CFO Dive

AUGUST 23, 2024

For the first time since the pandemic, corporate real estate executives’ sentiment has shifted slightly in favor of portfolio expansion, according to a CBRE report.

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Navigator SAP

AUGUST 2, 2024

Consumer shopping patterns are quietly undergoing a dramatic shift as spending has moved from brick-and-mortar retail stores to online webstore purchases, to social selling on TikTok and other social media platforms. Instead of sales happening in dedicated stores, it now is retail everywhere.

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Barry Ritholtz

AUGUST 12, 2024

I’m deep in my book writing work discussing federal debt when I see a tweet that simply epitomizes the entire genre. Full disclosure: My priors on federal debt are that I don’t know where the line of too much should be drawn, but I do know that none of the terrible things we were warned about over the past 50 years due to excess debt have come to pass.

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Tips Watch

AUGUST 14, 2024

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The Federal Reserve got the sort of inflation report it desired for July, with the U.S. annual rate dipping below 3.0% for the first time since March 2021.

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Musings on Markets

AUGUST 28, 2024

It seems like a lifetime has passed since artificial intelligence (AI) became the market's biggest mover, but Open AI introduced the world to ChatGPT on November 30, 2022. While ChatGPT itself represented a low-tech variation of AI, it opened the door to AI not only as a business driver, but one that had the potential to change the way we work and live.

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Navigator SAP

AUGUST 16, 2024

Life Sciences businesses are relatively unique. They have long lead times between investments and commercialization, leading to unpredictable revenue streams and cash flow gaps. The cost of research and development also can be a significant drain on resources, requiring precise tracking and allocation so budgets stay in line.

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 23, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that a new study indicates that while financial advisory firms are largely satisfied with their tech stacks, they take a range of approaches to applying tech: from "innovators" that invest in tech to differentiate themselves from their competition and to enhance the client experience to "operators" that invest in technology largely to improve operations and internal efficiency

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Global Finance

AUGUST 16, 2024

The rattled corporation faces a rocky road through a wide-ranging restructuring, but some analysts see a more competitive company emerging. Century-old global mining-and-metals conglomerate Anglo American plc has been on a roller coaster since the end of May, when it dramatically cut off merger talks with rival BHP and instead announced a sweeping restructure of its portfolio.

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Driven Insights

AUGUST 2, 2024

SaaS metrics software - also known as subscription billing management software or recurring billing software - should be one of the most powerful weapons in a SaaS CEO's arsenal. The complexities of managing subscriptions are real and the costs of poor subscription management are substantial. Moreover, the SaaS-specific metrics or key performance indicators (KPIs) these systems are capable of producing can be game changing for a management team and board of directors.

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Speaker: Sierre Lindgren

Fraud is a battle that every organization must face – it’s no longer a question of “if” but “when.” Every organization is a potential target for fraud, and the finance department is often the bullseye. From cleverly disguised emails to fraudulent payment requests, the tactics of cybercriminals are advancing rapidly. Drawing insights from real-world cases and industry expertise, we’ll explore the vulnerabilities in your processes and how to fortify them effectively.

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CFO Dive

AUGUST 27, 2024

Every transformation should include a robust and detailed business case with defensible and realistic numbers, writes ISG’s Jon Lightman.

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Barry Ritholtz

AUGUST 11, 2024

Our story so far : Stuck at home over the pandemic, it was a perfect time to revisit a pastime of my youth – buying cheap beater cars, and turning them into something fun and worthwhile. Only this time, I have a lifetime of experience with what does and doesn’t work well, along with a somewhat more generous budget. All of this got restarted about a decade ago; I was personalizing a 2013 flood salvage-title Rubicon ; it reminded me how much fun it was to do these little projects.

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Navigator SAP

AUGUST 13, 2024

In an era where speed, intelligence, and precision dictate success, Navigator Business Solutions is thrilled to announce the game-changing release of SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition 2408. This isn’t just another update—it’s a revolution in ERP, supercharged by cutting-edge AI that’s set to redefine how businesses operate and innovate.

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Tips Watch

AUGUST 7, 2024

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com We are halfway through the I Bond’s interest-rate-setting period, with the next reset coming on Nov. 1 — or more probably on Halloween Day, Oct. 31. On that day, the U.S.

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2025 will feel familiar, in some regards. The procurement and supply chain category management landscape will remain turbulent, with geopolitical tensions, worries over fresh tariffs, rising costs, and supply chain disruptions posing significant challenges. But you should also expect some lightning-fast changes in 2025 as artificial intelligence continues to upend the way enterprises and procurement, supply chain, and category management professionals operate.

Global Finance

AUGUST 13, 2024

The first of five parts of a Global Finance FAQ web series on Islamic finance. In just a few decades, Islamic finance has established itself as a significant player in global finance. Today, with thousands of institutions around the world, this sector is no longer limited to the devout clientele of Muslim countries in the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

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Future CFO

AUGUST 8, 2024

Given that ESG and sustainability can drive value, leaders must navigate these with cross-function expertise. According to an industry expert, Scott Lane , CEO and founder of Speeki , a full-service ESG and sustainability reporting and management partner to large multinationals, fund managers and corporates must bring in cross-function ESG generalists to boards, rather than experts with a narrow expertise in sustainability or diversity.

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CFO Dive

AUGUST 7, 2024

By taking point on technology initiatives, CFOs can shape the future of how their company leverages new solutions, Workday’s Terrance Wampler said.

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Musings on Markets

AUGUST 19, 2024

As I reveal my ignorance about TikTok trends, social media celebrities and Gen Z slang, my children are quick to point out my age, and I accept that reality, for the most part. I understand that I am too old to exercise without stretching first or eat a heaping plate of cheese fries and not suffer heartburn, but that does not stop me from trying occasionally.

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Speaker: Debra L. Robinson

CPAs know the drill: taxes, compliance, rinse, repeat. But what about the sneaky cash flow that’s quietly messing with your organization’s success? It’s time to step into the spotlight and expose the “dirty little secrets” of cash flow to fuel strategic growth. By upskilling your accounting practices and shifting focus from tax compliance to the strategic movement of money, you can transform your role from reactive accountant to proactive financial strategist.

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Navigator SAP

AUGUST 30, 2024

Despite what software vendors think, there’s a balance between having the latest features and continuing to use what works even if it is an older solution. Software is a tool for getting something done and not the goal itself for most businesses. But with every piece of software that is used by a business, there does come a time when updating legacy software makes sense.

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Jedox Finance

AUGUST 21, 2024

Effective communication and collaboration are no longer just nice-to-have — they are essential for driving success. The Office of Finance is at the heart of every organization, overseeing financial strategy, risk management, and operational efficiency. Often it is a challenge for finance teams to align with stakeholders across business units, departments, and time zones.

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Global Finance

AUGUST 1, 2024

Corporate finance experts say going public is cool this summer; that’s not the case for a billionaire hedge fund manager’s overhyped IPO. Toward the end of July, several companies looking to go public told vastly different stories than the one billionaire Bill Ackman weaved on social media. The hedge fund manager grabbed headlines on Wednesday, July 31, when he decided to no longer plan an initial public offering (IPO) for his firm, Pershing Square USA.

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Future CFO

AUGUST 26, 2024

Amid continued experimentation, increased investment, and early enthusiasm, there is a growing need to demonstrate the value of generative artificial intelligence initiatives, according to Deloitte. The third quarterly edition of the Deloitte AI Institute's "State of Generative AI in the Enterprise" report revealed that data and risk remain key challenges to scaling Generative AI.

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Speaker: Aaron Berson

Managing spend is more than a cost cutting exercise – it's a pathway to smarter decisions that unlock efficiency and drive growth. By understanding and refining the spending process, financial leaders can empower their organizations to achieve more with less. Explore the art of balancing financial control with operational growth. From uncovering hidden inefficiencies to designing workflows that scale your business, we’ll share strategies to align your organization’s spending with its strategic g

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CFO Dive

AUGUST 20, 2024

The study comes as the global average cost of a breach has hit nearly $4.9 million this year, according to an IBM estimate.

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CFO Selections

AUGUST 20, 2024

Running out of cash is not only a sign of poor planning, but it's also one of the biggest reasons that businesses fail. Forecasting your company's cash flow can be tricky because of the many variables that determine how much cash you will need for operations versus the amount available.

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Navigator SAP

AUGUST 23, 2024

Consumer products firms selling direct-to-consumers used to be an innovation worth noting. But now it is quickly becoming table stakes as social media becomes a dominant sales vehicle and consumer spending spreads across a wider range of channels.

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Driven Insights

AUGUST 2, 2024

Now more than ever, startups and corporates are looking for ways to run lean. There is pressure to make cuts to staff and outsource when possible, and this has led to a trend of hiring virtual CFO services over the more traditional in-house full-time CFO.

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