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: 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
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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.
Corporate Finance Brief brings together the best content for corporate finance professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
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: 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.
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.
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.
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 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: 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.
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.
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%.
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 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.
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Join us in this webinar, where we share best practices on how to think about the reconciliation work each month, when best to do reconciliations, how they should be prepared, and some common pitfalls to avoid. Learning Objectives: This course objective is to understand how to properly prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and its impact on the financial statements.
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.
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.
Nerd's Eye View
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Welcome to the December 2023 issue of the Latest News in Financial #AdvisorTech – where we look at the big news, announcements, and underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisors! This month's edition kicks off with the news that Black Diamond has announced the launch of its own CRM system, targeting advisors at mid-size firms who have data complexity and workflow needs greater than what more basic CRM options can accommodat
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.
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
CFO News
DECEMBER 4, 2023
According to information provided by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), 2,623 unique borrowers who are classified as wilful defaulters. These borrowers have a total outstanding debt of Rs 1,96,049 crore with scheduled commercial banks as of March 2023. The data pertains to borrowers with aggregate exposures of Rs 5 crore and above.
Barry Ritholtz
DECEMBER 7, 2023
My morning train WFH reads: • How much should it cost to sell a house? Your real estate agent may be charging too much. Why should homebuyers and sellers pay for services they neither want nor use? It’s like being forced to pay a travel agent commission when booking a flight directly online. ( USA Today ) • Signs of a Weakening Job Market, in Five Charts : Openings and quits data could give clues to the direction of hiring and the economy. ( Wall Street Journal ) see also Pay Thousands to
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 7, 2023
Since early 2021 SEC Chair Gary Gensler has called on the PCAOB to more aggressively oversee the accounting firms that audit publicly listed companies.
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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