CFO Share
JANUARY 31, 2024
What is a fractional CFO? A fractional CFO is a part-time CFO for small companies. It is a cost-effective way for small businesses to utilize professional finance and accounting without the commitment of a full-time employee. Thanks to cloud-based bookkeeping , fractional CFOs have recently become accessible to even the smallest companies. Why would I hire fractional CFO services?
CFO Talks
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
In the evolving role of a Chief Financial Officer (CFO), mastering risk management, budgeting, and forecasting tools is crucial. These competencies not only strengthen the financial backbone of an organisation but also prepare it to navigate through uncertainties and market volatility. Risk Management: Effective risk management is a multifaceted approach, involving more than just financial analysis.
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CFO Talks
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
In the wake of the post-pandemic era, businesses have undergone substantial transformations, particularly in embracing flexible work arrangements. One emerging trend gaining increasing momentum is the 4-day work week. But the question looms: Can Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) realistically embrace this model without compromising financial efficiency and productivity?
Future CFO
JANUARY 31, 2024
Chief financial officers step into the new year with strategies in mind for the benefit of their organisations as a whole. The global economy looks set to grow slowly once again in 2024, and downside risks remain, according to Jonathan Ashworth , chief economist at the Association of Chartered Certified Accountant. Jonathan Ashworth "The lagged impact of past monetary tightening could lead to an even more pronounced slowing in growth, and geopolitical risks remain very heightened, while the busy
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 Dive
JANUARY 30, 2024
Wrestling insights out of previously siloed data in a compliant, effective manner is paramount for CFOs looking to take advantage of generative AI technologies.
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Musings on Markets
JANUARY 28, 2024
In my last data updates for this year, I looked first at how equity markets rebounded in 2023 , driven by a stronger-than-expected economy and inflation coming down, and then at how interest rates mirrored this rebound. In this post, I look at risk, a central theme in finance and investing, but one that is surprisingly misunderstood and misconstrued.
Beacon CFO Plus
JANUARY 30, 2024
When CFO Services Become a Strategic Imperative In the ever-evolving business landscape, the decision to bring in external expertise can have a major impact on your success. Regardless of your business’s size or industry, there comes a point where engaging with an outsourced CFO becomes necessary. Here are a few examples of when it may be time to work with a fractional CFO either part-time or on a project-by-project basis.
CFO Dive
JANUARY 30, 2024
With controversial state legislation and big changes for CPA exam takers afoot, this year could be a volatile one for accounting players.
Future CFO
JANUARY 30, 2024
Cost pressures continue to ease according to accountants worldwide, but remain elevated by historical standards, said ACCA recently. The ACCA and Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) Global Economic Conditions Survey (GECS) shows declining confidence among accountants globally for the third consecutive quarter in Q4 2023, consistent with a further moderation in global growth.
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
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Some startups grow over time. Others move fast and chase the unicorn status of a $1 billion valuation like sustainable shoe manufacturer, Rothy’s. For slow-growth businesses, there are many options for backend IT systems. But for fast-growing companies that are growth-focused, there really is only one path: cloud-based ERP. Enterprise resource planning solutions (ERP) are the backbone of most businesses today, and for obvious reasons.
Barry Ritholtz
JANUARY 31, 2024
At the Money: Forecasting Recessions with Claudia Sahm (January 31, 2024 ) Investors don’t like recessions. But how can they tell if one’s coming? There’s an indicator for that. It’s called the “Sahm Rule,” named for economist Claudia Sahm. In this episode, we discuss how to use labor data to forecast recessions.
CFO Dive
JANUARY 31, 2024
The central bank in a statement dropped a prior reference to “additional policy firming” but gave no support to market expectations that it will soon reduce interest rates.
CFO News
JANUARY 30, 2024
As the Interim Budget 2024 nears, significant shifts in India's GST policies come to the forefront, particularly focusing on procedural changes. The expected announcements include measures for compliance simplification, potential relief for MSMEs, and a digital push, outlining a strategic direction for a more streamlined and responsive fiscal landscape.
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
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Growing a life sciences business is not an easy task. The life sciences industry presents plenty of opportunity, but operational complexity and regulatory challenges also are significant. You know this as an executive at a life sciences business. We understand the challenges of growing a life sciences business as well, because we’ve been helping life sciences businesses scale for many years as a leading ERP implementation partner that specializes in your line of business.
Barry Ritholtz
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
A quick follow-up to last month’s note on slipping coincident indicators: December was relatively stable compared to the slide in November. Over the three prior months, “the indexes increased in 25 states, decreased in 22 states, and remained stable in three, for a three-month diffusion index of 6.” That is only one state worse on the decrease, and drop on the index from 8 to 6.
CFO Dive
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
A leap in productivity may reflect a post-pandemic readjustment rather than a lasting trend in higher efficiency, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said.
CFO News
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
In this article, Rakesh Nangia and Rajan Sachdev delve into Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Interim Budget 2024. They highlighted that this budget presents a Sankalp (pledge) for an Unstoppable India, emphasizing inclusive growth, innovation, and the strategic importance of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor.
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Join us in this webinar, where we share best practices on how to think about the reconciliation work each month, when best to do reconciliations, how they should be prepared, and some common pitfalls to avoid. Learning Objectives: This course objective is to understand how to properly prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and its impact on the financial statements.
Nerd's Eye View
JANUARY 31, 2024
In late 2019, Congress passed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act, introducing several significant changes to retirement planning. Of the many provisions in the bill, the so-called "Death of the Stretch" arguably received the lion's share of consternation from the financial advisor community. Under the new law, non-spouse beneficiaries (with few exceptions) must now withdraw the entirety of an inherited IRA within 10 years of the account owner's passing rather
Future CFO
JANUARY 29, 2024
CFOs and businesses should expect higher cybersecurity risks in 2024 such as more large-scale cyberattacks on supply chains and critical infrastructure, said Kaspersky recently. Utilising AI , cyberattacks are expected to exponentially increase in frequency and intensity as well, said Yeo Siang Tiong, General Manager for Southeast Asia at Kaspersky.
CFO Dive
JANUARY 29, 2024
The conduct of Silicon Valley Bank’s former leaders has come under heavy fire since its collapse last year, which marked the largest banking failure seen since 2008.
CFO News
JANUARY 31, 2024
India Inc braces itself for the interim budget for 2024-2025 to be announced soon. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, will be presenting her sixth union budget, rather than a full Budget ahead of the General Election in 2024.
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
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that a Morningstar survey has found that financial advisory clients are more likely to stick with their advisor for emotional reasons rather than investment returns alone. Which suggests that building trusting relationships with their clients and giving them added confidence in their financial decision-making (rather than focusing on ways to juice investment returns) could be t
Tips Watch
JANUARY 28, 2024
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com One of the “interesting” challenges in dealing with the U.S. government’s TreasuryDirect website comes each January, when you might — or might not — need to go in search of federal tax forms.
CFO Dive
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
With Kate Thomson, the London-based oil giant holds a spot in the still relatively rarefied ranks of major companies with women in the top finance seat.
CFO News
JANUARY 28, 2024
China Evergrande Group, the world's most-indebted property developer, was ordered to be liquidated by a Hong Kong court. The wind-up could result in management being replaced and address some of the company's issues. With 2.39 trillion yuan ($333 billion) of liabilities, Evergrande is a prominent symbol of China's real estate crisis.
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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