CFO Share
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
The threat of a recession in 2023 could make you reluctant to take on new contractor expenses but engaging a Fractional CFO should be one major exception. You are missing an essential skill set for navigating a recession if your small business does not have a professional financial expert on your team. Not sure if a fractional CFO is the right hire for your business?
Tips Watch
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Back in early July, I wrote an article suggesting a strategy of staggering purchases of short-term Treasurys to boost your gains on cash holdings.
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CFO Dive
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Financial executives said controllers are not fully equipped to take on a bigger role in strategic planning, according to a survey by Deloitte and the Institute of Management Accountants.
Barry Ritholtz
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
One of the things we know about inflation expectations is that Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell relies heavily on them. He thinks about expectations, gives speeches on them, and uses the data series when enacting Federal Reserve policies to combat inflation. The problem is that all consumer surveys (including inflation expectations) are deeply problematic.
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
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CFO Selections
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Without products to sell a manufacturer cannot exist. But without products that sell profitably , it will not stay in business. This is where product development and finance intersect. Strong financial leadership will ensure that the products being developed are right for the market, priced correctly, and attracting key customers. In an ideal scenario, it looks something like this: Finance will provide the data required to make product decisions.
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Navigator SAP
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
The past couple of decades have seen massive transformations in the retail industry—from purely brick-and-mortar stores to online shopping, to dynamic and innovative customer experiences in both online and physical spaces. And those are just the changes the average shopper can see. Digital transformation behind the scenes, affecting how businesses run and grow their retail operations, has been even more rapid and impactful.
CFO Dive
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Hiring and retaining workers, forecasting and cost-cutting are the top three most difficult tasks on CFOs’ to-do lists over the next 12 months, according to a recent Gartner survey.
CFO News Room
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
A book entitled Authority and Freedom sounds like it could be a lesson regarding political libertarianism and government, or a discussion on the philosophical relationship between the two concepts. Jed Perls’ book is neither, as the subtitle is “ A Defense of the Arts.”. The book has two premises. The artistic enterprise, no matter what genre (visual art, music, poetry, sculpture, architecture, novela) involves a balance between the authority of the genre’s tradition and its materials, and the i
The Reformed Broker
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
A recession so contrived and man-made that every economist, politician, business owner, college student, CEO, rapper and professional athlete has been able to see it coming in real-time for months and months… Take a picture, you may never see anything so obviously about to happen ever again. A child could have foreseen it. At a certain point, a person who is charge of price stability should probably look in the mirr.
Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA
Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, 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.
Navigator SAP
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
If you are looking into Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), there are choices to consider. When it comes to small business ERP solutions , it’s important to evaluate open-source and enterprise software.
CFO Dive
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
The SEC’s focus on disclosures related to turbulence in the economy comes as the agency pushes companies to disclose more about executive pay.
Barry Ritholtz
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
How would you like to buy a Rolex — brand new, with papers and box — for MSRP? Prices have skyrocketed for used timepieces, and it would be perfect to nab that Daytona or Batman you have been eyeballing all pandemic for a reasonable amount of cash. Watch Rapport (link omitted on purpose) has every Rollie for sale up for pre-order at MSRP.
The Charity CFO
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Nonprofits exist to meet a societal need or provide a public benefit. Unlike an organization whose primary goal is to make money, nonprofits exist to meet a community’s needs. That said, while it’s not your primary purpose, your nonprofit must find ways to make money. . So what are those ways? How do nonprofits make money? Let’s take a look….
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.
Navigator SAP
SEPTEMBER 18, 2022
You need to operate at maximum capacity as a small business to get more profits. This means that throughput is an important metric you need to follow closely–throughput refers to the amount of a product or service that a company can produce and deliver to a client within a specified period of time. Simply put, it’s the speed at which something is processed.
CFO Dive
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
Despite finance chiefs’ efforts to streamline the work of finance departments, only 20% saw talent retention as an ensuing benefit, Deloitte’s Q3 Signals Survey said.
Barry Ritholtz
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
The Devil must be strapping on his ice skates: Ferrari just introduced the Purosangue, a 4-door, 4-seater SUV crossover. We should not be surprised. Other sports car makers have embraced the SUV to great success: The Cayenne (literally) saved Porshe from bankruptcy; Lamborghini Urus helped drive the company’s worth to ~$11 billion. That Maranello wants some of that juice reveals how the modern world of ultra-luxury playthings works.
Centage
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
It’s no secret that today’s business leaders are facing unprecedented uncertainty. Between pandemic insecurities, a supply chain crisis, labor shortages, and the growing threat of recession, companies that rely on traditional planning and forecasting may find themselves struggling to stay competitive. Fortunately, modern financial planning and analysis technologies are offering savvy business leaders the opportunity to get ahead and stay there.
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Navigator SAP
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
This partnership will bring Advanced Analytical Intelligence into reach for Mid-Market companies.
CFO Dive
SEPTEMBER 17, 2022
Fed tightening, stubbornly high inflation and a slump in consumer spending will probably trigger a downturn during the fourth quarter, the Conference Board said.
Barry Ritholtz
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
? ?. The transcript from this week’s, MiB: Albert Wenger, Union Square Ventures , is below. You can stream and download our full conversation, including the podcast extras on iTunes , Spotify , Stitcher , Google , Bloomberg , and Acast. All of our earlier podcasts on your favorite pod hosts can be found here. ~~~. ANNOUNCER: This is Masters in Business with Barry Ritholtz on Bloomberg Radio.
The Reformed Broker
SEPTEMBER 17, 2022
Here’s a group shot of my team at Ritholtz Wealth and the Advisor Circle group with whom we put on the inaugural Future Proof Festival this week. There are a lot of similarities between our two companies. Barry and I started RWM because we had both reached the point in our respective careers where we’d had enough of watching other firm owners bumble and stumble their way into mediocrity.
Speaker: David Warren and Kevin O’Neill Stoll
Transitioning to a usage-based business model offers powerful growth opportunities but comes with unique challenges. How do you validate strategies, reduce risks, and ensure alignment with customer value? Join us for a deep dive into designing effective pilots that test the waters and drive success in usage-based revenue. Discover how to develop a pilot that captures real customer feedback, aligns internal teams with usage metrics, and rethinks sales incentives to prioritize lasting customer eng
Nerd's Eye View
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
There are many financial advisors who take issue with the financial advice offered by popular personal finance personalities such as Dave Ramsey. Some disagree on technical details like the plausibility (or purported lack thereof) of his assumptions for future investment returns, while others criticize broader elements of his approach (like his reliance on rules of thumb and a one-size-fits-all approach to building wealth).
CFO Dive
SEPTEMBER 17, 2022
Williams-Sonoma CFO Julie Whalen will move to the top financial seat for travel and hospitality service Expedia Group as it looks to enact a new sustainability strategy.
Barry Ritholtz
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
My back-to-work morning train WFH reads: • Most pros can’t beat the market : 2021 is the 13th consecutive years in which the majority of fund managers in this category have lagged the index. ( TKer ). • The 55-and-Older Labor Market Exodus Is a Statistical Mirage People in their late 50s and early 60s haven’t stopped working, and for those over 65, workforce participation declines have been smaller than generally portrayed. ( Bloomberg ) see also Quiet Quitting Is a Fake Trend : What peopl
The Finance Weekly
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
FP&A teams spend way too little time in value-adding activities. In fact a survey from the online FP&A resource community FP&A Trends found that , only 12.5% of organizations spend 40% of their time in value-adding activities. While these numbers are concerning, the real problem lies in the fact that organizations either believe that they are doing far more business partnering and value-adding activities than they really are, or they believe that there is not much that can be done to
Speaker: Mark Stovel
When it comes to automating, many firms focus on finding the latest tech, believing that efficiency is something achieved through new tools. Yet true efficiency is achieved by delivering real value to clients, not merely by upgraded systems. Without a clear approach, no level of automation can overcome the complexities of serving every client’s needs.
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