CFA Institute

JUNE 12, 2023

Gaurang Trivedi, CFA, is an independent investment and management professional providing advisory services in forensic analysis, equity research, private capital, corporate finance, and business development.

Economics

Bramasol

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

In todays digital economy, businesses rely heavily on SAP consultants to guide them through complex ERP implementations, streamline processes, and maximize the value of their SAP investments. At Bramasol, these core values are Excellence, Integrity, Passion, Teamwork and Accountability.

SAP

CFO Dive

JULY 9, 2025

In a survey by the Big Four accounting firm, about 33% CFOs said they believe now is a good time to take on more risk, d own from 60% who expressed the same view in the first quarter. Respondents lowered projections for revenue, earnings and capital investments. The number is at its lowest level since the third quarter of last year.

CFO

Bramasol

JULY 16, 2025

Operational Efficiency and Cost Management Cost Reduction Pressures : With increasing pressure to reduce operational costs, utilities are investing in ERP systems to streamline workflows, reduce redundancies, and automate financial reporting. Cloud-based ERP systems also lower the total cost of ownership compared to legacy solutions.

SAP

CFO Talks

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Chinese Study highlights limitations on IAS 38, accounting for intangible assets A recent study from China highlighted the limitations of IAS 38 —the International Accounting Standard that governs intangible assets—and its impact on innovation, particularly in high-tech industries.

Accounting

The Charity CFO

JANUARY 21, 2022

And the issue of restricted funds presents unique bookkeeping and accounting challenges for a nonprofit that a for-profit company doesn’t face. This accounting system is called fund accounting. This accounting system is called fund accounting. Who’s Required to Use Fund Accounting? .

Nonprofit

Navigator SAP

JULY 1, 2022

Having said that, we recommend SAP Business ByDesign as the better investment for the vast majority of medium-sized business out there. Both consistently get top ratings, and both have a slew of glowing reviews from industry trade publications and users from the SME sector. Here are our reasons why. Canada, Australia, and Japan.

SAP

CFO Leadership

OCTOBER 10, 2023

AI in the “Real World” While these powerful tools seem to have a near mastery of natural language communication, they are not necessarily designed to possess many of the skills required by finance and accounting professionals. However, they still have a place in corporate finance and accounting.

Accounting

PYMNTS

JANUARY 2, 2020

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), which establishes accounting standards in the U.S., It also provides a new standard for companies that struggle with the implementation of the technology, according to a report by Compliance Week. The new information was released in Accounting Standards Update No.

Accounting

CFO Talks

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

This is not just an accounting issue; it’s a symptom of a broader problem that threatens our ability to compete in the global economy. At the heart of this issue is IAS 38 , the international accounting standard for intangible assets, which may be doing more harm than good for South Africa’s economic ambitions.

Accounting Standards

PYMNTS

JUNE 10, 2019

Certified Professional Accountants (CPAs) in California are calling on an industry watchdog to clarify standards for cryptocurrency accounting, with expectations that corporations will increase their use of cryptocurrencies moving forward. GAAP,” the letter stated.

Accounting

Bramasol

MAY 13, 2024

Overview of the PCAOB and AICPA The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) is a regulatory body established by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 in response to corporate accounting scandals like Enron and WorldCom.

Auditing

CFA Institute

AUGUST 9, 2019

The next crash may unearth accounting scandals to rival those of Enron and WorldCom, says Sebastien Canderle.

Accounting

The Charity CFO

OCTOBER 9, 2024

One of the most sought-after tools is a platform or software to integrate your fundraising and accounting data seamlessly. This makes it challenging to create technology that tracks data for fundraising purposes while still following accounting principles. So why does it seem so hard to find this unicorn platform?

Accounting

PYMNTS

JANUARY 2, 2020

The largest accounting firms – EY, Deloitte, KPMG and PwC – are investing billions of dollars in artificial intelligence (AI) and data technology products to change the industry in new ways, according to a report by Bloomberg Tax. That means accountants will be expected to become business advisers, not just number checkers.

Data Analysis

Future CFO

DECEMBER 31, 2021

In response, 82% of CFOs report that investments in digital are accelerating faster than in other areas, including talent, supply chain, business services or fixed assets. What does this mean to the finance and accounting team of 2022? CFOs will have an expanded role to include ESG oversight.

Leadership

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Corporates are gearing up to manage a whole slew of accounting standards changes in the coming years, but one of the more immediate effects involves how leases are recorded on financial statements. Some companies may seek legal advice on adopting the new standards or interpreting loan covenants.

Accounting

The Charity CFO

AUGUST 15, 2023

Myths of Nonprofit Accounting and Why They Matter to Job Seekers Unfortunately, many job seekers fall victim to the stereotypes and believe the myths surrounding nonprofit accounting. In this section, we will debunk the three most common nonprofit accounting myths. Ready to dive deep into this exciting realm?

Nonprofit

The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 8, 2022

But in order to get the most out of these grants, you need to understand how to properly manage and account for them. The IRS has strict regulations on how to handle grants and charitable contributions, so it is essential that you understand the best practices when accounting for them. 8 Best Practices When Accounting For Grants.

Accounting

Bramasol

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Driven by sweeping changes such as digital transformation, globalization of markets, the subscription-based Digital Solutions Economy™ (DSE), carbon-accounting mandates, a rising emphasis on artificial intelligence, and other disruptive trends, the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is undergoing radical transformation too.

Technology

CFO Leadership

OCTOBER 18, 2023

AI in the “Real World” While these powerful tools seem to have a near mastery of natural language communication, they are not necessarily designed to possess many of the skills required by finance and accounting professionals. However, they still have a place in corporate finance and accounting.

Accounting

PYMNTS

JULY 6, 2018

Australian regulators said they were disappointed in corporates’ lack of preparedness for new accounting rules. Directors and preparers should ensure that they understand the impact of new accounting standards and have systems and processes in place to support reporting under these new standards.”. 1 of this year.

Accounting

CFA Institute

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Can Impact-Weighted Accounting (IWA) help unlock ESG Alpha for investors?

Accounting

Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Singapore need to further digitize when it comes to accounting and tax, according to the TMF Group. While the island state has adhered relatively well to international accounting standards—a trend only seen in 21% of jurisdictions in Asia Pacific, it trails behind its Asian counterparts in digitization, TMF Group pointed out.

Accounting

Fpanda Club

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Another important aspect to consider within the discussed topic is how exactly FP&A is different from other finance disciplines, namely accounting, corporate finance and financial control. All this makes financial controllers obvious candidates for communicating with external auditors and managing the audit process.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

PYMNTS

APRIL 29, 2020

To provide immediate cash flow for small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) is asking for the Federal Reserve to make a short-term accounts receivable (AR) lending facility that is federally backed, according to an announcement.

Finance

CFA Institute

MARCH 5, 2021

You can find significant alpha in the mechanics that drive GAAP accounting.

GAAP

Future CFO

MARCH 8, 2023

3) Legislation and regulatory changes “Within the insurance industry, we are implementing a new accounting standard, IFRS17, which represents the most major change to insurance accounting requirements in over 20 years,” he revealed. These include being customer-focused, being inclusive and taking accountability. “We

CFO

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Lease Accounting, Too. LeaseQuery , which is one of the largest providers of lease accounting software, said that it has received an investment from Goldman Sachs’ Merchant Banking Division, to the tune of $40 million in Series A funding. Here in the U.S.,

Investments

Future CFO

JUNE 22, 2022

The total cost faced by the global insurance industry to implement the accounting standard is now estimated by WTW to be US$18 billion to US$24 billion, survey report indicates. People: More than 10,000 people will be required to deliver the accounting standard in the next two to three years.

IFRS

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Along with regulatory action from tax reform and tougher Know Your Customer (KYC) rules adding the pressure of complex red tape, public companies need to add one more compliance concern to their list: changes to accounting standards by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). “In many ways, they are.”

Accounting Standards

Musings on Markets

JANUARY 5, 2024

In pursuit of an answer to that question, I used company-specific data from Value Line, one of the earliest entrants into the investment data business, to compute an industry average. Return on (invested) capital 2. Excess Returns on investments 4. Dividends and Potential Dividends (FCFE) 1. Buybacks 2. Equity Risk Premiums 2.

Valuation

CFO Thought Leader

MAY 21, 2023

While chief accountant for the SEC’s investment management division, Alison Staloch reports, she found herself being greeted by a degree of inclusive enthusiasm that she had seldom encountered before. Says Staloch: “At the time, I still had thoughts about going back to public accounting.

CFO

Future CFO

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Hefty cost of IFRS 17 The total cost faced by the global insurance industry to implement the IFRS 17 accounting standard is now estimated to be US$21-27billion, WTW observed. Dividend-paying capacity unaffected: Nearly all 2023 survey participants declared that dividend-paying capacity has been unaffected by IFRS 17.

IFRS

VCFO

MAY 30, 2022

He is particularly skilled in oil and gas accounting, financial reporting, structuring finance and accounting functions and processes, financial modeling of capital investments, divestitures, acquisitions, cash flows and working capital management, and debt and equity financing.

CFO

The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 21, 2021

So if you’re new to nonprofit accounting , you shouldn’t make too many assumptions about which taxes you will (or won’t) have to pay. . And you’ll need to continue to meet them, as well as maintain detailed accounting records. . Do nonprofits pay income tax on investments? . But even that’s not always the case.

Nonprofit

CFA Institute

JUNE 2, 2021

Cost of capital is a tenuous concept. Charlie Munger amusingly calls it a “perfectly amazing mental malfunction.”.

Accounting