Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The finance profession will see new roles created out of sustainability needs, said the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) recently. According to to “Sustainability – Jobs and Skills for the Accountancy Profession”, a joint study by ISCA, EY, Singapore Management University (SMU) and Singapore Accountancy Commission (SAC), the chief finance & sustainability officer (CFSO) is an emerging C-suite position.

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Embark With Us

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Here's one to chew on – automating a single ten-minute daily task saves you a week's worth of work over a year. Multiply that by the too-many-to-count manual processes still festering in your accounting or finance functions and you're left with a pretty staggering cost and time savings.

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Navigator SAP

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Businesses are constantly looking for solutions and tools that will help them improve their efficiency and gain a competitive advantage in the market. ERPs—Enterprise Resource Planning solutions—were first created as tools to manage inventory and quality control in large manufacturing organizations. However, advancements have allowed small businesses access to these benefits, including small retail software like SAP.

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CFO Dive

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The ammunition manufacturer has placed two executives, including the CFO of subsidiary GunBroker.com, on administrative leave following allegations of data and digital asset misappropriation.

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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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Barry Ritholtz

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

So, it was just Labor Day Weekend, and while we all should be out NOT laboring, I spent part of the long holiday weekend thinking about a few of my favorite FRED charts. Rather than include all of my favorites, I set a challenge for myself: Limit the list to the three most telling charts: U3 Unemployment Rate : When has unemployment been lower than today?

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Navigator SAP

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The pharmaceutical industry has undergone significant evolution within the past 15 years. Recently, biopharmaceutical companies have become increasingly reliant on outsourced contract services for various elements of their value chain. This is taking place in an environment where these companies face pressures to cut costs and accelerate time-to-market as they aim to meet the challenges of the pandemic and deal with resource and capital constraints—all while needing to comply with regulations.

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CFO Dive

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Bed Bath & Beyond’s appointment of Laura Crossen as interim CFO has raised questions about the type of permanent finance leadership the company will need.

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Barry Ritholtz

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

This week, we speak with Lynn Martin , President of the NYSE , which is part of the Intercontinental Exchange. NYSE is the world’s largest stock exchange, with 2,400 listed companies and a combined market cap of ~$36 trillion dollars. She began her career at IBM in its Global Services. We discuss the IPO process and how many companies go public, primarily to raise capital and create liquidity.

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The Reformed Broker

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

Happy Labor Day Weekend! We did some amazing stuff on the blogs and podcasts this week. Volatile markets really bring the best out in our writers. Hope you’ve been checking out Ben’s blog, Nick’s blog, Animal Spirits, Portfolio Rescue and all the rest this summer. I think we’re balancing a dose of realism about the current situation with plenty of constructive commentary and some optimism about the.

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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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Navigator SAP

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Data management is a core requirement for biotech experts, handling complex and detailed information that commands extensive planning and coordination. Solutions such as SAP pharma are poised to provide enterprise-specific controls, information management, and automated traceability as a technologically advanced way to improve organization-wide efficiencies.

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CFO Dive

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Factors such as rising borrowing costs may fuel a rise in bankruptcy filings after a decline during the first half of 2022, Cornerstone Research said.

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Barry Ritholtz

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Barry Ritholtz, Ritholtz Wealth Management Chairman & CIO and “Masters in Business” Bloomberg Radio & Podcast Host, discusses global shocks impacting market volatility (Source: Bloomberg). Hard for an Individual to Beat the Collective. Source: Bloomberg. The post Tough to Beat the Market appeared first on The Big Picture.

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Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) programs can pose unique challenges to finance chiefs charged with maximizing returns. Reason? Big price tags and longer timelines. The push from regulators and many stakeholders to transform and align companies with new sustainability goals is an “enduring change,” which carries unique challenges, said Kristin Moyer, distinguished VP and analyst with Gartner.

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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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Navigator SAP

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Once available only to large-scale enterprises, ERP—Enterprise Resource Planning—has now become an important tool for small businesses , especially those looking to scale their operations. These resource planning solutions are designed to manage a business's day-to-day activities and core functions. Before looking at the importance of these tools, let’s consider the most important features of ERP solutions for small businesses.

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CFO Dive

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

The 1% excise tax on stock repurchases was part of the Inflation Reduction Act and comes as the brisk pace of share buybacks has downshifted.

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Barry Ritholtz

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of Bean Box coffee, grab a seat on the beach, and get ready for our longer-form weekend reads: • Americans are terrible at taking vacations. Why are U.S. workers so bad at taking time off? U.S. companies are stingy with vacation time when compared with other countries. But U.S. workers can’t seem to leave work at work anyway. ( Grid ). • In Seattle, It’s Almost Normal : The pandemic may have left some gaps in the urban fabric, but a neighborhood-by-neigh

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Welcome back to the 297th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Andy Panko. Andy is the owner of Tenon Financial, a virtual independent RIA that oversees $70 million in assets under management for 43 retired client households. What's unique about Andy, though, is how, shortly after launching his practice, he created a Facebook group so that he could share his expertise directly with the types of clients he wanted to serve… which unexpectedly beca

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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.

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Navigator SAP

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

Contract research organizations (CROs) provide essential support to pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device manufacturers across a range of projects. Solutions such as SAP ERP for life sciences can be valuable resources for both the CRO and their client, streamlining contractual research projects of a technical and confidential nature.

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CFO Dive

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

David Zimbrick will depart after two decades at Steptoe & Johnson in favor of the CFO seat at Ogletree.

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Barry Ritholtz

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

My mid-week morning train WFH reads: • Interest Rates vs. Inflation The average yields savers earned in the 1980s were higher than inflation, including education, healthcare and housing prices. Average yields remained above healing CPI numbers throughout the 1990s and 2000s. ( A Wealth of Common Sense ) see also Your guide to ‘good news is bad news’ and ‘bad news is good news’ High inflation has made for unusual times. ( TKer ). • The Obscure Economist Silicon Valley Bi

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Strategic Treasurer

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Episode 217. Recent Volatility and Crosswinds: Treasury’s Response. Supply chain disruptions, regulations, and war have brought an increased level of volatility to nearly all businesses. What actions are companies taking to respond and grow through this recent turbulence? In this episode, Holly Olson of AFL joins Craig Jeffery in a discussion on necessary adaptations and responses to our new business environment.

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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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Navigator SAP

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

As companies grow, they often reach a stage in which spreadsheets become insufficient to manage the day-to-day business activities. At the point where small businesses need to scale up, ERP solutions for small businesses become necessary. What is an ERP solution, and how does it benefit small businesses?

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CFO Dive

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Despite “reduced visibility” into economic trends going into next year due to the current macroeconomic environment, Desroches expects improved cash conversions in 2023.

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Barry Ritholtz

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Introduced at the 1966 Turin Motor Show, the Ghibli was styled by Giorgetto Giugiaro with Carrozzeria Ghia. Dual air vents in its hood, chrome fender vent spears, and what looks like the longest bonnet ever made created a unique design for this Maserati V8 grand tourer. American magazine Sports Car International named it number 9 on its list of Top Sports Cars of the 1960s.

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Centage

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

As a business owner or chief financial officer (CFO), spreadsheets may be an important part of your financial forecasting, planning, and budgeting processes. While spreadsheets are commonly used and easy to modify, they are not designed to store and protect sensitive information. So, why are so many companies relying on them to handle their financial needs?

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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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