CFO optimism rises on outlook for 2024 economy: Fed
CFO Dive
JANUARY 2, 2024
Financial executives expect solid business performance in 2024, forecasting on average 5% revenue growth and a 2.7% expansion in payrolls.
CFO Dive
JANUARY 2, 2024
Financial executives expect solid business performance in 2024, forecasting on average 5% revenue growth and a 2.7% expansion in payrolls.
Future CFO
JANUARY 3, 2024
With the new year now up and running, finance leaders must be able to keep up with the trends that will dominate the market to be able to plan and strategise ahead. Among such trends are artificial intelligence, talent retention and upskilling , and ESG. Artificial intelligence Finance tools that are boosted by artificial intelligence are being adopted at an exceedingly rapid rate across various sectors.
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CFO News
DECEMBER 31, 2023
Explore the optimistic financial forecast for India in 2024 by seasoned finance expert Robin Banerjee. From increased loan availability to a rising stock market, Banerjee provides insights into the potential economic landscape. However, he cautions against global risks that could impact India's trajectory.
Barry Ritholtz
JANUARY 4, 2024
Source: Visual Capitalist The post 60 Years of Stock Market Cycles appeared first on The Big Picture.
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.
Tips Watch
DECEMBER 31, 2023
For investors seeking safety and inflation protection, volatility brought strong opportunities. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com All things considered (financially speaking, that is) 2023 was a pretty good year. Maybe even very good. The U.S. inflation rate dropped from 6.
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The Charity CFO
JANUARY 4, 2024
Imagine this: your nonprofit is busier than ever with fundraising events and field work to help make your community a better place. So busy, in fact, it’s time to hire a few new employees. But despite your job postings, you’re not recruiting as many candidates as you hoped. If this sounds like your organization, it might be time to analyze why your recruiting efforts aren’t paying off.
CFO Dive
JANUARY 4, 2024
In a post-AI world, companies must retool their digital transformation approaches from large-scale to piece by piece, and CFOs play a critical role.
Future CFO
JANUARY 3, 2024
The decision to outsource certain functions within the organisation has become a strategic choice for many companies seeking to optimise their operations. In a bid to maximise resources, be it funds or the people themselves, it is a business imperative for finance leaders and chief financial officers to determine whether outsourcing is the right fit for the business.
CFO News
JANUARY 1, 2024
ETCFO explores the vision of India Inc CFOs for 2024 – a journey from financial innovation to societal impact. Dive into their transformative resolutions on upskilling, sustainability, and personal growth. Read what top CFOs have to say.
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.
Navigator SAP
JANUARY 5, 2024
There are many enterprise resource planning solutions (ERP) on the market today. For most businesses, SAP automatically makes the shortlist during the selection process because the company is one of the largest ERP vendors with wide industry adoption and some of the deepest understanding of the ERP space. Nobody ever gets fired for choosing an SAP solution.
CFO Dive
JANUARY 4, 2024
The rise in business failures was one of the darker pieces of last year’s economic puzzle.
Barry Ritholtz
JANUARY 2, 2024
I am popping out of book leave to share this single data point that snuck out over the holidays: The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia’s State Coincident Indicators for November 2023. I like the SCI – its broad, consistent, and does not operate with too big of a lag. Over the past three months, the indexes increased in 25 states, decreased in 21 states, and remained stable in four, for a three-month diffusion index of 8.
CFO News
JANUARY 2, 2024
India's manufacturing sector sustained growth at 54.9 in December, an 18-month low. Despite this dip, softer increases in orders, controlled inflation and stable employment showcase resilience. Optimistic outlook prevails for the future.
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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.
Nerd's Eye View
JANUARY 3, 2024
Niels Bohr famously observed that "Prediction is very difficult, especially if it's about the future!" The sentiment is especially poignant when it comes to economic forecasting, as it's nearly impossible to get an accurate picture of the current state of the economy at any given moment. As a result, uncertainty about how the economy may unfold, even along the shortest time frames, is the default.
CFO Dive
JANUARY 3, 2024
To stem a talent shortage, accounting firms need to reach out to potential CPAs well before they select their college majors, according to a CPA association.
Barry Ritholtz
JANUARY 1, 2024
Happy New Year! Kick it off right with our first day of the year reads: • Everything Wall Street Got Wrong in 2023 : Stocks were supposed to slump and bonds rally as the Fed drove the US into a recession. It didn’t play out as strategists expected. ( Bloomberg ) • Crypto Animal Spirits Are Back. What’s Ahead for 2024. Bitcoin backers are looking forward to an ETF and other catalysts that could lift prices in 2024. ( Barron’s ) see also Stocks Beat the Odds This Year.
CFO News
JANUARY 3, 2024
Supriya Lifescience, charts an ambitious path to achieve Rs 1000 crores in revenue by FY27. CFO Krishna Raghunathan outlines robust growth strategies, capital positions, and a keen focus on innovation in this comprehensive update.
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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.
Future CFO
JANUARY 2, 2024
Malaysia Aviation Group ’s (MAG) post-pandemic balance sheet is healthier than before COVID-19. The company reported a post-tax profit of RM1.146 billion for the fourth quarter of 2022, its best-ever quarter performance in the past two decades, according to its group chief financial officer Boo Hui Yee. The cash balance stood at RM4.6 billion at the end of December 2022, and the full-year net loss after interest and tax dropped 79% to RM344 million from RM1.65 billion a year ago.
CFO Dive
JANUARY 5, 2024
Among the states with lower tax burdens is Arkansas, where corporate income tax rates are dropping to 4.80% this year from 5.30%.
Nerd's Eye View
JANUARY 2, 2024
Welcome to the 366th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Stevyn Guinnip. Stevyn is founder of Grow Wellthy, a health and wellness consulting firm based in Springfield, Missouri that specializes in working with busy – but not always healthy – financial advisors. What's unique about Stevyn, though, is how she combines her family roots in financial advice with her decades-long career in wellbeing and health as a coach to financial advisors,
CFO News
JANUARY 5, 2024
In 2023-24, India's economy anticipates a robust 7.3 per cent growth, driven by thriving sectors, notably construction and manufacturing. However, agriculture's modest 1.8 per cent growth diverges from the trend.
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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.
Barry Ritholtz
JANUARY 3, 2024
At The Money: Contrarian Investing. (January 3, 2024) Is contrarian investing a solid strategy, or a fool’s errand? In this episode, I speak with Michael J. Mauboussin. Head of Consilient Research at Counterpoint Global, Morgan Stanley Investment Management We discuss why it is so difficult to fight the crowd, and identify when the crowd is right and when they have gone mad.
CFO Dive
JANUARY 2, 2024
M&A activity could be on the verge of a rebound this year, with artificial intelligence playing a key role, analysts say.
Nerd's Eye View
JANUARY 5, 2024
Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that comment letters submitted regarding the Department of Labor's (DoL) proposed Retirement Security Rule, which is intended to strengthen standards regarding the provision of certain retirement-related advice, reflect the contentious nature of the proposal, with brokerage and insurance industry groups arguing that existing regulations are sufficient to protect investors
CFO News
JANUARY 4, 2024
India's service sector ended 2023 on a resounding high, with the HSBC India Services PMI survey revealing a remarkable rebound in growth, marked by a surge in output and robust new business, buoyed by positive economic conditions and global demand.
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.
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