Global Finance
JULY 24, 2024
Alphabet reached far outside its industry boundaries to recruit its new CFO; Anat Ashkenazi, an Eli Lilly veteran, takes charge of the Google parent’s finances this summer, replacing Ruth Porat, who was promoted to president and CIO. Unusual, yes; the drugmaker and the tech giant have very different lines of business, their cultures are different, and so are their strategic priorities.
CFO Dive
JULY 23, 2024
Interim CFO Ben Kung said the music streamer is “encouraged” by the initial consumer reaction to the company's recent price hikes.
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Future CFO
JULY 23, 2024
Chief financial officers at present play a vital role in aligning financial strategy with an organisation’s core values and culture. This is the view of Georgeta Elena Precup (Moran), CPA,CGMA , Operating Partner - Acting CFO, Advisory at Beyond Podiatry , emphasising how CFOs occupy a unique vantage point, overseeing not only financial health but also strategic planning , risk management, and corporate governance.
Global Finance
JULY 23, 2024
The plan by the Big Three banks to unwind their cross-shareholdings points to a long-awaited turn to better corporate governance. The announcements in June by Japan’s three megabanks that they will sell $5.4 billion of their strategic cross-shareholdings over three years mark a milestone in the decades-long effort to remodel Japanese corporate governance along more investor-friendly lines.
Speaker: Chandra McCormack, CPA, MBA, NACD.DC
Imagine being a financial leader who not only ensures the books are balanced but also shapes the future of your organization. 🤔 ✨ This session will take you beyond the routine reporting and into the realm of strategic financial leadership. We’ll explore how today’s finance professionals can juggle the day-to-day operations while also delivering the long term vision that drives growth.
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VCFO
JULY 23, 2024
Finding Success as an Aerospace & Defense Supplier Analyst outlooks for the Aerospace and Defense (A&D) industry point to significant, continued growth as strong travel and communication demand fuel the commercial sector, and a changing military landscape feeds more defense spending. Small- and mid-sized businesses looking to enter or increase their presence in A&D as suppliers should be encouraged by this view, but they will need to act with awareness and intention to find success.
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CSC Advisors
JULY 23, 2024
Your beloved local business in Florida has just sustained significant damage from a powerful hurricane. The relentless winds and torrential rains battered your premises, flooding the interior and ruining essential equipment. Known for your warm hospitality and essential services, your establishment faces an uncertain future. With repair costs far exceeding your savings, you desperately need financial solutions to rebuild, reopen quickly, and ensure your business thrives after the storm.
Cube Software
JULY 22, 2024
What is capital allocation? Capital allocation is the process of distributing a company’s financial resources among various projects, departments, or investments. This involves choosing where to spend money to achieve the best returns and support the company’s strategic goals.
CFO Selections
JULY 22, 2024
A business valuation is a critical component of securing a company’s future. Whether it’s done as part of a business sale, merger agreement, litigation proceedings, investment negotiation, succession planning, estate planning, or in compliance with financial regulations, a company valuation gives all included parties reliable information about a business’s financial worth and risk level to aid in strategic decision-making.
The Finance Weekly
JULY 23, 2024
You're a business owner looking to expand your business by encouraging existing customers to spend more on your business. Let’s say you hand them out a loyalty card. Every time they buy something from your store, they rack up points. These points add up throughout the year, rewarding them with tokens from you. This is where Net Revenue Retention (NRR) comes into play.
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By ditching paper and manual checklists, UNIFY embraced ART’s cloud-based solution for seamless automation. The robust dashboards, exception reports, and completion date reports allowed the team to easily track progress and resolve bottlenecks. ART’s flexible access for auditors ensured tight deadlines were met effortlessly. With competitive pricing and a rapid setup, ART cut costs and minimized disruptions, enabling UNIFY’s team to concentrate on high-impact tasks.
CFO Dive
JULY 24, 2024
The company will continue to invest in machine learning, AI and new products such as demand forecasting tools following its $490 million IPO, CFO Bill Koefoed said.
Navigator SAP
JULY 26, 2024
As a man of the Millennial generation, I rarely visit brick-and-mortar retail stores. But there I was at a shoe store in New York City because Nike was letting me design a custom red shoe via its Nike by You retail program. I was making the shoe through Nike’s website, but I was getting ideas and visualizing how my creation would look through virtual reality technology at one of the company’s brick-and-mortar stores.
Global Finance
JULY 25, 2024
Oman is on course to become the first Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) state to introduce a personal income tax as the sultanate ramps up efforts to boost revenue and diversify its economy away from hydrocarbons. The draft law, approved by Oman’s Parliament in July, has been sent to the State Council for final approval, a decision analysts say is highly anticipated.
Future CFO
JULY 24, 2024
Financial operations, a management practice promoting shared responsibility for an organisation's cloud computing infrastructure and costs, has been rapidly developing, with established vendors from various management disciplines and new specialised start-ups, according to a recent research by independent analyst and consultancy firm Omdia. The study indicates that the cloud has experienced significant growth in both scope and scale over recent years, as numerous organisations turn to leverage i
Speaker: Brad Pinneke, VP of Business Development at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms
Join Brad Pinneke, Vice President of Business Development at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms for an informational webinar about how to select the ideal payments provider for your platform! This session highlights the 7 key criteria for assessing payments partners and maximizing the value of your investment. From evaluating technology and business development programs to understanding support and compliance, this webinar will equip you with a comprehensive evaluation framework and strategy for
CFO Dive
JULY 25, 2024
The former finance chief breached his fiduciary duty and caused “enormous financial devastation,” according to the complaint.
Nerd's Eye View
JULY 26, 2024
Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that Charles Schwab's latest RIA benchmarking study shows that firms saw significant AUM growth in 2023, thanks in part to strong equity market performance, but also thanks to organic growth initiatives that brought in additional assets from new and existing clients.
Global Finance
JULY 25, 2024
The Philippines is looking to Japan to partially finance its ballooning debt as Manila moves to strengthen ties between the two countries. The Department of Finance (DoF) says it is exploring issuing yen-denominated, or samurai bonds alongside or in place of conventional US-dollar bond issuance. Government debt has mushroomed in recent years, hitting 15.3 trillion pesos—around $264 billion in May—according to Bureau of the Treasury estimates.
Future CFO
JULY 21, 2024
Given the advent of artificial intelligence and machine learning, the accounting profession faces challenges in talent as it continues to navigate its way around digitisation and shifts in the market. It is why the accounting profession is in need to keep up with the technological trends and not be caught off guard by the hurdles on the way, fully understanding the weight and importance of upskilling and reskilling.
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Uncover the latest trends in expense management for small and medium-sized businesses. Our 5th Annual Trends Survey reveals that corporate card use is skyrocketing, but expense software isn't keeping up. This mismatch is creating real challenges for finance teams, who now take an average of 14 days to close their books. Travel policies are shifting to accommodate hybrid work, but many companies are struggling with off-tool bookings.
CFO Dive
JULY 23, 2024
“The decision substantially limits the SEC’s authority to challenge a company’s cybersecurity program,” attorney Mark Schonfeld said.
CFO News
JULY 25, 2024
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2024, as garnered widespread approval from CFOs for its focus on infrastructure, sustainability, MSMEs, inclusive growth, and the vision of Viksit Bharat.
Global Finance
JULY 25, 2024
BYD, the Chinese manufacturer of batteries and electric vehicles, is rapidly becoming the dominant force in the global EV space, despite the US and Europe railing against its disruptive effect on their domestic markets. In the last month, the buccaneering firm has made major plant announcements in Thailand and Turkey as it doubles down on competing with its US and European Union rivals.
Future CFO
JULY 22, 2024
A Deloitte research showed that health care finance leaders are looking beyond cost reduction to stabilise and grow operating margins. Amid the struggle of the health care industry with profitability for the past decade, which intensified since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, organisations' efforts have been hindered to achieve their mission of delivering innovative, high-quality, equitable, and affordable care.
Speaker: Duke Heninger
With the rise of fractional finance roles, many CFOs, FP&A professionals, controllers, and accountants are stepping into independent consulting. The expansion of fractional services presents new opportunities for finance professionals, but many face challenges in navigating this transition, finding it daunting. Whether you’re new to fractional work or refining your approach, this webinar will equip you with a repeatable system for success.
CFO Dive
JULY 23, 2024
Finance teams are grappling with roadblocks such as demanding workloads, a lack of relevant capabilities and insufficient resources.
CFO News
JULY 25, 2024
The Budget's CGST amendments aim to simplify compliance, enhance transparency, and foster a business-friendly environment, marking a significant refinement in India's GST framework, say tax experts.
Global Finance
JULY 26, 2024
In an impressive turnaround, the Czech Republic’s consumer price index has sunk from a hefty 17.5% in February of last year to 2%—the Czech National Bank’s target—in June of this year. It’s the biggest percentage drop in inflation in the developed world since the beginning of 2013. Since assuming office at the peak of the republic’s inflation crisis in 2022, CNB Governor Aleš Michl has been implementing a unique and rather unorthodox strategy to combat price hikes.
Bramasol
JULY 26, 2024
In addition to highlighting trends such as the Digital Solutions Economy (DSE), industry-focused solutions, and SAP initiatives like artificial intelligence and S/4HANA cloud, this Insights Series will also periodically provide answers to the top questions that we hear from our clients and partners. In this episode, we dive into five issues that are at the heart of optimizing Quote-to-Cash to Compliance with SAP Revenue Recognition and subscription management applications, including complex bund
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Gearing up for 2025 annual planning? Our latest eBook from the Operators Guild is your ultimate guide. Discover real-world solutions and best practices shared by top CFOs, drawn directly from discussions within OG’s vibrant online community. Learn from senior executives at high-growth tech startups as they outline financial planning strategies, align CEO and board goals, and coordinate budgets across departments.
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