As margins tighten, CFOs are split on FinOps: CloudBolt
CFO Dive
JULY 13, 2023
FinOps has gone mainstream as a way to reduce complexity and cost of cloud management. Finance leaders are still waiting to see benefits from implementing the practice.
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Creating a sustainable future with ESG and finance
Jedox Finance
JULY 11, 2023
Jochen Heßler, Senior Director, Product Management, Jedox Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) has emerged as an important initiative for organizations worldwide as they strive to implement sustainable practices, achieve compliance, and demonstrate substantive value to customers, employees, and investors. According to KPMG, 65% of international dealmakers believe ESG is a key consideration when making investments and in merger and acquisition decisions, 1 and EY reports that 99% of invest
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AI, analytics critical to corporate success over the next two years
Future CFO
JULY 9, 2023
AI and analytics will be will be critical to corporate success over the next two years, according to a survey by Gartner. Survey results indicate that strategists believe that, on average, 50% of strategic planning and execution activities could be partially or fully automated though only 15% are currently the case, Gartner pointed out. In addition, 79% of corporate strategists said that technologies such as AI, analytics, and automation will be critical to corporate success over the next 24 mon
Navigator Business Solutions Announced as one of Bob Scott’s VAR Stars 2023
Navigator SAP
JULY 12, 2023
Navigator Business Solutions has been named to the Bob Scott’s Top 100 VARs for 2023.
Data Talks, CFOs Listen: Why Analytics Is The Key To Better Spend Management
Speaker: Claire Grosjean
Finance teams are drowning in data—but is it actually helping them spend smarter? Without the right approach, excess spending, inefficiencies, and missed opportunities continue to drain profitability. While analytics offers powerful insights, financial intelligence requires more than just numbers—it takes the right blend of automation, strategy, and human expertise.
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Economy struggling in ‘slowcession’: Moody’s
CFO Dive
JULY 11, 2023
A sudden spike in oil prices poses the biggest threat to U.S. economic growth, Moody’s Analytics Chief Economist Mark Zandi said.
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10 Weekend Reads
Barry Ritholtz
JULY 8, 2023
The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of coffee, grab a seat outside, and get ready for our longer-form weekend reads: • The Physics of Kaizen: Why Somebody Should Get Credit for Fixing Problems That Never Happened : Toyota’s culture of Kaizen: continuous improvement. It is an obvious statement: companies should be continually improving. Companies that are able to successfully adopt a culture and practice of Kaizen have the ability to establish a dominant position in their market. ( Taylor P
The Benefits of Real-time Reporting and Data Analytics for Professional Services
Navigator SAP
JULY 14, 2023
Most professional services organizations have completed digital transformation, which is the trendy way of saying that they’ve moved operations to the cloud. Now that most of these businesses are in the cloud, though, the next evolution has arrived: using the advantages of digital transformation to actually drive intelligent decision-making. Forget digital transformation.
Economic optimism grows as inflation worries ease: McKinsey
CFO Dive
JULY 10, 2023
Business executives worldwide see growing risks from income inequality and shifts in political leadership, McKinsey said.
How to Get Funding for Your Startup Fast
Business Credit Blogger
JULY 11, 2023
How to Get Funding for Your Startup Fast Are you in the early stages of launching your business and in need of funding? It can be overwhelming when it comes to deciding how to begin or where to apply. In today’s post, we’ll unpack several ways for you to get funding for your business. The […] The post How to Get Funding for Your Startup Fast appeared first on Business Credit.
What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!
Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker
Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (July 15-16)
Nerd's Eye View
JULY 14, 2023
Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that while the new social media app Threads, designed to compete with Twitter, has surpassed 100 million users in its first week alone, its potential utility for advisors remains unclear and has raised compliance concerns for advisors whose social media archiving tools do not yet cover the new app.
Quarterly Pattern of Earnings Have Returned to Normal
Barry Ritholtz
JULY 14, 2023
Jim Reid of Deutsche Bank notes the pattern of gradual downgrades before earnings season begins is back to normal. As the rest of the quarterly earnings roll out, we should expect earnings to improve as we roll deeper into earnings season and as “later estimate beats” come in. This quarterly earnings pattern is shown above in the chart from his colleague Binky Chadha.
Finance function budgets jump 7.5%: study
CFO Dive
JULY 14, 2023
The majoriy of finance departments studied were about as efficient as a “monster truck,” a Hackett Group researcher said. There are steps companies can take to make them run more like Priuses.
SEBI’s new BRSR Core for ESG Disclosures to increase compliance burden, say experts
CFO News
JULY 13, 2023
In order to ensure that companies are mindful of how they are integrating their value chain into the sustainability and ESG policies of their organization SEBI has introduced the BRSR Core Framework for assurance and ESG disclosures for top 1000 companies in a phase-wise manner in the next three financial years.
Forecasting Failures Are Costly: Heres How To Fix Them
Speaker: Dave Sackett
Traditional budgeting and forecasting methods can no longer keep pace with today’s rapidly evolving business environment. Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty. To stay ahead, finance leaders must leverage a future-forward approach—one that leverages real-time data, predictive analytics, and continuous planning to drive smarter financial decisions.
Kitces & Carl Ep 116: Getting Training As (Or For) An Associate Advisor To Talk More In Client Meetings
Nerd's Eye View
JULY 13, 2023
Establishing successful client relationships as a financial advisor relies on good communication skills not just to present information persuasively and with confidence, but also to establish client rapport that allows meaningful and engaging relationships to be built. For many who are new to the financial planning profession and who have no experience working with clients, participating in client meetings can trigger feelings of anxiety, especially for those who share the common fear of public
A Dozen Contrarian Thoughts About Inflation
Barry Ritholtz
JULY 13, 2023
The Consumer Price Index was up 3% year over year in June, as reported by BLS yesterday. The FRED chart above shows the near round trip from the prior decade’s range of 0-2% up to the 9% peak, and now back down to 3%. Over the past year, I have been writing a lot about inflation — what people get wrong about it, why the FOMC is always late to the party, and what the various causes of inflation — real, modeled, and imagined — actually are.
Embattled EV maker Faraday replaces interim CFO
CFO Dive
JULY 12, 2023
The electric vehicle maker’s new interim CFO, Jonathan Maroko, is replacing Yun Han, who resigned from the top finance role. The company announced it will also be restating certain financial reports.
Annual U.S. inflation falls to 3.0%. Is this what the Fed was looking for?
Tips Watch
JULY 12, 2023
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The just-released June inflation report is going to be greeted with glee, I think. It was exactly what the stock and bond markets were hoping for. What happened?
Are Robots Replacing You? Keeping Humans in the Loop in Automated Environments
Speaker: Erroll Amacker
As businesses increasingly adopt automation, finance leaders must navigate the delicate balance between technology and human expertise. This webinar explores the critical role of human oversight in accounts payable (AP) automation and how a people-centric approach can drive better financial performance. Join us for an insightful discussion on how integrating human expertise into automated workflows enhances decision-making, reduces fraud risks, strengthens vendor relationships, and accelerates R
India’s retail inflation jumps to 4.81 per cent in June on higher food prices
CFO News
JULY 12, 2023
Retail inflation accelerated for the first time in five months in June on the back of a jump in vegetable prices.
From Unprofitable To $115M AUM: Reinventing A 2nd Generation Advisory Business By Finding The Right Niche
Nerd's Eye View
JULY 10, 2023
As owners of financial planning firms approach retirement, some may decide to sell to an external buyer, while others may plan for an internal succession. Sometimes, this succession plan can include the owner's child, providing an opportunity to keep the business in the family. At the same time, the business strategies that worked for the original owner might not be suitable or as successful for their successor, which can force the 2nd-generation owner to take a different path to ensure the firm
GlobalFoundries, CFO designate part ways
CFO Dive
JULY 12, 2023
The company and former Amazon executive Tim Stone mutually agreed to scrap plans for him to take over as CFO.
Real yields are on the rise: Do you have a strategy?
Tips Watch
JULY 9, 2023
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Over the last year (plus a few months) I have been gradually adding to my holdings of Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities. Mostly with nibble purchases, but sometimes — when the opportunity looks good — with larger investments.
Book of Secrets on the Month-End Close
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Based off SkyStem's popular e-Book, the book of secrets to the month-end close will be revealed in this one-hour webinar. Learn leading practices when it comes to building a strong and sustainable month-end close that has room to grow and evolve. Learn about the power of precise estimates, why reconciliations are critical to closing the books, how and when to automate, and how the chart of accounts play into your close process.
GST Appellate Tribunal rules to be out by August 1
CFO News
JULY 11, 2023
The council has recommended to notify the rules for GST appellate tribunal by August 1, 2023 for setting up of tribunal at the earliest.
PodChats for FutureCFO: How finance should embrace AI
Future CFO
JULY 9, 2023
Without a doubt, artificial intelligence (AI) is now a topic of interest among CFOs. How to properly channel this interest into the finance function remains to be seen. Gartner says to build an AI-driven finance organisation for the future will require a combination of technical and business skills that many finance teams do not have today. Mark D McDonald , a senior director analyst in the Gartner Finance practice , observes that there remains scepticism over AI's impact on the finance function
How predictive analytics can curb just-in-time inventory pitfalls
CFO Dive
JULY 11, 2023
CFOs can use predictive analytics to avoid panic buying, anchor price bias and overpaying suppliers, Edmund Zagorin, an executive with the procurement platform Arkestro, writes.
10 Thursday AM Reads
Barry Ritholtz
JULY 13, 2023
My morning train reads: • Stocks Took an 18-Month Round Trip From Tech Bear to AI Bull : The same handful of megacap names that led the market down have been powering the latest surge. ( Businessweek ) • Inflation Cools Sharply in June, Good News for Consumers and the Fed : The Consumer Price Index climbed far more slowly in June, a relief for shoppers and a hopeful — though inconclusive — sign that America might pull off a “soft landing.” ( New York Times ) see also Inflation drops to lowest le
How To Break Digital Transformation Barriers And Accelerate AI Adoption
Speaker: Anna Tiomina, MBA
AI is reshaping industries, yet finance remains one of the slowest adopters. Concerns over compliance, legacy systems, and data silos have made finance teams hesitant to embrace AI-driven transformation. But delaying adoption isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about staying competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape. How can finance leaders overcome these challenges and start leveraging AI effectively?
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