Barry Ritholtz

MARCH 17, 2025

You were the Chief Economist for the US Senate Budget Committee during, was that during the Obama administration? So wait, so you are the Chief economist for the Democrat US Senate Budget Committee, who is the chief economist for the Republicans Stephanie Kelton : Bill something? ’cause I was just teaching economics at UMKC.

Budgeting 59

Budgeting Economics Math Numbers 59

CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

Resilience, inclusive growth, and technology-enabled development – the Budget 2022 by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman aims to create an enabling framework to achieve these three benchmarks. While the Budget delivers on many fronts, achieving this completely would require a concentrated effort spanning multiple years and further reforms.

Budgeting 130

Budgeting Manufacturing Economics Concentration 130

Centage

AUGUST 15, 2022

With that in mind, many businesses are turning to budgeting and planning drivers as a way of obtaining more accurate information. A newer approach to financial management, driver-based planning involves examining a company’s main business and value drivers with a goal of designing plans and budgets with them in mind.

Budgeting 105

Budgeting Planning Forecasting GAAP 105

Future CFO

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Editor’s note: Have you already adopted agile budgeting? Pannie Sia (pictured), general manager, ASEAN, Workda y explains what it is, how it’s different from traditional budgeting, the benefits it brings, and how CFOs can make agile budgeting effective and successful. FutureCFO: Why do finance functions do agile budgeting?

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Concentration Finance Planning 52

Generation CFO

JANUARY 28, 2022

I can’t stand little empires, people holding money back and playing a negotiation game with budgets,” he explains. With the argument centring around that we can’t concentrate, we don’t knuckle down and stick something out through tougher times. . Total transparency. “I It’s too easy for leaders to throw mud at millennials,” says James.

CFO 200

CFO Math Concentration Finance 200

Generation CFO

DECEMBER 20, 2021

As times progressed, and Excel models became more popular and complex, there was a tendency for many to move to a named individual level budget – but only if HR would release this information! . We also saw connectivity with other parts of the budget that helped drive more detailed and accurate calculations. The development of HR.

Planning 131

Planning Benchmarking Budgeting Concentration 131

Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Which suggests that instead of trying to go head-to-head with these larger firms (and their heftier marketing budgets) in attracting clients, smaller firms might instead demonstrate how they are 'different' by offering a unique service offering tailored to their ideal target clients.

Concentration 98

Concentration Treasury Budgeting Leverage 98

The Finance Weekly

JULY 14, 2024

Long range planning extends beyond conventional budgeting, planning, and forecasting processes which usually span a year, and concentrates mainly on financial goals and key initiatives that are 5-10 years or more into the future. That’s exactly how Long-range Planning (LRP) works – not only for individuals but for businesses as well.

Planning 105

Planning Leadership Budgeting Financial Analyst 105

Future CFO

APRIL 22, 2024

Upskilling pace Given all the changes and shifts in the Finance function at present, Cheah believes the pace of upskilling within the team in the bid to keep up comes as a concentrated effort. No company has an unlimited budget,” Cheah says, “budget and investment priorities are often unfortunately not a straight line equilibrium.”

Finance 98

Finance Budgeting Accounts Payable Concentration 98

The Finance Weekly

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Inadequate Budgeting & Planning Some organizations make huge plans and then jump straight into executing them, without any precise budgeting or first checking whether their employees possess the necessary skills and knowledge. This article will flesh out these mistakes, and what can be done to prevent them from happening.

Budgeting 97

Budgeting Concentration Planning Technology 97

CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

And because business ownership and share-holding are concentrated among high-income households, the incidence of the program across the household income distribution was highly regressive. Her primary research interests include the US economy, the federal budget, homeland security, taxation, tax competition, and financial privacy.

Economics 130

Economics Concentration Numbers Budgeting 130

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 4, 2022

What's unique about Ramit, though, is how he literally wrote the book (and subsequently launched an online educational platform and brand) on how consumers can not just learn more about their finances but change their financial behaviors, without focusing on a budget or setting retirement savings goals, and instead helping them focus their money more (..)

Education 98

Education Concentration Prioritization Finance 98

Future CFO

JULY 17, 2023

Doing so reduces transaction costs and enables greater cash concentration, allowing treasurers to address disruptions and maximise investments more easily. Treasurers should take leverage in-house banking, payments-on-behalf (POBO) and collections-on-behalf (COBO) models, and virtual accounts. 3) Enhance working capital management.

Treasury 98

Treasury Forecasting Cash Management Concentration 98

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Spending has concentrated as of late on tech giants as opposed to numerous smaller sources like local TV, magazine and newspaper sources. As the pandemic hit in March, many companies targeted ad spending as one of the first areas to cut from the budget as they had to slash spending. Over half of U.S.

Advertising 63

Advertising Concentration Budgeting Numbers 63

CFO News

JULY 21, 2024

Taxation of capital gains from equity ownership has gained popularity in the Indian budget, aiming to direct household savings into more productive investments. India's stock market is mature, and the effective tax rate favors capital, causing wealth concentration and tax arbitrage between wage and capital income.

Concentration 40

Concentration Budgeting Investments Marketing 40

The Finance Weekly

APRIL 25, 2022

Most of these steps, which include empowering CISOs, concentrating on business continuity capabilities and investments, and improving scenario planning, intersect with the CFO’s growing role in supporting and financing the organization’s cybersecurity framework.

Finance 107

Finance Forecasting Treasury Concentration 107

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 24, 2017

The upshot is that spending may not be concentrated in a single day’s spree. Wall Street research from Jefferies, noted in CNBC.com, said that a slight sliver of consumers will spend more on Black Friday than they did last year, which compares to the 17 percent who said the same last year.

Retail 54

Retail Concentration Budgeting Sales 54

The Finance Weekly

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Whether youre a CMO or a marketing operations manager, the challenge of making the most of your budget while hitting your targets is no small feat. Step 6: Determine Your Budget Planning for Success Every great plan needs resources to back it up. Your budget dictates whats possible, so its crucial to allocate it wisely.

Planning 52

Planning Marketing Budgeting Auditing 52

Spreadym

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Budgeting : Create a detailed budget that outlines your income and expenses. A budget helps you understand where your money is going and allows you to make informed decisions about spending and saving. Budget Variance: Compare actual financial results to budgeted or forecasted figures.

Planning 59

Planning Strategic Planning Budgeting Forecasting 59

E78 Partners

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Outsourcing also enables internal teams to concentrate on essential business tasks rather than getting weighed down by the challenges of telecom management. Consequently, companies can efficiently concentrate on their primary tasks while meeting their telecommunications requirements.

Concentration 52

Concentration Vendor Management Communication Risk Management 52

E78 Partners

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Outsourcing also enables internal teams to concentrate on essential business tasks rather than getting weighed down by the challenges of telecom management. Consequently, companies can efficiently concentrate on their primary tasks while meeting their telecommunications requirements.

Concentration 52

Concentration Vendor Management Communication Risk Management 52

CFO Thought Leader

APRIL 16, 2024

Inside The Mentoring Round, Semperis CFO Jeff Bray emphasizes the importance of concentrating investments on the best ideas rather than spreading resources too thinly. He also plans to improve budget reporting to business units and implement stronger governance structures to support scaling operations.

CFO 40

CFO Concentration Budgeting Forecasting 40

The Finance Weekly

MAY 5, 2024

This plan covers everything from activities and target markets to budget, resources, and market positioning. Ensuring that the budget is in line with these elements to meet set objectives is equally important. By having a robust sales plan in place, businesses can track growth, recurring revenue, and overall financial health.

Planning 72

Planning Sales Forecasting Strategic Planning 72

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 6, 2020

The rules also go on to say that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) would be required to regularly collect data on the concentration, and budgets would be increased for the FTC and the Department of Justice Antitrust Division , CNBC reported. Earlier this month, U.S.

Concentration 50

Concentration Budgeting Technology 50

The Finance Weekly

AUGUST 5, 2023

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) involve a range of activities, including planning, forecasting, budgeting, and analytical tasks, all of which are vital in providing essential support for a company's major business decisions and overall financial well-being.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Financial Analysis Forecasting Budgeting 52

Centage

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Understanding where your actual financials stand in relation to budgets and projections is important to keeping your business on track and in helping to create new projections and budgets. Financial reporting is a critical task for any organization.

Financial Reporting 59

Financial Reporting Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Budgeting Concentration 59

CFO Thought Leader

APRIL 15, 2024

This principle of concentrated effort not only transformed his approach to investment management but also became a guiding principle throughout his career, which includes his latest stint as CFO of Semperis, a leading cybersecurity firm. CFOTL: Tell us about Semperis … what does this company do, and what are its offerings today?

CFO 52

CFO Investments Concentration Restructuring 52

The Finance Weekly

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Creating a Budget Timeframe The budget creation cycle provides unique insights compared to the usual ratios and outcomes discussed in this article. For long-term success, concentrate on KPIs that guide your overall strategy. Calculation: Divide total SG&A expenses by total sales to get the SG&A ratio 10.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting General Ledger Sales Concentration 52

The Finance Weekly

AUGUST 27, 2023

Encompassing tasks such as analyzing financial data, creating budgets and forecasts, managing accounting processes, and ensuring tax adherence and regulatory compliance, these advanced solutions empower finance teams to concentrate on strategic decision-making and higher-value tasks. What is Datarails’, FP&A Genius?

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Planning Forecasting Budgeting 52

The Finance Weekly

MAY 29, 2024

As the FP&A software industry explodes, more and more businesses are looking for tools to help them budget, forecast, and automate their data. Over 1,300 customers, including notable names like the Boston Red Sox, Bose, and Five Guys, rely on Planful to enhance their planning, budgeting, consolidation, reporting, and analytics processes.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Planning Budgeting Forecasting 52

VCFO

MARCH 30, 2023

If a company’s offerings are so niched or concentrated, what happens if demand shifts suddenly or consistently over time for that offering or set of offerings? If an owner is the only decision maker, sales lead, or sole operator in another key role, it makes it very tough to push the value of or sell the business.

Valuation 86

Valuation SAP Concentration Benchmarking 86

CFO Talks

MARCH 20, 2024

Budgeting: The Controller gathers info and puts the budget together. The CFO looks at this budget with a telescope, considering how it fits with the company’s long-term plans and what changes might be needed. It involves trusting your team, delegating effectively, and concentrating on strategic financial planning.

CFO 52

CFO Accounts Payable Financial Analysis Auditing 52

The Finance Weekly

JULY 19, 2023

Keeping a close eye on cash flow and maintaining a sound budget truly cements a business’ stability. Setting up these tools to function seamlessly allows your team to concentrate on critical tasks. A single cash shortage can drastically alter the course of an organization. How can you improve the forecast of cash flows?

Forecasting 52

Forecasting Cash Flow Forecasting Budgeting Concentration 52

The Finance Weekly

JULY 14, 2024

It extends beyond conventional budgeting, planning, and forecasting processes which usually span a year, and concentrates mainly on financial goals and key initiatives that are 5-10 years or more into the future. Depending on how detailed the directors get, the document might set budgets for each department or outline personnel needs.

Planning 52

Planning Leadership Budgeting Financial Analyst 52

CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Ultimately, the concentration of RIA assets at a small number of mega-players does highlight a need for greater competition, but the sheer economies of scale needed to effectively compete in the RIA custody business also highlights how difficult it is to break into a highly competitive – and highly commoditized – marketplace.

Compliance 130

Compliance Communication Planning Concentration 130

Boston Startup CFO

OCTOBER 29, 2012

Depending on your needs, a consulting CFO may be able to help with financial projections, cash forecasts, operating budgets, financial plans, pricing, reporting, debt management, M&A, equity and debt negotiations and liquidations. Overall, CFOs help you with business planning, providing your business plan with essential rigor.

Startups 52

Startups Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) GAAP Accounting Principles 52

CFO Share

AUGUST 10, 2023

Is the business concentrated within one channel or product? Is net income hitting or beating budget? Are multiple sales channels apparent in the revenues, such as wholesale, retail, and e-commerce? What is the distribution of sales across these channels? Is it consistent or showing a significant change?

Concentration 40

Concentration Budgeting Sales Accounting 40