CFO Dive

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The finance chief has long been more than a routine number-cruncher. For Gen Z, the route to the CFO chair will likely better reflect the role’s complexity.

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Future CFO

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Most finance functions are behind other functions in AI implementation. According to a survey of 130 finance leaders and 91 associates in administrative support functions by Gartner in June this year, 61% of respondents either have no plans for AI implementation or are still in the initial planning phase. Survey highlights Only 9% of finance organisations are in the scaling and using phases, compared to 20% of other administrative support functions, such as HR, legal, real estate, IT, and procur

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CFO News

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

In this insightful opinion piece, Robin Banerjee emphasizes the growing demand for finance professionals in India amid a booming economy. With the country poised for significant financial growth, Banerjee highlights the crucial role CFOs and finance teams play in orchestrating success in various sectors.

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Barry Ritholtz

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Over at Alphaville , Robin Wigglesworth looks at whether ‘Greedflation’ (aka price-gouging) meaningfully contributed to Eurozone inflation. Specifically, Bank of England research suggests that while they “find no evidence of a rise in overall profits in the UK” they did notice that “companies in the oil, gas and mining sectors have bucked the trend” with “some companies… much more profitable than others.”1 I was pretty skeptical about Greedflation initia

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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.

Leverage

Beacon CFO Plus

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Providing Strategic Expertise and Guidance “Success in management requires learning as fast as the world is changing.” – Warren Bennis There is no shortage of challenges for new business owners, from startups to family-owned businesses or independently owned enterprises. No matter your industry, you must keep up with ever-changing market competition, regulatory requirements, talent acquisition needs, and new technology adoption.

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CFO Thought Leader

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

For a dozen years or more, Frank Teruel has been leading a double life professionally. When he stepped into the CFO slot at Arkose Labs last February, the position was just the latest in a succession of CFO stints that had required him to align C-suite duties with additional responsibilities in a Santa Clara University classroom. In his teaching mode, Professor Teruel is known to speak quickly, while keeping discussions lively and interesting by injecting real-world knowledge and business insigh

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Future CFO

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

As open source, cloud-native computing , and other new-age cloud technologies prove to becoming more important as times go by in today's market, finance leaders must see to it that they have a good grasp of the situation. Maximising cloud benefits and how artificial intelligence and big data turn into a game-changer in technology should undoubtedly be on a finance leader's list of priorities now.

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CFO Dive

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The higher cost of capital has executives doubling down on cash by incentivizing customers to pay sooner and holding inventory reins tighter, according to panelists at the MIT Sloan CFO Summit.

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Future CFO

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The marketing planning process, although tedious, can prove to serve long-term financial benefits for the organisation if done properly and excellently. As it is the process to define activities that will support the company's business goals in the near- and short-term, it also helps in establishing an accurate timeline for results and revenue. Laura Cross , principal analyst at Forrester , believes that the conversation on marketing planning should be rooted in the organisation's marketing stra

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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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Navigator SAP

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Manufacturers face the pressure of improving operational efficiency, reducing operation and maintenance costs, and increasing business profitability, as with all businesses. But technological shifts and increasingly complex supply chain considerations put further pressure on manufacturing companies.

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Barry Ritholtz

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Markets screamed higher yesterday after a benign CPI report showed a 0.0% monthly price increase and inflation falling to 3.2% year over year. After a big gap opening, latecomers piled in; many had been sitting on the sidelines following a challenging 2022, while others got panicked out during the 10% October drawdown. It was a classic fear-driven error, a combination of bad market timing and poor impulse control.

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CFO Dive

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Software-as-a-service spending now accounts for 14.1% of a typical company’s expense line, up from 12.7% last year, according to research from Vertice.

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CFO News

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Accounting: The institutional mechanism is clearly laid out between the two regulatory bodies, the chairperson of NFRA said.

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Accounting 135

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.

Financial Data

Tips Watch

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Here we go: A good news inflation report as we head toward a new year. The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) was unchanged in October on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S.

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic, many small businesses such as restaurants, entertainment venues, and retail stores experienced cratering revenues, either due to government lockdown orders that forced many non-essential businesses to temporarily shut their doors, or simply due to lack of demand since many of their customers decided to stay at home out of an abundance of caution.

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CFO Dive

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Gradual declines in consumer spending, hiring and inflation suggest that the Federal Reserve may achieve a “soft landing” for the economy.

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CFO News

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

This collaboration with 55 global counterparts signifies a commitment to enhancing audit practices worldwide and fostering the exchange of best practices.

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Auditing 119

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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Accountancy Today

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Corporate insolvencies increased by 17.6% in October 2023 to a total of 2,315 compared to September’s total of 1,969, and increased by 18.5% compared to October 2022’s figure of 1,954. According to the Insolvency Service this is higher, this was higher than levels seen while the Government support measures were in place in response to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic and also higher than pre-pandemic numbers.

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

For many financial advisory firms that start out as solo shops, a single advisor-owner is often responsible for managing all aspects of running their practice, from handling all aspects of client service to prospecting for new clients. But as a firm's client base grows, the owner might find that they need to bring on employees to help manage the expanding workload.

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CFO Dive

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

“CFOs want to be sure they can trust the technology, and part of that trust is understanding how it works and where it fits” within the finance function, Gartner’s Marco Steecker said.

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CFO News

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

After the official announcement, Tewari becomes an integral part of the current three-member founding team, which includes Amit Gupta as CEO, Naveen Dachuri as CTO, and RK Misra as President of Ecosystem Partnerships.

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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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Bramasol

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

In previous blog posts, we have addressed the challenges and opportunities regarding digital transformation and the Digital Solutions Economy (DSE) across a range of industries including, software & SaaS , semiconductors , media & entertainment , medical devices , transportation , electronics manufacturing , energy , and utilities. In this post, we shift gears to provide insights into the Professional Services arena, where Bramasol not only serves clients but we also participate as a lea

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Traditionally, financial planning meetings have been held face-to-face in an advisor's office, and over the years, a body of research has emerged showing that how the advisor's office is laid out can have a significant impact on how clients perceive the advisor, their mood during the meeting, and even their resulting financial planning decisions. However, over the last decade (and particularly since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic), many advisors have increasingly been holding virtual cli

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CFO Dive

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The latest new accounting requirements under development will, at least initially, only apply to financial institutions.

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Banking Accounting 297

CFO News

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Larsen & Toubro (L&T), India's renowned construction and engineering giant, has encountered a financial setback as Qatar's income tax authorities imposed penalties amounting to Rs 238.95 crore. The penalties consist of Rs 111.31 crore and Rs 127.64 crore, respectively, and are attributed to alleged discrepancies in the income declared by L&T in comparison to the assessment conducted by the Qatari tax authorities.

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