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How CFOs are responding to the supply chain crisis

CFO Talks

Whether it’s a stuck ship in the Suez, sanctions or a factory shutdown in Shenzhen, CFOs are shackled by supply chain issues. . Purchase order lead times in South Africa reached a multi-decade high in the first quarter of 2022, according to a survey by the Bureau for Economic Research. They found that almost seven out of ten manufacturers listed raw material shortages as a production constraint. .

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Is ERP Good for Small Business?

Navigator SAP

For small businesses and small business owners as a whole, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) can play a major role in their overall success. Specifically, ERP refers to a type of software that organizations can utilize as a means of managing any day-to-day business activities.

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Navigating the Digital Transformation of Finance

Beacon CFO Plus

by Rob Joseph, Director, BeaconCFO Plus. “Digital transformation is no longer the preserve of the CIO. In the 21st century, CFOs and finance teams have vital roles to play in harnessing the power of data and technology to drive efficiency and growth.”. – Jeff Thompson, Forbes. We’ve been talking about the digitalization of the finance industry for a while now.

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ERP for Small Consumer Products

Navigator SAP

Getting access to and implementing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software can often be daunting to small businesses that specialize in small consumer products. However, this does not have to be the case, as numerous services and apps are available that make this process more straightforward than ever. Still, you might be asking yourself, why should a small consumer products company even bother with implementing an ERP software solution?

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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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Nearly one third of employers balk at pay transparency: study

CFO Dive

With more states requiring pay disclosures, companies and their financial executives need to develop a consistent national strategy, said Mariann Madden of WTW.

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Pics from Future Proof Festival 2022

The Reformed Broker

Thank you all for coming and for all the amazing feedback for the event we threw this week. It was a long time in the making and such a whirlwind. I am still recovering and resting up. I will have more to say soon, but for now here are some great shots of Future proof 2022. The post Pics from Future Proof Festival 2022 appeared first on The Reformed Broker.

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Why Cloud ERP is a Great Fit for CDMOs

Navigator SAP

Contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs) face unique challenges. They’re outsourced to handle drug and therapy development as well as to manufacture pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and biological materials. And beyond that, they are often a key part of research and development prior to manufacturing as well.

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CFOs need to ‘get smart’ about ESG reporting

CFO Dive

“ESG requirements are changing the landscape of corporate America,” said Lisa Edwards, president and chief operating officer of SaaS firm Diligent.

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RIP Financial Conferences

Barry Ritholtz

The traditional finance conference was murdered this week. A stake was driven through its heart by innovators tired of the old ways. It was, to be fair, a mercy killing. Living in the past, running on inertia, nobody bothered to tell the patient that it was time to say your goodbyes before we pull the plug. The industry had forgotten why it even exists: To serve an audience that wants to get out of the office, hang with its peers, and learn how to be better at what it does.

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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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Understanding Unrelated Business Income in Nonprofits

The Charity CFO

If you know only one thing about 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations , you probably know that they don’t pay federal taxes on their income. . But what if I told you that’s not always true? It’s true that due to their uniquely valuable societal contributions, such as charitable actions or educational priorities, nonprofits receive tax exemption for income from activities substantially related to their primary purpose. .

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ERP for Small Wholesale Distribution

Navigator SAP

With the fast evolution of technology, many aspects of doing business have also changed. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software has brought many benefits not only to big companies but also to small businesses.

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SoundHound CFO keeps focus on growth, profitability as inflationary pressures loom

CFO Dive

The voice-enabled AI and former Nike CFO is chartering a path to profitability even as economic uncertainties continue to plague financial heads across industries.

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10 Weekend Reads

Barry Ritholtz

The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of Volcanica coffee, grab a seat on the aisle, and get ready for our longer-form weekend reads: • An economist studied popular finance tips. Some might be leading you astray : Thinkfluencers versus economists: Economists may know a lot about how people should act. But, as an empirically minded behavioral economists, we recognize that people don’t act this way.

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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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Scenario Planning in Uncertain Times

Centage

Your business can use historical and recent business performance with the recurrent business cycle and seasonal trends to predict your organization’s financial performance in various scenarios. With this information, you can make critical strategic decisions, such as how much to spend on a major marketing campaign or whether to expand into a new market.

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Cost of ERP System for Small Business

Navigator SAP

Suppose you are a small business owner interested in utilizing the power of implementing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software. In that case, the costs associated with this implementation of ERP for a small retail business may have crossed your mind.

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30% of CFOs see economic downturn triggering layoffs: study

CFO Dive

CFOs expect potential layoffs, workforce retention challenges and move to implement cost-cutting measures as an economic downturn becomes more likely.

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1983 Porsche 911SC Coupe (EV?)

Barry Ritholtz

Earlier this month, we discussed the idea of Electrifying Classic Cars. I spoke to several people and decided to work with a shop in Austin, Texas. After reviewing the process, costs, and timeline, I put down a deposit. Note there is a one-year waiting list before your spot in the queue comes up for work to even begin. Step 2: Decide on a model and date range to convert.

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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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POV: Why CFOs can’t ignore privacy and compliance in 2023

Future CFO

In June 2022, after two years of delay, the Thailand Personal Data Protection Act B.E.2562 came into effect. The act aims to create greater transparency and accountability whilst handling personal data, bringing changes to the privacy landscape for businesses. Thailand is following other markets in Asia that have seen governments finally come to terms with the importance and necessity of formalising data privacy protection and regulation.

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4 Ways To Take Your Bank to the Next Level

FISPAN

Banks are at a turning point. Technological advances and hyper-personalization have radically shifted the expectations of their business customers. At the same time, a looming economic downturn further threatens the future of long-standing institutions. Despite these changes, banks are still best positioned as businesses’ dominant financial service providers.

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Slowing economy could mean boost for budget-friendly litigation finance

CFO Dive

The appeal of litigation finance — which has evolved into a $17 billion business — could rise in a slowing economy as investors warm to non-correlated assets.

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Transcript: Kristen Bitterly Michell

Barry Ritholtz

?. The transcript from this week’s, MiB: Kristen Bitterly Michell, Citi Global Wealth , is below. You can stream and download our full conversation, including the podcast extras on iTunes , Spotify , Stitcher , Google , Bloomberg , and Acast. All of our earlier podcasts on your favorite pod hosts can be found here. ~~~. ANNOUNCER: This is Masters in Business with Barry Ritholtz on Bloomberg Radio.

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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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Cash Basis vs. Accrual Basis: What’s the Difference?

CFO Simplified

There are two different ways of performing accounting functions in your business: One is on a cash basis, and the other is on an accrual basis. More often than not, your tax accountant is doing your taxes on a cash basis. Why? They don’t want you to pay taxes on money that you haven’t received yet. However, running your operating financials on a cash basis is the WORST way to prepare your financials.

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Charts tell the story: The Federal Reserve has room to move (and keep) rates higher

Tips Watch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com When I was a kid, my parents encouraged me to open a “passbook savings account” at a nearby savings & loan. As I recall, that account was paying 5% interest. At the time, I wasn’t impressed.

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ESG ratings firms show ‘significant shortcomings’: study

CFO Dive

ESG ratings providers, while gaining from rising demand for their assessments, are unreliable in gauging risk and return, Stanford University researchers said.

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Steve Jobs Archive

Barry Ritholtz

The Steve Jobs Archive is now up and running. I have been playing about it a bit, there is a lot to explore. The post Steve Jobs Archive appeared first on The Big Picture.

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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.