Internet of Things forces rethink of KPIs: McKinsey
CFO Dive
MARCH 22, 2022
The Internet of Things may unlock as much as $12.6 trillion in value by 2030 if companies weave the technology into their operations, McKinsey said.
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What a Consumer Products Company Needs to Know in 2022
Navigator SAP
MARCH 25, 2022
A unicorn startup, a company with a valuation over $1 billion, is a rare beast. According to a September 2021 report by CB Insights, there are only around 800 in the wild. Any startup needs a killer idea; but to truly achieve unicorn status, a company needs the ability to scale up quickly.
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Volatility And IPO Slowdown
Corporate Finance
MARCH 21, 2022
When a company is undertaking an IPO, surprises are not good. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) is a measure of the market's 30-day expectation of future volatility. When the VIX is high, the market returns are volatile, which makes pricing an IPO very difficult. When this happens, IPOs slow down. During early 2022, the VIX has been rising due to uncertainty in both the global and domestic economies.
Freaking out about the SEC? This former regulator separates fact from fiction
Private Funds CFO
MARCH 25, 2022
Igor Rozenblit, who served as co-head of the SEC’s Private Funds Unit for more than 11 years, answers burning questions about the SEC's proposed new rules for private funds.
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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Minority of CFOs see metaverse transforming their companies
CFO Dive
MARCH 25, 2022
While many financial executives have made big investments in cloud computing to support remote work in the pandemic, a growing number of large companies are now signaling their interest in the metaverse by filing related trademark applications.
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Russia in Ukraine: Let Loose the Dogs of War!
Musings on Markets
MARCH 19, 2022
As the world's attention is focused on the war in the Ukraine, it is the human toll, in death and injury, that should get our immediate attention, and you may find a focus on economics and markets to be callous. However, I am not a political expert, with solutions to offer that will bring the violence to an end, and I don't think that you have come here to read about my views on humanity.
Pros talk hybrid funds; SEC shakeup; Apex appoints US lead
Private Funds CFO
MARCH 25, 2022
Are hybrid funds the future of private equity? Yes and no, say experts; SEC announces DOE shakeup; Apex Group looks to US expansion with lead hire.
3 ways recurring revenue can fund business growth
CFO Dive
MARCH 24, 2022
Investors are starting to recognize a company's recurring-revenue stream as an asset that can be traded in exchange for up-front capital, a fast, non-dilutive alternative to equity.
Example of ERP in Life Sciences
Navigator SAP
MARCH 23, 2022
Life science companies such as biotechnology, and biopharmaceutical companies face significant business challenges. These include optimizing processes and operations while meeting industry regulations.
Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025
Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA
Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, 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.
3 Types of Nonprofit Fraud to Watch Out for Today
The Charity CFO
MARCH 24, 2022
Nonprofit fraud makes for great headlines— like the Minnesota nonprofit Feeding Our Future accused this year of squandering $48 million of federal funding on luxurious trips, fancy mansions, and other personal costs. . Fraud losses in the charitable industry destroy an organization’s reputation, future financing opportunities, and capacity to carry out its mission.
Are hybrid funds the future of private equity? Yes and no, say experts
Private Funds CFO
MARCH 24, 2022
IQ-EQ webinar outlines how PE managers are looking at hybrid funds to offer flexible products to an evolving investor base.
Acquisition of bankrupt companies poised to surge this year
CFO Dive
MARCH 23, 2022
One advantage to buying a target business while it’s in bankruptcy is the court’s sale order, which helps ensure the buyer has title to the assets without concerns creditors will assert claims.
What Is An ERP Software Used For In Life Sciences?
Navigator SAP
MARCH 23, 2022
ERP stands for Enterprise Resource Planning and is software used by businesses to manage their day-to-day operations and processes. ERP software allows for the integrated management of business activities, such as finance, operations, manufacturing, supply-chain management, risk management, and project management.
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.
Islamic finance to drive growing focus on ESG in Halal economy
Future CFO
MARCH 23, 2022
Islamic finance is set to drive a growing focus on ESG and sustainability in the wider Halal economy, said Maybank Islamic Berhad and IslamicMarkets.com recently when releasing results of a jointly conducted survey. Maybank Islamic Berhad is the Islamic banking arm of Maybank Group while IslamicMarkets.com is a platform that provides access to expert knowledge and financial opportunities.
Two ways the SEC’s climate proposal could impact private markets
Private Funds CFO
MARCH 23, 2022
The impact of a new SEC climate disclosure proposal for publicly traded companies could be felt in private markets.
Data pose biggest hurdle to ESG disclosure: Deloitte
CFO Dive
MARCH 25, 2022
Gathering credible data on greenhouse gas emissions by suppliers and other third-party business partners has emerged as one of the most difficult steps in sustainability reporting.
SAP Best Practices for Life Sciences
Navigator SAP
MARCH 23, 2022
The need for life science companies to find better, faster ways to manage vast repositories of data and information has made the use of an integrated ERP system essential.
Back to Basics with Reconciliations
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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.
What Is Accounting Advisory? Partnering for Growth and Success
Embark With Us
MARCH 23, 2022
Accounting is such a broad term. Yes, it obviously includes ledgers, spreadsheets, guidance, and the like. But at its heart, it's so much more than that. Accounting is a vehicle and service that helps organizations reach their goals, both big and small, whether that's an IPO, building out a tech stack, or streamlining the month-end close. The problem, of course, is that some of those goals are tougher to achieve than others, even for a fleet of in-house CPAs.
PE groups push through 100-day plans, relying heavily on portco CFOs
Private Funds CFO
MARCH 23, 2022
Corporate CFOs are being encouraged by PE sponsors to become more analytical, and provide value-creation input as the focus on delivering key milestones in 100-day plans intensifies, writes James Williams.
Item 9 CFO relishes fight to normalize cannabis industry
CFO Dive
MARCH 24, 2022
"We have new problems to solve every day to normalize the industry and get it out of the back alley,” Item 9 Labs CFO Bobby Mikkelsen said.
The Bots are coming to boost your productivity and efficiency
Future CFO
MARCH 23, 2022
Technology is at its most transformative when it makes our lives less, not more, complicated. Yet so much of our working lives, are spent wrestling with mundane, repetitive tasks. These tasks take away time and opportunities from employees to analyse critical data across various functions within the organization, and to release their potential through engaging in more complex, fulfilling tasks.
Usage-Based Monetization Musts: A Roadmap for Sustainable Revenue Growth
Speaker: David Warren and Kevin O’Neill Stoll
Transitioning to a usage-based business model offers powerful growth opportunities but comes with unique challenges. How do you validate strategies, reduce risks, and ensure alignment with customer value? Join us for a deep dive into designing effective pilots that test the waters and drive success in usage-based revenue. Discover how to develop a pilot that captures real customer feedback, aligns internal teams with usage metrics, and rethinks sales incentives to prioritize lasting customer eng
What is the Difference between a Part-Time, Fractional, and Interim CFO?
CFO Simplified
MARCH 20, 2022
A chief financial officer (CFO) holds the highest financial position in a business. A CFO, according to NetSuite , is responsible for: Tracking cash flow and financial planning. Analyzing the company’s financial strengths and weaknesses. Proposing strategic directions and solutions. There are, however, many different types of CFOs that can work with your business today; some of them being part-time CFOs, fractional CFOs, and even interim CFOs.
Apex Group looks to US expansion with lead hire
Private Funds CFO
MARCH 24, 2022
The new US head will lead the firm’s growing business and client development in the country.
SEC proposes 'rules of the road' for climate-risk disclosures
CFO Dive
MARCH 21, 2022
Investors with $130 trillion in assets under management have pushed for consistent, comparable disclosures on climate risk, SEC Chair Gary Gensler said Monday.
Luxury resort operator to digitally transform finance operation with Workday
Future CFO
MARCH 22, 2022
Luxury resort operator Soneva has selected Workday to help it digitally transform finance operation and capabilities, the technology company announced recently. The partnership with Workday will support Soneva in realising its business strategy and goals, as it looks to pivot digitally to tap growth opportunities and gain greater agility and efficiency in today’s cloud-first operating environment, Workday noted.
Solve Your Firm's Automation Complexities Once and For All
Speaker: Mark Stovel
When it comes to automating, many firms focus on finding the latest tech, believing that efficiency is something achieved through new tools. Yet true efficiency is achieved by delivering real value to clients, not merely by upgraded systems. Without a clear approach, no level of automation can overcome the complexities of serving every client’s needs.
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