CFO Talks
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Embracing Flexibility in Leadership Roles: A Skill Every CFO Needs Flexibility isn’t about being indecisive or chaotic. Instead, it’s the ability to adapt to challenges, consider new perspectives, and adjust plans while keeping the bigger picture in mind. As a CFO, mastering this skill can make you a more effective leader and help you guide your organisation through both turbulent and exciting times.
The Finance Weekly
DECEMBER 2, 2024
When you’re making small-talk with someone who isn’t in finance or accounting about how work is going, and they answer with “busy,” do you ever question how hard it really is? After all, how busy someone is will be relative to their business, function, and industry. However, as finance and accounting professionals, when someone asks us how work is going, when you answer with “busy,” you mean you are working flat-out trying to do very manual things in Excel.
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CFO Dive
DECEMBER 2, 2024
In the AI era, CFOs need to ensure they’re focused on specific challenges when it comes to their data management strategies to ensure they’re getting the most out of unstructured data, Bloomfire CEO Ben Little says.
Capital CFO LLC
DECEMBER 2, 2024
As businesses continue to evolve and adapt to changing technologies and global market demands, one strategy that has gained immense popularity is outsourcing. While outsourcing has long been a staple for certain business functions like manufacturing, customer support, and IT services, it’s now making waves in the realm of business management. As we approach 2025, […] The post Are You Ready to Outsource Your Business Management Needs in 2025?
Speaker: Ashley Harlan, MBA
What if your role as a fractional CFO went beyond operational support to actively shaping the future of your clients’ businesses? 💼 ✨ In this session, discover how fractional finance professionals can position themselves as architects of growth, guiding their clients toward sustainable success and preparing them for full-time financial leadership.
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The Charity CFO
DECEMBER 4, 2024
In the latest episode of A Modern Nonprofit podcast, host Tosha Anderson sat down with Sawyer Nyquist, a data expert who specializes in analytics and data management for nonprofits. Their conversation explored the strategic role of data in the nonprofit sector and how organizations can leverage it to achieve their goals more effectively. The Data Dilemma Tasha kicked off the discussion by highlighting a common issue in the nonprofit world: many organizations have an abundance of data but struggl
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Global Finance
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Central Asia’s fastest growing and most diversified economy is being radically changed by reforms, rising FDI and high growth. Global Finance spoke with Laziz Kudratov, Uzbekistan’s Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade. Global Finance : Tell us about Uzbekistan’s transformation over the past eight years and what else you are looking to accomplish.
Commercial Credit Group
DECEMBER 2, 2024
When it comes to obtaining equipment for your growing business, you have some options for procurement - rent, buy, or rent with an option to purchase (typically known as a rental purchase option or RPO). Oftentimes companies aren't sure of a long-term need for equipment, or sometimes they don't have cash on hand for a down payment, so renting is the best option.
Bank of the West
DECEMBER 4, 2024
As BMO reflects on its journey, the commitment to helping customers, communities, and colleagues make progress remains at the forefront of its mission. This fall, BMO proudly celebrates significant milestones… Read more The post Celebrating Milestones and Community Impact Through EMpower appeared first on About BMO.
Future CFO
DECEMBER 2, 2024
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants says the public sector is under unprecedented pressure, with increasing fiscal constraints, rising demands, and evolving societal challenges call for a transformation in how governments deliver value to citizens. According to ACCA’s latest report, A productive approach: Finance professionals improving productivity in the public sector , there is a critical role finance professionals play in navigating these complexities.
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CFO Dive
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Powell’s comments align with those of other Fed officials in recent days who backed a cautious approach to future reductions in borrowing costs.
Navigator SAP
DECEMBER 6, 2024
Since on-premise software is quickly going the way of the passenger pigeon, part of your business is already in the cloud. It could be your online sales channel. Or your marketing platform. Or your CRM. The problem is that your backend enterprise resource planning solution (ERP) still is not in the cloud. This is a problem not only because cloud-based software comes with many benefits beyond on-premise solutions, but also because ERP is the central nerve center for your business.
Barry Ritholtz
DECEMBER 5, 2024
We lost one of the greats this week: Art Cashin passed away Sunday at the age of 83. CNBC’s Bob Pisani did a wonderful remembrance of Art: “In the intensely competitive and often vicious world of stock market commentary, Cashin was that rarest of creatures: a man respected by all, bulls and bears, liberals and conservatives alike.” It made me want to share a few of my favorite Art Cashin stories… I first met Art when I was a newbie strategist in the 2000s.
Future CFO
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Finance leadership is undoubtedly not a cakewalk, as it involves various roles for the organisation to grow and drive value. Chief finance officers now work as strategic advisors to the C-suite team, with specific strategies at hand to bring in innovation for the company as a whole. Every decision is crucial to the overall results and endpoint of each and every plan and initiative, that is why it is necessary that finance leaders have a clear view of the road they have to take.
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
CFO Dive
DECEMBER 5, 2024
It’s likely the incoming CEO will have a foundry background, David Zinsner, CFO and interim co-CEO for Intel said during a conference Wednesday.
Global Finance
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Banco Davivienda of Grupo Bolívar is reportedly working on a deal with Scotiabank for their Colombia and Central America assets. Rumors of a sale started in December 2023 when president and CEO of Scotiabank, Scott Thomson, announced a global strategy to seek higher returns from developed markets. At the time, Thomson said they would analyze how Latin American business performed in 2024 and 2025.
CFO Talks
DECEMBER 5, 2024
The Inquisitive CFO: Leveraging Curiosity for Company Growth Curiosity is often overlooked as a professional skill. Yet, for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO), curiosity can be a secret weapon to drive company growth. Being inquisitive is not just about asking questions; it’s about fostering a mindset that challenges the status quo, uncovers hidden opportunities, and builds a culture of innovation.
CFO News
DECEMBER 1, 2024
GST Collections for the month of November grew 8.5 per cent year-on-year at Rs 1.82 Lakh Crore witnessing a dip compared to Rs 1.87 Lakh Crore in October 2024. Maharashtra recorded the highest GST collection among all states, registering Rs 29,948 crore, a 17 per cent year-on-year increase compared to November 2023.
Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System
Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, 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.
CFO Dive
DECEMBER 5, 2024
The change is part of a broader management shake-up at Etsy as it grapples with declining sales.
Global Finance
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Alexandre Arnault, one of French luxury goods titan Bernard Arnault’s sons, will serve as deputy chief executive of LVMH’s wines and spirits division, Moët Hennessy. The unit includes champagne houses Moët & Chandon, Dom Pérignon, and Veuve Clicquot, as well as cognac brand Hennessy. Starting in February, the 32-year-old heir will work alongside LVMH’s longtime CFO, Jean-Jacques Guiony, who will also join Moët Hennessy as its new CEO.
CFO Talks
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Members’ Profile: Christopher Holton In this edition of our CFO Spotlight series, we are featuring Christopher Holton, whose career reflects a deep commitment to both personal and professional growth. As the current Financial Director at Denso South Africa, Christopher has held key positions that span multiple industries, including logistics, fuel terminals, and manufacturing.
CFO News
DECEMBER 4, 2024
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has issued a clarification after queries have been raised in various news articles about the obligation of digital platforms to get recognition as a Specified Digital Platform.
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.
CFO Dive
DECEMBER 3, 2024
The question for CFOs isn’t whether they need AI, but how long they can survive without it, says Runway CEO Siqi Chen.
Global Finance
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Mexicos new President Claudia Sheinbaum announced measures last month to steady the finances of the state-owned oil company Pemex, which experienced another round of losses this fall. In September, Pemex announced a third-quarter loss of 161.5 billion Mexican pesos (US$8 billion). Factors contributing to the losses included decreased total sales; increased fixed asset deterioration, especially in hydrocarbon processing plants; and losses on foreign exchange.
CFO Talks
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Balancing Cost and Service in Financial Management: A CFO’s Perspective Every decision a CFO makes carries weight on the bottom line, the team’s efficiency, and the overall direction of the business. One of the toughest challenges in this role is finding the right balance between controlling costs and delivering the quality of service that stakeholders expect.
CFO News
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Experts including Ashok Haldia, Amarjit Chopra, and Shiva Kumar highlight the urgent need for modernisation, elimination of undue influence, and the promotion of diversity and merit.
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