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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Human Side of Finance: The Intersectionality of People, Culture, Adaptability, and Resilience

Speaker: Melissa Hurrington

Finance isn’t just about the numbers. It’s about the people behind them. In a world of constant disruption, resilient finance teams aren’t just operationally efficient. They are adaptable, engaged, and deeply connected to a strong organizational culture. Success lies at the intersection of people, culture, adaptability, and resilience. Finance leaders who master this balance will build teams that thrive through uncertainty and drive long-term business impact.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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How CFOs help reduce cyber risk

CFO Dive

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

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Maximizing Profit and Productivity: The New Era of AI-Powered Accounting

Speaker: Yohan Lobo

In the accounting world, staying ahead means embracing the tools that allow you to work smarter, not harder. Outdated processes and disconnected systems can hold your organization back, but the right technologies can help you streamline operations, boost productivity, and improve client delivery. Dive into the strategies and innovations transforming accounting practices.

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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,

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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).

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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.

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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.

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Smarter Card Solutions: Meeting the Challenges of Mid-Market Travel & Expense

Our 2025 Center Travel Survey is clear: as corporate travel increases, so does corporate credit cards distribution, and a rise in off-platform travel booking. This 61% rise causes various challenges: compliance, spend control, reporting problems, and a lack of visibility across organizations. To evolve with the ever-changing needs of travelers, decision-makers need a better solution.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Bringing AI to Finance: How to Leverage Technology for Efficiency and Control

Finance teams are balancing more than ever, but manual processes shouldn’t slow you down. In this ebook from BILL, discover how AI is transforming finance—automating AP, expense tracking, and document management to reduce errors, increase efficiency, and improve financial control. Learn how real companies are using AI-powered automation to streamline workflows, detect anomalies, and gain deeper insights.

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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:

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Say ‘Goodbye’ to Clunky Spreadsheets and Say ‘Hello’ to Month-End Automation

Technology is rapidly changing the way accountants perform and manage month-end activities. Spreadsheets, emails, and shared drives no longer need to slow you down. In under four weeks, your team can start reaping the benefits of month-end close automation by vastly reducing spreadsheets, cut down on reconciliation work, speed up the month-end close, and better manage your remote team.

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#FA Success Ep 364: Scaling Marketing To Sell A $2.2B Advisory Firm And Advising Advisors On The Lessons Learned From Selling, With Ted Jenkin

Nerd's Eye View

Welcome everyone! Welcome to the 364th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Ted Jenkin. Ted is the founder of JTPD Partners, a consulting firm based in Atlanta, Georgia, that helps financial advisors gather offers, negotiate, and ultimately sell their advisory firms. What's unique about Ted, though, is how his journey to facilitate financial advisor mergers and acquisitions started from selling his own $2.2-billion AUM advisory firm that he spent more

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Outsourcing Vs. In-House: The Ultimate Battle For Better Collections

Speaker: Susan Richards

Your past-due accounts are growing, cash flow is tightening, and the pressure is on. The big question: Do you handle the collections internally or outsource to experts? Both strategies come with advantages and risks - but which one delivers the best impact for your business? In this session we’ll dive deep into the in-house vs. outsourcing debate, examining cost-effectiveness, efficiency, compliance risks, and overall recovery success rates.