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Slides: The top 5 mistakes CFOs make when communicating with the board

Cube Software

Board meetings can be stressful. As a serial CFO turned CEO, I've presented at my share of board meetings. And I've developed some of my own best practices for a successful board meeting as a CFO. In this slide deck, you'll learn how to demonstrate your aptitude as a great CFO by: Communicating clearly on the numbers and the story behind them. Staying one step ahead of the board and anticipating questions.

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Profit and loss – get financial insight

Jedox Finance

The profit and loss statement is one of the main parts of the annual statement that companies must prepare at the end of a financial year, along with the cash flow statement and accounting balance sheet. This article discusses influential factors, advantages, and common problems considering the profit and loss statement. Table of Contents. What is a profit and loss statement?

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Agility key in tackling economic downturn

CFO Dive

Airbase and Clari CFOs share best practices to meet a challenging business environment.

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What is strategic financial planning and management?

Cube Software

Strategic financial planning and management help businesses stay on track—and know if they’re heading in the right direction. It’s about maximizing profit and shareholder value and reaching long-term financial goals.

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The Human Side of Finance: The Intersectionality of People, Culture, Adaptability, and Resilience

Speaker: Melissa Hurrington

Finance isn’t just about the numbers. It’s about the people behind them. In a world of constant disruption, resilient finance teams aren’t just operationally efficient. They are adaptable, engaged, and deeply connected to a strong organizational culture. Success lies at the intersection of people, culture, adaptability, and resilience. Finance leaders who master this balance will build teams that thrive through uncertainty and drive long-term business impact.

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How ERP Helps Life Sciences Firms Avoid Recall & Improve Product Quality

Navigator SAP

The COVID-19 pandemic unsettled the supply chain, and the Ukraine-Russia war, ongoing cyberattacks, and trade disputes have only continued the trend. This has put pressure on manufacturing, with particular challenges for companies that source components and products from disparate geographies. Life sciences , which involve complex supply chains and various types of subcontractors, have been hit particularly hard.

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3 CFO tips for finding value in cloud transformation: IBM

CFO Dive

Most companies have, to some degree, embraced cloud computing but do not always clearly identify return on investment.

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Why Is the Fed Always Late to the Party?

Barry Ritholtz

One of the really strange things about watching Federal Reserve policy is the excess of deference that is given to the Fed’s judgment. While the Fed deserves credit for when they get things right – e.g., rescuing the credit system from the great financial crisis (GFC) – they also deserve plenty of blame for the multitude of sins they commit. I am not a Fed hater or part of the crew that wants to “End the Fed.

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The Importance of ERP in Supply Chain Management

Navigator SAP

Anyone who runs a business knows how important supply chain management is. Ensuring the smooth flow of the resources you need to keep your business running is crucial, especially in a modern world where buying patterns, changing technology, and global events can affect the price and availability of those resources in unexpected ways. In fact, supply chain management is so important that business owners and their employees tend to spend an inordinate amount of time on it.

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The Investor Opportunity Index hits a two-year high

The Reformed Broker

Every bear market has these two things in common: They end Expected returns go up The first thing is self-explanatory. The second thing should be obvious but from my talks with thousands of investors over the years, I have found that it is most certainly not intuitive to most people. When I tell you that expected returns are rising as stock prices fall, this is an overly simplistic way of saying that investors only get.

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Maximizing Profit and Productivity: The New Era of AI-Powered Accounting

Speaker: Yohan Lobo

In the accounting world, staying ahead means embracing the tools that allow you to work smarter, not harder. Outdated processes and disconnected systems can hold your organization back, but the right technologies can help you streamline operations, boost productivity, and improve client delivery. Dive into the strategies and innovations transforming accounting practices.

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Ongoing tech investments key to survival: Presidio CFO

CFO Dive

Presidio’s CFO and CTO share their outlook on the return on investment for tech spending, and what’s necessary for a functional tech/finance partnership.

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White Paper - TMS ARE NOT SUFFICIENTLY TAILORED TO FULLY MANAGE FOREIGN EXCHANGE RISKS

Simply Treasury

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Mid-Market ERP Systems

Navigator SAP

An Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is a useful, all-around tool for mid-market businesses looking to streamline their processes and scale their operations. It integrates different aspects of the business, from finances to human resources to customer service. Among different mid-market ERP systems, SAP Business ByDesign is the top choice, beloved by many small and medium enterprises (SMEs) for its complete, uncomplicated, and cost-effective packages.

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Populations in Riskier Geographies

Barry Ritholtz

Great interactive from the Washington Post showing the past 50 years. During that time, millions of people have moved into Hurricane alley — the route that seasonal storms frequently take from the Caribbean up the coast. Click to see the time lapse. Source: Washington Post. The post Populations in Riskier Geographies appeared first on The Big Picture.

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Smarter Card Solutions: Meeting the Challenges of Mid-Market Travel & Expense

Our 2025 Center Travel Survey is clear: as corporate travel increases, so does corporate credit cards distribution, and a rise in off-platform travel booking. This 61% rise causes various challenges: compliance, spend control, reporting problems, and a lack of visibility across organizations. To evolve with the ever-changing needs of travelers, decision-makers need a better solution.

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California pay transparency law signals new norm

CFO Dive

California joins both Colorado and New York City among states enforcing companies to disclose information about pay ranges and salaries to potential employees.

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White Paper- OPTIMIZING WORKING CAPITAL

Simply Treasury

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War and Ethics: What Are the Investment Community’s Responsibilities?

CFA Institute

The investment community needs to develop common standards to apply when conflicts like the Russia–Ukraine War break out.

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7th Inning Stretch

Barry Ritholtz

“ Are we there yet? ” is not just a line from the kids the in the back of the car. It’s a question that investors, speculators, and professional traders have been asking themselves. The tl:dr is almost. We are almost there – down ~25% this year (so far). I wouldn’t call this an orderly sell-off, but it also hasn’t been the sort of collapse associated with true crashes like the 2000 tech wreck or the subprime mortgage/derivatives crisis.

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Bringing AI to Finance: How to Leverage Technology for Efficiency and Control

Finance teams are balancing more than ever, but manual processes shouldn’t slow you down. In this ebook from BILL, discover how AI is transforming finance—automating AP, expense tracking, and document management to reduce errors, increase efficiency, and improve financial control. Learn how real companies are using AI-powered automation to streamline workflows, detect anomalies, and gain deeper insights.

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BlackRock CFO pick may signal strategy shift

CFO Dive

The CFO shift could indicate a deeper focus on the private equity or high net worth wealth arena for BlackRock, an analyst said.

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White Paper - DYNAMIC FX MANAGEMENTIN A FAST-MOVING ENVIRONMENT

Simply Treasury

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Beg, Sell Or Borrow

Global Finance

The first twinges of a credit crunch are hitting companies at the lower end of the corporate food chain. Beef up before the squeeze intensifies.

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MiB: David McRaney on Belief, Opinion, and Persuasion

Barry Ritholtz

. This week, we speak with science journalist David McRaney, who investigates the psychology of reasoning, decision-making and judgment on his blog “ You Are Not So Smart.” The blog, which he launched in 2009, spawned a bestselling book, now available in 17 languages, as well as a podcast. McRaney’s most recent book, “ How Minds Change: The Surprising Science of Belief, Opinion, and Persuasion ,” came out this year.

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Say ‘Goodbye’ to Clunky Spreadsheets and Say ‘Hello’ to Month-End Automation

Technology is rapidly changing the way accountants perform and manage month-end activities. Spreadsheets, emails, and shared drives no longer need to slow you down. In under four weeks, your team can start reaping the benefits of month-end close automation by vastly reducing spreadsheets, cut down on reconciliation work, speed up the month-end close, and better manage your remote team.

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Splurge on automation before recession hits, says former ‘serial CFO’

CFO Dive

Rent the Runway alum and ‘serial CFO’ turned CEO Christina Ross explains why investing in automation can help financial heads prepare before we officially enter a pre-recession environment.

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How to Future-Proof Your Career: T-Shaped Skills

CFA Institute

Where should we focus our personal development so that it has the maximum benefit?

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The Fastest Drop in Home Prices Since 2009

The Reformed Broker

TONIGHT AT 5:30PM EST! Skylar Olsen joins Michael Batnick and I on a special episode of Live from The Compound! Dr. Skyler Olsen is the Chief Economist at Zillow. Previous to her current position, Skyler founded a consultancy supporting public-facing economic data program, was head of economics at a digital mortgage start-up, and spent 8 years supporting the Zillow economic research department.

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Bogleheads Live

Barry Ritholtz

Click for audio. I sat down with Jon Luskin of Bogleheads to record episode #18: We focus on the cognitive & behavioral side of investing, as well as different ways of approaching risk. The post Bogleheads Live appeared first on The Big Picture.

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Outsourcing Vs. In-House: The Ultimate Battle For Better Collections

Speaker: Susan Richards

Your past-due accounts are growing, cash flow is tightening, and the pressure is on. The big question: Do you handle the collections internally or outsource to experts? Both strategies come with advantages and risks - but which one delivers the best impact for your business? In this session we’ll dive deep into the in-house vs. outsourcing debate, examining cost-effectiveness, efficiency, compliance risks, and overall recovery success rates.