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Companies cut salary budget increases to 3.6%, trim promotions: Mercer

CFO Dive

Plans for slower gains to salaries align with Thursday data showing that economic growth slowed to just 1.6% last quarter, far less than expected.

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Evaluating the Scalability of Various ERP Systems for Manufacturing Growth

Navigator SAP

When a manufacturer first puts in place an ERP for food and beverage operations, the focus usually is on getting the system up and running and other tasks such as overcoming ERP adoption challenges among employees. More forward-looking manufacturers keep an eye to the future at the same time, however, also looking for scalability of an ERP system during selection.

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1958 BMW 507 Series II Roadster

Barry Ritholtz

In the northeast, Spring has fully sprung. Temps are expected to kiss 80 today, and after a mild winter, we have been enjoying abundant sunshine. The daffodils and tulips are up, the magnolias are blooming, and the pear and cherry trees are explosions of colors! All of that blue sky beckons us to hop in a roadster to enjoy the open road. My first high HP car was a BMW convertible, but the open-top car that set the standard was the 507.

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U GRO Capital CFO calls for new NBFC category to boost MSME financing

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U GRO Capital's CFO, Kishore Lodha, suggests a distinct NBFC category for MSMEs to address their financial needs effectively. The CFO also highlighted the company's commitment to sustainability, emphasising growth strategies, including impact assessments and innovative financing solutions like rooftop solar and water sanitation.

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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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Use innovation to drive finance’s operational excellence and business outcomes

Future CFO

Finance operations are not as simple and clear-cut as it was decades ago. Given the imperative to accelerate digital transformation across industries, CFOs and finance teams need to get better at adopting new technologies and driving the integration needed to make these work optimally. Based on findings from Deloitte’s Asia-Pacific CFO Survey , striking the right balance between broad accounting proficiency and specialised technological skills has become a paramount concern for CFOs in the regio

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Process Vs. Physical Automation: Warehouse Automation

Navigator SAP

Automation related to inventory management is comprised of two main components: process automation, and physical automation. Both are designed to improve operations and procedures within a warehouse beyond the capabilities of human workers through the integration of artificial intelligence and robotics. Each type of component takes over a repetitive or time-consuming task, enabling workers to focus on more challenging jobs.

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How Advisors Can Work With Attorneys To Drive Better Estate Planning Outcomes For Clients

Nerd's Eye View

Financial advisors add value for their clients not only by helping them grow their wealth, but also by working with them to create a plan for how to use it. While much of this process may focus on the client's own lifetime planning needs (e.g., helping them develop a retirement income plan), it often also addresses the client's goals for their wealth after their death.

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India requires 30 lakh CAs for $30 trillion economy by 2047, says ICAI President

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ICAI President Ranjeet Kumar Agarwal projects a surge in demand for chartered accountants, supporting India's aim of a $30 trillion economy by 2047. He also emphasizes on the pivotal role of digitalization and the institute's initiatives for skill enhancement and global alignment with mutual recognition agreements.

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Metamorphosis: Technology as the biggest catalyst to transformation

Future CFO

In the age of disruption and change, agility and adaptability have become key factors to ensure the survivability of a company. Affin Bank Headquarters Malaysia-based Affin Bank Berhad, the financial holding company of Affin Islamic Bank Berhad , Affin Hwang Investment Bank Berhad , Affin Moneybrokers Sdn Berhad , AXA AFFIN Life Insurance Berhad and AXA AFFIN General Insurance Berhad, saw the need to transform with the changing times and this was what started them on their journey of Metamorphos

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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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ADM’s suspended CFO to resign amid accounting scandal

CFO Dive

Vikram Luthar — who was placed on a forced leave in January — will assist the company and be paid his base salary until his resignation is effective on Sept. 30.

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Where Automation Improves Inventory Management

Navigator SAP

Meeting production deadlines and hitting quality standards is not enough. Manufacturers must also be nimble and efficient.

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March 2024 State Coincident Indexes Ease

Barry Ritholtz

A quick note on the state of the economy in light of some recent data. Q1 2024 Gross Domestic Product expanded at a disappointing 1.6% — note this is seasonally and inflation-adjusted annual rate. That lagged economists’ consensus of 2.4%. However, it’s not quite all it appears. Some of this is that “long and variable lag” of higher rates starting to bite — but it’s not just that.

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NFRA debars Reliance Home Finance's audit engagement partner for five years for professional misconduct

CFO News

NFRA's crackdown on auditing irregularities at Reliance Home Finance Limited (RHFL) for FY 2018-19 resulted in significant penalties and debarments for professionals. This action follows suspected fraud and lapses in auditing standards, highlighting the need for stringent oversight in financial reporting.

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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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Real yields are rising, but haven’t yet hit highs of 2023

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By David Enna, Tipswatch.com I’ve been watching with fascination as market real yields of Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities have been steadily rising in recent weeks.

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Big Six tech firms’ profit momentum could be headed for collapse: UBS

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The companies’ growth in earnings per share is projected to drop to 15.5% by the first quarter of 2025, from an estimated 42.2% for the same period in Q1 2024.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (April 27-28)

Nerd's Eye View

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the Department of Labor released the final version of its Retirement Security Rule (a.k.a. the Fiduciary Rule 2.0), which is set to go into effect in September and (if it survives anticipated legal challenges) would represent a significant shift toward greater fiduciary standards in the financial services industry, including by defining as a fiduciary act a one-time recomm

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10 Weekend Reads

Barry Ritholtz

The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of coffee, grab a seat outside, and get ready for our longer-form weekend reads: • We might be closer to changing course on climate change than we realized : Greenhouse gas emissions might have already peaked. Now they need to fall — fast. ( Vox ) • Tesla Is Not the Next Ford. It’s the Next Con Ed. Elon Musk’s EV empire is crumbling.

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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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India Inc's overseas bond listings treble amid rate cut uncertainty

CFO News

However, market participants anticipate a short-lived trend due to diminishing expectations of a US interest rate cut, dampening the demand for such bonds.

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The Benefits of Virtual Bookkeeping Services

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Considering hiring your first virtual bookkeeper? You’re not alone – since Covid-19, thousands of small businesses have used outsourced bookkeeping services to work remotely on their books. Entrusting financial records to a virtual bookkeeper might feel unnerving, but the advancements in technology and a shift in workplace dynamics offer a compelling array of options that save businesses money and time.

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PE-backed Kent Outdoors seats new CFO, hunts for Kona Bicycles buyer

CFO Dive

Rob Otto is joining the Salt Lake City, Utah-based company as it puts a beloved mountain bike maker on the block and pivots to focus on water sports.

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Reframing Risk In Retirement As “Over- And Under-Spending” To Better Communicate Decisions To Clients, And Finding “Best Guess” Spending Level

Nerd's Eye View

Over the past few decades, advicers have used Monte Carlo analysis tools to communicate to clients if their assets and planned level of spending were sufficient for them to realize their goals while (critically) not running out of money in retirement. More recently, however, the Monte Carlo "probability of success/failure" framing has attracted some criticism, as it can potentially alter the way that a client perceives risk, leading them to make less-than-ideal decisions.

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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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MiB: Ed Yardeni on the Roaring 20s

Barry Ritholtz

This week, we speak with Dr. Ed Yardeni, President of Yardeni Research , a provider of global investment strategies and asset-allocation analyses and recommendations. He previously served as Chief Investment Strategist of Oak Associates, Prudential Equity Group, and Deutsche Bank’s US equities division in New York City. He taught at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Business and was an economist with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and at the Federal Reserve Board of Governors and t

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Indian startups raised VC funding worth $2.3 billion in Q1 2024, reveals GlobalData

CFO News

Startup Funding: A total of 294 VC deals were announced in India during Q1 2023, while the disclosed funding value of these deals stood at $2.4 billion.

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FCF Healthcare & Life Sciences Venture Capital Monitor – USA – 03/2024 published

Fox Corporate Finance

FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH is delighted to publish the new “FCF Healthcare & Life Sciences Venture Capital Monitor – USA – 03/2024”. The Monitor is a monthly published overview of venture capital trends in. Read more The post FCF Healthcare & Life Sciences Venture Capital Monitor – USA – 03/2024 published appeared first on FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH.

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Proposed PCAOB rule risks turning auditors into legal watchdogs

CFO Dive

The NOCLAR proposal would impose on auditors greatly expanded responsibilities for identifying — or even preventing — noncompliance with a very wide range of laws, PwC’s Brian Croteau writes.

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PowerPoint Best Practices for Creating Stellar Presentations

Mastering data visualization in PowerPoint will help accelerate your career because it positions you as someone who can present data that drives business decisions forward. think-cell's PowerPoint Best Practices eBook was created specifically for professionals aiming to master the art and science of data-driven storytelling. What’s inside: Practical Insights: Uncover valuable tips for crafting engaging and persuasive presentations.