Sat.May 27, 2023 - Fri.Jun 02, 2023

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902: Finding Your Fire | Celeste Ackert, CFO, Fairmarkit

CFO Thought Leader

Of all of the places future CFOs could have been employed in the late 1990s, the printing division of RR Donnelley might seem to have been among the least likely. However, what’s important to note is that this period predated the wide deployment of EDGAR, the database system that electronically automates the collection, validation, and acceptance of financial documents by the government’s SEC division.

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How Are You Protecting your Business?

CFO Simplified

Sometimes my work gets deep into Policies and Procedures and how they affect and protect businesses. And when I start talking about it, I can see the eyes of my clients and prospects glaze over. Yes, yes, they say, “I know, but I’m a small company”, “We run a lean staff,” or “I’m just getting started,” and “My staff has been here a long time, and I trust them completely.

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Five Things That Could Knock Nvidia Down

The Reformed Broker

Okay, it’s up 10,000% since May of 2013 and is now the best performing stock in America during the past decade. Everyone is obsessed. It’s the biggest story in the market this year. Cramer has now named a second family dog after it. Jensen Huang’s name is now in the mainstream alongside Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk.

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Use case key in getting started with AI: Gartner analyst

CFO Dive

While generative AI holds immense promise, some use cases in the short term may be too risky without careful “stress testing,” says Gartner analyst Arun Chandrasekaran.

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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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Prudential PLC CFO resigns amid recruiting conduct probe

CFO Dive

The Hong Kong, China-based insurer said its CFO “fell short” of the high standards that Prudential PLC sets and expects all of its colleagues to adhere to.

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Finance Hiring Priorities | Sruthi Lanka, CFO, Public.com

CFO Thought Leader

CFO GUEST: Sruthi Lankla, CFO, Public.com CFO Sruthi Lanka: So public was a very young company, honestly, for the level of momentum that it had at the time that I joined. So it had only been started, uh, launched publicly as in its card form in September, 2019. So I had, I joined the company only a year later. So many of the finance functions were still pretty nascent.

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Visibility is key for protecting cash flow, Trovata CEO says

CFO Dive

A new treasury platform is using ChatGPT technology to give finance chiefs higher visibility into their cash flow.

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CFO turned VC puts investment focus on discipline

CFO Dive

In this new venture environment, having a disciplined approach to scale is critical, former CFO turned VC partner Marc Stoll said.

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Are Labor Costs Driving Inflation? (No)

Barry Ritholtz

“Tight labor markets have raised concerns about the role of labor costs in persistently high inflation readings. Analysis shows that higher labor costs are passed along to customers in the form of higher nonhousing services prices, however the effect on overall inflation is very small. Labor-cost growth has no meaningful effect on goods or housing services inflation.

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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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How to Choose an ERP for Your Professional Services Company

Navigator SAP

Professional services companies are dynamic businesses because they are built around people and rely on a roster of diverse clients that change over time and have evolving needs. Managing a professional services business can be tricky, especially as it grows beyond its founder and a handful of consultants. That’s why many professional services firms use an enterprise resource planning solution on the backend for management and visibility.

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India’s GDP in Q4 rises to 6.1%, FY23 growth pegged at 7.2%

CFO News

The numbers indicate that the GDP growth in the fourth quarter of FY23 is better than what the RBI had expected at 5.1 per cent.

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Chipmaker Broadcom joins generative AI gold rush

CFO Dive

The chipmaker projects revenues related to generative AI will double in the next year even as it faces questions of possible business "cannibalization" by the tech.

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Change Your Perspective

Barry Ritholtz

When confronted by a problem or challenge, it is useful to try and change your perspective. Merely shifting your frame of view by a few degrees can reveal what you may have missed in your initial viewing. This is very easy to do when you are looking through the viewfinder of a camera, but much more challenging when you are intellectually pondering a set of choices.

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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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The Personal Approach to Business - Startup Hustle Podcast

Navigator SAP

What is the importance of having a well-balanced business and personal life? How does a personal approach in business help you succeed? What is more personal than asking AI?

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Amid Adani-Hindenburg row, SEBI proposes stricter disclosures for FPIs

CFO News

High-risk FPIs, holding more than 50% of their equity Asset Under Management in a single corporate group, would be required to comply with the requirements for additional disclosures, according to a consultation paper floated by the market regulator.

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Dwolla appoints new CFO following boost in partner ecosystem

CFO Dive

The cryptocurrency, bank and card network alum will take on Dwolla’s CFO chair as the company, which also appointed two new members to its board, looks to capitalize on rising A2A payments demand.

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MiB: John Hope Bryant, Operation Hope

Barry Ritholtz

 This week, we speak with entrepreneur John Hope Bryant , the founder and chief executive officer of Operation HOPE, which is the US’s largest not-for-profit provider of financial literacy and economic empowerment tools. Described as the “Conscience of Capitalism,” Bryant is also chairman and chief executive officer of John Hope Bryant Holdings , Bryant Group Ventures and The Promise Homes Company.

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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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How to Optimize Your Clinical Trial Supply Chain

Navigator SAP

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted problems in the clinical trial supply chain, necessitating a shift in the industry to keep up with the pressure to deliver quick results and market products faster. Clinical trials have become more complex, requiring larger volumes, shorter turnaround times, more procedures, and better documentation.

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Governance tripod: Accountants, professional accountants & government

CFO News

Finance veteran Robin Banerjee feels when a senior SEBI official says that CFOs are responsible for most of the frauds that have been witnessed in India, it is rather an unfortunate comment on the profession.

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Towards a better future with sustainable finance and ESG reporting

CFO Dive

CFOs have a leading role to play in the push for sustainability by turning to greener technologies and practices.

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10 Sunday Reads

Barry Ritholtz

Avert your eyes! My Sunday morning look at incompetency, corruption and policy failures: • We Want Them Infected : These ‘experts’ sold the U.S. on a disastrous COVID plan, and never paid a professional price. A painstakingly documented new book by Jonathan Howard, a neurologist at New York University and a veteran debunker of the pseudoscience contaminating our efforts to fight the pandemic.

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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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ERP System Data Migration for Manufacturing

Navigator SAP

As you search for an effective Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, you need to consider the available ERP system scalability options and its capacity to allow you to conveniently transfer data from your existing systems. Data migration during the implementation of ERP systems can be challenging if the new system doesn’t support some of the functionalities and features of the existing systems.

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We are Austin-bound June 12th

The Reformed Broker

RWM is coming to Austin, TX June 12th-14th @Downtown with more detailsEmail us at info@ritholtzwealth.com subject line “Austin” to reserve a meeting slot! pic.twitter.com/9iSdG4HFf3 — Ritholtz Wealth (@RitholtzWealth) May 19, 2023 I’m headed out to Austin, Texas this June and bringing a whole bunch of my Ritholtz Wealth Management colleagues with me, including our financial planner in the area.

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Pay transparency cuts turnover risk — except for Gen Z

CFO Dive

Younger workers are less knowledgeable about how pay is determined and more likely to consider leaving a company if they are not being shown that they are valued, according to the Payscale report.

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10 Friday AM Reads

Barry Ritholtz

My end-of-week morning train WFH reads: • Wall Street Banks Are Using AI to Rewire the World of Finance : Lenders are experimenting with artificial intelligence. Not even Warren Buffett is sure what happens next. ( Bloomberg ) • The $1 Trillion Company That Started at Denny’s : AI made Nvidia the world’s most valuable chip maker. So did three guys sipping diner coffee and planning to conquer markets that barely existed. ( Wall Street Journal ) • Is Apple’s weird headset the future?

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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.