CFO Talks

JANUARY 14, 2025

The Role of CFOs in Sustainability: Insights from the ICFOA Barometer As the global landscape shifts toward sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles, the role of CFOs has never been more critical. To understand how finance professionals are navigating these changes, the International CFO Alliance (ICFOA) launched its Global CFO Barometer , a survey that explores the evolving responsibilities of CFOs and finance teams in driving sustainable business practices.

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Driven Insights

JANUARY 15, 2025

All business owners want to receive prompt payment. But many small business owners dont realize their billing process may generate invoices lacking the five elements that facilitate quick payments. Heres how to make an invoice that encourages customers to pay faster.

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Beacon CFO Plus

JANUARY 16, 2025

This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: The post Protected: How to Start Building Business Value Before You Sell appeared first on BeaconCFO Plus.

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CFO Dive

JANUARY 14, 2025

The tech giants are also expected to make progress in narrowing the gap between their AI spending and revenue levels.

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Speaker: Danny Gassaway and Wayne Richards

Finance leaders are prioritizing efficiency and digital transformation, yet many hesitate to automate due to uncertainty. Without a clear understanding of its impact, organizations risk falling behind competitors who are leveraging automation to drive productivity and cost savings. Join Wayne Richards and Danny Gassaway from AvidXchange for a practical guide on bringing accounts payable (AP) automation to your organization.

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Navigator SAP

JANUARY 13, 2025

In the fast-paced world of enterprise technology, innovation is the driving force behind staying competitive. SAP's Business Technology Platform (BTP) emerges as a transformative tool , allowing businesses to innovate efficiently without disrupting their core operations. But what exactly is BTP, and why should organizations pay attention?

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 15, 2025

For most people, Social Security benefits are calculated using a single formula, which takes into account the individual's history of earning income on which they paid Social Security tax. But historically, a subset of workers that spent at least part of their careers in positions that did not pay Social Security tax – including many state and local government workers like teachers and police officers – have had their Social Security benefits reduced, sometimes down to $0.

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Global Finance

JANUARY 13, 2025

Efficiency remains at play, but compliance and innovation scores Globally, banks have been focused on reducing costs this past year. Until recently, banks in the US turned to optimizing costs as they faced a deposit flight-led liquidity crisis that resulted in shrinking net interest margins , even while non-performing assets were trickling up. Regulatory compliance has become a top priority for banks as they navigate an increasingly complex regulatory landscape related to AI, resilience, and ope

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Future CFO

JANUARY 13, 2025

Artificial intelligence promises to enhance operational efficiency, improve decision-making, and help CFOs and the finance team drive strategic value. However, for most organisations, it is still early days and much needs to be learned and discovered about AI for users and leaders to fully grasp the impact of the technology. The dual nature of AI in risk management AI is heralded as one of the most significant innovations of our time, offering both immense potential benefits and considerable ris

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The Finance Weekly

JANUARY 13, 2025

Return on Equity (ROE) is one of those go-to metrics that financial leaders and investors love to use when figuring out how well a company turns shareholders' equity into profits. Unlike broader measures like ROI, ROE zeroes in on how efficiently a company uses its equity to make money. In this guide, well break down what ROE is, why its important, how to calculate it, and when its most usefulall in a simple, easy-to-understand way.

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Accounting

CFO Dive

JANUARY 16, 2025

The U.S. accounting standard setter decided against adding a new project to its priority agenda that would have required banks to disclose more information about CRTs.

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Navigator SAP

JANUARY 17, 2025

If this story sounds even vaguely familiar, it is time to consider SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition and help from Navigator Business Solutions.

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Barry Ritholtz

JANUARY 17, 2025

This week, we speak with Jonathan Clements. He has been a personal finance reporter at the Wall Street Journal for over twenty years and has written more than 1,000 columns. He discusses how he became a financial journalist, and eventually Director of Financial Education for Citi Personal Wealth Management. Last summer, Jonathan received a terminal diagnosis and announced it at his site and on social meda.

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Musings on Markets

JANUARY 17, 2025

In my last post , I noted that the US has extended its dominance of global equities in recent years, increasing its share of market capitalization from 42% in at the start of 2023 to 44% at the start of 2024 to 49% at the start of 2025. That rise was driven by a surge in US equity values during 2024, with the S&P 500 delivering returns of close to 25%, all the more impressive, given that the index delivered returns in excess of 26% in 2023.

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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

JANUARY 13, 2025

CFO Sandeep Aujla asserts that the H-1B visa program — which has recently sparked controversy — is key because it gives companies access to global talent.

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 17, 2025

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that at a time when brokerage firms' cash sweep programs come under increased scrutiny (and as the Federal Reserve has cut interest rates), Charles Schwab (the largest RIA custodian) continues to slash sweep rates for client cash (down to 0.05%), well below the rates available on other cash-like products, leaving advisors on the platform with the task of determining wheth

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CFO News

JANUARY 12, 2025

At an ETCFO panel discussion on the expectations from the Union Budget, corporate leaders and experts say key reforms are needed to power the economy, address wage stagnation and urban employment challenges.

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Tips Watch

JANUARY 15, 2025

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The December inflation report issued this morning by the Bureau of Labor Statistics can be viewed only one way: U.S. inflation is not yet under control. Seasonally adjusted inflation increased 0.4% in December, higher than expectations.

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Advertiser: GEP

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.

CFO Dive

JANUARY 16, 2025

The former finance chief is barred under a commission order from serving as an officer of a public company or practicing before the SEC as an accountant.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 15, 2025

Nonprofit success depends on many things. There is often tension as a board focuses either on fundraising or finance. However, the most forward-thinking organizations find a way to blend these elements together. In the latest episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, host Tosha Anderson sat down with Paul Morris, Executive Fundraising Coach at Auxilia , to discuss the critical partnership between finance and development in nonprofits.

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CFO News

JANUARY 14, 2025

ITC Hotels, now a separate debt-free entity, aims for accelerated growth with its six brands. ITC Hotels plans to increase its room capacity to over 18,000 rooms across 200 hotels by 2030 through an asset-right strategy. Managing director Anil Chadha highlighted the focus on upscale and economy segments, and the continued importance of food and beverage in their revenue generation.

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Tips Watch

JANUARY 12, 2025

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com In a few days, CUSIP 912828H45 – a 10-year TIPS that originated at auction on Jan. 22, 2015 – will mature.

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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.

Profit and Loss

CFO Dive

JANUARY 13, 2025

Leadership was guarded regarding questions of a possible buyout, rumors of which follow after shares of the Assassin’s Creed owner fell to 10-year lows last year.

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Future CFO

JANUARY 16, 2025

The Asia-Pacific region recorded a lag in IPO activities in 2024, according to EY. APAC saw a continued downward trajectory, which began in 2021, declining 35% in deals and 51% in proceeds year-over-year (YOY), although the second half of the year had a greater performance compared with the first half. A total of 129 deals (down 21% YOY) raising US$3.6b (down 38% YOY) was recorded for Asean, as exchanges that were the most active in the year were Malaysia (49 IPOs raising US$1.7b), Indonesia (41

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CFO News

JANUARY 13, 2025

How is AI revolutionizing the finance sector by automating routine tasks and reshaping accountants' roles? Experts Beln Villasante and Nikhil Sharma from EY say its not about replacing accountants, but redefining their roles and empowering CFOs to embrace new strategic opportunities.

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Reval

JANUARY 14, 2025

MUMBAI 14 January 2025: ION, a global leader in trading, analytics, treasury, The post ION certified as algorithmic trading vendor on BSE appeared first on ION.

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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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