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Companies need to align efforts at disclosure, cybersecurity: SEC attorney

CFO Dive

The SEC aims to protect investors from cyber-related risks by cracking down on companies that release misleading disclosures about cyberattacks, according to the top attorney in the agency’s Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit.

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Improve Cashflow with Automation and Real-time Insight

Navigator SAP

The bar has been raised on financial and cash flow management.

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TIE Increases

Corporate Finance

As we discussed in the textbook, in general, there is no absolute number that is best for a particular financial ratio. However, when the economy is bad or uncertain, it is better if leverage ratios are more conservative to help avoid financial distress. During the COVID lockdowns, this is exactly what happened to the times interest earned (TIE) ratio for most companies.

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Your Investors Want Better Data, Now What

The SaaS CFO

I was chatting recently with an early-stage SaaS founder. She just took on her first round of venture capital. And just like that, the new investors want better data to drive decisions. No more gut decisions and managing your business with your bank account. Now what? My new investors want better data to make decisions. […]. The post Your Investors Want Better Data, Now What appeared first on The SaaS CFO.

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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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FASB shifts to prioritize 'rapidly evolving' crypto assets

CFO Dive

The board is getting serious about improving accounting standards for digital assets even as a crypto market slump is hammering valuations.

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If your OCR is taking long, someone is looking at your data…

FISPAN

When processing bookkeeping and accounting documents using an optical character recognition (OCR) service, the results should only take seconds. If this is not the case, then it raises the question: what is really going on here ? First, let’s take an example from history. During the 18th century, the story of the Mechanical Turk (The Turk) baffled the world.

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What SaaS Really Means for Modern FP&A

Centage

As a business leader, you’ve probably heard the term SaaS (Software as a Service) but may not fully understand what it means for finance teams or how it can enable you to run your company more efficiently and effectively. Given the current business environment, today’s finance leaders need to be agile and adjust their technology in response to their business’ changing needs.

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With SEC's proposed climate rules, CFOs should listen to investors

CFO Dive

A stakeholder-influenced materiality assessment will help business leaders comply with the SEC's proposed disclosure rules and focus their sustainability efforts.

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Why Invest in Stocks?

CFA Institute

Equities are not necessarily more risky than such "safe" assets as US Treasuries. .

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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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Updated Accounting Standards for In-Kind Donations (2022)

The Charity CFO

If your nonprofit uses donations of supplies, services, and even time to help fund your operations, you need to know about recent changes in accounting standards for in kind donations. All the way back in 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) released new standards for “ Presentation and Disclosures by Not-for-Profit Entities for Contributed Nonfinancial Assets.

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ByteDance announces new CFO

Future CFO

TikTok owner ByteDance recently announced its appointment of Julie Gao as CFO. . A Hong-Kong based capital markets lawyer at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, Gao has advised on IPOs and capital market transactions of more than 100 firms, including JD.com and Meituan. . ByteDance's appointment of Gao fills a major vacancy after a sweeping reorganisation last November when former CFO Shou Zi Chew took over as TikTok’s CEO.

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Moderna CFO exits abruptly amid probe at former company

CFO Dive

Jorge Gomez's departure came just one day after he took the reins as CFO of Moderna, which has become a household name due to the rapid development and success of its coronavirus vaccine.

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Hedging the Interest Rate Hiking Cycle

CFA Institute

Amid rampant inflation and rising interest rates, how can we protect ourselves from interest rate volatility, from anticipated and unanticipated hikes?

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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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Twitter Down To One Character

Global Finance

Elon Musk’s plans to make Twitter an open forum for speech may be a double-edged sword.

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PodChats for FutureCFO: CFOs strategies for long-term growth

Future CFO

The travel industry has been at the hard hit by the pandemic. But with markets around the region and globally beginning to re-open to travellers, perhaps we are nearing the light at the end of the tunnel for the industry. According to Deloitte’s 2022 travel outlook , corporate travel demand should improve significantly when workers return to offices in greater numbers, enabling more client visits.

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Inflation pounds small business optimism to 48-year low

CFO Dive

While the NFIB said price pressures have eroded optimism, the Federal Reserve warned that rising interest rates may complicate efforts by companies to pay off debt.

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Why People Start Businesses

CFO Simplified

Larry Chester , President of CFO Simplified, has served as a CFO for 25 years for companies including Colovos Company, Republic Windows and Doors, United Service Companies, and High Sierra Sport Company. His job in doing so? To help them eliminate losses and improve financial operations and reporting. His experience considered, Larry has had the opportunity to observe various businesses and entrepreneurs who started their own companies.

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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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Private Foundation vs. Public Charity: Which Is Better?

The Charity CFO

The IRS recognizes many different types of nonprofit organizations. Within those organizations, though, the 501(c)3 stands apart because of the unique tax benefits it enjoys. In addition to not paying income taxes, individuals and corporations that donate to a 501(c)(3) nonprofit can claim a tax deduction for their donations. But even within the 501(c)(3) organizations, there are various types of organizations.

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Asia salary guide Sue and Wisely HK insight

Future CFO

Sue Wei, managing director, Hays Hong Kong SAR and Wisely Wong, business director, Hays Hong Kong SAR share highlights of talent market trends of Hong Kong. The post Asia salary guide Sue and Wisely HK insight appeared first on FutureCFO.

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Lessons from the M&A front lines

CFO Dive

Early in the deal-making process CFOs should think big and prioritize but they also need to consider steps for setting the tone after the ink dries.

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Ask the experts- Leveraging SAP BRIM to create highly integrated models for consumption/usage-based scenarios

Bramasol

While leading edge companies are moving to subscription models, leading edge innovators are keep ahead with consumption and usage based models. The need for flexible plans without pre-defined spending levels demands a solution that is purpose built to handle the complexity, uncertainty, and volume of transactions. SAP BRIM provides a portfolio of integrated solutions that can be deployed individually or in a holistic approach.

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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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Vereist de splitsing van soort aandelen steeds unanimiteit?

Corporate Finance Lab

Dat één van de doelstellingen van het WVV een verregaande flexibilisering van het vennootschapsrecht was, is welbekend onder vennootschapsjuristen. Een concrete uiting hiervan is dat er sinds het WVV voor de niet-genoteerde BV en NV een quasi-onbegrensde vrijheid bestaat om de stem- en vermogensrechten verbonden aan aandelen te regelen (in een genoteerde BV en NV houdt de wetgever wel sterker vast aan het beginsel van “één aandeel, één stem”, met beperkte uitzonderingen voor onder andere aandele

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CFOs in China to play more diverse roles in sustainability 

Future CFO

CFOs in China are expected to play broader roles when it comes to sustainability, as a result of the country’s green finance market expansion and the increasing demand for corporate carbon emissions audit, said Deloitte recently when releasing results of its China CFO Survey. The survey, completed in Jan 2022, collected responses from CFOs in Chinese mainland, Hong Kong SAR, and Macau SAR, according to the company.

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SEC fines NVIDIA $5.5M for failing to disclose cryptomining impact

CFO Dive

NVIDIA rode the rush into crypto assets as customers used its gaming devices for cryptomining. The SEC penalized the company for allegedly not disclosing how it gained from the crypto boom.

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Webinar- Free Up Cash, Lower Costs and Prepare for the Digital Solutions Economy with SAP In-house Banking

Bramasol

As more companies and industries adopt subscription-based business models in the Digital Solutions Economy (DSE), they face new challenges in managing cash, cash flow and banking. And, as the volume and velocity of transactions increases exponentially, your cash application and cash management solutions must keep up. Register Now for the webinar as experts from Bramasol and SAP provide a deep dive into these key impacts of moving to DSE subscription models, along with specific actions you can ta

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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.