CFO Simplified
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
We all like to stick with the tried and true. The success we’ve had in the past is a good path to follow into the future. The problems we’ve faced and surmounted are familiar to us. We’re confident that we can beat them because we’ve done it in the past. And the road that we’ve travelled is a comfortable one. Why do the extra work to find a new path, to find a new direction?
CFO Selections
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Among a CFO’s many duties is selecting and managing the company’s key vendors. Typically, these include banks and other capital providers, investment advisors, key software vendors, insurers, benefits and retirement services brokers, HR/payroll service providers, and audit and tax experts. Other than client relationships, these are often among a company’s most important business relationships.
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CFO Dive
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
When it comes to managing thousands of invoices, artificial intelligence and automation can run a much tighter ship than humans, asserts Medius executive Branden Jenkins.
Future CFO
SEPTEMBER 10, 2023
“I think we need to recognise that the CFO role can mean a lot of different things in different businesses. It really depends on the type of business, their strategy and the type of skills they want the CFO to lead on.” Dan Wells, CFO at GrowCFO Charisma. Persuasive. Powerful. These are qualities we often equate with leaders of the past. But times have changed.
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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Michigan CFO
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
In the business world, efficient and accurate processes are essential to smooth operations and safeguarding against potential fraud or errors. An integral part of this is the concept of “Segregation of Duties” (SoD). What is Segregation of Duties? SoD is a risk management strategy that divides critical financial tasks among various individuals. The core idea behind this is simple yet profoundly impactful: No single individual should have control over all aspects of any single transaction.
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CFO Simplified
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Everyone knows how important cash is to the business owner. But it’s not just a matter of knowing how valuable cash is in running your business. What you need to know is how to manage the cash by predicting not only your cash needs and future availability, but also measuring how well you used your cash last month. Of course, planning is the key to any successful activity, and cash is not excluded from the planning cycle.
Future CFO
SEPTEMBER 10, 2023
Global Great Resignation looks to continue despite a cooling economy globally, said PwC recently when releasing its 2023 Global Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey which details the attitudes and behaviours of nearly 54,000 workers in 46 countries and territories. One in four (26%) employees say it is likely they will change jobs in the next 12 months, up from 19% last year, survey results indicated.
CFO News
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
AI has emerged as a transformative force in cash flow forecasting and management, offering automation, precision, optimization, and skill enhancement. By harnessing the power of AI, businesses can navigate the complexities of cash flow with greater confidence and efficiency, ultimately contributing to their financial health and sustainability.
CFO Dive
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
The Big Four firm is curbing its U.S. consulting offerings as concerns over auditor independence continue to swirl.
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
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Each phase of a company’s growth looks different. When a company starts, it needs flexibility and speed. As a business grows larger, process standardization and infrastructure start becoming important. Then when a medium-sized business makes the jump to enterprise status, it needs capacity, rock-solid reliability, enhanced delegation features and the ability to handle extra complexity.
Barry Ritholtz
SEPTEMBER 9, 2023
This week, we speak with Jon McAuliffe , who is co-founder and chief investment officer at the Voleon Group , heading the firm’s investment strategy, research, and development. Previously, he developed and managed statistical arbitrage trading strategies at D.E.Shaw. McAuliffe has a unique track record of successful innovation applying statistical methods to real-life prediction problems, particularly in the financial markets.
CFO News
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Analysis of EPFO payroll data showed there were 48.6 million nnew EPF subscriber additions during FY20 to FY23 while 3.1 million new subscribers were added to the NPS during the period, the report said.
CFO Dive
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Workers are quickly adopting generative AI, and most of them believe the powerful tools do not threaten their jobs, the Conference Board said.
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.
Tips Watch
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com As expected, rising gasoline prices pushed U.S. inflation higher in August, rising a seasonally-adjusted 0.6% for the month and increasing 3.7% year-over-year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.
Centage
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Staying on top of your financial performance is vital for running your business. Unfortunately, creating a perfect budget doesn’t mean that you’ll follow it. Budget vs actuals analysis is one of the most effective ways to maintain a clear picture of your company’s performance. Budget vs actuals analysis allows you to assess how well your organization is following its financial plans.
CFO News
SEPTEMBER 9, 2023
Among the key issues discussed at the meeting were building Digital Public Infrastructure, Digital Economy, Cryptoassets, CBDC, among others. The G20 members also agreed to commit to promote responsible, sustainable and inclusive use of digital technology by farmers and an ecosystem of Agri-Tech start-ups and MSMEs.
CFO Dive
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
CEOs at many of the biggest U.S. companies forecast that the economy will grow 2.1% this year, according to the Business Roundtable.
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.
Barry Ritholtz
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Join us for a thought-provoking live podcast event from IEX Exchange’s “Boxes and Lines” podcast hosted by Ronan Ryan and John Ramsay, as they take on the latest trends, innovations, and technologies shaping e-commerce and web3 This week’s edition: Me ! Barry Ritholtz On Poking Holes in the Financial Status Quo: The Myths of Inflation, and Having the Patience to Get Rich Slowly Here is their description: Barry Ritholtz, CIO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, and host of the popular Bloomberg p
Nerd's Eye View
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent survey indicates financial advisors are the most trusted source of financial advice for consumers across generations, and are particularly trusted among wealthier individuals. Further, the survey results suggest that advisors who offer comprehensive services tailored to the needs of their target clients are likely to be more successful both retaining their current
CFO News
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
While laying the foundation stone of the Petrochemical Complex at Bina Refinery, the Prime Minister said that it will be a step forward in the direction of Atma Nirbharta in the petrochemical industry.
CFO Dive
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
The Big Four firm’s dedicated AI group comes as accounting and financial firms continue to write large checks aimed at cashing in on the technology’s potential.
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
Barry Ritholtz
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
My end-of-week morning train WFH reads: • Hip-hop stars and financial luminaries: Ritholtz Wealth Management redesigns the investment conference : Roughly 3,000 attendees are gathered to hear hip-hop legends Method Man and Redman, and financial headliners like Jeremy Siegel, Jeff Kleintop, Emily Roland, Cliff Asness, Jeff Gundlach and Jan van Eck. Plus there’s dancing, swimming, surfing, yoga, pizza and sushi and beer and wine sessions.
Lime Light
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
In a world of exponentially growing data, getting insights for your organization might be comparable to ascending Mount Everest with only a couple of hours to prep. If you are like many of us trying to navigate change in your organization, supporting multiple functions and jumping from one system implementation to the next, you might be wondering if there is one one solution for everything.
CFO News
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Consulting grew fastest at 21.6% to $16.1 billion, followed by tax practice which grew 12.2% to $12.01 billion. Assurance business grew 11% to $15.1 billion. Strategy and transactions grew 8.4% to $6.01 billion.
CFO Dive
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Ed McGee’s praise for the new crypto rules comes as the digital asset manager is battling the SEC to launch the first bitcoin exchange-traded fund.
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