CFO Dive

AUGUST 16, 2023

Figuring out your niche — and what you can charge for it — is an essential first step for intrepid fractional CFOs, experts say.

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CFO Selections

AUGUST 14, 2023

The recent closure of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a leading financial institution founded in 1983 that catered to the tech industry has sent shockwaves through the business and technology communities. This unexpected development has far-reaching consequences, particularly regarding risk evaluation for Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) tasked with assessing and mitigating potential risks within their organizations.

Banking 52

Banking Technology Risk Management 52

CFO Share

AUGUST 14, 2023

Interpreting the cash flow statement involves understanding the sources and uses of cash from different activities of a company. You do not need to be a CFO to gain valuable insight from this report. By asking yourself basic questions and checking the report, the data will inform you of critical business changes and improve your decisions. Interpreting Cash from Operating Activities This section represents cash flows from the company’s core business operations, including revenue generation

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Profit and Loss Prioritization Finance Investments 40

Navigator SAP

AUGUST 16, 2023

An enterprise resource planning (ERP) system is designed to help you more efficiently manage your resources by streamlining critical processes such as the sharing of information across departments for better collaboration. This type of system also includes detailed quality management modules, including real-time monitoring capabilities that enable you to closely monitor your supply chain.

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Manufacturing Planning 130

Speaker: Frank Taliano

Document-heavy workflows slow down productivity, bury institutional knowledge, and drain resources. But with the right AI implementation, these inefficiencies become opportunities for transformation. So how do you identify where to start and how to succeed? Learn how to develop a clear, practical roadmap for leveraging AI to streamline processes, automate knowledge work, and unlock real operational gains.

Lime Light

AUGUST 14, 2023

Our FP&A software is constantly evolving based on customer input, market forces and, arguably most interesting, our internal hackathon approach CFOs are at their best when they feel like rockstar conductors, and the software they’re using should be the baton; a few simple flicks of the wrist (in this case, mouse clicks) commands a whole (financial) symphony.

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Planning Marketing 40

CFO News

AUGUST 16, 2023

The Central Board of Direct Taxes on Wednesday released the 13 page draft form 6C, which will be used to report the inventory valuation in case of special audit of accounts directed by assessing officer. The businesses will also have to provide valuation of raw material, date of purchase, use of the inventory, valuation of by-products and cost of contract by the company.

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Future CFO

AUGUST 13, 2023

Captioned photo: (left) Lim Swee Keng, group head of finance at CCH receiving the award from Daniel Leung (right), country manager, ACCA Singapore The finance function, be it in accounting, payables, receivables, or FP&A, rely on business applications to automate processes, consolidate financial information, and generate the report for use by business and operational leaders to make decisions.

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Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Finance Budgeting Accounts Payable 98

CFO News

AUGUST 13, 2023

Annual reports, account payables, treasury management, forecasting, and legal are some areas where CFOs are trying and discovering the use cases for generative AI (artificial intelligence) in their organisation. ETCFO delves into how CFOs are using this technology to their advantage, while also discussing the future, and flipside of it.

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Accounts Payable Treasury Forecasting Finance 97

CFO Dive

AUGUST 14, 2023

Blockchain is helping Metacask to modernize the sale and ownership of whiskey casks — highlighting the technology’s business potential, writes CFO Andrew Kennard.

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Speaker: Claire Grosjean

Finance teams are drowning in data—but is it actually helping them spend smarter? Without the right approach, excess spending, inefficiencies, and missed opportunities continue to drain profitability. While analytics offers powerful insights, financial intelligence requires more than just numbers—it takes the right blend of automation, strategy, and human expertise.

Finance

Navigator SAP

AUGUST 18, 2023

At the heart of almost every successful professional services firm is good client relations. Happy clients equal more revenue and less churn, which is just good business. That’s why more professional services firms are now adopting enterprise resource planning solutions (ERP).

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Planning 245

Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 18, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent study has found that consumers are increasingly likely to spread their portfolios across a range of asset managers, and that this trend is particularly pronounced amongst more affluent clients (e.g., millionaires), suggesting that advisors who believe they hold "everything" their clients have may actually have less than they realize.

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Practice Management Finance Numbers Planning 98

CFO News

AUGUST 18, 2023

Getting into overdrive after repeated incidences of corporate misgovernance, NFRA has so far barred 25 auditors in the last year along with fines which include auditors from Coffee Day India, ASRMP & Co, Sundaresha & Associates, and Bartronics among others.

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Auditing 98

CFO Dive

AUGUST 18, 2023

Flexible tech-first opportunities are the key to luring Gen Z talent to one’s finance department, Selby Jennings’ Ben Hodzic says.

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Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

Financial Data

Navigator SAP

AUGUST 16, 2023

As a manufacturer, it’s important that you continuously discover new and more effective ways of running your business so that you can remain competitive. For instance, implementing an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system is one of the best ways to become more efficient.

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Manufacturing Planning 130

CFO Selections

AUGUST 16, 2023

Last year had been dubbed The Year of the Controller by financial recruiters because demand for the position dramatically increased amid uncertain economic times and increased accounting needs at many organizations. This year has seen continued interest in the role and there is no indication that the buzz around the Controller role is slowing down, which means that going into 2024 many companies are still inquiring about how a Controller differs from a CFO (Chief Financial Officer) and how a Con

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CFO Economics Accounting 98

CFO News

AUGUST 17, 2023

Uno Minda: The auto component maker plans to file claims under production-linked incentive scheme this quarter, says Sunil Bohra.

Marketing 98

Marketing CFO Planning 98

CFO Dive

AUGUST 18, 2023

Some critics say the FASB’s guidance does not always yield the kind of financial transparency investors need to analyze fast-changing modern companies.

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Accounting 246

Speaker: Dave Sackett

Traditional budgeting and forecasting methods can no longer keep pace with today’s rapidly evolving business environment. Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty. To stay ahead, finance leaders must leverage a future-forward approach—one that leverages real-time data, predictive analytics, and continuous planning to drive smarter financial decisions.

Forecasting

Navigator SAP

AUGUST 16, 2023

An enterprise resource planning (ERP) system eliminates gaps and inconsistencies in information availability, allowing your workforce in multiple functions and locations to collaborate for improved productivity and efficiency. Without an ERP, there is a greater chance of communication breakdowns within your manufacturing business, which could lead to poor performance by all.

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Manufacturing Communication Planning 130

Centage

AUGUST 16, 2023

Spreadsheets like Excel can be valuable to small businesses for tracking costs and organizing their finances. However, growing companies can find them to be time-consuming and cumbersome. Plus, there’s a strong chance of human error that can throw the information off entirely. Implementing ways to stay competitive and relevant is essential for long-term organizational growth.

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Budgeting Forecasting Strategic Planning Planning 98

Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 15, 2023

Welcome back to the 346th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Jim Ludwick. Jim is the founder of MainStreet Financial Planning, an hourly, fee-only financial planning firm, and also created Procrastination Junction, a coaching program for fee-only financial advisors looking to improve their sales skills.

Leverage 98

Leverage Prioritization Sales Education 98

CFO Dive

AUGUST 15, 2023

Professional fees racked up in Chapter 11 bankruptcies can range from a few hundred thousand dollars to the tens of millions, Chris Ward, president-elect of the American Bankruptcy Institute, said.

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Speaker: Erroll Amacker

As businesses increasingly adopt automation, finance leaders must navigate the delicate balance between technology and human expertise. This webinar explores the critical role of human oversight in accounts payable (AP) automation and how a people-centric approach can drive better financial performance. Join us for an insightful discussion on how integrating human expertise into automated workflows enhances decision-making, reduces fraud risks, strengthens vendor relationships, and accelerates R

Accounts Payable

Navigator SAP

AUGUST 16, 2023

A manufacturing ERP system is a powerful resource, providing the data, insights, and detailed reporting executives and managers need to manage complex projects, coordinate their resources, and make data-driven decisions to comply with their objectives and KPIs.

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Manufacturing 130

CFO News

AUGUST 16, 2023

To navigate uncertainty and complexities of doing business today and tomorrow, ETCFO Turning Point, 2023, a flagship conference is happening in Gurugram on August 18. Register now and join us as we decode CFO strategy for the future.

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CFO 98

Barry Ritholtz

AUGUST 18, 2023

I have a new column out in Businessweek , just in time for the Federal Reserve meeting in Jackson Hole. It is a congratulatory open letter to Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and the rest of the Fed on beating inflation: Dear Jay, Mazel tov! You beat inflation and avoided a recession. Revel in the sweet taste of victory as you fly-fish with other central bankers at the annual symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

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Communication Banking 98

CFO Dive

AUGUST 14, 2023

The company’s chairman and CEO will temporarily assume CFO duties while Daimler searches for a successor to former finance chief Jochen Goetz.

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CFO Finance 246

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