Sat.Aug 13, 2022 - Fri.Aug 19, 2022

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4 Common Myths of AI in Finance Organizations

The Finance Weekly

Artificial intelligence (AI) has dazzling possibilities and high expectations, but there are many misconceptions about how it can impact the office of finance. Let's explore four of these myths and their potential to perpetuate limiting beliefs that can impact the ability of a business to compete in the market and attract talent. Myth #1 “There is no need to alter our current course of action.

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Walmart CFO aims for market share as shoppers trade down

CFO Dive

The retail giant’s pricing strategy — geared to budget-conscious consumers — includes plans for an under-$50 Thanksgiving meal for four.

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The Ins and Outs of Budgeting and Planning Drivers

Centage

In the current economic climate, proper financial planning and management are more essential than ever before. With that in mind, many businesses are turning to budgeting and planning drivers as a way of obtaining more accurate information. A newer approach to financial management, driver-based planning involves examining a company’s main business and value drivers with a goal of designing plans and budgets with them in mind.

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Why Business Uncertainty is the Right Time for ERP

Navigator SAP

These are interesting times for business. The Covid-19 pandemic shook almost every industry around the world, and the new normal is different than what came before. But part of what makes the new normal different is that uncertainty and disruption haven’t gone away any more than the Covid virus itself. Beyond just the pandemic, the world is in flux.

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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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Machine Learning Algorithms and Training Methods: A Decision-Making Flowchart

CFA Institute

How can you determine what machine learning approach to apply?

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Passive vs. Active

Barry Ritholtz

Yesterday I spent some time with Eric Balchunas recording a Masters in Business podcast. Balchunas is Senior ETF Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence and the author of “ The Bogle Effect: How John Bogle and Vanguard Turned Wall Street Inside Out and Saved Investors Trillions.”. It’s a fun conversation I’m sure everybody will enjoy. There are parts of our discussion I thought were obvious, but he convinced me as underappreciated: First and foremost, the intense disruption of low-c

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What Is the Best ERP System for Manufacturing?

Navigator SAP

One of the main success factors for modern enterprises is having access to real-time financial data. This can only be achieved through streamlining the process of collecting, managing, and sharing data in your organization. That’s why cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems have become vital to modern manufacturers.

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Equity Risk Premium Forum: Gloom Looms?

CFA Institute

“How many here think the next 10-year equity returns are going to be below the long-run average? I certainly do. Is there anyone here who doesn’t?”.

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SEC backs tougher rules for audits involving multiple firms

CFO Dive

SEC Chair Gary Gensler hailed efforts to avert significant errors in audits by multiple firms, including mistakes in the calculation of revenue and measurement of fair value.

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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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Countertrend ?

Barry Ritholtz

One of my favorite ways to contextualize market trends is to divide long periods of time into secular bull and bear markets. When we look at the past century, we can see decades-long eras where the economy is generally robust, supporting markets trending higher, with expanding multiples. We call these eras Secular Bull Markets. The best examples are 1946-66, 1982-2000, and 2013 forward.

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Implementation Methodology of Life Sciences ERP

Navigator SAP

Life science companies, such as those related to medical devices and pharmaceuticals, can greatly benefit from an enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution. Implementing an ERP system can be a drawn out and complex process, however. In this article, we'll discuss the major steps involved in ERP implementation so you know what to expect.

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Outperformance Ain’t Alpha

CFA Institute

Outperformance and alpha are not exactly the same thing. So, how do we explain the difference?

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Consumer sentiment rises on improved inflation expectations

CFO Dive

The falling price of energy and other essential goods buoyed consumer sentiments, the University of Michigan found in a survey this month.

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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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What Does the Market “Know” ?

Barry Ritholtz

There is a link in yesterday’s reads that I violently disagreed with but found quite interesting nonetheless. Just as retweets aren’t endorsements, my AM reads include things I find fascinating, important, and well-written — regardless of whether or not they reflect my beliefs. If anything, finding contrary pieces helps reduce confirmation bias and curtails my time in a limited information bubble of my own construction.

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ERP for Medical Device Manufacturers

Navigator SAP

There are so many life science ERP software solutions out there, it can be difficult to find the right tool for your company. In this article, we'll discuss what you should keep in mind when looking at ERP systems for medical devices.

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This Week on TRB

The Reformed Broker

It’s good to be back! After a much needed vacation, got back into the swing of things this week… And if you haven’t subscribed yet, don’t wait. Check it out below or wherever fine podcasts are played. These were the most read posts on the site this week, in case you missed it: The post This Week on TRB appeared first on The Reformed Broker.

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Supply chains unclogging, slowing inflation: report

CFO Dive

With coronavirus disruptions waning, goods are flowing more smoothly across the economy, reducing price pressures, RSM said.

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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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1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL

Barry Ritholtz

Yet another lovely open-air driver to enjoy during the summer months: The famed Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing pioneered many new technical innovations, such as fuel injection and a tubular space frame. It may have been gorgeous, but it was an expensive coupe. Enter the 190SL. Built on a shortened sedan platform, it was powered by a carbureted 1.9-liter inline-four making 120 HP paired with a four-speed manual transmission.

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Medical Device ERP Systems

Navigator SAP

If you operate in the medical device industry, you know that things are always changing. Regulations, product lines, and customer demands are constantly shifting, which can make it difficult to keep up. This is where an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system can help.

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The Cash Gap: How Big is Your Gap?

CFO Simplified

Like many professionals, I try to leave my work at the office to make my personal time free of work-related concerns. However, one particular “business” topic that occasionally comes up, especially during the holidays, is our family’s “cash gap.”. The cash gap is the number of days between when we spend money buying presents, and when I get paid next.

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AICPA warning on 15% tax timeline goes unheeded

CFO Dive

CFOs at companies on the threshold of being subject to the new tax will also need to familiarize themselves with the complex rules.

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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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10 Friday AM Reads

Barry Ritholtz

My end-of-week morning train WFH reads: • Holes in the Recession Story. With surging inflation and a new war in Europe, the first half of 2022 was understandably gloomy for economies and financial markets around the world. But recent developments offer some hope that the prevailing pessimism may no longer be as warranted as it was a few months ago. ( Project Syndicate ). • This Year, the Boss Is in the Office While Employees Hit the Beach : Managers hoping to coax workers back to the office are

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Why ESG Scores for Companies Matter. A Lot.

Embark With Us

People need receipts these days. Fair or not, to a massive swath of the marketplace, if you can't prove it, it didn't happen. Or, at the very least, people will look at you sideways, and that's not exactly great for business.

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Can You Fundraise While Your 501(c)(3) Application Is Pending?

The Charity CFO

Beyond your mission, you need two big things you need to start a nonprofit organization– money and paperwork. . Raising funds is critical to getting your project off the ground, but the paperwork can stand in your way– while the IRS says that 501(c)(3) applications can be approved in as little as 90 days, many organizations wait up to 18 months with their nonprofit application pending approval.

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CFOs-turned-CEOs have ‘worse outcome’

CFO Dive

CFOs turned CEOs must “let go” of finance so they can become stronger in other areas like investments and innovation, experts say.

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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.