Future CFO

DECEMBER 11, 2023

When it comes the top risks for 2024, economic conditions and inflationary pressure emerge as the top near-term concerns for the year, said Protiviti recently when releasing results of a survey conducted together with the NC State University Poole College of Management's Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Initiative. The survey collected responses from more than 1,100 board members and C-suite executives from organisations worldwide in a variety of industries, the firm noted.

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CFO Dive

DECEMBER 12, 2023

AI can analyze vast amounts of financial data to predict trends, model budget scenarios, and deliver insights, writes Falconi’s Bernardo Miranda.

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CFO Selections

DECEMBER 11, 2023

There's an interesting quote I hear quite regularly regarding how to act in times of strife or turmoil. The only way out is through." – Robert Frost If you think about it, it's a simple allegory for a moment when you may face a challenge, whether work, personal, or otherwise. Given that this is a business-related article, I'll limit my thoughts to the work environment, specifically examples facing business financial executives.

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Centage

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Forecasting errors are an inevitable part of the budgeting process. Understanding and addressing these errors is crucial for effective budget management. Quickly identifying forecast errors in your budget is not a sign of failure, but an opportunity for improvement. There’s no such thing as a flawless budget. The goal is not perfection, but a continuous improvement that aligns your financial planning with the always-changing realities of your business environment.

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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

Investments

Future CFO

DECEMBER 13, 2023

When it comes to cybersecurity budget, retail CFOs in Asia Pacific might have to reconsider the amount of resources allocated to this area. According to a recent study by Kaspersky , the retail industry experienced the greatest number of successful cyberattacks in the past 24 months in Asia Pacific. The latest survey—with responses from 234 participants—also revealed 19% of companies in the region have experienced cyber incidents due to insufficient cybersecurity budget in the last two years, th

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Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Welcome back to the 363rd episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast! My guest on today's podcast is Christa Madison. Christa is the Managing Director of Financial Planning and Business Development at Sebold Capital, a fee-only RIA based in Chicago, Illinois, which manages $300M across more than 100 client households. What's unique about Christa, though, is how she used her business development and networking skills to overcome the challenges that sprung up when, through a combination of p

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Focus CFO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

ITR Economics is forecasting a mild recession for 2024. While many businesses may have started to feel the pressure from the economy slowing down , that does not necessarily mean they are currently in a recession phase. With the wrong information, executives could make wrong business decisions today that could hurt their company more once they officially enter a recession.

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CFO Dive

DECEMBER 12, 2023

CFOs are bracing for new SEC cybersecurity rules set to kick in this month as the regulator is already signaling an aggressive enforcement posture.

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CFO News

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Bank of Baroda's Chief Economist, Madan Sabnavis, advises CFOs on strategic capital expenditures amid optimal capacity levels and foresees no rate cut until August 2024, citing inflation projections and economic nuances.

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Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, 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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Navigator SAP

DECEMBER 15, 2023

For most life sciences startups , the product is the business. This makes sense because many life sciences businesses come out of fundamental innovation in the lab, and thoughts of how best to bring the product to market only come later.

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Barry Ritholtz

DECEMBER 11, 2023

No, “ nearly half ” of $94.5 billion in retail inventory losses in 2021 was not “attributable to organized retail crime.” That line is just another in a long series of falsehoods put forth by the professional b *s at the National Retail Federation. Here’s Reuters : “The main lobbying group for U.S. retailers retracted its claim that “organized retail crime” accounted for nearly half of all inventory losses in 2021 after finding that incorrect data was used for its analysis.

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CFO Dive

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Veradigm appointed an interim CEO and CFO as it struggles to course correct in the midst of an ongoing audit and a shareholder complaint alleging it artificially inflated revenues for a two-year period.

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CFO News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In its fifth bi-monthly monetary policy, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) decided to keep the repo rates unchanged at 6.5 percent. ETCFO spoke with finance leaders to understand the impact of the pause and stable policy on India Inc's planning and demand.

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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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Navigator SAP

DECEMBER 15, 2023

SAP’s enterprise resource planning solutions (ERP) are made up of modules that deliver specific functionality and combine to provide an end-to-end backend solution for businesses of all types. One of the core modules that significantly benefits manufacturers is the Production Planning module.

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Barry Ritholtz

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Tyler Cowen and his colleague Alex Tabarrok write some interesting posts over at Marginal Revolution. Sometimes I agree with them, sometimes I disagree with them. Recently, a post utterly perplexed me: “One doesn’t get a favorable impression of crypto from Number Go Up but in fact one doesn’t learn much about crypto at all. Indeed, Faux’s book isn’t really about crypto it’s about the rise and collapse of a bubble and the consequent madness of crowds.

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CFO Dive

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Traders in interest rate futures shook off the core CPI data, predicting that the Fed will leave the main interest rate unchanged on Wednesday after a two-day meeting.

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DECEMBER 10, 2023

Can one person make a difference to the value of a business? Of course, and with small businesses, especially those built around personal services (a doctor or plumber’s practice), it is part of the valuation process, where the key person is valued or at least priced and incorporated into valuation. While that effect tends to fade as businesses get larger, the tumult at Open AI, where the board dismissed Sam Altman as CEO, and then faced with an enterprise-wide meltdown, as capital providers and

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Navigator SAP

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Manufacturing resource planning is all about resource planning and management. An MRP system identifies needed materials, estimates quantities required, calculates when materials will be required to meet production schedules, and manages delivery timing. MRP is essential software for most businesses that run efficiently, and this is why it is widely used by manufacturers, restaurants, consumer products firms and even professional service organizations.

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CFO News

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Sumit Maheshwari sees no significant or negative impact on their future outlook and is banking on an array of buyers and new technologies to maximise margins and output efficiency.

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CFO Dive

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Swindlers made their false pitch of no upfront fees in podcasts and videos on Facebook, LinkedIn and other social media platforms, the SEC said.

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Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that this week's round of public hearings on the Department of Labor's proposed new fiduciary rule featured fierce opposition from the brokerage and insurance industries – which, while unsurprising given those industries' stance against the DoL's previous fiduciary rule (which ultimately caused it to be struck down in court in 2018), nonetheless highlights the debat

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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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Navigator SAP

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Lean inventory makes erp for the manufacturing industry more efficient. And that reduces costs. The core idea of lean inventory management is a simple one that is broadly and well known by businesses today: continually focus on eliminating waste and inefficiency for better operations and profits. The concept of lean processes was first popularized by Taichii Onho and Shigeo Shingo at Toyota, who developed the Toyota Production System that itself drew inspiration from interchangeable parts pionee

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CFO News

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Hero MotoCorp appoints Vivek Anand as CFO, effective March 1, 2024, succeeding Niranjan Gupta, promoted to CEO, with extensive industry experience from DLF across FMCG, Telecom, and Real Estate.

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CFO Dive

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Policymakers paused monetary tightening for the third consecutive meeting as traders in interest rate futures bet the Fed will begin easing in the spring.

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Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Although numerous tax-advantaged vehicles are available for retirement savings, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) have particular benefits for individuals saving for retirement. Specifically, HSAs offer a "Triple Tax Benefit" that includes tax-deductible contributions, tax-deferred growth, and tax-free withdrawals for qualified medical expenses. This can allow individuals to save a significant amount that can be withdrawn tax-free for medical expenses later in retirement.

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Speaker: Mark Stovel

When it comes to automating, many firms focus on finding the latest tech, believing that efficiency is something achieved through new tools. Yet true efficiency is achieved by delivering real value to clients, not merely by upgraded systems. Without a clear approach, no level of automation can overcome the complexities of serving every client’s needs.

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