Sat.Mar 19, 2022 - Fri.Mar 25, 2022

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Internet of Things forces rethink of KPIs: McKinsey

CFO Dive

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

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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Freaking out about the SEC? This former regulator separates fact from fiction

Private Funds CFO

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.

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Volatility And IPO Slowdown

Corporate Finance

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.

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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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Minority of CFOs see metaverse transforming their companies

CFO Dive

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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Calming words from a former SEC exec

Private Funds CFO

Freaking out about the SEC? This former regulator separates fact from fiction.

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Crypto Mania, Financial Contagion, and the “Goldilocks Zone”

CFA Institute

The crypto craze will make for a fascinating case study in the annals of financial history.

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3 ways recurring revenue can fund business growth

CFO Dive

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.

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Example of ERP in Life Sciences

Navigator SAP

Life science companies such as biotechnology, and biopharmaceutical companies face significant business challenges. These include optimizing processes and operations while meeting industry regulations.

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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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SEC announces DOE shakeup

Private Funds CFO

SEC announces new DOE leadership.

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A Paradigm Shift in Investing — Are You Ready?

CFA Institute

When it comes to ESG, DEI, and advances in data and technology, this time really is different.

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Acquisition of bankrupt companies poised to surge this year

CFO Dive

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.

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What Is An ERP Software Used For In Life Sciences?

Navigator SAP

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.

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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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Pros talk hybrid funds; SEC shakeup; Apex appoints US lead

Private Funds CFO

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.

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3 Types of Nonprofit Fraud to Watch Out for Today

The Charity CFO

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.

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Item 9 CFO relishes fight to normalize cannabis industry

CFO Dive

"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.

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What is an ERP System in the Pharmaceutical industry?

Navigator SAP

The flow of processes and operations in a pharmaceutical company is extremely complex and labor-intensive, owing to stringent production regulations and competitive market demands.

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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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Are hybrid funds the future of private equity? Yes and no, say experts

Private Funds CFO

IQ-EQ webinar outlines how PE managers are looking at hybrid funds to offer flexible products to an evolving investor base.

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Islamic finance to drive growing focus on ESG in Halal economy

Future CFO

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.

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SEC proposes 'rules of the road' for climate-risk disclosures

CFO Dive

Investors with $130 trillion in assets under management have pushed for consistent, comparable disclosures on climate risk, SEC Chair Gary Gensler said Monday.

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Loxodo WMS Solution Overview Webinar (Features & Functions)

Navigator SAP

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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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Apex Group looks to US expansion with lead hire

Private Funds CFO

The new US head will lead the firm’s growing business and client development in the country.

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What Is Accounting Advisory? Partnering for Growth and Success

Embark With Us

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.

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Data pose biggest hurdle to ESG disclosure: Deloitte

CFO Dive

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.

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The Bots are coming to boost your productivity and efficiency

Future CFO

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.

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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.