Future CFO
MARCH 26, 2024
Bruno Sarda , Principal, Climate Change & Sustainability Services at Ernst & Young LLP is joined by Terence Jeyararetnam , EY Asia-Pacific Leader and Partner, Climate Change and Sustainability Services at Ernst & Young (the Partnership), and a member of the ISSB’s Technical Reference Group to discuss how sustainability disclosures are evolving and the prospects for convergence.
The Finance Weekly
MARCH 25, 2024
Big companies used to hog all the CFO action, but now even small and medium-sized businesses are jumping on the bandwagon. Why the sudden CFO craze? Well, CEOs are cluing in on the fact that having a financial expert on board can steer their ship in the right direction and spur business growth. In a nutshell, companies are starting to view CFOs as smart investments rather than just expenses.
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Barry Ritholtz
MARCH 28, 2024
“Our comforting conviction that the world makes sense rests on a secure foundation: Our almost unlimited ability to ignore our ignorance.” – Daniel Kahneman The loss of Danny Kahneman is a reminder that we should review some of his work and apply them to the current market. I am fascinated by the idea of Narrative Fallacy (the term was actually coined by Nassim Taleb in “ The Black Swan “) and how it applies to pretty much ewverything.
Future CFO
MARCH 24, 2024
In its Top 5 Finance Trends and Priorities for CFOs in 2024 , Gartner says economic headwinds have forced CFOs to look beyond temporary measures and find new ways to lead finance through digital transformation. The analyst forecasts that through 2025, more than 40% of finance roles will be either new or significantly reshaped due to finance technology.
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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Nerd's Eye View
MARCH 25, 2024
For the advisor leading a virtual team, the day-to-day can offer a rewarding blend of flexibility, creativity, and productivity; at the same time, though, many of the benefits of remote work can also make it challenging to build a tight-knit team culture. For example, with flexibility comes fewer synchronous interactions, which in turn can result in less innovation, team bonding, and collaboration.
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Navigator SAP
MARCH 29, 2024
When evaluating ERP for food manufacturing , there are many considerations. Two factors that food manufacturers should not overlook, however, are traceability and evaluating ERP scalability for manufacturing as the business grows. A business with less regulatory requirements might only look at areas such as ERP for supply chain and inventory management, but food manufacturers will want to take a deep look at traceability and scalability to avoid headaches down the road.
CFO News
MARCH 28, 2024
What will make CFOs borrow big and sign cheques for fresh capex? The government is pitching hard for manufacturing but the majority of the companies are going ahead mostly with working capital loans. What will make them invest heavily and push the capex cycle? What kinds of indications are CFOs waiting for?
Tips Watch
MARCH 27, 2024
Answer: Very well. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com I got a reader question this week about CUSIP 9128286N5, a 5-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Security that will mature on April 15, 2024.
CFO Dive
MARCH 28, 2024
The rising use of robots, artificial intelligence and other automation aligns with signs in recent months that the labor market is cooling.
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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Nerd's Eye View
MARCH 29, 2024
Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” – this week’s edition kicks off with the news that a recent survey suggests Americans are increasingly prioritizing work-life balance over higher salaries, with 2/3 of respondents indicating that they would rather work at a job that they loved rather than a job they disliked but paid more money.
CFO News
MARCH 26, 2024
Fulcrum Digital selects Sathish Raghunathan as CFO, drawing on his diverse financial experience to lead the company's strategic financial operations.
Barry Ritholtz
MARCH 23, 2024
Billionaires know they are. Low-wage workers are very well aware that they aren’t. But vast swaths of America’s “regular rich” don’t feel that way, and it’s keeping everybody down. [link] via Bloomberg. Electric Boogie Woogie Wagon [link] 17 astounding scientific mysteries that researchers can’t yet solve What is the universe made out of?
CFO Dive
MARCH 27, 2024
The automaker will have to divert parts to other ports along the East Coast or elsewhere in the U.S., Ford’s finance chief said Tuesday.
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.
Nerd's Eye View
MARCH 27, 2024
One way financial advisors can add value for retiring clients is to estimate how much they can spend sustainably during their retirement years without depleting their investment portfolio. Advisors in this position have several options to help them determine a client's initial spending level, from 'static' approaches like the 4% Rule to more dynamic approaches that allow for higher initial withdrawal rates (but introduce the possibility of spending cuts during retirement).
CFO News
MARCH 27, 2024
“There are a large number of unemployed CXOs in the startup ecosystem – many of them are currently jobless, because neither are they willing to take pay cuts nor are they able to land a job in a large company that find them overpriced,” said Mayank Kumar, cofounder of edtech major upGrad. “Inflated salary and CXO designations are the two main reasons coming in the way of getting them another job,” he added.
Reval
MARCH 26, 2024
Milan, Italy, 26 March 2024: LIST, an ION company, announces that the third. The post ION-owned LIST completes third and final phase of migrating clients onto Euronext’s Optiq trading platform appeared first on ION.
CFO Dive
MARCH 29, 2024
The proposed accounting standards update is one of several initiatives that have been a priority for FASB under the general theme of disaggregation.
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.
Bank of the West
MARCH 29, 2024
June Perry-Stevens started her company “Best Ed Business” in 2004 in Milwaukee providing office and safety supplies, equipment and strategic sourcing servicing, office furniture and more as the company continues… Read more The post Mother/daughter Milwaukee company with BMO from the start celebrates two decades in business appeared first on About BMO.
CFO News
MARCH 25, 2024
SATS Food Solutions taps into India's growing ready-to-eat market potential with a focus on automation and IoT at its Bengaluru facility. The company aims to maintain taste consistency and develop new recipes through chef involvement.
The Charity CFO
MARCH 29, 2024
Do you know the financial health of your nonprofit organization? Knowing where your finances stand is essential to effective nonprofit management. One of the best ways to get a quick read on your organization’s financial health is to compare your nonprofit budget to actual performance. A budget to actual analysis helps you look at your estimated revenue and expense versus what your organization actually saw.
CFO Dive
MARCH 26, 2024
Embattled Archer Daniels Midland also gave interim finance chief Ismael Roig restricted stock valued at $1 million that will fully vest in March of next year.
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
Future CFO
MARCH 28, 2024
Strategies of organisations now center on generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) following the challenges in 2023 amid macroeconomic weaknesses and cost-savings, according to Ernst & Young. GenAI is seen to have triggered a rebound in confidence against the backdrop of the current market situations. Injecting GenAI into digital transformation strategies , including the finance function, has now been gaining traction in the board room, serving as a key factor in future decision-making pro
CFO News
MARCH 26, 2024
Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Hyundai Motors, Dabur and Godrej Appliances among others said they will be increasing their ad budgets for the next quarter. Overall spending may surpass that of the festive season because of the confluence of events, experts said. Marketers said the increased spend will be on print, broadcast and digital media.
CFO Share
MARCH 28, 2024
In the bustling world of small business, the mention of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) often evokes mixed feelings. For the successful entrepreneur who built their business through passion and rich relationships, diving into the numerical abyss can seem cold or outright alienating. However, embracing small business KPIs is not a departure from your valued team culture.
CFO Dive
MARCH 26, 2024
Firms that have tested GenAI in pilots are now aiming for larger-scale investments while proceeding with caution, according to KPMG.
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