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Real Advice for Transitioning Into Finance Leadership

Collectiv

FAre you on the path to becoming a CFO? Then, you’re going to love our most recent episode of Collectiv Conversations with Melissa Hurrington, the CFO and VP of Operations at Premier Claims. I was thrilled to chat with Melissa because of our similar crazy career paths…we both started in accounting roles and later became CFOs. Yet, we took very different steps to get there.

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Is It Time to Shake Up Your WFH Routine?

CFO News Room

Just because your work-from-home routine isn’t terrible, doesn’t mean that it couldn’t be better. In this piece, the author outlines three reasons why you might want to make a change: 1) You’re feeling bored with the same old, same old. If you’re finding yourself in the WFH doldrums and it’s impacting your motivation and productivity, it’s time to switch things up. 2) There’s been a shift in your household routines.

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CFOs plan to cut staff, increase hiring budgets

CFO Dive

Concern about higher wages and a skilled labor shortage are foremost in CFOs minds as they grapple with continued economic headwinds.

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For Lower Inflation, Stop Raising Rates

Barry Ritholtz

Last week, I discussed the December CPI print; it showed further evidence that inflation is coming down substantially. But I had to point out this was not because of the Fed, but despite their actions. If anything, they are making price increases worse. In particular, they are driving prices higher in the rental market. Today, the Producer Price Index and Consumer Retail Sales both showed the economy is decelerating and not on an inflation-adjusted basis.

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From Start to Scale: Driving Growth Through Seamless Payments Implementation

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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Machine Learning and FOMC Statements: What’s the Sentiment?

CFA Institute

What do machine learning and natural language processing reveal about Federal Open Market Committee statements?

Marketing 101

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Global M&A set for positive start in 2023

Future CFO

Global M&A has a positive start in 2023 as global dealmakers achieved a second consecutive quarter of market outperformance in the last three months of 2022, said WTW recently. According to research on completed deals from WTW’s Quarterly Deal Performance Monitor (QDPM), companies making M&A deals outclassed the wider market by +5.2pp (percentage points) for acquisitions valued over $100 million between October and December 2022, based on share price performance.

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3 reasons to make accounts receivable a top priority

CFO Dive

Unpaid invoices take a nasty bite out of cash flow. Dean Kaplan writes that taking time early on to evaluate receivables and stratify accounts for fast attention will pay off.

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9 Trends That Will Shape Work in 2023 and Beyond

CFO News Room

In 2022, business leaders faced an increasingly unpredictable environment, with evolving return-to-office policies, higher employee turnover , and burned-out employees ( more than ever before , in fact). In 2023, organizations will continue to face significant challenges : a competitive talent landscape, an exhausted workforce, and pressure to control costs amid a looming economic downturn.

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Fractional Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Services Benefit Life Sciences Companies

Navigator SAP

Early-stage life sciences companies often face unique financial challenges as they work to bring their products to market. From securing funding to managing research and development costs, these companies need access to experienced financial expertise. This is where the support of a fractional Chief Financial Officer (CFO) services can be a valuable asset.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

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.

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Future Proof 2023

Barry Ritholtz

Last year, we hosted the first Future Proof conference , and it was. The reviews were fabulous: Morningstar , L.A. Times , Investment News , Financial Planning , RIA Biz , Think Advisor , Business Insider ; Afterward, I told you the traditional financial conference was kaput. Attendees from all over the country (and the world!) came to discuss the most important issues surrounding advising clients.

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SEC aims to set climate risk, cybersecurity rules before May

CFO Dive

The agency, laying out an ambitious agenda, aims in early 2023 to complete several new regulations, many of them focused on increasing disclosures for investors.

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37 Best Side Hustle Ideas for 2023

CFO News Room

If you feel like it’s getting more and more difficult to get ahead, it may be time to earn more money. But, if you can’t see that happening at your 9-5 job, you may have to take matters into your own hands. Here’s the good news: side hustles let you earn extra cash while maintaining a flexible schedule. Some side hustles can be started quickly, while others require specialized knowledge or skills that may take some time to build.

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ERP Software for Warehouses

Navigator SAP

Between workers and inventory, a warehouse has a lot of moving parts, and to run a smooth operation and ensure quality control in manufacturing , there must be a system in place that keeps all processes and information within departments transparent, up-to-date, and integrated.

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

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.

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10 years under EMIR and it may change again…

Simply Treasury

EMIR, reminder EMIR stands for “European Market Infrastructure Regulation” and has been passed on December 19th, 2012 and enacted on March 15th, 2013. The European Market Infrastructure Regulation is an EU regulation aimed at reducing systemic counterparty and operational risk and thereby prevent future financial system collapses. Its focus is regulation of over the counter (OTC) derivatives, central counterparties, and trade repositories.

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FASB mulls two new software accounting options

CFO Dive

The project to improve software accounting standards is a long time coming. At least one element of the current standards has remained largely unchanged since 1985.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (Jan 21-22)

CFO News Room

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” – this week’s edition kicks off with the news that several states are considering a series of tax hikes targeting higher-income and ultra-high-net-worth residents after similar proposals failed to pass at the Federal level. While it remains to be seen whether the measures will actually be enacted, proposed measures include raising income and capital gains tax rates, instituting wealth taxes, and reducing the state estate t

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Quality Control Software and ERP for Manufacturing

Navigator SAP

Companies typically need to adhere to specific quality standards in order to grow their business and remain competitive, especially in an ever-growing and competitive industry such as manufacturing.

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Back to Basics with Reconciliations

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.

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Registration now OPEN for Future Proof 2023

The Reformed Broker

FUTURE PROOF FESTIVAL 2023 TICKET REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN Join us September 10th-13th in Huntington Beach, CA! It’ll be the lowest rate you’ll ever pay to attend. Prices jump in 2 weeks. Use the link down below to register now. See you there[link] pic.twitter.com/BTO0RNivhJ — The Compound (@TheCompoundNews) January 18, 2023 Last September we threw the biggest wealth management festival (and proba.

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Retailers juggle sustainability, growing cost-cutting mandates

CFO Dive

CFOs are weighing costs more closely — even as they seek to trim the environmental impact of everything from packaging to shipping and return practices.

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Risk = Danger + Opportunity!

CFO News Room

In the first few weeks of 2022, we have had repeated reminders from the market that risk never goes away for good, even in the most buoyant markets, and that when it returns, investors still seem to be surprised that it is there. Investors all talk about risk, but there seems to be little consensus on what it is, how it should be measured, and how it plays out in the short and long term.

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ERP Software for Procurement

Navigator SAP

Effective procurement is crucial for any business, as it involves the process of acquiring the goods and services needed to operate and grow. However, managing procurement can be a complex and time-consuming task, especially for larger organizations with multiple departments and suppliers. That's where enterprise resource planning (ERP) software can help.

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Usage-Based Monetization Musts: A Roadmap for Sustainable Revenue Growth

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

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Bull or Bear?

Barry Ritholtz

There seems to be a debate going on today between economists and market technicians (!?) as to whether we are in a bull or bear market. I’ve defined markets in the past (see this) so those who want to delve deeper can. Regardless of where fall in the bull/bear spectrum – I have been constructive here – allow me to point out some bullish items you may have overlooked (I’ll discuss bearish concerns next week).

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Payoneer tees up Webster Bank exec for CFO

CFO Dive

Webster Bank alum Bea Ordonez will take the payments company’s finance reins in March after the current CFO Michael Levine steps away from the role.

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Yes, Twelve Dollars Is a Good Price for Two Batteries–Under the…

CFO News Room

After looking around a bit, I asked the cashier at a nearby convenience store if he had any nine-volt batteries because I didn’t see any on the shelf. To my good fortune, he did. I asked for two of them and pulled a $5 bill out of my wallet as he rang them up. “$12,” he said. I gasped a little, put the $5 away, and reached for my credit card. It had been a while since I’d bought batteries, but $12 for two batteries seemed a little steep.

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Accountants have a significant role to play in sustainability in 2023: Helen Brand

CFO News

They also have a huge role in developing insights from information that can help executives like CFOs make better business decisions, says the CEO of global accounting body ACCA.

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Solve Your Firm's Automation Complexities Once and For All

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.