Sat.Jun 24, 2023 - Fri.Jun 30, 2023

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What Recession?

Barry Ritholtz

Rising rates, falling savings, increased deficits, dubious GDP : Ever since the yield curve inverted and warnings of “imminent recession” filled the air, the Philly Fed’s map of State Coincident Indexes has provided a good real-time snapshot of the state of the economy. Friday’s release might have snuck by, but its filled with upside surprises that are worth looking at.

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Wasabi CFO urges finance leaders, C-suite to embrace AI

CFO Dive

CFOs need to take a more risk-forward mindset when it comes to AI to ensure they are well-placed for the coming “data wave.

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CFOs: What Gen Z and millennial employees might want

Future CFO

What do Gen Z and millennial employees want? How can business leaders do a better job of retaining and attracting younger talent? According to the Deloitte Global 2023 Gen Z and Millennial Survey, Gen Z and millennial employees — though often portrayed as only caring about work-life balance — are values-driven, concerned about the environment, the state of the world, and the future they see developing ahead of them.

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ESG standard setter releases global reporting rules

CFO Dive

The global effort to harmonize rules for corporate sustainability reporting will now focus on rallying adoption of its voluntary standards in dozens of jurisdictions worldwide.

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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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ERP Software for Discrete Manufacturing: Key Features to Consider

Navigator SAP

Discrete manufacturing differs in nature from any other production technique, whereby continuous processes require very different approaches in terms of resource management, inventory control, and production scheduling.

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The Benefits of Automating Forecasting Processes  

Centage

When it comes to automation, what’s particularly beneficial is the way technology can automate how financial data flows through models and forecasts, freeing financial teams from the manual labor of attempting to create forecasts via spreadsheets. More importantly, the automation means executive teams have real-time up-to-date information to make decisions, and not a static forecast that is months old.

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CFOs trim growth estimates amid credit squeeze: Fed

CFO Dive

The extent of credit tightening triggered by turmoil in the banking system in March is unclear, according to the Federal Reserve.

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How SAP is Future-Proofing Business ByDesign

Navigator SAP

SAP recently made a significant change in how it develops, organizes, and releases new features. This change is good news for businesses that use SAP Business ByDesign because the change future-proofs the ByDesign solution and ultimately will enable businesses to take advantage of new SAP functionality more quickly. It also paves the way for more complete automation and artificial intelligence within the platform.

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Nobody Knows Anything, 2023 First Half Edition

Barry Ritholtz

A quick note as the first half of 2023 draws to a close, shocking the locals with its intensity. Why? Because almost nobody saw this rally coming. 1 As of this moment, the indices stand appreciably higher than where they were on January 1, 2023: The NASDAQ 100 is up >38%, the S&P 500 is up ~15.5%, and the Russell 2000 small cap index is up almost 7%.

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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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Nasdaq’s $10 Billion RegTech Deal Shows Urgency, Cost Of Compliance

Global Finance

Global Finance Magazine - Corporates are wielding M&A to scoop up the tech they need in order to keep up with strict rules and regulations.

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AI linked to new crop of business email scams

CFO Dive

Businesses can no longer count on bad spelling and grammar to red-flag problem emails: Fraudsters are using AI to craft well-written email messages at scale.

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Resignation does not absolve auditor of his duty to report fraud: NFRA

CFO News

Auditors Diary: India’s audit watchdog on Monday issued a circular explaining the responsibilities of auditors in relation to reporting fraud in a company.

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What Do You Believe? Why?

Barry Ritholtz

One of the most important aspects of becoming a good investor is creating a model of the world around you. To do this, you must have good decision-making skills, and the ability to make sense of incomplete and sometimes contradictory information. This is not easy. Indeed, it is often counterintuitive. What seems like an obvious market-moving data point or piece of news is very often already in the price.

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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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From overwhelmed to productive: 5 Ways to reclaim your time

CFO Talks

By Jeff Ryan , MD for AWCape, a Platinum Sage business partner for HR, payroll and financial solutions Have you said this phrase: “I wish I had more hours in the day” today? Let’s face it: the world of work is fast and it doesn’t stop. And finding extra hours in the day can feel like an impossible task. However, by implementing strategic approaches and making smart choices, you can reclaim precious time and increase productivity.

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‘Stalling’ economy will fall into recession in Q4: Fannie Mae

CFO Dive

The Fed will likely trigger a downturn as it sustains high interest rates to cool the labor market and curb inflation, Fannie Mae said.

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SBI CFO Charanjit Surinder Singh Attra steps down

CFO News

Attra, was appointed to SBI as CFO on October 2020, had previously worked as a Partner at EY India and held a senior executive position at ICICI Securities. He was also a partner in SR Batliboi & Associates LLP and GM and chief Accountant in ICICI Bank.

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S&P 500 Companies: A Visual Breakdown

Barry Ritholtz

All of the companies in the S&P 500 are worth $7.1 trillion in assets, accounting for close to 80% of available market capitalization on U.S. stock exchanges. Visual Capital notes: “Over the last decade, big tech names have dominated the index. The tech sector makes up over 26% , with Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia as the top S&P 500 companies by market capitalization.

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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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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (July 1-2)

Nerd's Eye View

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that NAPFA has announced that it will no longer exclude advisors who receive up to $2,500 in annual trailing commissions from previous product sales, if they agree to donate that money to a non-profit organization and are otherwise fully dedicated to fee-only principles with their clients going forward.

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Sustainability can boost bottom line: Brand Finance

CFO Dive

Companies that fail to live up to consumers’ perceptions of their ESG performance put hundreds of millions in value at risk, according to Brand Finance.

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The Rise of the Credit Economy

CFO News

How many calls do you receive on a daily basis for availing credit cards? Or how many credit cards do you have? Well, looking at the data points, I am confident that we are moving towards a credit economy. Metro stations and shopping malls to airports and supermarkets are buzzing with sales booths offering credit cards. According to the recent RBI data, currently, there are 8.6 crore credit cards in the country.

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210: Nicole Hibbert: The CFO that got back on the horse

CFO Talks

The CFO that got back on the horse Nicole Hibbert has experienced a fair amount of early career setbacks, yet rose up the corporate ladder to become Head of Finance at SynergyERP. Nicole shared her journey of resilience with the CFOClub Podcast. Written by: Leigh Schaller Career paths are often compared to ladders, it would perhaps be more accurate to compare them to a game of snakes and ladders.

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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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Flip ‘Plan Presentation’ Into ‘Plan Engagement’ Meetings To Generate More Focus And Reflective Questions From Clients

Nerd's Eye View

One of the key steps in the financial planning process is presenting the plan to the client, which has traditionally been done as part of a single 'plan presentation' meeting that takes place once the advisor has gathered and analyzed all of the client's data. While this approach may have made sense in a time when the 'plan' itself was mostly limited to investment recommendations (which the advisor would be able to go on and implement themselves since they were managing the client's assets), fin

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SEC puts SolarWinds CFO on notice in cyberattack probe

CFO Dive

The news underscores the growing legal exposure that CFOs have as they are increasingly expected to take on broader remits of responsibilities — including technology.

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Managed workspace startup Table Space appoints ex-Sula executive Bittu Varghese as new CFO

CFO News

Varghese is expected to shore up governance and drive expansion at Table Space.

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Dr Trish Ndlovu: Schools need more accounting experts!

CFO Talks

Written by Staff Writer Dr Trish Ndlovu explains to CFOClub Africa how being a finance leader in the education sector is deeply meaningful. “I was working in corporate and wanted to do my master’s. But, you know, corporate and studying don’t really go very well together – they’re not best friends. “So I had to look for a job opportunity that was less demanding, and I found myself in a school environment,” Dr Trish Ndlovu told a recent CFOConvo webinar.

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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.