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FASB’s draft rules could harm environmental credit markets, EDF says

CFO Dive

The FASB is proposing specific accounting standards for carbon offsets and other climate-related credits and obligations, an area where GAAP is now effectively silent.

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Driving Efficiency Without Breaking the Business

CFO Talks

Driving Efficiency Without Breaking the Business How Top CFOs Identify and Eliminate Non-Value Activities Before They Drain Profits You dont need another textbook about operational excellence. You need real-world tactics that actually move the needle cutting waste , freeing up cash , and making the business leaner and stronger. Thats what drives career-defining success for CFOs today.

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Medical Device Makers Leverage SAP Cloud ERP for New Business Models

Bramasol

As with many other market segments, the Medical Device industry is being disrupted by two major macro trends: 1) the move to new offerings with recuring revenue models, and 2) the transformation of business operations with cloud-based ERP systems. This Insights post provides an overview of these new medical device product/service offerings and an exploration of how SAP Cloud ERP can help optimize and unify back-end systems for managing them.

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Unilever, Reliance see signs of consumer demand revival in India

CFO News

India's urban shoppers are showing signs of increased demand, potentially offsetting trade negotiation volatility with the US. Hindustan Unilever anticipates improved demand driven by macroeconomic tailwinds, while Reliance Retail reports a profit jump. These positive indicators suggest a possible end to a year-long economic slowdown, supported by government initiatives and a favorable monsoon forecast.

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How to Streamline Payment Applications & Lien Waivers Through Innovative Construction Technology

Speaker: Dylan Secrest, Founder of Alamo Innovation and Construction Digital Transformation Consultant

Construction payment workflows are notoriously complex—juggling multiple stakeholders, compliance requirements, and evolving project scopes. Delays in approvals or misaligned data between budgets, lien waivers, and pay applications can grind progress to a halt. It doesn’t have to be this way. Join expert Dylan Secrest to discover how leading contractors are turning payment chaos into clarity using digital workflows, integrated systems, and automation strategies!

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Unified pricing positions brand for sustainable margins | Steven Miller, CFO, Warby Parker

CFO Thought Leader

A Finance Strategic Moment On Friday the 13 of March 2020, Steven Miller closed Warby Parkers 280 stores, scrapped the freshly approved budget, and launched PARPause, Adjust, Redeploy. The framework shifted cash to safety and booming e-commerce (up 100 % YoY), granting leadership daily visibility and preserving liquidity until stores reopened two months later.

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Inglorious exits of some private sector bank chiefs

CFO News

Several private sector bank CEOs, including those from Yes Bank, RBL Bank, Bandhan Bank, and Tamilnad Mercantile Bank, have recently resigned amidst controversies. These exits stem from issues like mismanagement, corporate governance failures, regulatory scrutiny, and underreporting of NPAs. The RBI's intervention and forensic audits highlight the challenges faced by these institutions and the subsequent leadership changes.

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10 Tuesday AM Reads

Barry Ritholtz

My morning train WFH reads: Trumps First 100 Days Leaves S&P 500 With Worst Drop Since 1974 : He promised a markets boom. 100 days in, Stocks have only seen damage. ( Bloomberg ) Traffic at the Port of Los Angeles set to plunge amid tariffs : Arrivals will drop by 35% as essentially all shipments out of China for major retailers and manufacturers have ceased, and cargo coming out of Southeast Asia locations is much softer than normal, according to Executive Director Gene Seroka for the Los

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Sebi warns investors against dealing with 'opinion trading platforms'

CFO News

SEBI has cautioned the public against engaging with 'opinion trading platforms,' clarifying they fall outside its regulatory oversight. These platforms, resembling investment platforms, offer payouts based on yes/no propositions. SEBI warns that opinion trading lacks investor protection under securities laws, and these platforms are neither recognized stock exchanges nor regulated by SEBI, potentially facing action for violations.

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Former Top-Rated Bank Governor Mark Carney Elected To Lead Canada

Global Finance

The Liberal Party of Canada pulled off a stunning upset in the national election. By choosing Mark Carneythe former governor of both the Bank of Canada and the Bank of Englandas its new leader, the party overcame a 25-point polling deficit under a battered Justin Trudeau to defeat Pierre Poilievres Conservative Party and secure a fresh fourth parliamentary mandatean unprecedented feat in Canadian politics.

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You upgrade everything else. Why not your close process?

You wouldn’t keep using a 2009 flip phone - so why settle for outdated close processes? It’s time for an upgrade. SkyStem's Guide to Month-End Close Software walks you through what today’s best tools can do (and what your team shouldn’t have to deal with anymore). Get smart, fast, and a whole lot less stressed when it’s time to close the books.

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Clariant names Oliver Rittgen CFO after Q1 Results

CFO News

Clariant, a Swiss specialty chemicals company, will have a new Chief Financial Officer. Oliver Rittgen will take over from Bill Collins on August 1, 2025. Rittgen comes from Bayer AG. He has experience in corporate finance. Collins is retiring after holding the CFO position since 2022. The company's first-quarter earnings exceeded expectations. Growth in specific sectors helped offset seasonal declines.

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What is a Journal Entry?

The Finance Weekly

A journal entry is an essential component of accounting, serving as the initial record of a business transaction. It ensures that every financial event is documented accurately, facilitating the preparation of financial statements and maintaining the integrity of financial records.What is a Journal Entry?In accounting, a journal entry is a formal record of a transaction where the total debits equal the total credits, maintaining the balance of the accounting equation.

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RBI launches 3 key surveys for monetary policy input

CFO News

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has initiated three crucial surveys, including one on inflation expectations, to inform monetary policy decisions. These surveys, encompassing urban and rural consumer confidence, aim to gather insights into household sentiments regarding the economy, employment, prices, income, and spending. The findings will provide valuable inputs for the RBI's upcoming Monetary Policy Committee meetings.

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Transcript: Jeffrey Becker, Jennison Associates Chair/CEO

Barry Ritholtz

The transcript from this weeks, MiB: Jeffrey Becker, Jennison Associates Chair/CEO , is below. You can stream and download our full conversation, including any podcast extras, on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , YouTube , and Bloomberg. All of our earlier podcasts on your favorite pod hosts can be found here. ~~~ 00:00:02 [Speaker Changed] Bloomberg Audio Studios, podcasts, radio News.

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Precision in Motion: Why Process Optimization Is the Future of Manufacturing

Speaker: Jason Chester, Director, Product Management

In today’s manufacturing landscape, staying competitive means moving beyond reactive quality checks and toward real-time, data-driven process control. But what does true manufacturing process optimization look like—and why is it more urgent now than ever? Join Jason Chester in this new, thought-provoking session on how modern manufacturers are rethinking quality operations from the ground up.

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Build a Strong Leadership Team with Financial and Operational Accountability

The Charity CFO

Build a Strong Leadership Team with Financial and Operational Accountability Behind every financially sound nonprofit is a leadership team that doesnt just care about the missionbut also owns the outcomes. Its not enough to delegate tasks and hope for the best. If you want financial stability and long-term growth, your leadership team must operate with clear vision, shared responsibility, and total accountability.

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Harley-Davidson CEO recommended CFO as successor, shareholder says

CFO Dive

Amid a proxy battle, the motor cycle company said three unnamed potential CEO candidates recently failed to gain majority support from its board.

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Strategic Fundraising Doesn’t Start with the Ask—It Starts with the Plan

The Charity CFO

Strategic Fundraising Doesnt Start with the AskIt Starts with the Plan In a sector dominated by last-minute appeals and burnout-inducing gift cycles, Mandy Moody wants you to know there’s a better way. On this episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast , Mandy joins Tosha to unpack her 4P Formula for fundraising and show nonprofit leaders how to build a strategy that actually scaleswithout burning out your team or ghosting your donors.

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Tariff turmoil could open door for vendor fraud, experts say

CFO Dive

The situation is reminiscent of the COVID-19 pandemic, which triggered “urgent vendor sourcing and payment pressures for companies,” a treasury expert said.

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AI In Accounting: A Practical Roadmap For Smarter AP

Speaker: Gerald Ratigan

The accounts payable (AP) function is evolving and AI is leading the charge. As finance teams face rising invoice volumes and expectations for speed and accuracy, AI-powered automation has shifted from a futuristic concept to the most practical solution. But for finance leaders, success isn’t just about selecting the right tools, it’s about implementing the right strategy.

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Roto pumps CFO seeks reinstatement of interest subvention scheme as MSME exporters face rising finance costs

CFO News

Amid rising finance costs, Roto Pumps CFO Pradeep Jain has called for the urgent reinstatement of the 3% interest subvention scheme, warning that its withdrawal from January 2025 could erode MSME exporters global competitiveness. Can Indian MSMEs survive without critical policy support? Here's what the CFO told ETCFO.

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Nearly 6 out of 10 workers admit making AI-fueled errors

CFO Dive

Many employees using AI at work are “knowingly using it improperly,” according to a KPMG report.

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ION boosts XTP Risk JANUS with AI for improved pre-trade risk management

Reval

LONDON 29 April 2025: ION, a global leader in trading and workflow. The post ION boosts XTP Risk JANUS with AI for improved pre-trade risk management appeared first on ION.

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PCAOB chair ‘deeply troubled’ by GOP proposal to abolish agency

CFO Dive

The disruption to inspections of public accounting firms while a new program gets up and running could last years, PCAOB Chair Erica Williams said.

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Stop Budget Burnout: A Better Way to Grow Your Nonprofit in 2026

Speaker: Sean Yoder

Nonprofits are under more pressure than ever to demonstrate financial accountability while continuing to expand their impact. Traditional budgeting models often fall short, reinforcing silos, limiting flexibility, and stalling growth. Enter collaborative budgeting: a dynamic, team-driven process that enables smarter resource allocation and builds financial resilience at scale.

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Sebi extends deadline for optional T+0 settlement for QSBs to Nov 1

CFO News

Sebi has extended the implementation deadline for the optional T+0 rolling settlement cycle for qualified stock brokers (QSBs) to November 1, 2025. This decision follows feedback from QSBs and consultations with various market participants. While the deadline is extended, all other provisions of the original circular remain unchanged, ensuring a smooth transition for investors.

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Deepfake Disruption in Financial Services

Trade Credit & Liquidity Management

As financial institutions navigate a rapidly digitizing landscape, the rise of AI-generated deepfakes is no longer a fringe concern—it’s a growing enterprise risk. From falsified executive communications and synthetic identity fraud to manipulated financial documents and reputational sabotage, deepfake technologies now pose a direct threat to organizational trust, investor confidence, and regulatory compliance.

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RBI's move to inject liquidity seen as a positive for bond prices

CFO News

The Reserve Bank has decided to inject more liquidity into the banking system through the purchase of Government bonds for an aggregate amount of Rs 1.25 lakh crore in May.

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Syngene CFO flags macroeconomic uncertainty as key risk, sees ample growth headroom for FY26

CFO News

CFO: Deepak Jain says prudent capital allocation and scalable capacity are key priorities as the company eyes double-digit underlying growth.

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Why Tech-Forward Tax and Accounting Firms Have the Inside Track to the Future

Speaker: Joe Wroblewski, Sales Engineer Manager

Automating time-consuming manual tasks can save your firm hundreds of hours–and thousands of dollars. But it can also have longer-lasting benefits, like helping you attract and retain the next generation of CPAs, and we don’t need to tell you how important that is amid the current generational staffing crisis in the tax and accounting profession. You'll want to save your seat for this new webinar with industry expert Joe Wroblewski, where we'll explore how to: Maximize ROI with Cost-Effective Te