports to support financial decision-making. It's widely used by executives, finance, and revenue teams to execute strategic finance operations efficiently.

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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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Charles Schwab Preps For New CFO

Global Finance

Discount broker Charles Schwab has hired 33-year Citi veteran Mike Verdeschi as managing director and deputy CFO. Following a transition period, Schwab, which also offers investment management and banking services, plans to promote Verdeschi to CFO when incumbent Peter Crawford retires after 23 years with the firm. Verdeschi has spent the last seven years as Citi’s treasurer, in which capacity he managed a $2 trillion balance sheet, centralized treasury activities and revamped governance.

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Best EPM software of 2024: top picks for enhanced financial processes

Cube Software

What is EPM software? Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) software is designed to help businesses manage their financial processes more effectively. Think of it as a powerful tool that streamlines everything from budgeting and forecasting to performance analysis.

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Likely NDA's return: What will Modi 3.0 do for India Inc and the economy?

CFO News

As India looks ahead to another term under Modi's leadership, a promising future awaits. With a clear vision and strategic planning, Modi 3.0 pledges to guide the nation towards global economic prominence. By prioritizing manufacturing, infrastructure, employment, and energy security, Modi has committed to fostering a thriving India Inc.

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Tailoring ESG approaches in finance

Future CFO

It is an undeniable fact that chief financial officers now must face matters on sustainability and dedicate ample time to understand the importance of sustainability reporting to harness potential benefits in operations and decision-making procedures. In fact, BNP Paribas says Asian markets are experiencing a surge in sustainable financing, from green bonds to transition finance, highlighting the region’s increasing maturity in sustainable finance with the uptick in biodiversity investments.

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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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UP Lok Sabha election results live updates: INDIA bloc gives up lead, NDA back at the front in Uttar Pradesh, early trends show

CFO News

The Opposition coalition led by the INDIA bloc is trailing in Uttar Pradesh with around 29 seats, while the NDA is leading with 47 seats, according to early trends at 9:50 am, having led earlier on. Exit polls predict a decisive victory for PM Modi's BJP and allies over the Congress-led opposition.

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Transcript: Jeffrey Sherman, DoubleLine

Barry Ritholtz

The transcript from this week’s, MiB: Jeffrey Sherman, DoubleLine Deputy CIO , 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 : ~~~ Bloomberg Audio Studios, podcasts, radio News.

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BSE PSU Index declines 6% amid election outcome uncertainty. SBI, Cochin Shipyard among top losers

CFO News

S&P PSU Index fell 6% during Lok-Sabha vote counting. Stocks like Cochin Shipyard, Coal India, and SBI saw significant drops. D-Street investors lost Rs 9 lakh crore in 15 minutes as Sensex crashed 2,800 points.

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Adani stocks crash up to 8% a day after erasing Hindenburg-era losses

CFO News

Shares of Adani Total Gas, Ambuja Cements, and NDTV also fell around 8% each, while Adani Ports also was trading 7% lower. Despite previous gains fueled by exit polls, the conglomerate faced significant losses, erasing Hindenburg-era deficits but still falling amid market volatility.

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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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Rising heat cools mfg PMI to 3-mth low as input costs bite

CFO News

Manufacturing activity decreased to 57.5 in May from 58.8 in the previous month due to heatwaves and rising costs, as per a private survey by HSBC. The sector saw a softer rise in new orders and output, impacting work hours and production volumes for manufacturing firms.

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Sebi launches saathi 2.0 personal finance app for investors

CFO News

Sebi introduces 'Saathi 2.0': A mobile app revolutionizing personal finance by simplifying intricate concepts and offering essential tools like financial calculators, KYC procedures, mutual fund insights, stock exchange navigation, and a seamless investor grievance redressal mechanism.

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RBI may keep interest rate unchanged

CFO News

A possible victory for the ruling NDA as indicated in exit polls is expected to result in lower bond yields and a stronger rupee.

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More women made the list of top-paid CEOs in 2023, but their numbers are still small compared to men

CFO News

Of the 341 CEOs in the AP's 2024 compensation survey, 25 are women, the highest number since the survey began in 2011. Lisa Su of AMD is the highest-paid female CEO, earning $30.3 million. The median pay for female CEOs increased by 21% to $17.6 million, outpacing male CEOs whose median pay rose by 12% to $16.3 million. Despite these gains, the highest-paid male CEOs still earn significantly more, and women often face the "glass cliff," being appointed to leadership roles during company

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Outsourcing Vs. In-House: The Ultimate Battle For Better Collections

Speaker: Susan Richards

Your past-due accounts are growing, cash flow is tightening, and the pressure is on. The big question: Do you handle the collections internally or outsource to experts? Both strategies come with advantages and risks - but which one delivers the best impact for your business? In this session we’ll dive deep into the in-house vs. outsourcing debate, examining cost-effectiveness, efficiency, compliance risks, and overall recovery success rates.