Sat.Dec 16, 2023 - Fri.Dec 22, 2023

article thumbnail

Human Connection Is Still CFOs’ Greatest Asset

CFO Dive

Finance chiefs must find the “delicate balance between leveraging the power of digitization and fostering personal connections,” Bob Purcell writes.

Leverage 277
article thumbnail

A CFO's guide to safeguarding data

Future CFO

Finance leaders, including organisations' chief financial officers, are now required to have a firm grasp of technology, even if in essence, it is not part of the traditional job description. The reason for this is that the role is evolving, and as technological advancements and digital transformation take up the center stage of the business landscape, CFOs must keep up.

CFO 52
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

New year, new plan: mapping your 2024 finance strategy

Cube Software

Q&A: Planning with the pros The weeks leading up to the new year can be especially stressful for finance leaders.

article thumbnail

CFO Strategies: Navigating Risks, Building Value and Trusting the Future

CFO News

Explore the expert guidance of CFO Chandra Chandragiri as he shares a strategic playbook for CFOs navigating uncertainties. Delve into actionable insights on value-driven risk management, the significance of ESG actions, and the pivotal role of trust in today's dynamic economic landscape.

CFO 52
article thumbnail

Data Talks, CFOs Listen: Why Analytics Is The Key To Better Spend Management

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.

article thumbnail

AI’s quest to transform corporate finance meets hurdles

CFO Dive

While finance leaders widely view artificial intelligence as a game-changer, some are nervous about the risks of adoption, according to a OneStream poll.

More Trending

article thumbnail

ESG integration in Auditing: Navigating the frontier of accountability

CFO News

Sarika Gosain, Partner at Mazars in India, explores the transformative role of auditors in ESG integration, navigating challenges, and promoting sustainable business practices in India's evolving landscape.

Auditing 105
article thumbnail

Augmenting the CFO role with marketing skills

Future CFO

In a bid to impact the organisation and drive change, the chief financial officer (CFO) and their colleagues must become the consummate sales team. As the business world continues to evolve , the power of sales does not reside only in the realm of the company's chief marketing officer. A CFO must develop an organisation adept at communicating, reporting, and analysis, as ideas and feedback must be clearly articulated within the company.

CFO 52
article thumbnail

ERP system software: How to make the most of your evaluation

Cube Software

What is ERP system software? ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems are integrated software platforms designed to centralize and streamline business operations. They serve as the backbone of an organization's data processing and decision-making infrastructure.

article thumbnail

How CFOs help reduce cyber risk

CFO Dive

As a CFO, it is essential to wear several hats, including that of managing risk effectively.

CFO 258
article thumbnail

What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

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.

article thumbnail

Why You Should Be Automating More of Your Financial Management

Navigator SAP

Automation is the original value proposition of computers, and 50 years later there still is a lot of low-hanging fruit when it comes to freeing up employee time with the help of automation. This is especially true when it comes to financial management. While most businesses automate at least part of financial and accounting functions today, enterprise resource planning solutions (ERP) help businesses move beyond piecemeal financial management automation to end-to-end automation that saves time,

article thumbnail

India's total debt rises to Rs 205 lakh crore in Sept quarter

CFO News

The total outstanding bonds traded in the market, representing the country's total debt, increased to USD 2.47 trillion (Rs 205 lakh crore) in the September quarter. In the March quarter of the previous fiscal, the total debt amount was USD 2.34 trillion (Rs 200 lakh crore).

article thumbnail

At the Money: Seasonality In Stocks

Barry Ritholtz

 At the Money: Seasonality In Stocks with Jeff Hirsch of the Stock Trader’s Almanac. (Dec 20, 2023) How do historical patterns and seasonality affect equities? Can these patterns successfully inform future investments? In this episode, I speak with Jeff Hirsch of the Stock Trader’s Almanac to discuss seasonal patterns in equities. He’s devoted much of his career to the study of historical patterns and market seasonality in conjunction with fundamental and technical analysis.

article thumbnail

US regulators flag commercial real estate as a leading risk in 2024

CFO Dive

“Signs of stress emerged in 2023, and the market outlook is challenging” for commercial real estate, according to the Financial Stability Oversight Council.

Marketing 304
article thumbnail

Forecasting Failures Are Costly: Heres How To Fix Them

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.

article thumbnail

Questions surround this week’s 5-year TIPS reopening auction

Tips Watch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The Treasury on Thursday will offer $20 billion in a reopened 5-year TIPS, CUSIP 91282CJH5, creating a 4-year, 10 month Treasury Inflation-Protected Security.

Treasury 104
article thumbnail

One out of four Indian employees may switch jobs within the next year, reveals BCG survey

CFO News

Boston Consulting Group (BCG), a global management consulting firm, surveyed 11,000 employees across eight countries, including India. The survey reveals that 26 per cent of Indian employees may leave their current jobs within the next year, emphasizing the critical role of emotional factors in retention.

article thumbnail

2023: The Big Picture

Barry Ritholtz

Love this giant chart! You can order one at Investments Illustrated The post 2023: The Big Picture appeared first on The Big Picture.

article thumbnail

FASB at 50: Under the gun to modernize GAAP

CFO Dive

With its anniversary year drawing to a close, there are signs FASB is stepping up the pace of its standards setting. Some finance executives are wary.

GAAP 300
article thumbnail

Are Robots Replacing You? Keeping Humans in the Loop in Automated Environments

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

article thumbnail

2023 Highlights – The Top 22 Nerd’s Eye View Blog Posts You Might Have Missed

Nerd's Eye View

As 2023 comes to a close, I am once again so thankful to all of you, the ever-growing number of readers who continue to regularly visit this Nerd's Eye View Blog (and share the content with your friends and colleagues, which we greatly appreciate!). We recognize (and appreciate!) that this blog – its articles and podcasts – is a regular habit for tens of thousands of advisors, but that not everyone has the time or opportunity to read every blog post or listen to every podcast that is

Numbers 98
article thumbnail

Byju's approves FY22 results, reappoints BDO as auditor at AGM

CFO News

The three-hour-long AGM witnessed the active participation of 60 shareholders. Although resolutions were approved, the extended and tumultuous nature of the meeting brought forth shareholder inquiries regarding auditor concerns.

105
105
article thumbnail

PodChats for FutureCFO: Capturing opportunities under an evolving payments landscape

Future CFO

Among all that has happened over the past few years following the COVID-19 pandemic, transformations within various areas of business have been seen here and there. The payments landscape is not exempted from these shifts, what with the current talks of digital transformation and technological advancements. Beyond these changes and shifts in the industry, the questions that arise are leaning towards the way of payment efficiency.

article thumbnail

Firms advised to prepare for tough enforcement of SEC cyber rules

CFO Dive

Effective Monday, public companies other than small reporting businesses will now be required to comply with the SEC’s new breach disclosure mandates.

286
286
article thumbnail

Book of Secrets on the Month-End Close

Based off SkyStem's popular e-Book, the book of secrets to the month-end close will be revealed in this one-hour webinar. Learn leading practices when it comes to building a strong and sustainable month-end close that has room to grow and evolve. Learn about the power of precise estimates, why reconciliations are critical to closing the books, how and when to automate, and how the chart of accounts play into your close process.

article thumbnail

Implementation Questions To Properly Prioritize And Address To-Dos For Consistent Follow-Through

Nerd's Eye View

After a financial advisor and their client have agreed on a financial plan, there are usually a lot of good feelings going around. The causes of the client's worries have been identified, there's agreement on the steps that will get the client to where they want to be, and all that's left is to take action to implement the plan. But while it seems like the momentum of the earlier steps of the planning process should carry through into the implementation stage, all too often, the opposite occurs:

article thumbnail

Amid continuing global headwinds, many senior execs from tech companies join ‘big four’ as partners

CFO News

Tech firms such as Accenture, IBM and Genpact have lost talent, said the people, along with Infosys, Wipro, TCS, HCL Tech and Tech Mahindra, with some of their senior executives moving either to consulting roles as Partners or senior level implementation and operations roles at the top four professional services firms.

105
105
article thumbnail

5-year TIPS reopening auction gets real yield of 1.710%, on target for investors

Tips Watch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com There were no surprises in today’s Treasury reopening auction of $20 billion in CUSIP 91282CJH5, creating a 4-year, 10-month Treasury Inflation-Protected Security. The real yield to maturity came in at 1.

article thumbnail

AICPA targets talent crunch with over 200 apprentices

CFO Dive

Finding accountants remains a top challenge for CFOs. AICPA’s program aims to meet their needs by expanding the talent pool.

article thumbnail

How To Break Digital Transformation Barriers And Accelerate AI Adoption

Speaker: Anna Tiomina, MBA

AI is reshaping industries, yet finance remains one of the slowest adopters. Concerns over compliance, legacy systems, and data silos have made finance teams hesitant to embrace AI-driven transformation. But delaying adoption isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about staying competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape. How can finance leaders overcome these challenges and start leveraging AI effectively?