Sat.Nov 11, 2023 - Fri.Nov 17, 2023

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Next-gen CFOs: Forging a new path

CFO Dive

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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Finance lags other functions in AI implementation

Future CFO

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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Time for “Finance” has arrived

CFO News

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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Revisiting Greedflation

Barry Ritholtz

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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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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Fractional CFOs for SMEs

Beacon CFO Plus

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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951: Tomorrow’s Lessons, Today | Frank Teruel, CFO, Arkose Labs

CFO Thought Leader

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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How finance leaders can maximise the benefits of new-age cloud technologies

Future CFO

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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‘Cash is king’ carries new weight in high-rate, SVB era

CFO Dive

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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Spotting causes of marketing planning problems for greater financial wins

Future CFO

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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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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ERP Software for the Manufacturing Industry

Navigator SAP

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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Investing Behavioral Hacks

Barry Ritholtz

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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Escalating SaaS prices outpace CPI inflation

CFO Dive

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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Roles of NFRA and ICAI are not overlapping but complementary: Pandey

CFO News

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

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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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Employee Retention Credit: Helping Clients By Assessing Rules And Eligibility In 4 Phases

Nerd's Eye View

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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October inflation brings positive news: Flat for the month, sliding lower for the year

Tips Watch

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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Retail sales fall, adding to signs economy cooling after hot Q3 growth

CFO Dive

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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NFRA joins IFIAR to strengthen global audit oversight

CFO News

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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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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Optimizing Virtual Client Meetings To Make Them More ‘Real’ And Less Exhausting

Nerd's Eye View

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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Six Key Factors for Building an Expert Professional Services Company

Bramasol

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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Finance teams lag behind HR, legal in AI adoption: Gartner

CFO Dive

“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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Yulu's CFO Anuj Tewari assumes Co-Founder role amidst plans for rapid growth and expansion

CFO News

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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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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Kitces & Carl Ep 125: Scale Your Business, Leverage Yourself, Or Just Grow

Nerd's Eye View

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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The Fed’s Gonna Cut

The Reformed Broker

On episode 118 of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by Kevin Simpson to discuss: covered call strategies, the Fed, Warren Buffett’s latest moves, and much more! You can listen to the whole thing below, or find it wherever you like to listen to your favorite pods! Listen here: Apple podcasts Spotify podcasts Google podcasts Everywhere else!

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FASB targets new cash flow statement rules for banks

CFO Dive

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

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Qatar slaps Rs 239 crore tax penalty on L&T

CFO News

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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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.