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CFOs Draft New Game Plans

Global Finance

Finance chiefs are making tough calls and learning new lessons in a stressful economic and credit landscape. But layoffs aren’t the only option.

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CFO-CIO teamwork key to IT spend results: Gartner

CFO Dive

Digital investments tend to require a high level of collaboration due to their complexity and cross-functional nature, says Gartner analyst Emily Riley.

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What is the difference between planning, budgeting and forecasting for a business?

Spreadym

Planning, budgeting and forecasting for a business are three distinct financial management tools used in business, each serving a different purpose. Key differences between planning, budgeting and forecasting for a business Here are key difference between planning, budgeting and forecasting for a business. Financial planning A plan is a strategic document that outlines the goals, objectives, and actions required to achieve a desired outcome.

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What is a Typical CFO Job Description

CFO Selections

A Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a senior executive role that manages the financial actions of a company. The CFO's duties include tracking cash flow and financial planning as well as analyzing the company's financial strengths and weaknesses and proposing corrective actions. When a company asks CFO Selections to engage in a search for a CFO, we walk through each company’s specific needs to create a customized job description.

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Automation, Evolved: Your New Playbook For Smarter Knowledge Work

Speaker: Frank Taliano

Document-heavy workflows slow down productivity, bury institutional knowledge, and drain resources. But with the right AI implementation, these inefficiencies become opportunities for transformation. So how do you identify where to start and how to succeed? Learn how to develop a clear, practical roadmap for leveraging AI to streamline processes, automate knowledge work, and unlock real operational gains.

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CFO Pros on the Move: May

The Finance Weekly

It appears that summer is now in full force, and as the earnings season comes to a close, CFOs can finally find a moment to unwind. Nevertheless, before we embark on our beach retreat, we have some noteworthy updates regarding recent changes in CFO positions. CFO Pros on the Move May 2023 Valerie Lightfoot | Xwell Travel health and wellness services provider Xwell appointed , Valerie Lightfoot as CFO, effective June 12.

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Black Swans, Stock Market Crashes and the Chaos Kings

The Reformed Broker

On this special episode of Live from The Compound, Scott Patterson, Financial Journalist and Wall Street Journal Reporter, joins Michael Batnick and Josh Brown to discuss Scott’s new book, Chaos Kings: How Wall Street Traders Make Billions in the New Age of Crisis. Follow Scott on: Twitter Book. The post Black Swans, Stock Market Crashes and the Chaos Kings appeared first on The Reformed Broker.

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Exploring Manufacturing ERP System Data Analytics and Reporting

Navigator SAP

Manufacturing ERP software (enterprise resource planning software) brings a plethora of advantages to organizations of all scales and sizes, from data protection to task automation and cost reduction. ERP systems offer advantages for data analytics and reporting, making them ideal for the manufacturing industry.

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Question: Is inflation dead?

Tips Watch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com After weeks of financial gloom and omens of disaster, we finally had a “Goldilocks” week in the U.S. financial markets. For example: All is good, right?

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Job creep reroutes path to CFO seat

CFO Dive

As the path to the CFO seat branches off from the traditional accounting lane, questions about how to find — and train — the next generation of financial leaders are emerging.

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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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Ramit Sethi on Living Richly

Barry Ritholtz

 This week, we speak with entrepreneur Ramit Sethi, who is the founder and chief executive officer of the online education platform I Will Teach You to Be Rich (IWT ), which attracts more than 1 million readers a month. Sethi is also the host of the Netflix series “ How To Get Rich ,” which is based on his New York Times bestselling book “ I Will Teach You to Be Rich “; he also hosts a podcast of the same name.

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What is FDA Software Validation?

Navigator SAP

The life sciences are not like pens or bras. When a pen is manufactured incorrectly or suffers from shoddy inputs, a consumer just pulls out a different pen. When a life sciences product deviates from specs, be it a pharmaceutical or medical device, public health is affected and the defect might not even be readily observable. This reality is why life sciences companies are regulated by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA), and it is why they must follow good manufacturing practices (GMP) so th

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Morgan Stanley’s Gorman To Step Down

Global Finance

Morgan Stanley CEO James Gorman led the firm through a spate of acquisitions that greatly elevated its position in the wealth management sector and his successor may emerge from that part of the firm.

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Down rounds could be ‘lightning rod’ for CFO action

CFO Dive

Despite their stigma, down rounds can help CFOs get the financial buffer they need to weather economic dips and set the company back on a course toward growth.

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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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Masters in Business: The Emerging Manager Playbook

Barry Ritholtz

 The video from last week’s panel is above Bloomberg Masters in Business host Barry Ritholtz discusses the current environment for hedge fund launches with IDW Group Founder and Chief Executive Officer Ilana D. Weinstein, Woodline Partners Co-Chief Investment Officer Mike Rockefeller, Fernbridge Capita Management Founder Brennan Diaz and Knighthead Capital Management Co-Founder Thomas Wagner.

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Manufacturing ERP System Process Automation: Streamlining Your Business

Navigator SAP

Dedicated manufacturing enterprise resource planning (ERP) software is becoming increasingly essential for any manufacturing business’s success. There is also a growing need for ERP software to enable process automation effectively.

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Saudi Arabia’s Middle America Makeover

Global Finance

Global Finance Magazine - Profit overrides principle with the recent PGA-LIV Golf& deal; expect more M&A in sports and other sectors.

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Chemours Company CFO resigns

CFO Dive

The CFO swap comes days after Chemours announced it would funnel $592 million into a settlement fund aimed at resolving claims regarding hazardous “forever chemicals” contaminating U.S. water systems.

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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.

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10 Monday AM Reads

Barry Ritholtz

My leaving-on-vacation , morning plane reads (see you in 10 days!): • There’s No Easy Exit for Companies Backed by PE and VC : Verdad Advisers’ Dan Rasmussen argues that rising debt costs, compressed margins, and negative cash flow make for a “pretty scary” picture of the health of private companies. ( Institutional Investor ) • Hedge Funds at War for Top Traders Dangle $120 Million Payouts : Paid sabbaticals, huge signing bonuses are among tools being used, as clients foot the bill in chase for

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Scaling Business Growth with Cloud ERP Solutions: Expert Insights

Navigator SAP

Scaling Business Growth with Cloud ERP Solutions: Expert Insights Listen to the podcast here: Nestell & Associates Website | Youtube | Apple Podcasts

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Top 5 audit companies corner lion's share of mandates

CFO News

"Major listed companies opt for the top five auditors due to their strong reputation. The top auditors too prefer to work with the larger listed companies, especially in light of a few governance issues that came up in companies in the recent past as well as the regulatory actions taken against auditors," said Pranav Haldea, managing director, Prime Database Group.

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Many AI early adopters struggle for success: report

CFO Dive

Only 45% of respondents said their organization’s AI investments have led to a successful business impact, a Boston Consulting Group survey found.

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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

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Accounting Fiction?

Corporate Finance

A recent article in the Wall Street Journal notes that as of May 26, 77 percent of the 485 companies in the S&P 500 that had reported earnings beat earnings, compared to the historical rate of 66 percent. What is even more surprising is that the earnings beats are 6.9 percent above expectations, compared to a 4.1 percent historical average. But accounting choices, which have been labeled as potential earnings manipulation, may be the cause.

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ERP System Cost Breakdown: How Much Does it Really Cost?

Navigator SAP

More businesses and institutions are now embracing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions with the aim of integrating and streamlining their workflows for improved productivity. These solutions have proved to be very useful to businesses, especially in the manufacturing sector, because they streamline the production process and ensure there’s consistency in your manufacturing activities.

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Inflation target of 4% signals a long pause in rate cut cycle: Economists

CFO News

RBI’s growth projection for FY24 at 6.5% appears optimistic to economists. But the question that remains is what impact would meeting the inflation target have on the rate cut cycle? RBI’s pace of tightening monetary policy has slowed down but uncertainty remains on the future trajectory amid the global situation.

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SMBs expect 14% boost in finance tech spend on average

CFO Dive

The need for consolidation, automation or better data is a top factor driving the spending increase, followed by a need to strengthen business value and a desire to generate growth amid macroeconomic pressures.

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Book of Secrets on the Month-End Close

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.