March, 2024

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Leveraging ERP for Enhanced Decision-Making in Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Navigator SAP

An informed decision is always better than a guess. That’s why data is so important for food and beverage manufacturers today. With a food and beverage ERP (enterprise resource planning solution), manufacturers can upgrade their decision-making processes through better visibility and both enhanced data and analytical capabilities. The benefits of ERP data analytics in manufacturing are many.

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SEC busts company behind $300M crypto Ponzi scheme targeting Latinos

CFO Dive

Under the leadership of Gary Gensler, the SEC has intensified efforts to protect investors involved in what he calls the “Wild West” of crypto assets.

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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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India to play a larger role in globalisation in coming decades

CFO News

India has emerged as a bright spot on the global map and the world is looking at India with a big hope. While the lead economic indicators are showcasing remarkable improvement, the recent study also shows that India will be an integral part of globalisation in the coming decades.

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Planning Your Restaurants 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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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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Managing Supply Chain and Inventory Through ERP Systems

Navigator SAP

Supply chain and inventory considerations are important for most businesses. But for food and beverage manufacturers, supply chain management and inventory control are essential for ensuring the quality and safety of the products being produced. Food and beverage ERP systems make this level of oversight and control possible. Managing manufacturing production is at the heart of ERP, but supply chain management and inventory control, along with ERP traceability in food production, might be just as

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SEC fines Arista Networks founder Bechtolsheim $1M for insider trading

CFO Dive

Andreas “Andy” Bechtolsheim, who resigned as Arista chairman in December, allegedly arranged put options contracts for a relative based on non-public information about an imminent deal.

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U.S. population distribution, 1975-2050

Barry Ritholtz

We sometimes say “Demographics is Destiny,” but that’s abstract. To get a visual sense of what that looks like, see the above chart (via Blackrock ) showing the distribution of various age groups from 2075 to 2050. Note bars in Red are not in the workforce. The post U.S. population distribution, 1975-2050 appeared first on The Big Picture.

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CFOs prioritize employee compensation in budget allocations, reveals Gartner survey

CFO News

Amidst the financial landscape of 2024, CFOs are intensifying their focus on elevating employee compensation, as revealed by a recent survey conducted by Gartner Inc., reflecting evolving trends in budget allocations and retention strategies.

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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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Sustaining transformative leadership to drive growth and value

Future CFO

The future starts today, not tomorrow. The future is now. With the future of finance circling the management across functions, the formation of the right concoction of capabilities, and the establishment of a strong data foundation, it is expected that finance leaders look into strategies to not only succeed but also sustain transformative leadership.

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Webinar- Optimizing Order-to-Cash to Compliance with AI

Bramasol

This webinar focuses on how companies can optimize their Order-to-Cash-to-Compliance processes by combining SAP’s latest cloud-based financial solutions to enhance efficiency and drive business value. Specific topics will focus on use cases for emerging subscription-based business models and solutions such as Order to Cash/BRIM, Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR), and S/4HANA cloud implementations.

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Identifying Your Own “Soft Assets” To Turn COIs Into Powerful Referral Champions

Nerd's Eye View

Soliciting prospect referrals can often be an effective way for financial advisors to grow their firms with clients who are ready to act and who will benefit from the firm since many referrals come from sources that are familiar not just with the advisor and the services they offer, but also with the prospect being referred and the needs they seek. This is particularly true when referrals come from Centers of Influence (COIs) – professionals who are trusted by their circles to influence id

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Joann approves $400K CFO retention bonus amid bankruptcy speculation

CFO Dive

The struggling craft supplies retailer approved the bonus as it continues its hunt for a permanent CEO while facing liquidity and inventory challenges.

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Register Now: Sneak Peek Into Close Automation SkyStem Web Demo

Technology is rapidly changing the way accountants perform and manage month-end activities. Spreadsheets, email, and shared drives no longer have to slow us down. Join us as we present a "sneak peek" recorded demo of SkyStem's month-end close solution – ART. 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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At the Money: How To Know When The Fed Will Cut

Barry Ritholtz

At the Money: How To Know When The Fed Will Cut with Jim Bianco (March 13, 2024) Markets have been waiting for the Federal Reserve to begin cutting rates for over a year. What data should investors be following for insight into when they will begin? Jim Bianco discusses initial unemployment claims data and wage gain to identify when the Fed will start lowering rates.

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Why are India's FDI inflows slowing down?

CFO News

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India has witnessed a significant downturn, declining by 38.4% year-on-year to $15.41 billion in the first ten months of the current financial year.

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Talent retention in Southeast Asia: Accountants as valuable assets

Future CFO

Talent shortage among accounting staff continues to persist in many parts of the world including Southeast Asia, with the issue being most felt by small accounting firms that struggle to compete with the big accounting firms: KPMG , PwC , Ernst & Young , and Deloitte. A Gartner survey of finance function employees revealed that 84% of finance employees asked have less engagement and less interest in going above and beyond than their peers and other functions.

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Generative AI & Business Policies

VCFO

Generative AI is Here. Are Your Policies Ready? If you’re a business owner or executive who doesn’t yet fully understand generative AI, you may be adopting a wait-and-see approach before establishing a policy regarding its use in your workplace. Generative AI, however, is not waiting around and has likely already made its way into your business in some form or another.

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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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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (March 23-24)

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 SEC has recently been cracking down on firms for recordkeeping failures related to electronic communications, including their use of text messaging with prospects and clients. Which could serve as a warning to firms to heighten their supervision of their advisors' texting practices and whether they are being recorded properly (perhaps with the help of available archivi

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EU enacts sweeping AI rules with global reach, stiff penalties

CFO Dive

Penalties include up to €35 million or 7% of a company’s total worldwide annual turnover — whichever is higher — for violations of a ban on “emotion recognition” in the workplace.

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10 Weekend Reads

Barry Ritholtz

The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of coffee, grab a seat by the fire, and get ready for our longer-form weekend reads: • How a Physics Whiz Made a Fortune Betting on Nature’s Catastrophes : John Seo used his scientific knowledge to develop a winning formula for trading catastrophe bonds — a market that’s booming thanks to climate change and inflation. ( Bloomberg Green ) • How neuroscience can help you make tough decisions – with no regrets : Most people are too risk-averse when it

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India's direct tax collection grows 20% to Rs 18.90 lakh crore till March 17

CFO News

India's fiscal prowess shines through as direct tax collections surge to Rs 18.90 lakh crore in FY 2023-24, accompanied by a notable rise in gross collections and advance tax figures.

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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.

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The CFO, Digital Transformation and AI

Future CFO

One of the buzzwords in the industry over the last few months has undoubtedly been: artificial intelligence (AI). There have been countless insights addressing the future of AI in financial and digital transformation. The central theme for CFOs is the need for finance leaders to primarily trust in their systems and data outputs, proactively address emerging risks, and identify the right talent in order to capitalise on the promise of AI and these transformational systems.

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When to Use a ‘Decision Tree’ for Business Planning

CFO Selections

Originally published: 2/15/2021 Updated: 3/4/2024 For those not familiar with the term, a decision tree is a flow chart that works through all possible response options in a scenario to analyze resulting outcomes. Basically, it is a visual version of an “if this then that” statement across all possible alternatives. The “branches” off each decision alternative that result use data analysis to forecast the most likely outcome of each decision.

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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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CFOs play it safe on AI spending

CFO Dive

Close to two-thirds (62%) of CFOs responding to a Deloitte poll anticipated an allocation of less than 1% of their organization’s budget for GenAI next year.

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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.

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Making Complicated Ideas Simple

Barry Ritholtz

The one and only Howard Marks… The post Making Complicated Ideas Simple appeared first on The Big Picture.

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India's economy reflecting mid 2000 boom

CFO News

During the period from 2003 to 2007, India experienced an average GDP growth rate of approximately 8.6%, with inflation averaging at 4.8%. Here is my note based on Morgan Stanley’s report.

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ExecOpinion: Go all in, engage and don’t hold back

Future CFO

A Forbes article suggests that 2024 will be tough for everyone. FutureCFO discourse with finance and business leaders echoes the same sentiment. But even as leaders brace for the possibility of harder times ahead, a more important issue is recognising the need of workers for a sense of belonging. In recognition of the continuing importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, FutureCFO continues to reach out to women leaders on their experiences, strategies and learnings on their journey