Future CFO
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Being a chief financial officer (CFO) pertains not just to a career progression but the initiation of a whole new game, demanding a unique set of mindsets and practices to ensure not just immediate success but sustained value creation. It is imperative that finance leaders must understand their way towards success, not only for their role, but for the organisation as a whole.
CFO Dive
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Manual scenario planning can no longer keep pace. Use AI for faster, driver-based modeling.
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The Finance Weekly
DECEMBER 5, 2023
As 2024 approaches, CFOs need to assess their 2023 achievements and plan for the coming year. Despite the persistent list of priorities, it changes over time. Starting with an external perspective is crucial. Analyze the current economic situation, considering challenges such as inflation and rising interest rates. The waning wave prompts speculation about a potential recession or a return to normal growth levels.
Nerd's Eye View
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Over the past several years, the financial services industry has undergone a tremendous evolution in how financial advisers deliver and charge for their services. While commission-based models remain in use, fee-for-service models (including AUM, hourly, retainer, and subscription) have become increasingly popular. And because many service offerings have traditionally focused on areas like investments and securities recommendations, there has been little debate about the need to register as an a
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.
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Cube Software
DECEMBER 3, 2023
Understanding Jedox: pros and cons Jedox is tailored for enhancing planning, analysis, reporting, and value-creation activities across an organization. It acts as a central data source for finance, purchasing, HR, marketing, and sales, allowing organizations to aggregate interdepartmental data sources to create more accurate budgets, planning, and insights.
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CFO Dive
DECEMBER 5, 2023
A report Tuesday of declining job vacancies bolstered optimism that the labor market will cool without pushing up unemployment much beyond the 3.9% level in October.
Tips Watch
DECEMBER 3, 2023
These new funds offer simplicity, but with some drawbacks. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Back in late September, financial adviser/author Allan Roth sent me an email pointing out BlackRock’s new offering of 10 defined-maturity TIPS ETFs.
Future CFO
DECEMBER 7, 2023
An organisation's chief financial officer undoubtedly plays a vital role in enhancing investor relations and leading fundraising efforts, especially in the growth phase of a business. Financial leaders are often the primary contact for investors and financial institutions, responsible for communicating the company’s financial health and future prospects.
CFO Dive
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Step into the future with CFOs as they navigate a rapidly transforming financial landscape, where ESG metrics take center stage, GenAI shapes business planning and CFOs grapple with intensified priorities in data security, inflation and talent management.
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.
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Barry Ritholtz
DECEMBER 6, 2023
The Charlie Munger Manifesto / PDF The post The Charlie Munger Manifesto (via Vishal) appeared first on The Big Picture.
CFO News
DECEMBER 7, 2023
The RBI maintains another pause and keeps the rates unchanged at 6.
Jedox Finance
DECEMBER 7, 2023
I am beyond thrilled to share some exciting news. Jedox was recognized as a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Financial Planning Software. A Gartner Magic Quadrant is a culmination of research in a specific market, giving the reader of the research wide-angle view of the relative positions of the market’s competitors.
CFO Dive
DECEMBER 4, 2023
A spotlight is on the EV maker as investors weigh recent controversial comments from CEO Elon Musk and a lukewarm launch of its Cybertruck product.
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.
Barry Ritholtz
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Investing Skill vs. Luck with Michael J. Mauboussin, Counterpoint Global (Dec 6, 2023) Is it better to be lucky or good? How much of a role does luck pay in investing? And how can you tell the difference between chance and skill? In this episode of At the Money, I speak with Michael Mauboussin. ~~~ About Michael J. Mauboussin: Michael Mauboussin is head of Consilient Research at Counterpoint Global, Morgan Stanley Investment Management.
CFO News
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Uniqus Consultech, a recent entrant in accounting and ESG consulting, has acquired Goodera's global ESG business, unveiling the rebranded ESG UniVerse. The strategic move aims for global ESG market leadership and a $20 million product within 5 years.
Future CFO
DECEMBER 6, 2023
“The role of the CFO has become one of the most complex and demanding in the C-suite. From financial expertise to strategic decision-making to risk and stakeholder management, successful CFOs should possess a diverse skill set to help guide companies through ever more complex business landscapes and financial and regulatory environments.” PwC With technology powering much of business innovation and transformation, PwC expects CFOs will be expected to bring together equal parts business, strategi
CFO Dive
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Risks relating to talent shortages, inflation and generative AI remain top of mind for finance chiefs as they look forward to 2024, Protiviti’s survey found.
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
Barry Ritholtz
DECEMBER 8, 2023
You may have missed the most important data point in today’s Employment report. It wasn’t that Nonfarm payrolls increased by 199,000 in November, somewhat higher than expected; nor was it the unemployment rate, which fell to 3.7% in November, from 3.9% in October; nor was it that Wages continued to rise at a modest pace, with average hourly earnings up 0.6%.
CFO News
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Despite a slowdown to a one-year low in the S&P Global India Services Purchasing Managers' Index at 56.9, the sector remains resilient, showcasing a notable surge in output and maintaining optimism for the future.
Nerd's Eye View
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that a new study from research firm Cerulli has found that investors' willingness to pay for financial advice has risen over the last 15 years, with more investors reporting using a financial advisor (and a decreasing share considering themselves "self-directed"), in spite of the proliferation of DIY investing options in the internet era – which highlights the value that
CFO Dive
DECEMBER 6, 2023
The announcement marks the latest effort by Microsoft to stake out a dominant position in the rapidly evolving AI-enabled business applications market.
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Barry Ritholtz
DECEMBER 2, 2023
This week, we speak with Michael Fisch , CEO and co-founder of American Securities , a $27-billion dollar private equity firm. He is a managing member of the general partners of the American Securities Partners’ series of private equity funds and a member of the investment committee of AS Birch Grove. He was previously a partner in two private equity funds, a consultant in the Paris office of Bain & Co., and worked in the mergers and acquisitions department of Goldman Sachs.
CFO News
DECEMBER 3, 2023
Rohit Nayyar, CFO of Wadhwani Foundation, applauds SEBI's transformative measures, including reducing the minimum application size for ZCZP bonds. His insights shed light on the positive impact for NPOs in fundraising and navigating evolving regulatory landscapes.
Accountancy Today
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Almost all (95%) of UK business leaders acknowledge the importance of accountants to their organisations, According to new research from online accounting provider FreeAgent. The survey, conducted among business leaders and accounting professionals, provides an overview of the skills, expectations and perceptions surrounding the accounting profession.
CFO Dive
DECEMBER 6, 2023
A decline in the pool for accounting talent has prompted many U.S. companies to raise pay and provide greater workplace flexibility.
Speaker: Anna Tiomina, MBA
AI is reshaping industries, yet finance remains one of the slowest adopters. Concerns over compliance, legacy systems, and data silos have made finance teams hesitant to embrace AI-driven transformation. But delaying adoption isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about staying competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape. How can finance leaders overcome these challenges and start leveraging AI effectively?
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