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CFOs: Will your organisation augment operations?

Future CFO

Organisations that augment operations can unlock a 50% increase in worker efficiency, said IDC recently. According to the advisory firm’s prediction for the manufacturing sector, 60% of Asia Pacific-based organisations will augment operations and its roles with automation technology by 2027. Asia stands as the dominant region for manufacturing and consumer markets, said IDC, adding that the manufacturing sector is forecasted to continue to grow despite being dragged down by several external fact

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How to calculate retained earnings: insights for finance leaders

Cube Software

What are retained earnings? Retained earnings are the combined total profits of a company that have not been paid out to shareholders, owners, or investors. When it comes to the company balance sheet and financial statements , retained earnings are considered a form of equity, as it's referring to cash that has been generated by the business and then "reinvested".

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AI ranked by tech CFOs as top 2024 investment priority

CFO Dive

The technology also triggered concerns including the potential for data privacy risks and negative workforce impacts such as job displacement.

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How finance leaders should communicate restructuring

Future CFO

Communicating the rationale for restructuring can be sound simple, but is actually requiring more than just a mere meeting with the team. As a finance leader , it is important that topics such as restructuring is properly and effectively communicated to the people to ensure that the team is on the same page. If executed well, this will ultimately be beneficial for the organisation as a whole.

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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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Finance firms shift to defensive AI playbooks

CFO Dive

Just over a year after ChatGPT’s launch rocked corporate digital transformation plans, a Nvidia survey signals changes in how finance chiefs think about AI.

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Embracing the future: The rise of autonomous finance in organizations

Jedox Finance

Coined by industry analyst Gartner, autonomous finance refers to self-learning software agents that automate business operations and corporate finances. Autonomous finance is increasingly permeating all aspects of financial management by optimizing and streamlining financial data gathering and analysis.

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PodChats for FutureCFO: The role of finance in driving strategic imperatives in 2024

Future CFO

Business strategizing for the new year may seem all but simple, with fragmentation, uncertainty, and volatility as constants in a world that shifts here and there across all sectors. The finance function in organisations has been proven to not be spared from such changes, as it evolves to cater to the requirements imposed by the current market situation.

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The Mentoring Round | Michael Perica, CFO, Rimini Street

CFO Thought Leader

TEXT 966: The Billionaire’s Apprentice | Michael Perica, CFO, Rimini Street The post The Mentoring Round | Michael Perica, CFO, Rimini Street appeared first on CFO THOUGHT LEADER, CFO, Finance, Leadership, CPA.

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PwC’s Wes Bricker: Economy is top of mind as CFOs face ‘decade of disruption’

CFO Dive

The coming year will see CFOs zero in on profitability and pricing strategies that can foster growth in a high-rate environment.

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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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SAP's Business Technology Platform (BTP) for mid-market customers and partners

Navigator SAP

Rainer Zinow, Senior Vice President of Product Management for small and mid-sized enterprises SAP SE, describes the SAP Business Technology Platform as an integral part of SAP's mid-market solution portfolio. While using BTP to build SAP applications, partners adopt BTP to publish on intellectual property. This video includes ideas on how large language models and vector databases may improve software development efficiency.

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60 Minutes on Commerical Real Estate

Barry Ritholtz

On Monday, I discussed reasons to be bullish or bearish in 2024. #2 in the bearish list is CRE/WFH : “The post-pandemic environment continues to be difficult for commercial office real estate. The banking sector has funded all of the construction and purchases over the past decade. Banks hold over $3 trillion in CRE; Unrealized losses on Treasuries and mortgages are about $684bn (Source: Torsten Slok, Apollo).

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The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Finance: Revolutionizing the Financial Industry

CFO News

Joydeep Mookerjee, Group CFO of Techno India Group, explores the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence in finance. From automating tasks to enhancing risk management, AI revolutionizes financial operations.

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‘Little evidence’ remote work harms productivity: San Francisco Fed

CFO Dive

After surging during the worst of the pandemic, remote work has declined to 30% of paid workdays, according to research by the San Francisco Fed.

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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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SAP ERP for Medical Device Manufacturers

Navigator SAP

Medical device manufacturers face similar challenges, whether engaged with Medical Device Production , BioPharma & Nutraceuticals , Contract Development & Manufacturing , or Biotechnology. They all face dynamic product lifecycles from development and clinical trials through to distribution and revenue, and a demanding regulatory environment that requires tracking everything.

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Thursday’s 10-year TIPS auction: Is it a must buy?

Tips Watch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Here’s a strange fact: Despite the surge higher in 10-year real yields over the last 16 months, no new-issue TIPS of this term has received a coupon rate of 1.50% or higher since July 2009.

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How will India Inc fare in Q3 results?

CFO News

​​Earnings reports from corporate India for the December quarter are poised to reveal a dichotomy, with lower raw material costs boosting net profits across various sectors, while revenue growth faces headwinds from a global economic slowdown, uneven domestic consumption, and high inflation impact.

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CEOs see ballooning federal debt as biggest business threat: Conference Board

CFO Dive

Congressional leaders wrangle over federal spending and struggle to avert a government shutdown as business leaders fret over the worsening fiscal outlook.

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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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SAP Business ByDesign 2023 and 2024 Outlook

Navigator SAP

Rainer Zinow, Senior Vice President of Product Management small and mid-sized enterprises SAP SE, summarizes SAP Business ByDesign accomplishments in 2023 and provides an outlook of the solutions plans for 2024.

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Transcript: Cathy Marcus, PGIM Real Estate

Barry Ritholtz

The transcript from this week’s, MiB: Cathy Marcus, co-CEO, global COO of PGIM Real Estate , is below. You can stream and download our full conversation, including any podcast extras, on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , YouTube , and Bloomberg. All of our earlier podcasts on your favorite pod hosts can be found here. ~~~ This is Masters in business with Barry Ritholtz on Bloomberg Radio. 00:00:09 [Barry Ritholtz] This week on the podcast I have an extra special guest.

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The Sleep Company appoints Gaurav Shah as CFO

CFO News

The Sleep Company welcomes Gaurav Shah as CFO, leveraging his 18-year financial expertise to elevate performance, drive EBITDA, and ensure global excellence.

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Arizona Cardinals fire CFO in leadership shakeup: ESPN

CFO Dive

The move comes amid reports of a broader restructuring of the football club’s business operations, led by chief operating officer Wesley Walls.

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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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SAP Business One 2023 and 2024 Outlook

Navigator SAP

Rainer Zinow, Senior Vice President of Product Management small and mid-sized enterprises SAP SE, summarizes SAP Business One accomplishments in 2023 and provides an outlook of the solutions plans for 2024.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (January 20-21)

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 study has found that while total financial advisor headcount across all channels only increased by 0.3% in 2023, the RIA space showed significantly more strength, with 10.4% growth, as breakaway brokers and new advisors see the potential benefits of the RIA model.

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FutureCFO Excellence Awards 2024 finalists unveiled

Future CFO

In 2023, the top priority of CFOs was evaluating the finance function strategy, scope and design. Marko Horvat, vice president of research in the Gartner Finance practice, noted that CFOs were thinly stretched across many activities in 2023. Liam Hassell , founder and director for accounting and finance recruitment at Recruitment LABS, writes that strategic vision, leadership and communications skills, analytical and problem-solving abilities, change management expertise, collaboration and relat

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FedEx CEO eyes Red Sea crisis, rising ocean rates

CFO Dive

With ocean shipping rates spiking amid attacks by Houthi rebels, FedEx says it’s closely watching the situation.

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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.