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6 reasons to reconsider cost optimization

CFO Dive

CFOs can remind business leaders that they have more cost optimization strategies to consider.

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What if Dunning Kruger Explains Everything?

Barry Ritholtz

Physics has been seeking a grand “ Unified Field Theory ” that can explain everything in the universe. I sometimes wonder if we cannot find a similar overarching theory about all bad decision-making. The closest I have found as that single point of failure is the Dunning Kruger effect. Recall last week , we were discussing thinking about the impact of retiring Baby Boomers on the equity markets and of rising rates on housing.

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Accounting talent crunch persists

CFO Dive

As accountants and CPAs increasingly battle with burnout, the pool of talent for the industry is getting smaller.

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Short-term Treasurys: Is it time to go out a little longer?

Tips Watch

Yields could continue to rise, but it may be time to think longer term. By David Enna, Tipswatch.

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The Growth Architect: How Financial Leaders are Unlocking Potential

Speaker: Ashley Harlan, MBA

What if your role as a fractional CFO went beyond operational support to actively shaping the future of your clients’ businesses? 💼 ✨ In this session, discover how fractional finance professionals can position themselves as architects of growth, guiding their clients toward sustainable success and preparing them for full-time financial leadership.

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Financial services’ AI appetite grows, study says

CFO Dive

Top uses for AI in the financial services sector include ‘next-best action’ systems; portfolio optimization; and fraud detection.

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The Joke

The Reformed Broker

Act I Our hero Josh Brown spends a decade working at a succession of third-tier brokerage firms on Long Island and in New York City. He’s in his early twenties and knows less than nothing about stocks, bonds, mutual funds, investing, the economy, financial advice or anything else germane to the profession. He works for thieves, hustlers, well-meaning know-nothings and the morally compromised, men who will say and se.

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Capricorn Energy slots in interim CFO

CFO Dive

The British oil and gas producer tapped its director of finance as acting CFO. Its board also commenced a “strategic review” of the company’s assets, cost base and future business strategy.

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How Many Bear Markets Have You Lived Through?

Barry Ritholtz

Have a look at the BAML chart above. 1 It is one of my favorites, but for reasons that might not be readily apparent at first glance. The chart shows the peak-to-trough declines of all the bear markets with the popular definition of a 20% decline, measured up until the start of the first 20% rally. 2 The current move from 2021 highs is shown in red.

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SPAC Wind-Downs Release Billions

Global Finance

Billions of dollars are due to flow back to hedge funds and other investors over the course of 2023 as the SPAC craze dies down.

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2025 Payroll Calendar Templates (Biweekly, Semi-Monthly, and Monthly)

Use these handy calendar templates to stay on top of payroll in 2025! Download them today to share with your HR team or post for employees. Whether your company has biweekly, semi-monthly, or monthly pay periods, Paycor has you covered. Get your templates today!

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Raymond CFO targets high double-digit growth in FY24; says order book full till July

CFO News

The finance leader has plans to continue focusing on reducing debt to turn the company become completely debt free by 2025 through free cash flows from focused revenue growth, as well as effective working capital management.

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Unlocking the ‘right’ combination to digital transformation

CFO Dive

Only 34% of large companies showed signs of being strategic about their technology investments in financial disclosures, according to a recent report from Deloitte.

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Rent Increases by County

Barry Ritholtz

Fascinating dive into rent increases on a county by county basis via USAFacts: Rents rose in 58% of all counties nationwide between 2020 and 2023. Data shows that rents rose and dipped between neighboring zip codes. Housing prices jumped during the COVID-19 pandemic as remote work caused many Americans to reconsider their living situations. Rent prices also rose, with inflation-adjusted median rent growing from $1,163 in 2019 to $1,191 in 2021, according to the US Census Bureau.

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Utilize Data & Analytics to Improve Supply Chain Efficiency

Navigator SAP

A supply chain--by definition--has a lot of moving parts. It covers everything from the raw materials to the workers creating a product to the final delivery of goods to the consumer. For a business, keeping that chain operating smoothly is fundamental to the firm’s existence.

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From Start to Scale: Driving Growth Through Seamless Payments Implementation

Speaker: Michael Veatch, Senior Director, Implementations & Ella Aguirre, Director of Solution Consulting

Embedding payments can be a transformative step for software companies looking to enhance their platform capabilities, boost customer satisfaction, and drive long-term growth. However, the success of payments hinges on a single thing: implementation. Drawing on real-world insights and experiences, payments implementation experts Michael Veatch and Ella Aguirre will explore actionable strategies that can lead to a transparent, friction-free launch and mitigate potential challenges like technical

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Shorting Lousy Stocks = Lousy Returns?

CFA Institute

How has shorting lousy stocks worked as a strategy?

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FASB studies AI use in financial data analysis

CFO Dive

The surge in use of conversational artificial intelligence has prompted scrutiny of the technology’s role in financial decisions.

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10 Monday AM Reads

Barry Ritholtz

My back-to-work morning train WFH reads: • How to Print Money : Cash may seem old-fashioned these days — but in much of the world, cash is still king. The process of making money requires teams of experienced designers and engravers who etch the plates with portraits, vignettes, lettering and ornamentation. The designs are crafted with both aesthetics and security in mind. ( New York Times ) • Apartment Rents Fall as Crush of New Supply Hits Market : Declines signal tenants may be maxed-ou

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How Allcargo embarked on a transformational journey during the pandemic, CFO reveals

CFO News

When transformation cuts across functions and is not limited to finance, then the role of the CFOs becomes more strategic and they have to ensure that everybody’s stake is well covered, says Deepal Shah.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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204: Ehsaan Moosa

CFO Talks

1X ‘ It’s not how well you talk, it’s about the work you put in’ Welcome to the CFO Club Africa podcast, where we interview leading CFOs from Africa and beyond. CFO Club Africa is a division of the Chartered Institute of Business Accountants, the professional body for business accountants, financial managers and chief financial officers. Go to www.cfoclub.co.za and join our community of accounting and finance executives.

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Avoiding operational lag in hiring plans

CFO Dive

Midsize businesses are still looking to grow headcount despite macroeconomic challenges, but in order to do so effectively, they need to have a thorough headcount management plan in place, according to TeamOhana’s CEO.

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10 Friday AM Reads

Barry Ritholtz

My end-of-week, Non-NonFarmPayroll, morning train WFH reads: • American workers aren’t returning to the office like their international counterparts—here’s why : Even as people got vaccinated and Covid restrictions eased over the years, U.S. office occupancy remains stagnant around 40% to 60% of pre-pandemic levels, Meanwhile, office attendance has returned to 70% to 90% in Europe and the Middle East, and around 80% to 110% in some Asian cities, meaning some workers are spending more time in the

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Framing Prospect Conversations Around What Motivates Them Today (And Not Their Future Goals)

Nerd's Eye View

When holding discovery meetings with a prospective client, financial advisors often ask the prospect about their goals. The hope is that these conversations will help the prospect ease into a positive frame of mind (by thinking about a vacation, retirement, or another future aspiration) and, at the same time, present the advisor with an opportunity to show how their services can help the prospect achieve their goals.

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

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CBIC’s move on e-filing to bring respite for taxpayers, expedite setting up GST Appellate Tribunal

CFO News

In the absence of the GST Appellate Tribunal, the taxpayers were devoid of any direct remedy and had to approach High Courts. CBIC has now submitted before the Bombay High Court that it will not oppose or block any tax litigation if a taxpayer is willing to file an appeal in the HCs through e-filing.

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CFOs struggle to move past ‘transactional’ responsibilities

CFO Dive

CFOs are ready to drive innovation at their organizations, but it may be hard for them to shake off the role of the nay-saying finance leader, according to a recent study.

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10 Thursday AM Reads

Barry Ritholtz

My morning train WFH reads: • All the recessions that didn’t happen. The future doesn’t always cooperate with the present because whatever is going to happen hasn’t happened yet. So forecasters are frequently wrong. They’ll never stop forecasting, but their recent track record should make you skeptical every time you hear somebody predicting a recession. ( Yahoo Finance ) • World’s Rich Take Advantage as $1 Trillion Property Market Craters : Wealthy investors were the most active buyers of comme

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How Excel Spreadsheets Cause Businesses to Lose Historical Data and How to Avoid It 

Centage

Excel is a standard tool in many offices. Data analysts rely on spreadsheets to compile and house data while using features to create essential visual elements, like graphs and charts. Though Excel is convenient and easy to use, it has many downsides, including causing your company to lose a vital resource — your historical data. Keep reading to discover why your historical data is essential and how you can protect it.

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Back to Basics with Reconciliations

Join us in this webinar, where we share best practices on how to think about the reconciliation work each month, when best to do reconciliations, how they should be prepared, and some common pitfalls to avoid. Learning Objectives: This course objective is to understand how to properly prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and its impact on the financial statements.