Sat.Jan 28, 2023 - Fri.Feb 03, 2023

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7 Small Ways to Be a More Inclusive Colleague

CFO News Room

Workplace inclusion is not a static, one-off act of service. It’s an ever-evolving experience that requires the contribution of every employee — regardless of their level of seniority in the organization — to make each other feel included. To foster inclusion around you, form and regularly practice these seven inclusive behaviors until they become habitual and automatic.

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How CFOs can cut costs using data: BigPanda

CFO Dive

Using data to identify mission-critical investments can help CFOs be proactive rather than reactive as they face a highly inflationary environment.

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The 8 Best Guaranteed Interest Investment Accounts

CFO News Room

Investing in a guaranteed interest account is a great way to secure your money, as there is very little risk. Guaranteed interest accounts provide reliable, consistent returns and can be used for short-term savings or to supplement other investments in your portfolio. But with so many options available, it can be hard to decide which type of account is right for you.

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What to watch on jobs day: Upward revisions in employment expected after record two-year job growth

CFO News Room

On Friday, we will see the first labor market data for 2023. Along with the latest on payroll employment, unemployment, and wage growth, we will also get the final benchmark revisions for the establishment survey (CES). Preliminary benchmark revisions suggest job growth will be even stronger over the last two years than the 11.2 million previously reported.

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The Human Side of Finance: The Intersectionality of People, Culture, Adaptability, and Resilience

Speaker: Melissa Hurrington

Finance isn’t just about the numbers. It’s about the people behind them. In a world of constant disruption, resilient finance teams aren’t just operationally efficient. They are adaptable, engaged, and deeply connected to a strong organizational culture. Success lies at the intersection of people, culture, adaptability, and resilience. Finance leaders who master this balance will build teams that thrive through uncertainty and drive long-term business impact.

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CFOs are focused on talent — and the return to office

CFO Dive

It’s becoming increasingly clear there is no “going back” fully to how we worked before the pandemic, Kathryn Kaminsky writes.

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79: What Is Preferred Stock?

Strategic Treasurer

Session 79 Coffee Break Session: What Are Preferred Stocks? Host Jason Campbell catches up with Strategic Treasurer’s Senior Advisor Paul Galloway to chat about preferred stock. They discuss why a company would want to issue preferred stock, how it’s different from common stock, and how it’s treated from a credit perspective. Host: Jason Campbell, Strategic Treasurer Speaker: Paul Galloway, Strategic Treasurer Explore All Episodes Treasury Tech Analyst Report Researching new treasury and finance

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Job openings increased in December, but remain significantly lower than March 2022 peak

CFO News Room

Posted February 1, 2023 at 10:51 am by EPI Staff Job openings increased in December, but remain significantly lower than March 2022 peak Below, EPI senior economist Elise Gould offers her initial insights on today’s release of the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) for December. Read the Twitter thread here. Job openings increased in the latest #JOLTS data for Dec 2022 as hires and separations edged up.

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External CFO hires slumped in 2022: study

CFO Dive

External CFO hires declined in 2022, but companies are increasingly looking to their financial leaders as ‘logical successors’ to the CEO when it comes time to fill their top executive seat.

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Now listen up and listen good

The Reformed Broker

Now listen up and listen good. Last May 4th, Fed Chairman Jay Powell told a press conference that “A 75 basis point increase is not something that the committee is actively considering.” Five weeks later, the Fed hiked rates by 75 basis points. Then he did another 75 basis points, then another 75 basis points, then another 75 basis points.

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Maximizing Profit and Productivity: The New Era of AI-Powered Accounting

Speaker: Yohan Lobo

In the accounting world, staying ahead means embracing the tools that allow you to work smarter, not harder. Outdated processes and disconnected systems can hold your organization back, but the right technologies can help you streamline operations, boost productivity, and improve client delivery. Dive into the strategies and innovations transforming accounting practices.

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CEO Capital Allocation from Startup to Public Company

Navigator SAP

Whether for a startup or a large enterprise, capital allocation is one of the most critical roles that CEOs perform. Yet, capital allocation strategies vary depending on the size of the business.

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How Losing a High-Paying Job Affects Family Relationships

CFO News Room

Businesses often treat layoffs as one of several tools they can deploy to increase profitability. But the toll of layoffs as a routine business practice can be extraordinary for the people who lose their jobs. In his late 40s, Robert* earned in the comfortable six figures before he was laid off. When I spoke with him, he had been unemployed for close to a year.

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Audit committee job creep taking its toll

CFO Dive

With internal audit committees biting off more than they can often chew, committee members across businesses are feeling the burnout.

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50% Risk-free Annual Returns

Barry Ritholtz

There is a fascinating long-form article in the Washington Post about the murder of an investigative reporter who was looking into a Ponzi scheme in Las Vegas last year. 1 It’s a riveting and terrible story, and the Post focused on the highlights: Lost monies, Mormons, FBI investigations, guns, and murder. I read this as I was putting together my deck on how not to get ripped off by investment fraud , This led me to focus on a slightly different aspect of this grim tale: “Authorities had l

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Smarter Card Solutions: Meeting the Challenges of Mid-Market Travel & Expense

Our 2025 Center Travel Survey is clear: as corporate travel increases, so does corporate credit cards distribution, and a rise in off-platform travel booking. This 61% rise causes various challenges: compliance, spend control, reporting problems, and a lack of visibility across organizations. To evolve with the ever-changing needs of travelers, decision-makers need a better solution.

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Bitcoin Mining and Local Stock Market Performance Correlations

CFA Institute

Is there a relationship between where bitcoin is mined and how the performance of the local equity markets correlated with bitcoin prices?

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How to Save Money And STOP Living Paycheck-to-Paycheck

CFO News Room

According to a recent Lending Club report , 64% of Americans lived paycheck-to-paycheck in December 2022, up from 61% a year earlier. Also, one-third of American consumers report not saving any money. But what does it mean to live paycheck-to-paycheck, and how does a person break the cycle? In this article, I’ll answer that question, but I’ll also show you how to save $1000 while living paycheck-to-paycheck, so you can begin to live within your means.

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Rampant budget cuts anticipated amid recession fears

CFO Dive

The study by CFO.com shows that companies are planning as if a recession will happen, even if there are mixed views about the economy.

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Simple, But Hard

Barry Ritholtz

We live in an age of contextless slogans. It is the stock in trade of Instagram Influencers, TikTok Investors, and grinding side hustles. It’s a new flavor of b t designed to sell unwitting dupes some garbage product or worse, a destructive half-assed philosophy. In 2020, all you had to do was Hodl Meme stocks; In 2021, it was day trade your way to wealth; before that, just be a Crypto bro, or you can “ Have fun being poor !

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Bringing AI to Finance: How to Leverage Technology for Efficiency and Control

Finance teams are balancing more than ever, but manual processes shouldn’t slow you down. In this ebook from BILL, discover how AI is transforming finance—automating AP, expense tracking, and document management to reduce errors, increase efficiency, and improve financial control. Learn how real companies are using AI-powered automation to streamline workflows, detect anomalies, and gain deeper insights.

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Under Armour's New CEO

Global Finance

Stephanie Linnartz will become CEO of Under Armour after spending 25 years at Marriott International.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (Feb 4-5)

CFO News Room

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” – this week’s edition kicks off with the news that the SEC has issued a risk alert outlining Reg BI-related deficiencies discovered during recent examinations of broker-dealers, from dual-registered advisors not clearly communicating whether they were acting as a commission-based broker or a fee-based investment adviser to firms failing to update their training and compliance systems to meet the requirements of Reg B

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CFOs to boost compensation

CFO Dive

CFOs are planning on increasing their compensation budgets in 2023, but are focused on top performers and tech-related skills.

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10 Thursday AM Reads

Barry Ritholtz

My morning train WFH reads: • How Extreme Bets Fueled an $11.4 Billion Fortune : A look inside BlueCrest reveals Michael Platt’s many acts — including outsize returns and some harrowing losses. ( Bloomberg ) • Stock, Bond and Crypto Investors Call Fed’s Bluff on Interest Rates : Many are skeptical as central bank says battle against inflation isn’t over. ( Wall Street Journal ) see also Wall Street: We Want Lower Rates.

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Say ‘Goodbye’ to Clunky Spreadsheets and Say ‘Hello’ to Month-End Automation

Technology is rapidly changing the way accountants perform and manage month-end activities. Spreadsheets, emails, and shared drives no longer need to slow you down. In under four weeks, your team can start reaping the benefits of month-end close automation by vastly reducing spreadsheets, cut down on reconciliation work, speed up the month-end close, and better manage your remote team.

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Decision Attribution: Portfolio Manager Skill vs. Past Performance

CFA Institute

As portfolio managers, being able to show our investors — with data-driven evidence — that we know exactly what we are good at and the steps we are taking to improve goes a long way.

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The Pushback on my Tesla Valuation

CFO News Room

I wrote about my most recent valuation of Tesla just over a week ago , and as has always been the case when I value this company, I have heard from both sides of the Tesla divide. Some of you believe that I am being far too generous in my forecasts of revenues and profitability for a company that is facing significant competition, as it pursues growth, especially with questions about who’s in charge of the company.

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Accountants may underestimate impact of Fed tightening: survey

CFO Dive

“Further monetary tightening appears inevitable,” the ACCA and IMA said as the Federal Reserve prepared for a two-day policy meeting beginning Tuesday.

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Mossi Happy To Play Grinch For A Stronger Central America

Global Finance

In a turnaround from 2022, the Central American Bank for Economic Integration's latest infrastructure bond offering is proving popular with investors.

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Outsourcing Vs. In-House: The Ultimate Battle For Better Collections

Speaker: Susan Richards

Your past-due accounts are growing, cash flow is tightening, and the pressure is on. The big question: Do you handle the collections internally or outsource to experts? Both strategies come with advantages and risks - but which one delivers the best impact for your business? In this session we’ll dive deep into the in-house vs. outsourcing debate, examining cost-effectiveness, efficiency, compliance risks, and overall recovery success rates.