Sat.Mar 23, 2024 - Fri.Mar 29, 2024

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CFOs expected to play key role in ESG

Future CFO

Bruno Sarda , Principal, Climate Change & Sustainability Services at Ernst & Young LLP is joined by Terence Jeyararetnam , EY Asia-Pacific Leader and Partner, Climate Change and Sustainability Services at Ernst & Young (the Partnership), and a member of the ISSB’s Technical Reference Group to discuss how sustainability disclosures are evolving and the prospects for convergence.

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Highest Paid CFOs in the World in 2024

The Finance Weekly

Big companies used to hog all the CFO action, but now even small and medium-sized businesses are jumping on the bandwagon. Why the sudden CFO craze? Well, CEOs are cluing in on the fact that having a financial expert on board can steer their ship in the right direction and spur business growth. In a nutshell, companies are starting to view CFOs as smart investments rather than just expenses.

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Danny Kahneman: What if Everything is Narrative Fallacy?

Barry Ritholtz

“Our comforting conviction that the world makes sense rests on a secure foundation: Our almost unlimited ability to ignore our ignorance.” – Daniel Kahneman The loss of Danny Kahneman is a reminder that we should review some of his work and apply them to the current market. I am fascinated by the idea of Narrative Fallacy (the term was actually coined by Nassim Taleb in “ The Black Swan “) and how it applies to pretty much ewverything.

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Delivering results for holistic success

Future CFO

In its Top 5 Finance Trends and Priorities for CFOs in 2024 , Gartner says economic headwinds have forced CFOs to look beyond temporary measures and find new ways to lead finance through digital transformation. The analyst forecasts that through 2025, more than 40% of finance roles will be either new or significantly reshaped due to finance technology.

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Elevating Accounting Practices: The Power of Outsourcing and Automation in the Digital Age

Speaker: Nancy Wu, Head of Sales and Customer Success at SkyStem

Join us for an enlightening webinar as we delve into the transformative realm of modern accounting practices. In today's digital age, the convergence of outsourcing and automation has revolutionized how businesses manage their financial operations. In this webinar we will explore the synergistic potential of these two strategies to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, save cost and drive strategic decision-making.

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How To Bring A Team Together For A (First-Time, In-Person) Retreat

Nerd's Eye View

For the advisor leading a virtual team, the day-to-day can offer a rewarding blend of flexibility, creativity, and productivity; at the same time, though, many of the benefits of remote work can also make it challenging to build a tight-knit team culture. For example, with flexibility comes fewer synchronous interactions, which in turn can result in less innovation, team bonding, and collaboration.

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Traceability and Scalability in ERP Systems for Food Production

Navigator SAP

When evaluating ERP for food manufacturing , there are many considerations. Two factors that food manufacturers should not overlook, however, are traceability and evaluating ERP scalability for manufacturing as the business grows. A business with less regulatory requirements might only look at areas such as ERP for supply chain and inventory management, but food manufacturers will want to take a deep look at traceability and scalability to avoid headaches down the road.

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Unleashing animal spirits

CFO News

What will make CFOs borrow big and sign cheques for fresh capex? The government is pitching hard for manufacturing but the majority of the companies are going ahead mostly with working capital loans. What will make them invest heavily and push the capex cycle? What kinds of indications are CFOs waiting for?

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Beyond the numbers – accounting is still a great career for young talent

Future CFO

Last year, Finance Minister Lawrence Wong highlighted that the number of people pursuing accounting degrees has dropped by over 10 per cent over the past five years, and fewer accounting graduates go on to take up careers in the profession. Is the accounting profession losing its appeal? Historically, accountants have played a crucial role in business and the economy.

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Inflation ‘bursts’ may exceed Fed’s 2% target due to public debt: Brookings

CFO Dive

Policymakers face several inflationary forces, including rising spending on defense and aging populations, economists said in a Brookings paper.

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How to Build the Ideal HR Team

HR doesn’t exist in a vacuum. This work impacts everyone: from the C-Suite to your newest hire. It also drives results. Learn how to make it all happen in Paycor’s latest guide.

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A 5-year TIPS will mature April 15. How did it do as an investment?

Tips Watch

Answer: Very well. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com I got a reader question this week about CUSIP 9128286N5, a 5-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Security that will mature on April 15, 2024.

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Pool of ‘unemployed CXOs’ grows as old firms refuse to match startup salaries

CFO News

“There are a large number of unemployed CXOs in the startup ecosystem – many of them are currently jobless, because neither are they willing to take pay cuts nor are they able to land a job in a large company that find them overpriced,” said Mayank Kumar, cofounder of edtech major upGrad. “Inflated salary and CXO designations are the two main reasons coming in the way of getting them another job,” he added.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (March 30-31)

Nerd's Eye View

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” – this week’s edition kicks off with the news that a recent survey suggests Americans are increasingly prioritizing work-life balance over higher salaries, with 2/3 of respondents indicating that they would rather work at a job that they loved rather than a job they disliked but paid more money.

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CFOs trim hiring while adopting automation: Fed survey

CFO Dive

The rising use of robots, artificial intelligence and other automation aligns with signs in recent months that the labor market is cooling.

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Planning Your Restaurant's Path to Profitability

Speaker: James Kahler, COO of Full Course

Ever wondered where to splurge and where to safely conserve when it comes to operating and growing your restaurant? 🤔 Join James Kahler, COO of Full Course and industry visionary, in this new webinar where he'll talk all about best practices to invest in your restaurant's success! Whether you're a new business or an established restaurant, a seasoned pro or a rookie, you'll learn the keys to sustainable success in this competitive industry.

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10 Weekend Reads

Barry Ritholtz

Billionaires know they are. Low-wage workers are very well aware that they aren’t. But vast swaths of America’s “regular rich” don’t feel that way, and it’s keeping everybody down. [link] via Bloomberg. Electric Boogie Woogie Wagon [link] 17 astounding scientific mysteries that researchers can’t yet solve What is the universe made out of?

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Bid to widen reach during elections, cricket mania: Companies plan ad splurge for action-packed June quarter

CFO News

Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Hyundai Motors, Dabur and Godrej Appliances among others said they will be increasing their ad budgets for the next quarter. Overall spending may surpass that of the festive season because of the confluence of events, experts said. Marketers said the increased spend will be on print, broadcast and digital media.

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Why Guyton-Klinger Guardrails Are Too Risky For Most Retirees (And How Risk-Based Guardrails Can Help)

Nerd's Eye View

One way financial advisors can add value for retiring clients is to estimate how much they can spend sustainably during their retirement years without depleting their investment portfolio. Advisors in this position have several options to help them determine a client's initial spending level, from 'static' approaches like the 4% Rule to more dynamic approaches that allow for higher initial withdrawal rates (but introduce the possibility of spending cuts during retirement).

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Interim ADM CFO gets $35K monthly pay boost

CFO Dive

Embattled Archer Daniels Midland also gave interim finance chief Ismael Roig restricted stock valued at $1 million that will fully vest in March of next year.

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How Automation is Driving Efficiency Through the Last Mile of Reporting

Speaker: Jamie Eagan

As organizations strive for agility and efficiency, it's imperative for finance leaders to embrace innovative technologies and redefine traditional processes. Join us as we explore the pivotal role of digitalization and automation in reshaping what is commonly referred to as the “last mile of reporting”. We’ll deep-dive into why digitalization is no longer a choice, but a necessity for finance departments to stay competitive in a fast-paced environment touching on: 2024 trends for the Office of

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ION-owned LIST completes third and final phase of migrating clients onto Euronext’s Optiq trading platform

Reval

Milan, Italy, 26 March 2024: LIST, an ION company, announces that the third. The post ION-owned LIST completes third and final phase of migrating clients onto Euronext’s Optiq trading platform appeared first on ION.

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'Ready-to-eat market in India may grow 45% in 5 years'

CFO News

SATS Food Solutions taps into India's growing ready-to-eat market potential with a focus on automation and IoT at its Bengaluru facility. The company aims to maintain taste consistency and develop new recipes through chef involvement.

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Comparing Your Nonprofit Budget to Actual

The Charity CFO

Do you know the financial health of your nonprofit organization? Knowing where your finances stand is essential to effective nonprofit management. One of the best ways to get a quick read on your organization’s financial health is to compare your nonprofit budget to actual performance. A budget to actual analysis helps you look at your estimated revenue and expense versus what your organization actually saw.

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UnitedHealth, Hilton Grand Vacations elevate CFOs to dual president roles

CFO Dive

Taking on new sales or marketing responsibilities through the addition of such roles offers critical learning opportunities for CFOs aspiring to the CEO chair, Cowen Partners’ Shawn Cole says.

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Accounting Software and ERP Readiness Guide

In this white paper, we explore the factors to consider in deciding whether the time is right for your Company to consider a new ERP or accounting software, the total cost of ownership and plans necessary to make the potential leap to these systems.

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The top 10 opportunities for AI

Future CFO

Strategies of organisations now center on generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) following the challenges in 2023 amid macroeconomic weaknesses and cost-savings, according to Ernst & Young. GenAI is seen to have triggered a rebound in confidence against the backdrop of the current market situations. Injecting GenAI into digital transformation strategies , including the finance function, has now been gaining traction in the board room, serving as a key factor in future decision-making pro

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Fulcrum Digital appoints Sathish Raghunathan as CFO

CFO News

Fulcrum Digital selects Sathish Raghunathan as CFO, drawing on his diverse financial experience to lead the company's strategic financial operations.

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Small Business Strategies: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Explained

CFO Share

In the bustling world of small business, the mention of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) often evokes mixed feelings. For the successful entrepreneur who built their business through passion and rich relationships, diving into the numerical abyss can seem cold or outright alienating. However, embracing small business KPIs is not a departure from your valued team culture.

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Ford CFO: Bridge collapse will likely ‘lengthen’ supply chain

CFO Dive

The automaker will have to divert parts to other ports along the East Coast or elsewhere in the U.S., Ford’s finance chief said Tuesday.

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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.