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CFOs play it safe on AI spending

CFO Dive

Close to two-thirds (62%) of CFOs responding to a Deloitte poll anticipated an allocation of less than 1% of their organization’s budget for GenAI next year.

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CFOs prioritize employee compensation in budget allocations, reveals Gartner survey

CFO News

Amidst the financial landscape of 2024, CFOs are intensifying their focus on elevating employee compensation, as revealed by a recent survey conducted by Gartner Inc., reflecting evolving trends in budget allocations and retention strategies.

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A financial controller's guide to IPO readiness

Future CFO

An initial public offering , or an IPO, undeniably poses both an opportunity and a challenge for a company. According to Controllers Council , with changes in the political climate and interest rates, opportunities can open as quickly as they close. While an IPO provides an infusion of capital, it’s not without its drawbacks, as finances will be analysed thoroughly and reporting will be adjusted.

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Tired of Manual Invoice Processing? See How SAP AP Automation Can Save You Time!

Navigator SAP

In this video demonstration, we'll show you the difference between the traditional, manual way of processing invoices in SAP and the power of automating this process using SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP). In this quick demo, you'll see: Manual Invoice Entry : We'll start by demonstrating the time-consuming steps involved in manually entering invoice data, including keying in information and performing three-way matches.

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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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Redefining Leadership in the Age of Digital Finance

CFO News

Authored by Hardik Navdhare, Executive Director at Target Publications, this piece explores how modern CFOs navigate a tech-driven landscape, leveraging technology, data, and strategic innovation for financial success.

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Do Magazine Covers Contain Market Signals?

Barry Ritholtz

There has been a lot of chatter about magazine covers lately; I thought I might clarify some of the with this post, originally published in Bloomberg on December 27, 2017, along with commentary from Ben and Josh addressing the sdame issue. The key takeaway: The value of the signal here is just about zero. The 2017 Barron’s cover (above) showing Apple’s extravagant new headquarters and suggesting that the company’s market value would reach $1 trillion in 2018 generated some chat

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Leveraging ERP for Enhanced Decision-Making in Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Navigator SAP

An informed decision is always better than a guess. That’s why data is so important for food and beverage manufacturers today. With a food and beverage ERP (enterprise resource planning solution), manufacturers can upgrade their decision-making processes through better visibility and both enhanced data and analytical capabilities. The benefits of ERP data analytics in manufacturing are many.

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India to play a larger role in globalisation in coming decades

CFO News

India has emerged as a bright spot on the global map and the world is looking at India with a big hope. While the lead economic indicators are showcasing remarkable improvement, the recent study also shows that India will be an integral part of globalisation in the coming decades.

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Fed forecasts three, quarter-point rate cuts in 2024, holds main rate steady

CFO Dive

Central bank officials upgraded their projection for 2024 growth to 2.1% while predicting unemployment will end the year at 4%.

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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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10-year TIPS reopening auction could reach real yield of 2.0%

Tips Watch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The U.S. Treasury on Thursday will offer $16 billion in a reopening auction of CUSIP 91282CJY8, creating a 9-year, 10-month Treasury Inflation-Protected Security.

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10 Weekend Reads

Barry Ritholtz

The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of coffee, grab a seat by the fire, and get ready for our longer-form weekend reads: • How a Physics Whiz Made a Fortune Betting on Nature’s Catastrophes : John Seo used his scientific knowledge to develop a winning formula for trading catastrophe bonds — a market that’s booming thanks to climate change and inflation. ( Bloomberg Green ) • How neuroscience can help you make tough decisions – with no regrets : Most people are too risk-averse when it

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Why are India's FDI inflows slowing down?

CFO News

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India has witnessed a significant downturn, declining by 38.4% year-on-year to $15.41 billion in the first ten months of the current financial year.

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Companies plan 4.5% pay raises this year, outpacing inflation: Payscale

CFO Dive

As price pressures fall, pay increases will help employees recover from the highest inflation in four decades, Payscale said.

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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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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (March 23-24)

Nerd's Eye View

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the SEC has recently been cracking down on firms for recordkeeping failures related to electronic communications, including their use of text messaging with prospects and clients. Which could serve as a warning to firms to heighten their supervision of their advisors' texting practices and whether they are being recorded properly (perhaps with the help of available archivi

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Sustaining transformative leadership to drive growth and value

Future CFO

The future starts today, not tomorrow. The future is now. With the future of finance circling the management across functions, the formation of the right concoction of capabilities, and the establishment of a strong data foundation, it is expected that finance leaders look into strategies to not only succeed but also sustain transformative leadership.

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India's direct tax collection grows 20% to Rs 18.90 lakh crore till March 17

CFO News

India's fiscal prowess shines through as direct tax collections surge to Rs 18.90 lakh crore in FY 2023-24, accompanied by a notable rise in gross collections and advance tax figures.

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Cube taps Workday alum to drive tech, finance synergy with new $20M funding

CFO Dive

Workday alum Suresh Bala will keep his eye on the goals of the CFO as he taps the new funding to elevate Cube’s FP&A offerings, he 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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How Communicating Guardrails Withdrawal Strategies Can Improve Client Experience And Decrease Stress

Nerd's Eye View

Monte Carlo simulations have become a central method of conducting financial planning analyses for clients and are a feature of most comprehensive financial planning software programs. By distilling hundreds of pieces of information into a single number that purports to show the percentage chance that a portfolio will not be depleted over the course of a client's life, advisors often place special emphasis on this data point when they present a financial plan.

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Building a successful career in finance

Future CFO

Biotechnology firm, Cytiva, formerly known as GE Healthcare, developing many products for scientists, clinicians and big pharma, including end-to-end solutions from equipment to software to reagents, as well as automated data collection, and digital traceability. In describing the business of Cytiva’s CFO for the Biotechnology Group in APAC, Christine Tan notes that the firm’s customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccine

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Pernod Ricard India eyes market expansion through acquisitions, partnerships and new products, says CFO Richa Singh

CFO News

Pernod Ricard India, led by CFO Richa Singh, strategically expands in the alcohol-beverage sector. Singh emphasizes growth amid challenges, citing market opportunities and potential benefits from the UK trade agreement.

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Private firms, not-for-profits reckon with CECL

CFO Dive

Many not-for-profits and private companies are just beginning to grapple with the new rules for current expected credit loss accounting.

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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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Identifying Your Own “Soft Assets” To Turn COIs Into Powerful Referral Champions

Nerd's Eye View

Soliciting prospect referrals can often be an effective way for financial advisors to grow their firms with clients who are ready to act and who will benefit from the firm since many referrals come from sources that are familiar not just with the advisor and the services they offer, but also with the prospect being referred and the needs they seek. This is particularly true when referrals come from Centers of Influence (COIs) – professionals who are trusted by their circles to influence id

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New Recurring Revenue Solutions in the Global Semiconductor Industry

Bramasol

In recent years, the semiconductor industry has experienced a roller coaster ride of widely swinging changes in both challenges and opportunities. During the pandemic, the mass movement to work-from-home scenarios and heavy reliance on networked applications drove demand up at the same time that global supply chains were severely disrupted. Then, in the past two years, the meteoric rise of artificial intelligence with generative-AI applications popping up seemingly everywhere has been driving an

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India Inc may give 9% average pay hikes in 2024, finds Deloitte survey

CFO News

India Inc Pay Hikes: One in every three organisations in the country plans to provide double-digit increments this year.

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Joann files for bankruptcy; secures $132M in new financing

CFO Dive

The craft retailer’s long-anticipated bankruptcy follows a $400k cash retention bonus paid out to its CFO.

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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.