Future CFO

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Financial transformation has emerged as a critical imperative for organisations in 2024, driven by the need to adapt to rapidly changing economic conditions, technological advancements, and evolving business landscapes. This 2025, CFOs in Asia face unprecedented challenges in navigating a landscape shaped by rapid technological advancements, evolving consumer behaviours, and heightened regulatory demands.

Finance 97

Finance Compliance Data Analysis Leadership 97

Barry Ritholtz

JANUARY 2, 2025

A regular theme around these parts is “ Nobody Knows Anything. ” Specifically, nobody knows what will happen in the future. This is true about equity and bond markets, specific company stocks, and economic data series. We do not know which geopolitical hot spot will erupt in turmoil; we have no idea where or when the next natural disaster will hit.

Forecasting 138

Forecasting Entertainment Investments Economics 138

CFO Plans

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Unlock Your Business’s Full Potential with CFO Plans The Danger of a Break-Even Mindset in Business In the dynamic world of financial services, business owners often fall into a common trap: focusing solely on breaking even. While balancing costs and revenues seems wise, this mindset can limit your business to mediocrity, hampering growth and innovation.

Strategic Planning 52

Strategic Planning CFO Concentration Manufacturing 52

Global Finance

JANUARY 2, 2025

When Javier Milei was elected president of Argentina in 2023, many believed the nation was headed toward disaster. A libertarian economist and TV personality who claimed to take telepathic advice from his five cloned English mastiffs, Milei also described himself as an anarchocapitalist and tantric sex guru. He also advocated for the legalization of organ sales, the unrestricted ownership of firearms and the dismantling of the central bank.

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Leadership Economics Sales Finance 144

Speaker: Debra L. Robinson

CPAs know the drill: taxes, compliance, rinse, repeat. But what about the sneaky cash flow that’s quietly messing with your organization’s success? It’s time to step into the spotlight and expose the “dirty little secrets” of cash flow to fuel strategic growth. By upskilling your accounting practices and shifting focus from tax compliance to the strategic movement of money, you can transform your role from reactive accountant to proactive financial strategist.

Profit and Loss

KG Virtual CFO

DECEMBER 29, 2024

By: Katishia Gallishaw, MSA This post was updated on December 30, 2024. As we kick off 2025, there's been a significant development in the world of business compliance. The Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirement, under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), has faced yet another legal twist. On December 26, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit reinstated a nationwide injunction, effectively pausing the enforcement of BOI reporting requirements.

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Compliance 52

CFO Dive

JANUARY 2, 2025

Compliance is becoming a bigger part of a sustainability executive’s role, coupled with greater oversight from legal and CFO teams, according to the research firm.

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Compliance CFO 144

Navigator SAP

JANUARY 2, 2025

The digital commerce platform market grew by 11.5% in 2023, reaching $8.9 billion. Although growth rates have moderated compared to the pandemic surge, the sector remains poised for steady expansion, with projections for increased revenue into 2024 and 2025. This summarized analysis evaluates the competitive landscape, focusing on SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Cloud while highlighting key competitors in the space.

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Marketing SAP 130

Tips Watch

DECEMBER 31, 2024

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com This year 2024 brought many surprises. For example: The year 2025 is bringing uncertainty.

Treasury 87

Treasury Finance Investments 87

CFO News

JANUARY 2, 2025

As we step into 2025, seasoned finance expert Robin Banerjee provides a clear-eyed assessment of India's economic prospects. In this insightful piece, he navigates key trends and challenges, offering a balanced outlook on business, growth, and global influences.

Economics 81

Economics Finance 81

Advertiser: GEP

For years, you and your team have fought an uphill battle. Supply disruptions. Cost pressures. ESG compliance. You name it, and you’ve had to navigate it. In 2025, many challenges will persist, but procurement and supply chain teams have a powerful tool with rapidly advancing capabilities to tackle them — artificial intelligence (AI). The GEP Outlook 2025 report examines the disruptive transformation AI is driving in procurement and supply chains, alongside other key trends and the macroeconomic

Compliance

CFO Dive

JANUARY 3, 2025

The Colorado-based real estate investment trust is on the hunt for a new finance chief to succeed Joseph Fisher.

Investments 270

Investments CFO Finance 270

Navigator SAP

JANUARY 2, 2025

SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition stands out as a Leader in the cloud ERP market for service-centric enterprises, offering a modern, fully managed SaaS solution with comprehensive capabilities across financial management, procurement, and human capital management (HCM). It is particularly well-suited for midmarket, large, and global enterprises aiming to modernize operations and embrace composable ERP strategies.

SAP 130

SAP Marketing 130

Global Finance

JANUARY 2, 2025

Baruch Lev is Philip Bardes professor emeritus of Accounting and Finance, Kaufman Management Center, Leonard N. Stern School of Business at New York University. Feng Gu is chair and professor of Accounting and Law at the School of Management, State University of New York at Buffalo. Together, they recently published The M&A Failure Trap: Why So Many Mergers and Acquisitions Fail, and How the Few Succeed (Wiley).

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Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Finance Accounting Forecasting 59

CFO News

DECEMBER 29, 2024

The ICAI is not authorized to issue standards on quality management or amend audit norms for accountancy firms. This responsibility lies with the government, as per the solicitor general's opinion. The dispute arose after ICAI issued new standards and audit changes, which NFRA considered illegal. The matter aligns with aligning domestic audit norms with global standards.

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Auditing Accounting Firms Accounting 80

Speaker: Aaron Berson

Managing spend is more than a cost cutting exercise – it's a pathway to smarter decisions that unlock efficiency and drive growth. By understanding and refining the spending process, financial leaders can empower their organizations to achieve more with less. Explore the art of balancing financial control with operational growth. From uncovering hidden inefficiencies to designing workflows that scale your business, we’ll share strategies to align your organization’s spending with its strategic g

Leverage

CFO Dive

JANUARY 3, 2025

A new rule could trigger withdrawal of PCAOB registrations beginning in the fall of 2026, the SEC said.

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Accounting Firms Accounting 269

Barry Ritholtz

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Arthur Zeikel was a founding principal of Standard & Poor’s/InterCapital, Inc., and served as Chairman of the Board. He eventually became president of Merrill Lynch Asset Management, leading the division with a value-oriented approach and a focus on long-term fundamentals. He was an adjunct professor at NYU STern School of Business. He co-authored Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management , now in its fifth edition.

Investments 59

Investments Performance Measuring Leverage Securities 59

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 3, 2025

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with a recent survey indicating that a majority of advisors are viewing new client acquisition as their primary challenge in the current competitive environment for financial advice (followed by compliance and technology management) and suggests that, in addition to reviewing their marketing tactics to see if they are reaching their ideal target prospects, firms might consider evaluating the

Practice Management 70

Practice Management Valuation Compliance Planning 70

CFO News

DECEMBER 31, 2024

The Income tax department disposed of 2,40,000 grievance cases during 2024, including 1,75,000 through the E-nivaran platform.

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Compliance

CFO Dive

JANUARY 2, 2025

Traders in interest rate futures have increased the probability that Fed policymakers this month will hold the federal funds rate at its current level.

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Marketing 273

CFO Share

JANUARY 2, 2025

Imagine waking up a few days after Christmas, toddlers running around your house, tripping on toys, and thinking only about coffee. You take your first sip, open the headlines on your phone, and discover your largest competitor suddenly ceased operations. That happened to me last week, and I nearly spat my coffee out. Bench’s recent and unexpected closure , once a dominant force in the outsourced bookkeeping industry, has sent shockwaves through my industry.

Startups 52

Startups Accounting Prioritization Securities 52

Barry Ritholtz

JANUARY 3, 2025

This week, we speak with Sunaina Sinha , Global Head of Private Capital Advisory at Raymond James. Prior to joining Raymond James, Sunaina founded Cebile Capital , which was acquired by Raymond James in 2021. She was named one of the 50 Most Influential People in Private Equity for 2 years in a row by Dow Jones Private Equity News. She also earned a spot as one of the Twenty Trailblazing Women in Private Equity in 2023.

Economics 65

Economics Technology 65

CFO News

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Experts expect GST reforms in 2025 to address inefficiencies and streamline processes through specific measures, including a simplified three-slab rate structure, operationalising robust tribunals for faster dispute resolution, and fostering trust with a responsible tax administration that focuses on merit-based notices instead of revenue-driven actions.

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Compliance 75

Advertiser: Paycor

Use these handy calendar templates to stay on top of payroll in 2025! Download them today to share with your HR team or post for employees. Whether your company has biweekly, semi-monthly, or monthly pay periods, Paycor has you covered. Get your templates today!

CFO Dive

JANUARY 3, 2025

As part of a $145.7 million settlement, CHN will pay $6.3 million to its ex-CFO, with attorney fees still to be determined, the company said.

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CFO 144

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 1, 2025

Occasionally, an owner of a permanent life insurance policy may decide that they no longer need their policy – either because the death benefit is no longer necessary or because they simply want to access the policy's underlying cash value for their living expenses in retirement. Unlike term life insurance, permanent life insurance doesn't simply lapse when the owner stops paying premiums.

Planning 75

Planning 75

KG Virtual CFO

DECEMBER 29, 2024

By: Katishia Gallishaw, MSA As we kick off 2025, there's been a significant development in the world of business compliance. The Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirement, which was temporarily paused, is now back in effect. Here's what you need to know about this crucial update. The Lawsuit and Its Resolution A lawsuit had temporarily blocked the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and its BOI reporting requirements.

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Compliance 52

CFO News

JANUARY 1, 2025

Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation cancelled a global tender for smart meters due to high costs quoted by the lowest bidder, Adani Energy Solutions Ltd. This follows allegations of Adani Group's involvement in a USD 250 million bribery for solar contracts, which the company denies.

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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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