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Webinar: Top 5 Actions to Improve Cash Application and Forecasting | December 8

Strategic Treasurer

Top 5 Actions to Improve Cash Application and Forecasting. December 8 | 2:00 PM EST. Register Now. Date. Thursday, December 8, 2022. Time. 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST. Where. This is an online event. Speakers. Beth Bourgoin, Deluxe Craig Jeffery, Strategic Treasurer. Sponsored By. Hosted By. 1.2 CTP re-certification credits will be given for attendance to this live webinar.

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How to Rock an FP&A Career Comeback After Burnout

Collectiv

Have you been feeling burnt out lately? You’re not alone—employees across a variety of industries have experienced burnout at higher rates over the past few years. Burnout levels increased significantly during the pandemic for obvious reasons. Besides the emotional challenges we all faced, our work environments went through some serious and rapid changes. 75% have reported burnout at some point in their careers.

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Labor or Capital Driven Inflation?

Barry Ritholtz

My views on inflation continue to evolve: I was correct in identifying inflation during the mid-2000s; during the post-crash 2010s I remained appropriately skeptical about rising prices. The price dynamic during and after the pandemic appeared to be troublesome but my expectations were that inflation would be resolved relatively quickly as supply chains reopened and life returned to normal. “ Transitory ” turned out to be too optimistic, and I was wrong in my expectations for a faster decline in

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The 7 Critical Finance Software for Your Companies Tech Stack

The Finance Weekly

What is a financial tech stack? A tech stack, or a solutions stack, is the combination of technologies and software tools that an organization uses in order to conduct day to day business operations. As the number and quality of software tools increases, companies are constantly looking to find better ways to cut down on manual work and increase efficiency.

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Automation, Evolved: Your New Playbook For Smarter Knowledge Work

Speaker: Frank Taliano

Document-heavy workflows slow down productivity, bury institutional knowledge, and drain resources. But with the right AI implementation, these inefficiencies become opportunities for transformation. So how do you identify where to start and how to succeed? Learn how to develop a clear, practical roadmap for leveraging AI to streamline processes, automate knowledge work, and unlock real operational gains.

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Answers with Adam: What's The Hardest Thing To Advise On?

Adam Kae

Answers with Adam: What's The Hardest Thing To Advise on? CFO Adam: So the hardest decisions I always have to advise on is when it's time to let people go. Because again, this is their livelihood. This is how they feed their family. And that's never a decision that I advise upon lightly. And I always make sure with my clients that it is the right decision.

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Top 5 Questions You Should Be Asking About ERP

Navigator SAP

All large businesses use enterprise resource planning software (ERP), as do many smaller ones. But unlike basic small business software, ERP is complex and often confusing for businesses that are approaching it for the first time. With that in mind, here are the basics of ERP answered in five questions. 1. What is ERP? ERP helps manage, integrate, and organize all data and business processes, from ordering, production, finance, procurement, human resources, and distribution to the supply chain,

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Twitter is cigarettes

The Reformed Broker

A lot of reporters and public intellectuals were writing their obituaries for Twitter this weekend. First, we saw the revolt of the Blue Checkmarks. Then, the first inklings of an advertiser exodus. The timing of all this – on the eve of a midterm election that will determine whether or not Americans actually care about democracy – could not have been more ominous.

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It's Bobby Bonilla (Edwin Diaz) Day!

Corporate Finance

The New York Mets famously deferred $5.9 million in salary payable to Bobby Bonilla in 2000, instead paying the former $1.2 million per year from 2011 through 2035. Now, the Amazing Mets are at it again. The team just signed a deal with relief pitcher Edwin Diaz that was announced as a five-year, $102 million contract. Under the terms of the contract, the team will defer $5.5 million per year in 2023, 2024, and 2025, then $5 million per year in 2026 and 2027.

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3 female CFOs tackle courage, soft voices and unchecked boxes

CFO Dive

While their numbers are rising, female CFOs are still relatively rare. Women hold only about 16% of the top finance seats at Fortune 500 and S&P 500 companies.

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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.

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Anna Zhirnova, Group FP&A Manager, Jones Knowles Ritchie

CFO News Room

One of the biggest challenges for finance, says Anna Zhirnova, Group FP&A Manager at independent creative agency Jones Knowles Ritchie, is balancing the day-to-day needs of the finance function with finding the time to develop something new and innovative. . This balancing act was brought into sharp focus during the Covid-19 pandemic, when countries across the globe were in lockdown around the same time. .

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Best ERP for Biotechnology

Navigator SAP

Biotechnology companies have an enormous impact on the improvement of healthcare, but they face many challenges. They must comply with strict government regulations, adapt to rapid technological advancements, and contend with volatile market forces.

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Furniture Hedging

Corporate Finance

Although many people may not consider sports gambling as a hedge, and it a straight bet, it is not a hedge, a Houston furniture store owner successfully used sports betting as a hedge. Jim McIngvale offered purchasers of more than $3,000 in furniture their money back if the Houston Astros win the World Series. When the Astros won the World Series Saturday, McIngvale was obligated to pay these customers back.

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PwC beefs up consulting with latest tech deal

CFO Dive

With Sagence, PwC’s fourth acquisition in 18 months, the Big Four firm gains expertise in AI and data science as it continues its tech buying spree.

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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.

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Musings on Markets: META Lesson 2: Accounting Inconsistencies and Consequences

CFO News Room

In my last post, I used Facebook’s recent troubles to talk about the importance of corporate governance, and how we, as investors, have abandoned the power to change management at many younger tech companies in return for being able to invest in young tech companies, with growth potential and well-regarded founders. In this post, I will revisit Facebook’s most recent earnings report, and argue that while it contained disappointing news on growth and profitability, the bad news was ex

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Comparing ERP for Biotechnology Industry

Navigator SAP

Biotechnology entails the study of living organisms and their practical applications to solve real-world challenges. The field has benefited society through innovations that address climate risk, food security, and infectious diseases—and enhance the quality of human life.

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Elon Musk interviewed by Ron Baron

Barry Ritholtz

Elon Musk interviewed by Ron Baron at the 29th Annual Baron Investment Conference on 4 November 2022. Ron Baron and Elon Musk CEO, Tesla Motors & CEO / CTO, SpaceX are also discussing about Twitter and Tesla Stock. Elon recently finalized Twitter deal. Also Elon Musk motivation and what motivates Elon are being discussed. The post Elon Musk interviewed by Ron Baron appeared first on The Big Picture.

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Most CFOs geared up to freeze hiring, survey finds

CFO Dive

As an increasing number of economists forecast a recession, financial leaders are contemplating hiring freezes, even as businesses describe their teams as "understaffed.

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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.

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Consumer Sentiment Declined in Early November

CFO News Room

The preliminary November results from the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers show overall consumer sentiment declined in early November, holding near historically low levels (see first chart). The composite consumer sentiment decreased to 54.7 in early November, down from 59.9 in October. The index hit a record low of 50.0 in June down from 101.0 in February 2020 at the onset of the lockdown recession.

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Short-term I Bond investors: Be patient with your exit strategy

Tips Watch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Even before I Bond investors crashed the TreasuryDirect website in late October, many financial journalists were pondering this question: “How fast can you get out of I Bonds?

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MiB: Edward Chancellor on the Real Story of Interest 

Barry Ritholtz

This week, we speak with financial historian Edward Chancellor. He is currently a columnist for Reuters Breakingviews and an occasional contributor to the Wall Street Journal and MoneyWeek. In 2008, he received the George Polk Award for financial reporting. Chancellor is the author of “ Devil Take the Hindmost: A History of Financial Speculation.” His new book “ The Price of Time: The Real Story of Interest ” is a nominee for FT’s 2022 Business Book of the Year.

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M&A rebound unlikely in 2023 after 35% slump: S&P Global

CFO Dive

Higher borrowing costs this year have choked off deal-making, a trend that will probably persist in 2023.

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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

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Walgreens, Coinbase, Duolingo, Ralph Lauren

CFO News Room

A Walgreens store is seen on August 07, 2019 in Miami, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images. Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Doximity – The online platform for medical professionals skyrocketed more than 27% after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly results. Doximity also announced a new share repurchase program.

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This Week On TRB

The Reformed Broker

Just wanted to start by saying thanks to everyone who made a donation to our Long Island Cares food drive for Thanksgiving. The money really goes a long way, we’re going to be making a big difference in the lives of people who need help this holiday season. We shattered the goal dollar-wise and I’m hoping to see a few hundred donated meals this weekend at our drop.

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Big Moves: Bears & Bottoms

Barry Ritholtz

Yesterday’s explosive move higher was exactly what I was referring to last month in Groping for a Bottom , when I suggested the risks were asymmetrical in : “The risk here feels asymmetric : The downside appears to me as a potential grind lower — the Fed overtightens, then keeps over-tightening; maybe earnings miss badly; That mild recession we have been discussing — what if it turns out to be much worse than expected?

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CFOs outpace CEOs’ retention bonus frequency

CFO Dive

Companies are handing CFOs a significant share of retention bonuses as the churn of finance chiefs leaving jobs has increased.

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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.