CFO News Room

JANUARY 7, 2023

Mean reversion : I am not a knee-jerk believer in mean reversion, but the tendency for numbers to move back towards averages is a strong one. That said, to use mean reversion in analysis or investing, you need to know what these averages are, either over time or across companies, and data can help in that pursuit. .

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PYMNTS

JUNE 12, 2017

For instance, if a merchant had the aforementioned data about Chinese customers, “the company could devise a strategy to encourage more purchases and boost revenues, such as starting to support the popular Chinese e-wallet Alipay,” Levy said. Zooz also offers secure data storage and protection for consumer information.

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CFO Talks

DECEMBER 5, 2024

I believed in the accounting route owing to my passion for numbers, coupled with my personality, and interest in working with people in general. Numbers can be unpacked to tell a story. Investing in technology (smart accounting and data analysis systems, etc.),

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Future CFO

JULY 21, 2024

"Now, beyond interpreting financial data, we’re now also embracing sustainability reporting and assurance – a rapidly growing field." While we need accountants with a strong foundation in accounting principles, data analysis skills, business acumen, we also need them to have a willingness to adapt to constant change.

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Centage

JANUARY 31, 2022

By ensuring you have synchronized financial statements to begin the cash flow forecasting process and can leverage what-if analysis with drill-down capabilities, these innovative solutions can provide the insight needed to future proof your organization. Transform how you budget, forecast, analyze and report.

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Global Finance

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

That means corporate treasurers are collaborating closely with other business units and leveraging data and analytics to supply critical insights into finance and risk issues and improve cash flow. That said, AI and ML systems answer corporate treasurers’ continuing need for better ways to extract meaning from the numbers.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Next year, the mobile ad display number is forecasted to rise even higher to 78 percent of overall dollars and $21.22 At the same time, they’re working to become more adept at leveraging data for both ROI measurement and targeting.”. That’s a $15.45 billion figure.

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Centage

DECEMBER 1, 2021

If your board asked you to run new numbers based on fresh assumptions, it took you days or weeks to create a new set of reports. They’re focused less on benchmarking current performance to the predicted budget and instead want to leverage real-time data to understand what the future looks like.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 8, 2020

A large portion of this challenge stems from the fact that customer onboarding is done by a large number of smaller, fragmented teams rather than having a single dedicated workforce, resulting in communications issues slowing down the process. For more on these and other AML/KYC news items, download this month’s Tracker.

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Future CFO

MARCH 21, 2022

An essential skill for every finance professional is the ability to tell the story behind the numbers, according to Keith Chan , chief financial and technology officer at McDonald’s Hong Kong. Chan pointed out that leveraging big data with the use of AI brings business agility into the organisation. Keith Chan.

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Fpanda Club

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

The growing variety and complexity of tasks within the finance function has resulted in the creation of a discipline that is supposed to become a bridge between the finance and business to support decision-making process by leveraging data and technology. This relates to FP&A which stands for financial planning and analysis.

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Centage

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Leverage tools that are flexible: Because there is some estimation inherent in the process, and because the business world changes quickly, you need workforce planning software that allows you to run through scenarios and change budgets and plans easily. Do you have skill gaps? will make the estimates you develop based solidly in fact.

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Centage

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

How much can a CEO rely on the numbers in the forecast? Budgeting & Forecasting at the Speed of Business Leverage scenario planning, forecasting & reporting, and multiple budget iterations. Growth requires investments in people, capital spending, market expansion, mergers and acquisitions. Watch to Learn How.

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Collectiv

JUNE 13, 2023

Data analysis is a treasure trove for non-profits. Solid processes around nonprofit data give you critical information to highlight unique aspects of your organization, boost morale, increase credibility, enhance transparency, and build community awareness to support your mission.

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Future CFO

MARCH 2, 2023

how functions can strengthen semantic models to improve data quality and transparency how can technology expand the number of teams performing judgment-based activities versus manual activities how autonomous technology in finance can improve business performance by minimising the burden of data analysis and decision making.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Siddiqui and his team have made significant efforts to utilize artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) systems, which detect suspicious behaviors or transactions and curb the number of successful cybercrimes. This is especially true as more business is performed via online, mobile and other connected channels.

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The Finance Weekly

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Large companies are firmly embracing robotic process automation (RPA), leveraging sophisticated data analytics and visualization tools, and exploring the use of blockchain and other new technologies. Due to inadequate training, users aren’t leveraging the ERP system’s full capabilities. For example, could RPA benefit the team?

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Centage

JANUARY 19, 2024

The focus is on balancing a small number of internal departments and/or projects, ensuring that resources are allocated in a manner that aligns with organizational goals. Reducing reliance on manual data analysis and automating cost allocations significantly improves efficiency and speed.

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Musings on Markets

JANUARY 6, 2023

Mean reversion : I am not a knee-jerk believer in mean reversion, but the tendency for numbers to move back towards averages is a strong one. That said, to use mean reversion in analysis or investing, you need to know what these averages are, either over time or across companies, and data can help in that pursuit.

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The Charity CFO

AUGUST 7, 2023

Enhanced Data Analysis and Decision Making Tired of number crunching? The programs can automatically flag valuable insights from large data sets that may have otherwise gone unnoticed. Leaders will need to take steps to address these concerns while still leveraging AI to its fullest extent.

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Future CFO

JUNE 3, 2024

She recounts that other steps, including integration into risk analysis, strategy considerations and data, should follow closely as top considerations. Wood adds that the TCFD recommendations have already formed a mandate in a number of jurisdictions, leading many companies to align their measures accordingly.

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Future CFO

JANUARY 21, 2021

People are looking to see if there are ways for them to leverage their excess cash or the limitations in [acquiring] cash,” added Kim. Intraco’s Yeo added that having data in real-time matters in the current market. This is where data integrity, as well as the analytics capability of digitization, actually stands out.”.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

. “We found that by helping large corporates de-risk their supply chains with their accounts payable and reconciliation processes, we were able to leverage the relationship with their supplier network to reach a large number of suppliers,” Caicedo told PYMNTS.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 5, 2017

But there’s a stark difference between the number of debit cards and credit cards with only about 13 million credit cards in the market. Proprietary data analysis focuses on the past, present and future of nations on the rise in the world of payments. contact-form-7].

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Centage

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Leverage tools that are flexible: Because there is some estimation inherent in the process, and because the business world changes quickly, you need workforce planning software that allows you to run through scenarios and change budgets and plans easily. Do you have skill gaps? will make the estimates you develop based solidly in fact.

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Planful

DECEMBER 28, 2016

There have been a number of improvements in financial software technology over the last 10 years that can help streamline the financial close and reporting process. Look for opportunities to simplify and streamline the process, while ensuring integrity of the data. Tools and Technologies Designed to Streamline Year-End Close.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 27, 2020

I had an interest in leveraging technology to make that possible.”. This capability is only available for a small number of fridges right now, but Saunders expects a full rollout in the near future. cities, including Chicago, Milwaukee, New York City and Philadelphia, and it plans to expand to additional locations.

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Centage

JUNE 28, 2022

Knowing the timing, amount and predictability of future cash flows with cash flow forecasting should be an essential component of the budgeting and planning process at all companies – not just high-growth and highly leveraged companies – in a weak economy. .

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Centage

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Forecast error calculators : Leverage forecasting tools and calculators to automate error calculations and streamline the process. This is also referred to as budget vs actuals reporting. Cumulative sum of forecast errors (CUMFE) : Analyze the total sum of forecast errors over time to identify patterns and trends.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 23, 2016

A true indicator of the global demand and usage of cash, Delnevo said in a recent interview with PYMNTS, is the rising number of ATMs. No worries about remembering PIN numbers, passwords or worrying about your card being scammed – your smartphone will do it for you.”. There are more ATMs than ever before.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 13, 2017

PYMNTS: Can you give me some personnel growth numbers? . PYMNTS: Can you show me some data or proof points on how the company has helped retailers? For retail specifically, the top performers are going to be the retailers who leverage the power of fast data to drive their business. DD: John Hugg is the founding engineer.

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Global Finance

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Founded in 2018, the CTBC Data and AI R&D Center in Taiwan employs more than 200 people. It strives to leverage technology in transforming financial services to better meet customer needs. Areas of focus include document tech, verification tech, marketing tech, data tech, regulatory tech, and investment tech.

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Barry Ritholtz

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

You know, people are comfortable, leverage builds. And like I say, that’s part of why it’s translated to a number of people coming to BlackRock and be with me today. RIEDER: So I had known Larry Fink and Rob Caputo, our CEO and president, for a number of years. And we have a great team in Asia and Europe.

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CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

On Monday, the White House announced that it will let the Covid-related public health emergency declarations expire on May 11, 2023… [T]he numbers don’t lie. There has been much debate about the real number of Covid deaths in China, after the virus ripped through its megacities. Though CDC may be jiggering the numbers soon.

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