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AI opportunities for the future in finance

Future CFO

A survey in accountancy and finance on current workplace and career challenges conducted by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) reveals what's happening at work right now for accountants and finance professionals. In this video, Jamie Lyon , Head of Skills, Sectors and Technology at ACCA, and survey participant M. Subash – Director finance at DELL Technologies in India discuss the AI opportunities for the future in finance.

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What Does a Nonprofit CFO Do?

CFO Selections

Our team is used to discussing what’s included in a CFO’s job description. But this type of conversation usually centers around the commonalities that unite all CFO roles, not the nuanced differences for a specific industry or type of organization. But when talking about what a CFO for a nonprofit does, there are some unique elements to the role that are important to understand.

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976: A Troubleshooter’s Guide to Financial Leadership | Craig Wert, CFO, Jobber

CFO Thought Leader

Lessons from Craig Wert’s finance career reveal the power of adaptability, problem-solving skills, and the ability to seize opportunities in unexpected places. Having started his career without a clear road map to the future, Wert later found that his liberal arts background and early experiences in investment banking had laid a good foundation for a career that might have led in any number of directions.

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All-Time Highs Are Historically Bullish

Barry Ritholtz

A quick note to answer this question: What happens after markets make a new all-time high (after a year w/o one)? Check out the table above, via Warren Pies. He spoke with Batnick and Josh earlier this month. Going back to 1954, markets are always higher one year later – the only exception was 2007. That was after housing had peaked, subprime mortgages were defaulting, and the great financial crisis was about to start.

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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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5 Shocking Ways Outsourced Accounting Saves You Money!

CFO Network

5 Shocking Ways Outsourced Accounting Saves You Money! Efficiency and cost-effectiveness are crucial to staying competitive in the fast-paced business world. One area where many businesses can optimize their operations and cut costs is accounting. Outsourced accounting has emerged as a game-changer for businesses of all sizes. This blog will explore the surprising ways outsourced accounting can save money.

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How ERP Supports Lean Management Manufacturing

Navigator SAP

There are many ways to drive profitability in manufacturing, but one of the most widely used is the lean manufacturing methodology which focuses on cutting unneeded processes for a focus on what really matters for production. The use of a manufacturing execution system in resource planning, specifically an enterprise resource planning solution (ERP), helps manufacturers achieve the goals of a lean approach.

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India Inc behemoths lead private capex push, but is it enough?

CFO News

Earlier industry experts wanted the government to spend, now the gears have changed they want India Inc to spend. Large corporations have shown their commitments but India certainly needs private capex push. Here is my view.

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CFO Share - Untitled Article

CFO Share

Why Businesses Fail Financially “Running out of cash” is the most common cause for business failure. But cash shortfalls are actually a symptom of deeper, systemic problems rather than just a standalone issue. Throughout our years of providing CFO services we’ve seen three gross management errors cause the majority of business failures. Here are the causes, symptoms, and remedies to help you avoid the embarrassment of a failing business. 1.

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More than half of accountants make several errors each month: Gartner

CFO Dive

Accountants with excessive workloads tend to err through manual mistakes, lax review of records or misinterpretation of data, Gartner said.

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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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2024 Aston Martin Vantage

Barry Ritholtz

Over the past few years, my automotive focus has been drawn from achingly beautiful classic cars , toward something newer: Hybrids, EVs, and assorted new technologies. I like to keep current, and that means tracking recent trends and developments in the automotive industry. But when the most beautiful car I have seen in decades comes along — and has a beastly 656+ HP — well, I revert to my default petrolhead status and drool something that sounds like arghgeghh … The photos are

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30-year TIPS auction gets real yield of 2.20%, highest in 14 years

Tips Watch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The Treasury’s auction of a new 30-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Security — CUSIP 912810TY4 — generated a real yield to maturity of 2.20%, the highest for this term at auction since February 2010.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (February 24-25)

Nerd's Eye View

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that while both the total number of RIAs and advisor headcount have seen significant gains in recent years, client assets remain concentrated among the largest firms, according to data from Cerulli Associates, with the 7% of RIAs with at least $1 billion of AUM managing 71% of total RIA assets.

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‘Maverick’ SaaS spending by workers can waste millions: Vertice

CFO Dive

A company with more than 2,000 employees wasted, on average, as much as $4.3 million on underutilized SaaS licenses in 2023.

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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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Kotak Mahindra Bank appoints Devang Gheewalla as CFO

CFO News

Devang Gheewalla named as new CFO of Kotak Mahindra Bank, succeeding Jaimin Bhatt, effective April 1, 2024.

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A Primer for finance managers to chart the sustainability journey in Asia

Future CFO

The buzzwords ESG and sustainability have been used interchangeably in news reports and government policies nowadays. Both are related concepts, but they differ significantly in scope and connection with the business operations. ESG refers to frameworks that are used to direct a firm’s resource allocation as well as evaluate its performance and impact in environmental, social, and governance areas.

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Highlights From The 2024 T3 Advisor Conference

Nerd's Eye View

The 2024 Technology Tools for Today (T3) Advisor Conference, held last month in Las Vegas, Nevada, featured a large gathering of financial advisors and representatives from across the fintech industry. Hosted by Joel Bruckenstein and his team from T3 Consulting, the conference focused heavily on the relationship between financial advice and its accompanying fintech, covering everything from how AI and other tech developments are changing the advisor landscape in unprecedented ways to the importa

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New Prophix CFO: championing the ‘data steward’ shift

CFO Dive

The “bird’s eye view” of the business provided by finance chiefs makes them ideal choices as stewards of data, Prophix CFO Aaron Levine says.

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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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Bandhan Bank appoints Rajeev Mantri as CFO

CFO News

Mantri, previously CFO at Citi India for three years, brings 25 years of banking experience to his new role as CFO at Bandhan Bank.

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Navigating the EPM labyrinth: A guide for modern finance leaders

Future CFO

The financial landscape is evolving at breakneck speed, driven by big data, globalisation, and digitisation. The pressure on finance leaders to deliver strategic insights and ensure compliance is mounting in this dynamic environment. Photo by Jakub Zerdzicki This makes Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) a powerful ally for CFOs. Gartner defines it as “the process of monitoring performance across the enterprise to improve business performance.

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For the right investor, this week’s 30-year TIPS auction looks attractive

Tips Watch

Caution: Consider carefully the long term and high volatility. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The U.S. Treasury on Thursday will offer at auction $9 billion in a new 30-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Security.

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Lufthansa CFO to step down amid board reshuffle

CFO Dive

The airline is overhauling its executive leadership team in the face of repeated labor strikes by its ground staff in its home country of Germany.

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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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India on track to become $35 trillion, fully developed economy by 2047: Goyal

CFO News

Goyal hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s relentless pursuit of twin tracks - strengthening the macroeconomic fundamentals of India to prepare the country for the future and focus on the welfare of the poor pertaining to food, healthcare and education.

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FinCEN’s New 2024 Requirement For State-Registered RIAs (And Other Small Businesses) To Report Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI)

Nerd's Eye View

In 2021, Congress passed the Corporate Transparency Act, which, for the first time, required small business entities such as LLCs and corporations to report identifying information on their "beneficial owners" (i.e., those who own at least 25% of, or who otherwise exercise substantial control over the business). The law's provisions became effective on January 1, 2024, and so many small businesses – including a good number of RIA firms – will be required to submit a Beneficial Owners

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MiB: Andrew Slimmon, Morgan Stanley Investment Management

Barry Ritholtz

 This week, we speak with Andrew Slimmon , managing director at Morgan Stanley Investment Management , where he leads the Applied Equity Advisors team. He is also the lead senior portfolio manager on all long equity strategies for the applied equity advisors team, as well as a member of the Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Global Investment Committee.

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Zevia taps new CFO amid growth push

CFO Dive

The CFO swap comes as Zevia fights to bolster growth amid financial challenges and competitive demand for healthier beverages.

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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.