CFO News
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
The US, being the world’s largest economy, plays a crucial role in shaping global market sentiment, with India maintaining strong economic ties in this context. The Indian government now faces the task of evaluating how the election result will impact trade negotiations, existing agreements, and opportunities for new deals.
CFO Dive
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Expectations for personal finances have improved amid indications that many Americans, when looking back four years, believe their financial well-being has declined.
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Navigator SAP
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
You’re living in a multi-channel world. You probably know about the omnichannel approach to sales. But are you up to speed on the channel-less selling methodology? At first, there was one real channel: the brick-and-mortar storefront. But as technology has changed, sales have become multi-channel. How businesses approach this multi-channel sales environment matters both for competitiveness and customer experience.
The SaaS CFO
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
SaaS operators must understand the balance between sales and marketing spend and the acquisition of net new revenue. Enter the SaaS Magic Number. Here are my thoughts on how to use the Magic Number in 2025. Overinvest in sales and marketing relative to your new SaaS ARR bookings and will you not the see the […] The post How to Calculate the SaaS Magic Number appeared first on The SaaS CFO.
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CFO Talks
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
The Power of Listening in Effective Negotiation When it comes to negotiation, people often think of strong arguments, clear facts, and the best pitch. But here’s the twist—real negotiation power often lies in something much quieter: listening. Listening is more than a soft skill; it’s a secret weapon. In a role filled with financial data, strategic meetings, and high-stakes decisions, active listening can drive better outcomes and turn tough conversations into collaborative wins.
Corporate Finance Brief brings together the best content for corporate finance professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Navigator SAP
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
What is a Fit-to-Standard Solution? Fit-to-standard sounds complicated, but really it is a simple idea: Instead of using custom systems and processes, make them conform to the industry standard that everyone is using. A fit-to-standard solution is one that solves the problem in a standard way. One example of a fit-to-standard solution is Apple’s address book.
CFO Dive
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
CFOs are keeping their focus on finding AI tools with “some good bit of traceability” in the face of a rising tide of potential vendors, Visual Lease’s Amie Durr said.
Future CFO
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
The Finance department has undergone significant scope changes as the chief financial officers take on new roles for their evolving position. This year, finance leaders were seen navigating new areas—even those fields they were initially not thought of to have been involved, spanning environmental, social, and governance concerns , as well as digital transformation.
Global Finance
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Tesla is setting new standards in renewable financing with its latest solar asset-backed securitization (ABS) deal, earning an unprecedented AAA rating. Fitch Analyst Hebbertt Soares notes that Tesla’s integrated business model, which bypasses traditional sales channels, may establish a blueprint for achieving top-tier credit ratings in a sector often limited by data and regulatory scrutiny.
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
Barry Ritholtz
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
@TBPInvictus here (link is now to Bluesky) Let’s cut to the chase: A Hoover Institution analysis of California private job creation is off by a factor of 100. Between January 2022 and June 2024, the state created 523,700 private sector jobs — not 5,400 as claimed. MSM uncritically repeated the false number. I spend far too much time debunking economic b t.
Tips Watch
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Part B costs, deductibles and IRMAA surcharges will increase about 5.9% next year. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Just a month ago, Social Security beneficiaries learned their benefits would rise by 2.5% starting in 2025, the lowest increase in four years.
Navigator SAP
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Electronic data interchange (EDI) is an important technology for creating a smooth and automated data flow between your business and your partners, both suppliers and sellers. Configuring an EDI connection is not always simple, however, which is where EDI templates come in. EDI is the process of electronically exchanging business data that was traditionally handled with paper.
CFO Dive
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
The financial and political order built after World War II faces mounting challenges to the flow of goods, capital and services and outright conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine.
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.
Bramasol
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
SAP Cloud Public Edition has emerged as a leading solution for bringing together ERP, finance, and a wide range of line-of-business capabilities for companies of all sizes and across many industries. Designed around clean core technology, SAP Cloud combines fit-to-standard reliability and maintainability, along with built-in extensibility to seamlessly add unique capabilities where you need them.
Global Finance
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Global Finance spoke with Yousef Khalawi, secretary general of the AlBaraka Forum for Islamic Economy, about the role of Islamic finance and economics as a holistic and sustainable framework for all economies. Global Finance: Against a backdrop of rising debt, geopolitical and economic instability, how is the role of Islamic finance evolving to address emerging global challenges?
Barry Ritholtz
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
This week, we speak with Colin Camerer , Robert Kirby Professor of Behavioral Finance and Economics at California Institute of Technology. Prior to joining Caltech in 1994, Camerer was a faculty member at various institutions including the University of Chicago GSB and the Kellogg Graduate School of Business at Northwestern University, and held a visiting professorship at Oxford University.
Nerd's Eye View
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
How much to charge for financial advice is rarely a decision made lightly. A firm's pricing strategy often reflects both the local market (or niche-related) norms – such as the nearly-ubiquitous 1%. Others may align with broader industry trends, like transitioning to fee-only structures to buffer against market volatility. Still others may choose a hybrid model, combining AUM fees with additional charges for other services like tax planning.
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.
Navigator SAP
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
There was a moment, between 2018 and 2021, when it seemed like the future of business was largely direct-to-consumer sales (DTC). Eyeglasses firm Warby Parker was crushing it, selling more than 100,000 pairs of eyeglasses in its first year. Peloton was taking the world by storm with its direct-to-consumer exercise equipment. Businesses were cropping up right and left with DTC business models, and investors were lavishing tech valuations on these companies.
CFO Dive
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
The budget airline’s CEO will receive a $3.8 million retention payment while its CFO will get $175,000, according to an SEC filing.
CFO Talks
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
The Future of Finance and Sustainability with Elizabeth Burns The evolving demands of sustainability and financial performance are reshaping the role of CFOs in the energy sector. Elizabeth Burns, CFO of Gas du Cameroon (GDC), exemplifies this balance, demonstrating how strategic financial leadership can support environmental responsibility. Her work at GDC highlights the potential for finance leaders to drive impactful sustainability initiatives while ensuring organizational growth and resilien
Global Finance
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Global Finance: Can you discuss your leading role in providing cash management services for public entities? Claudia Kabbe: What sets Belfius apart in the Belgian market are our dedicated relationship managers who provide specialized solutions, such as cash advances. These are collection accounts specifically developed to collect various public taxes: The amount of the advance available is determined based on expected receipts, and enriched reporting data enables automatic reconciliation in publ
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Future CFO
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Finance teams found their way in 2024 to keep up with the ever-changing market landscape brought about by a number of factors. The accountancy profession, as we know it, faced challenges in technology--what with the concerns on how artificial intelligence poses threat on their jobs regarding the way it can take over their roles. It also went through hurdles in talent management, as finance leaders grapple with the evolving roles--mastering the art of reskilling, upskilling, and talent retention.
CFO Selections
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
There is no one better positioned to create sustainable financial success inside a business than the CFO. A CFO takes their financial expertise and channels it into a strategic leadership role to create financial success for the company and its stakeholders. As such, their responsibilities include: budgeting and forecasting, managing mergers or acquisitions, and handling compliance issues.
Focus CFO
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
We are saddened by the passing of our friend and colleague Richard LaValla. Richard was a brilliant fractional CFO, whose financial acumen was matched by his kindness and authenticity as a human being. Richard's impact was deeply felt by those who worked alongside him, both as colleagues and clients, as evidenced by the heartfelt tributes below.
CFO Dive
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Walmart is looking to continue to attract high-income consumers with the right price mix, even as CFO John Rainey anticipates price hikes in the face of potential tariffs.
Speaker: David Warren and Kevin O'Neill Stoll
Transitioning to a usage-based business model offers powerful growth opportunities but comes with unique challenges. How do you validate strategies, reduce risks, and ensure alignment with customer value? Join us for a deep dive into designing effective pilots that test the waters and drive success in usage-based revenue. Discover how to develop a pilot that captures real customer feedback, aligns internal teams with usage metrics, and rethinks sales incentives to prioritize lasting customer eng
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