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Cybersecurity increasingly on audit committee agendas

CFO Dive

To the extent CFOs support the committees, they could be called on to help find experts to join, or present to, members who are tasked with preventing a damaging breach.

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James Owen, Global Chief Financial Officer, Profiles Division, Kantar

Generation CFO

Successful businesses need a culture of making it happen, says James Owen, Kantar’s Profiles division Global CFO. “Too often I’ve seen that people prefer to find excuses or historical reasons why something hasn’t happened.”. Instead, James suggests: “The real skill comes in when the team can reframe the question in the first place and ask ‘how can we make this happen together’ or look at what needs to be true to bring the idea to fruition.”.

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The Elephant in the Room: The ESG Contradiction

CFA Institute

The inherent conflict between the "E," the "S," and the "G" in ESG investing can no longer be ignored.

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Who are the primary users of ERP systems?

Navigator SAP

If you’ve reached a point in your business where you’re looking to improve productivity, find cost savings, and unlock new growth opportunities, your research has likely led you to reports of other organizations using an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system to achieve those kinds of goals.

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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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Supply chain overhaul brings benefits with tax complexity: EY

CFO Dive

Although the pandemic revealed the costs of relying on a global supply chain, companies that bring production home may face a big tax bill.

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Download the February/March 2022 issue of Private Funds CFO

Private Funds CFO

In the magazine: CFOs offer their advice on what you need to look out for in the new era of inflation; Private equity compensation survey findings; The future of ESG-linked loans; What CFOs can learn from chipmakers; Plus much more….

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What is an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System?

Navigator SAP

Daily business decisions can be as low-stakes as prioritizing your email inbox or as momentous as deciding on a strategic acquisition. Your choices can lead to solutions to the problems your company faces—or to regrets and harsh consequences. Although you can’t necessarily prevent every mistake, incorrect choices are often the result of poor research and a lack of insight into and understanding of the details of your business.

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CFOs need to change how they discuss inflation: Gartner

CFO Dive

Rising price pressures have pushed inflation toward the top of agenda items during earnings calls, prompting some needed changes in tactics by CFOs.

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Why Culture Is King In Finance Transformation

Generation CFO

Transforming an organisation is not always easy. However, one thing that consistently eases the process is having the right culture. I think many would agree that culture is king in finance transformation – it can really be make or break for enacting change. This concept is the topic of episode three, Importance of transformative culture, from the podcast series Transformational journeys.

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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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PF advisers aren’t reading own recipes, new risk alert claims

Private Funds CFO

Second-ever risk alert rings alarms over accurate disclosures, advertising, books-and-records, due diligence and hedge clauses.

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Biotech FDA Approval Process

Navigator SAP

Modern biotechnology has enabled individuals and companies in the pharmaceutical industry to create breakthrough products and equipment for combating devastating and uncommon diseases, reducing environmental footprints, feeding hungry populations, and promoting safer, cleaner, and effective industrial processes. However, before these products and technologies are released to the market for use by consumers, they must be taken through the biotech FDA approval process to ensure their safety.

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CFOs 'managing blind' the rising pressure for ESG gains: Accenture

CFO Dive

Companies lack the expertise and consistent metrics for satisfying growing investor demand for sustainable operations.

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What is a Single Source of Truth?

Jedox Finance

It’s a familiar situation… You set up a quick meeting with your team to get the quarterly report ready. Once the meeting has started, you quickly realize that team members brought what was supposed to be the same data in different files. Some values just do not make sense and you must manually reconcile all data before you can proceed. The meeting that was meant to last an hour turns into a day.

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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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SEC proposes major private fund reporting changes

Private Funds CFO

The SEC has proposed the first new disclosure rules for private equity, venture capital and hedge funds since the Dodd-Frank era.

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Cloud Computing in Pharma

Navigator SAP

Cloud computing is one of the latest technologies to show the potential to transform industries. One industry that is slowly adopting cloud computing technology is the pharmaceutical sector. The uptake of this technology in the pharmaceutical industry remains somewhat measured due to strict protocols and compliance regulations. However, there are still numerous benefits your pharmaceutical company can enjoy by implementing cloud computing.

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Legal strategy works best when it starts as budget strategy

CFO Dive

Giving the legal team resources to anticipate risks is a cost-effective way to manage disputes that companies can expect to face, a strategist says.

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On Investment Objectives and Risks, Clear Communication Is Key, Part 2

CFA Institute

Standard deviation fails to characterize risk in a way that matters to most investors.

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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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CFOs look to institutionalize their firms

Private Funds CFO

EY survey: Nearly half of PE firms targeting retail and wealth management investors to increase AUM.

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Operational Challenges In The Pharmaceutical Industry

Navigator SAP

Without the robust pharmaceutical sector, many people throughout the world would have been wiped out long ago by even mild illnesses. Unfortunately, this industry is constantly facing many challenges, most of which are operational. But ongoing technological advancements like cloud computing and SAP solutions for life sciences have enabled pharmaceutical companies to withstand most of these challenges.

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3 ways SaaS CFOs can prepare for hypergrowth in 2022

CFO Dive

With hypergrowth on the horizon, how can CFOs be in the driver’s seat to lead rapid growth? How can they be best prepared for the challenges presented? Mike Beach, Chargebee’s CFO, shares some insights.

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How to Master Social Media: Seven Tips to Attract More Followers

CFA Institute

What's the secret to building your followers on social media?

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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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De-SPAC accounting hazards

Private Funds CFO

SPACs managers must educate targets to avoid accounting risks.

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Is SAP an ERP System?

Navigator SAP

When a life science startup has reached a certain point in its journey, the complexity of its operations may drive its leaders to seek a solution that can help manage chaos and streamline the business. Some of the most brilliant minds work in this industry, yet computer technology can still perplex scientists and other professionals who launched a business with nothing more than a drawing on a napkin.

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Inflation will persist through 2023 even if pandemic fades: Conference Board

CFO Dive

Federal Reserve efforts to curb inflation will probably collide against several inflationary forces, including reshoring of production and shortages of both workers and semiconductors.

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Statement of Financial Position: Reading a Nonprofit Balance Sheet

The Charity CFO

What is the Statement of Financial Position? The Statement of Financial Position is the Balance Sheet of a nonprofit organization. It gives you a snapshot of a nonprofit’s financial health at a point in time by displaying what the organization owns (assets), what it owes to others (liabilities), and its value (net assets). The Statement of Financial Position can help you answer critical questions about your business.

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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.