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Surging federal debt to raise borrowing costs, erode investment: Peterson

CFO Dive

Interest rates initially rose Monday, the first day of bond trading after Moody’s Ratings late Friday cited the gloomy fiscal outlook and downgraded U.S. debt.

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10-year TIPS reopening auction gets real yield of 2.220%, 2nd highest in 16 years

Tips Watch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com At this moment, I am on a Viking cruise ship sailing out of Gdansk, Poland, and could lose internet access at any moment. So this is going to be quick. The U.S.

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Why spreadsheets aren’t going away anytime soon

CFO Dive

Spreadsheets are not just a tool of the past; they will be a vital component of the future of finance, Gartner’s Mike Helsel writes.

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Understanding the "GROW" in GROW with SAP

Navigator SAP

GROW with SAP is not a product. It is a journey. It is a framework for helping a business digitally transform and streamline operations with the industry-leading SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition enterprise resource planning solution (ERP).

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Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback

Mid-year performance reviews aren’t just boxes for HR to check. Paycor’s toolkit empowers leaders to: Identify high-potential team members. Boost engagement with meaningful feedback. Support struggling employees. Nurture top talent to drive results. Learn how to ignite employee potential through meaningful feedback. When you nurture top talent, everybody wins.

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Lebanon On The Path To Reform

Global Finance

Since the 2019 financial collapse that brought the war-torn country to its knees, banking sector reform has been a prerequisite for obtaining help from multilateral lending institutions. The new law allows entities, including independent auditors, to directly access banking records from the past decade. “The banking secrecy bill is a tool,” comments Sibylle Rizk, director of public policies at Kulluna Irada, a Beirut-based think tank. “Now it needs to be used: whether by bankin

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (May 17–18)

Nerd's Eye View

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that Republicans in the House of Representatives this week released their long-awaited tax plan to address the impending sunset of many measures in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The proposed legislation makes several aspects of TCJA 'permanent', including maintaining TCJA's tax brackets and the elevated estate tax exemption, while also introducing new potential tax-savings op

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Inflation expected to surge to 7.3% in a year, fueled by tariff worry

CFO Dive

Consumer sentiment has slumped this year even as recent “hard data” reveal stable prices and robust hiring.

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What is the Difference Between Cash Management and Treasury Management?

The Finance Weekly

Cash managementand treasury management might sound similar, but they serve very different purposes.Many organizations keep a close watch on daily cash flow, but still face financial instability. The reason often lies in not fully understanding how short-term liquidity and long-term financial planning work together. Knowing the difference between cash management and treasury management can close that gap.But which one supports day-to-day operations?

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Govt approves 187 startups for I-T exemption benefits

CFO News

The government has approved 187 startups for income tax exemption under Section 80-IAC, bringing the total to over 3,700 since the scheme's inception. Startups incorporated before April 1, 2030, are now eligible to apply for the tax benefit. DPIIT's revised evaluation framework ensures faster decision-making, with complete applications reviewed within 120 days.

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Your Accounting Expertise Will Only Get You So Far: The New Way To Lead

Speaker: Victor C. Barnes, CPA, MBA

In the climb from contributor to leader, the rules quietly change. But if you’re aiming for the summit, the air gets thinner, and what got you here won’t be enough to get you to the top. 🗻 What made you successful early in your finance career—technical accuracy, sharp analysis, flawless execution—won’t be what carries you to the next level. The higher you go, the more your effectiveness depends on how you connect, adapt, and communicate.

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No-Code Forecasting in Power BI: Planning Without the Pain

Collectiv

Forecasting shouldnt require a PhD in Excel or a week of IT support. Yet for most business leadersespecially in finance, sales, and operationsthats exactly how it feels. Forecasts get trapped in spreadsheets. Budget submissions come in by email. And the BI team is always a step behind. Thats where no-code forecasting in Power BI changes the game. What No-Code Forecasting Actually Means When we say no-code, we dont mean lightweight or dumbed-down.

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Kitces & Carl Ep 164: Is Complexity In Financial Planning Necessary To Prove (Young) Advisor Credibility?

Nerd's Eye View

Young advisors may feel – and face – an extra burden to prove their expertise to clients. After all, it can feel odd to create an estate plan that will impact a client’s grandchildren… when those grandchildren may be older than the advisor themselves! And while any advisor needs to determine how much detail to share when explaining strategic decisions, younger advisors may feel added pressure to prove their credibility.

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Thursday’s 10-year TIPS reopening auction deserves attention

Tips Watch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The U.S. Treasury on Thursday will auction $18 billion of a reopened 10-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Security, CUSIP 91282CML2. The result will be a 9-year, 8-month TIPS with an already-set coupon rate of 2.125%.

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Manufacturing firms that fully integrate AI will gain significant edge: Report

CFO News

About 93 per cent industry leaders across eight countries, including in India, believe that manufacturing organisations that fully integrate AI will gain a significant competitive edge, a report showed on Monday.

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The Hidden Science Behind Why Finance Teams Resist Change—And How to Fix It

Speaker: Kim Beynon, CPA, CGMA, PMP

The most overlooked, yet most critical, element of transformation is preparing people for change. Automation and AI aren't just technical upgrades, they’re cultural shifts which can challenge identities. That’s why change management isn’t a side project—it’s the foundation. In finance, where precision and process rule, navigating change can feel especially disruptive.

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Indonesia leads online lending sector growth in Southeast Asia

Future CFO

Indonesia's online lending leads in the Southeast Asian region, with total outstanding loans disbursed by online lending platforms reaching IDR 80.07 trillion, according to the Financial Services Authority (OJK). This reflects the growing demand from individuals and small and medium-sized enterprises on digital loan platforms. According to Nucky P. Djatmiko , president director at Fintopia Indonesia , one of the more intriguing developments in the first quarter of 2025 is the significant contrib

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Playing the Global Tax Game Without Getting Burnt: What Every South African CFO Must Get Right 

CFO Talks

Playing the Global Tax Game Without Getting Burnt: What Every South African CFO Must Get Right Its no longer enough to know your way around a balance sheet. Todays CFO is the nerve centre of every strategic decision, from pricing to expansion, and increasingly, international tax planning. If your company operates across borders, the tax implications can be complex, high-risk, and very expensive.

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Continuous scenario planning, war chests top finance playbooks for uncertain times

CFO Dive

CFOs now grappling with on-again off-again tariff policies on top of other headwinds are using a variety of strategies to mitigate the risks of the fast-changing business climate.

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CFO Jill Woodworth’s Wellness Encore at Prenuvo

CFO Thought Leader

Woodworth realized early that highgrowth companies must plan for downturns. She pushed Pelotons leadership to model severe demand shocks and secure funding before it was essential. When COVIDs whiplash forced a $800million costcut and mass layoffs, those preparations helped to buffer liquidity and allowed the company to restructure rather than stall.

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Doing More With Less: The Modern Finance Miracle

Speaker: Mark Gilham, FCCA, CPP

Finance used to be the function that counted, now it's the one that’s counted on. 📊 For accounting firms, controllers, and finance leaders, expectations are rising faster than headcount. Businesses want agile forecasts, granular analysis, seamless reporting, and smart automation—often without added resources while demanding uncompromised accuracy and compliance.

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Achieving Business Financial Success: Navigating the Transition from Side Hustle to Formal Business

CFO Plans

Imagine this: you’re standing on the brink of transforming your side hustle into a full-fledged business. It’s an exciting journey filled with opportunities, especially in the booming tech and e-commerce sectors of 2025. However, to steer this ship towards success, establishing a solid financial foundation is paramount. Explore Expert Financial Guidance to ensure a seamless transition and secure your business’s future.

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From Crisis to Comeback: Louis Klopper’s Turnaround Playbook for CFOs 

CFO Talks

From Crisis to Comeback: Louis Kloppers Turnaround Playbook for CFOs In the latest episode of the CFO Club Podcast, we sat down with Louis Klopper, CFO at Coronado Consulting Group and a veteran in business rescue and strategic turnaround. With over three decades of experience in corporate banking, finance, and distressed business recovery, Louis brought a wealth of insights into navigating today’s volatile landscape.

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Minnesota passes CPA pathways legislation after pioneering model

CFO Dive

Roughly two years after introducing a bill to ease CPA licensure rules, Minnesota lawmakers late Monday passed legislation establishing alternative routes to becoming a certified public accountant.

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1098: Pandemic Rollercoaster Veteran Champions Smarter MRI Suites | Jill Woodworth, CFO, Prenuvo

CFO Thought Leader

When Pelotons stock debuted in2019, CFO JillWoodworth believed the playbook was airtight. She had shifted fiscal calendars, resegmented reporting and shaped statements that tell a story, she tells us. Then COVID hit. Orders flew ninefold overnight, marketing was switched off, and customer focus narrowed to a single metric: getting bikes from order to doorstep.

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Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence

“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.

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Asia Pacific CFO turnover decreases, report finds

Future CFO

Chief financial officer turnover in the Asia Pacific region decreased by 24% year over year in 2024, according to a report by Russell Reynolds Associates. The Global CFO Turnover Report found that with roughly two-thirds of Asian-listed companies being family-controlled/owned, CFO turnover is unsurprisingly lower than the global average, as companies prioritise stability.

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From tactical to strategic finance: Aligning people, process, and technology

Cube Software

Key takeaways Strategic finance isnt achieved with technology upgrades alone; true transformation happens when people, processes, and technology are working in sync. People are the linchpin of every successful finance transformation, and cross-functional communication is a key element. Strategic finance relies on trusted data and flexible technology that empowers greater insights and better decisions, not just faster reporting.

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Member Profile: D’Shorne Human

CFO Talks

Member Profile: DShorne Human In this edition of our CFO Spotlight series, we profile DShorne Human, a dynamic Group Chief Financial Officer whose strategic leadership has shaped both state-owned and private sector organisations across Africa and internationally. With more than two decades of experience in finance, including executive roles in mining, forestry, manufacturing, and investment, DShorne has become a respected voice in corporate transformation, cost restructuring, and public-private

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Is your accounting team ready for a paradigm shift?

CFO Dive

Traditional accounting practices — which limit insights to post-close reviews and delay crucial decisions — are struggling to keep pace, writes Oracle’s Julie Girard.

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From Curiosity to Competitive Edge: How Mid-Market CEOs Are Using AI to Scale Smarter

Speaker: Lee Andrews, Founder at LJA New Media & Tony Karrer, Founder and CTO at Aggregage

This session will walk you through how one CEO used generative AI, workflow automation, and sales personalization to transform an entire security company—then built the Zero to Strategy framework that other mid-market leaders are now using to unlock 3.5x ROI. As a business executive, you’ll learn how to assess AI opportunities in your business, drive adoption across teams, and overcome internal resource constraints—without hiring a single data scientist.