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5 Questions Using Risk Assessment Data That Help Advisors Understand Clients’ True Concerns About Risk

Nerd's Eye View

Measuring a client's tolerance for risk is an essential (and required!) step when onboarding a new client, as making any sort of recommendation is impossible without first understanding how comfortable clients may be when their portfolios inevitably experience volatility. Over the years, 2 types of measurement tools have emerged as the standards for assessing risk tolerance: 1) psychometric tests, which feature a series of questions (such as, "What amount of risk do you feel you have taken with

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US Equities: 9% Forever?

Barry Ritholtz

It’s taken me months to organize all of my research for my next book project; it’s a lot of stuff, some dating back to 2000. Much of it reflects the bad ideas and numbers, and worse advice, that float around Wall Street. A lot of it has not aged well. But every now and then, something I saved turned out to be prescient — not because it was lucky, but because it contained a well-considered insight that has stood the test of time.

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How much are your I Bonds actually earning?

Tips Watch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Last week, the Treasury set the fixed rate for I Bonds purchased from May to October 2024 at 1.3%, which combined with a variable rate of 2.96% results in a composite rate of 4.

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AI-driven cash flow management startup gets $15M boost

CFO Dive

Panax is among companies that say they’re seeing high demand for finance automation tools as businesses try to navigate an uncertain economic environment.

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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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Shiprocket planning for IPO, confirms CFO Tanmay Kumar

CFO News

Shiprocket, a leading e-commerce facilitator, is poised for an IPO, confirms CFO Tanmay Kumar. With ambitions to empower small merchants and ensure lasting business, Shiprocket keeps IPO timing undisclosed.

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Grant Budgeting Mastery: Top Tips for Staying On Track

Capital CFO LLC

Navigating the complexities of grant budgeting is akin to captaining a ship through treacherous waters—precision is key. Just as a seafaring captain relies on a compass to chart a course to safe harbor, meticulous budget planning ensures you reach your funding goals without going adrift. Mastering the intricacies of this financial voyage can mean the […] The post Grant Budgeting Mastery: Top Tips for Staying On Track appeared first on Capital CFO+.

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Discover Cutting-Edge Accounting Solutions

CFO Plans

Discover Cutting-Edge Accounting Solutions In the thrilling world of business accounting, the art of optimizing financial strategies emerges as a critical factor that can either make or break a company’s success. Today, we embark on a journey into the realm of hospitality businesses, where tailored financial services play a pivotal role in navigating the complexities of this dynamic industry.

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Bank Reconciliation: ERP vs. CS Lucas TMS

CS Lucas

Bank reconciliation is a crucial process that ensures the accuracy of a company’s financial records against the bank’s account statements. A reconciliation statement serves to validate that payments have been processed and deposits correctly recorded. This process is essential not only for detecting fraud but also for identifying any unintentional discrepancies.

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Working through the sustainability agenda in finance

Future CFO

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) identified the importance of knowing how to navigate the sustainability agenda among finance professionals in the road to creating a positive impact in tackling various issues. Such concerns include climate change, social inequality, and a widespread lack of trust, ACCA says. Professional accountants are expected to be aware how they can make a difference to build a better world that works for everyone, even if it can be hard to put o

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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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FASB crafts workarounds to proposed expense rule’s pain points

CFO Dive

On the heels of new crypto accounting rules, the FASB’s proposed expense standards also represent a big change for many public company report preparers.

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Automate Financial Processes Quickly by Rediscovering SAP ERP

Navigator SAP

As a business grows, the need for financial automation becomes clear. However, emerging companies also usually have the least amount of time for setting up backend systems that enable this financial automation. That’s where SAP’s powerful but reimagined ERP solution comes into the conversation, SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition. Startups and growing businesses often are exhilarating places to work, but they aren’t where you go for more free time.

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TikTokInvestors

Barry Ritholtz

Nestled in between lip-sync dancers and fashion influencers, financial fraud lurks on TikTok. At least one person1 has noticed the risks to young consumers of social media: Since August 2020, @TikTokInvestors has been curating the most outrageous money-losing and dangerous videos culled from the “financial experts” at TikTok. The advice ranges from wrong to risky to criminal: -401ks?

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (May 11-12)

Nerd's Eye View

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners"– this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent analysis from Morningstar suggests that the Department of Labor's (DoL's) new Retirement Security Rule (aka Fiduciary Rule 2.0) could save retirement plan participants $55 billion over the next 10 years (due to an expectation of more low-cost fees being offered in plans) and those rolling over workplace plans into IRAs to purchase annuities another $32.5 bill

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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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Only 34% of firms deploy safeguards against generative AI threats: Splunk

CFO Dive

Generative AI gives cyberattackers an edge over cyber-defenders, according to security experts surveyed by Splunk.

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The Best Cloud FP&A Software for Mid-Size Companies. Here are the Top 6 for 2024!

Lime Light

For mid-market companies, navigating the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) landscape can be a balancing act. You've outgrown basic spreadsheets but may not require the complexities of enterprise-grade solutions. This is where cloud FP&A software emerges as a game-changer, offering a powerful and scalable toolset specifically designed to meet the needs of your growing business.

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New MSME payment clause in I-T Act: Supreme Court tells traders to move HC

CFO News

On Monday, the Supreme Court declined to address a plea filed by various traders' associations contesting the legality of Section 43B(H) within the Income Tax Act. This section mandates that businesses settle their outstanding payments with micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) within 45 days to avail tax benefits.

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#FA Success Ep 384: Growing An Advisor Career From (Bank) Assistant To Partner While Also Growing A Family, With Hannah Provost

Nerd's Eye View

Welcome everyone! Welcome to the 384th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Hannah Provost. Hannah is a partner and financial advisor at Lomanto Provost Financial Advisors, a hybrid advisory firm based in Plattsburgh, New York, that oversees approximately $150 million in assets under management for about 380 client households.

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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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Generative AI enables small accounting firms to challenge big ones: AICPA

CFO Dive

Accountants should respond to the rapid pace of generative AI adoption by embracing it and delving into experimentation, the AICPA said.

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Argentina: Breathing Space?

Global Finance

President Javier Milei’s currency moves give markets room for planning, but his ambitious economic restructuring faces roadblocks. For the better part of 30 years, Argentina has been making economic headlines for the wrong reasons. Its persistent and serious economic and social crisis led the country to default on its international sovereign debt in 2001, 2014 and, most recently, 2020.

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My schedule … and what’s coming up

Tips Watch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com If you’ve been reading this Tipswatch site for long, you know what that headline means. I am traveling again. By the time you read this Tuesday morning, I will be somewhere in northern Spain.

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The Latest In Financial #AdvisorTech (May 2024)

Nerd's Eye View

Welcome to the May 2024 issue of the Latest News in Financial #AdvisorTech – where we look at the big news, announcements, and underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisors! This month's edition kicks off with the news that self-directed retirement planning software provider NewRetirement has raised a $20M Series A round as the company demonstrates that its DIY tools really do turn a subset of consumers into bona fide prosp

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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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Tenants retain upper hand as US office vacancy hits fresh high: CBRE

CFO Dive

Many office landlords are continuing to offer tenants generous concessions as hybrid work and other factors weigh on demand.

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MiB: Jim O’Shaughnessy, O’Shaughnessy Ventures

Barry Ritholtz

This week, we speak with Jim O’Shaughnessy, founder and CEO of O’Shaughnessy Ventures. He is also chairman of the board at Stability AI. He is the host of the Infinite Loops podcast and the author of How to Retire Rich , Invest Like the Best , and Predicting the Markets of Tomorrow. We discuss how the book What Works on Wall Street set the tone for his entire career as a quant.

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Difference between Sales Planning and Revenue Planning

The Finance Weekly

The hunt for growth never stops in the fast-paced business world. Leading the growth in almost every company is the sales team. They basically connect what you need with the right product or service. For instance, let's talk about car sales. When you head to a car dealership, you have a car in mind. The salesperson usually dives into your life - asking about your family size, daily routine, and more to understand how you plan to use the car.

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Private sector's investment share declined to the lowest level in four years in FY23

CFO News

Public non-financial corporations or public sector companies were the worst performers as their share in investment declined to 9.4%, the lowest level in 12 years. The share of households in investment also declined to 40.5% in FY23 from 41.4% in FY22.

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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.