CFO Dive

AUGUST 3, 2023

The mergers and acquisitions boom is long over. The best CFOs are cleaning up their books and arming their CEOs with key data to win offers anyway.

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Driven Insights

AUGUST 4, 2023

If you receive accurate, insightful financial and operating reports each month -- without taking time away from where you need to be adding value -- and that information fuels the decisions that drive your business month after month, then there’s no need to read on. However, if you’re like most small business owners (or advisors/investors thereof), real game-changing information is as fleeting as time in the day.

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Future CFO

JULY 30, 2023

To become a value-adding CFO, one needs to adopt integrative thinking, said ACCA recently. CFOs need to change their mode of operation to successfully navigate complex multi-dimensional problems, according to the accountancy body’s latest research. According to ACCA, CFOs have an immense responsibility and career-defining challenge in helping their organisations navigate complex multi-dimensional problems.

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CFO Selections

AUGUST 2, 2023

If you’re wondering whether your company needs to switch to a rolling forecast, it’s important to look at why you’re asking. The simple act of questioning whether your current budgeting process is sufficient likely indicates that you have identified a shortcoming in your current budgeting process that provides an opportunity for improvement. Moving to a rolling forecast may offer benefits over your existing methodology, but it’s important to understand the pros and cons associated with using a r

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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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CFO Dive

JULY 31, 2023

Well-publicized cases of bad behavior have fueled certain biases against private equity. But family-owned businesses shouldn’t ignore the financial lifeline that PE can offer, Bob Goldsmith argues.

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Future CFO

AUGUST 1, 2023

The demand for mobile wallets, online banking services, and the increasing adoption of digital technologies has led to the expansion of the financial applications market in Asia/Pacific. The rise in digital transformation (DX) initiatives and the adoption of mobile technologies have also contributed to the demand for cloud-based financial applications in Asia/Pacific.

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CFO Dive

JULY 31, 2023

To tackle outdated or redundant tech driving up IT spending costs, CFOs need to work with CIOs to create a “common plan,” LeanIX’s Christian Richter said.

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The Finance Weekly

JULY 31, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is gradually revolutionizing various industries, including the field of accounting and finance. With the emergence of , AI tools and Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, Google Bard, and BERT, professionals in these fields can benefit from enhanced capabilities and streamlined processes. In a recent webinar sponsored by Datarails , the FP&A solution for Excel users, three distinguished finance leaders came together to discuss the impact of AI on corporate f

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CFO News

JULY 31, 2023

After years of logging losses and write-offs, Lendingkart, Indifi, Fibe and a few others are in the black and hoping to stabilise their businesses over the next two years.

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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.

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Navigator SAP

AUGUST 4, 2023

Cloud-based enterprise resource planning systems (ERP) are becoming the norm among businesses as backend processes are fully moved to the cloud as part of an organization’s digital transformation strategy. Cloud ERP does have its downsides, however, as with all technology. Chief among the disadvantages of cloud-based ERP is limited customization. With cloud-based ERP, as with all cloud services, standard processes replace the customization that often comes with on-premise software.

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CFO Dive

AUGUST 2, 2023

CFO Nelson Chai will depart from the ride-share company next year as Uber continues to focus on profitable growth. It reported its first-ever quarterly GAAP operating profit Tuesday.

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Future CFO

AUGUST 1, 2023

Editor’s note: Have you ever had any regrets from unrealised dreams? Clodagh Farrell (pictured), Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, DXC Technology , once dreamt to become a dress designer, but financial constraints back then drove her to choose business and finance, which eventually opened up a huge world filled with exciting opportunities.

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CFO News

AUGUST 3, 2023

​The order came after NFRA received information from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs regarding irregularities observed by the Financial Reporting Review Board (FRRB) of Indian Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).

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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.

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Barry Ritholtz

AUGUST 1, 2023

After a monstrous 68% recovery from the March 2020 pandemic low, and another nearly 30% gain in 2021, markets decided to have one of their all-too-regular spasms. Blame whatever you want – Too far, too fast? End of ZIRP? Too rapid rate increases? – but the giveback off the highs was substantial: S&P 500 was down ~23%, Russell 2000 was off 27%, and the Nasdaq 100 came down 32%.

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CFO Dive

AUGUST 4, 2023

The parent of the credit rating giant Moody’s Investors Service tapped its chief accounting officer to step in as interim CFO as it hunts for a permanent finance chief.

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CFO Talks

JULY 31, 2023

Written by Leigh Schaller At the recent CFO Africa conference, four CFOs shared their thoughts on managing the tech transitions and whether AI poses an existential threat to CFOs. CFOs (from left) Chengai Ruredzo, Veliswa Rozani, Averen Deonanan and Scott Farrell discuss the role of automation in the CFO landscape at the CFO African Conference in Johannesburg.

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CFO News

AUGUST 4, 2023

Capital markets regulator Sebi on Friday provided more clarity on the framework concerning online resolution of disputes in the Indian securities market. Providing clarity on initiation of the dispute resolution process, Sebi said that an investor will have to first take up his/her grievance with the market participant by lodging a complaint directly with the concerned market participant.

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Barry Ritholtz

AUGUST 2, 2023

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CFO Dive

JULY 31, 2023

The software giant is being cautious as it rolls out its new AI-powered FP&A tool, which is currently being tested with selected clients in a “private preview” phase.

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Centage

AUGUST 1, 2023

Getting ready for budget season is a big task. If you don’t handle it effectively, you can struggle through the process to create a workable budget. It can affect the company’s performance all year long. Budgeting probably won’t be fun. Leaders would most likely rank “budget season” far down on the list of favorite times of the year.

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CFO News

AUGUST 2, 2023

According to S&P Global, the upturn in total new orders was boosted by a pick-up in international sales, while operating costs rose at the fastest pace since June 2022 and firms passed on some of that burden to customers.

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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

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CFO Talks

AUGUST 2, 2023

Claudene Pillay: On how the power of community helps with imposter syndrome Written by: Leigh Schaller “I became a CFO at a very young age. I was in my early thirties, and with that comes many challenges,” Claudene Pillay CFO of The Institute of Risk Management (IRM), told the CFO Club Podcast. “As a young person going into a leadership role, you suddenly have a huge amount of boardroom exposure.

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CFO Dive

JULY 31, 2023

“The M&A market has had a lull but for us this is the right time and we were able to find the right asset,” Trintech CFO Omar Choucair told CFO Dive.

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Driven Insights

AUGUST 4, 2023

As a business owner, it’s natural to be hesitant to hand over the reins of your accounting processes and financial reporting to an outsourced virtual bookkeeping firm. You trust your in-house bookkeeper to file the taxes, get the bills out on time and do a reasonable job of collections. Reports may lack detail, but the control is comfortable and supports a steady pace.

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CFO News

AUGUST 1, 2023

Aditya Birla Group's hospitality arm, Aditya Birla New Age Hospitality (ABNAH) has acquired a 100% stake in KA Hospitality Private Limited (KAH), the company that owns the home-grown brand CinCin and franchise rights of the other three global restaurant brands.

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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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