Navigator SAP
OCTOBER 9, 2022
Employing an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system like SAP ByDesign is an investment, and it can feel daunting for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to decide to get one. But for any mid-market business that’s looking to scale, the importance of ERP systems can’t be downplayed; they’re essential to streamline work processes and data and ensure the seamless and efficient scaling of a company’s operations.
CFO Leadership
OCTOBER 10, 2022
Many businesses are looking more toward the future, eager to move beyond years of disruption and uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The upside of that experience is that it gives chief financial officers (CFOs) and other senior executives a rare opportunity to build on lessons learned and successes earned to create a more dynamic, flexible, resilient and highly skilled workforce for the future.
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Beacon CFO Plus
OCTOBER 11, 2022
by Rob Joseph, Director, BeaconCFO Plus. “I’m only as good as the people, and that is the delivery mechanism at the end of the day.”. – Andrew Hoag, CEO at Teampay, CFO.com. Human-centered design is the hallmark of today’s technology. Think about your smartphone: You probably don’t even have to think anymore when you send a text or open your camera app to take a photo.
CFO Dive
OCTOBER 11, 2022
Digital transformation is another responsibility that has shifted over to CFOs, with 61% now in charge of technology budgeting, spend and approval, a recent study found.
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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CFO Leadership
OCTOBER 10, 2022
Varying levels of office subscription. The post-pandemic scarcity of labor has created a new challenge for employers. The labor force is demanding flexibility where work is performed. In the current market for talent, employers have no leverage to bring their employees back full time to the office. Some experts say the world will never return to a five day “in the office” work week.
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Navigator SAP
OCTOBER 14, 2022
It’s an uphill task for Contract Development and Manufacturer Organizations (CDMOs) to ensure product quality at the rapid pace demanded by customers, especially when they must deal with safety, control, and regulatory regimes in fields such as pharmaceuticals, biotech, and other areas of the life sciences.
CFO Dive
OCTOBER 10, 2022
Mid-sized businesses are losing almost $300,000 annually to invoice fraud, which can also hurt supplier relationships, according to Branden Jenkins, COO of Medius.
Barry Ritholtz
OCTOBER 10, 2022
Imagine the impact of markets losing a ~quarter of their value in one trading session. That was what happened 35 years ago today: October 13 th , Black Monday a/k/a the 1987 crash. If you are a relatively young investor, you may be unfamiliar with what happened that day or why. The 87 crash impacted many market-related elements. We can trace lots of today’s market structure to that event, and the changes it wrought subsequently.
Simply Treasury
OCTOBER 13, 2022
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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
OCTOBER 13, 2022
The importance of ERP systems can’t be underestimated–they’re a necessity for any fast-growing organization that’s looking to scale its operations. Choosing the right enterprise resource planning (ERP) system is a daunting task.
CFO Dive
OCTOBER 14, 2022
Digitization can help CFOs minimize costs and drive business value, but the need for digital transformation may also be changing what is required for the role of future financial leaders.
Barry Ritholtz
OCTOBER 14, 2022
There’s nothing like confusing market action to send people into narrative creation overdrive. Yesterday’s 2% collapse on hotter-than-expected CPI data, followed by ~5% recovery to finish the day up more than 2% is a perfect example of random market action begetting endless explanations. What was the takeaway from CPI? Check out the BAML chart above: Core goods are coming down ( that’s good!
CFA Institute
OCTOBER 14, 2022
Africa presents an almost limitless opportunity for investors looking to do well and do good.
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.
Navigator SAP
OCTOBER 11, 2022
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) refers to a business management software that streamlines and automates the day-to-day workflows of businesses, resulting in more efficient and productive processes. For example, SAP Business ByDesign features allow organizations to manage various departments like human resources, accounting, sales and marketing, business development, and data analytics in a central interface.
CFO Dive
OCTOBER 12, 2022
The FASB’s tentative decision Wednesday is an important step toward providing an answer to the crypto valuation question companies and other stakeholders have been clamoring for.
Barry Ritholtz
OCTOBER 9, 2022
It was one of those minor stories that seemed to have taken on a life of its own: The New York Times 1 reported last week about an adjunct Organic Chemistry professor at NYU who was fired after students complained his tests were too hard. I would have missed it, but for J.V Last discussing it at The Bulwark. 2. Both discussions touched on what a gut course org chem is; how many aspiring doctors see their career hopes dashed by the class.
The Reformed Broker
OCTOBER 8, 2022
Thanks for checking out piece from last Sunday “You weren’t supposed to see that” – it went crazy viral all over the place. I can’t believe how much feedback came in. Mostly in agreement with my conclusion but not all of it, there were some reasonable counterarguments too. And if you haven’t subscribed yet, don’t wait.
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.
CFA Institute
OCTOBER 14, 2022
Should we be worried about the jobs that might be lost to machines?
CFO Dive
OCTOBER 12, 2022
The uptick in layoffs and downturn in hiring is still not enough to cool a stubbornly red-hot labor market.
Barry Ritholtz
OCTOBER 8, 2022
? ?. Michael Levy is CEO of Crow Holding , a 75-year old real estate investment and development firm. Crow is the largest builder of multi-family apartment buildings in the United States. Previously, he worked in real estate finance and investment management at Morgan Stanley. Levy is currently a member of the Real Estate Roundtable, the Advisory Board at the Institute for Real Estate Operating Companies, and is an Urban Land Institute Foundation governor.
Tips Watch
OCTOBER 13, 2022
This is a breaking news story. I will be posting updates to the story throughout the morning. By David Enna, Tipswatch.
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
CFA Institute
OCTOBER 11, 2022
PE firms have a repertoire of tools at their disposal to achieve their target returns.
CFO Dive
OCTOBER 10, 2022
Most CFOs are evaluating technology investments on a case-by-case basis, while about 33% report they have the appetite for aggressive investment in order to outstrip their competitors, the study found.
Barry Ritholtz
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Boaz Weinstein, Founder & CIO, Saba Capital Management speaks with Barry Ritholtz, Co-Founder & CIO, Ritholtz Wealth Management; Host, Bloomberg’s Masters in Business at Bloomberg Invest. Source: Bloomberg. click for video . The post Saba Capital Management’s Weinstein on Whales, Tails, & Fails appeared first on The Big Picture.
Tips Watch
OCTOBER 14, 2022
The 9.62% rate for six months is a huge advantage. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Here we are, in the U.S. Series I Savings Bond’s “limbo fortnight,” a period when we know the current composite rate (9.
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