Fri.May 02, 2025

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Playing It Smart with Idle Cash

CFO Talks

How CFOs Are Turning Treasury into a Strategic Growth Engine If youre still treating your treasury function like a glorified savings account, youre leaving strategic valueand hard cashon the table. Todays corporate treasurer isnt just keeping the lights on. Theyre quietly driving value, managing risk, and influencing your ability to fund growth. And if youre the CFO, that responsibility (and opportunity) lands squarely in your lap.

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The Ben Affleck accounting shortage hack

CFO Dive

“The Accountant” movie from 2016 is loved by many CPAs. Will the new sequel and the franchise’s drama help attract more young people to the accounting profession?

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Unmatched Excellence: SAP North America’s ERP Implementation and Support Services

Navigator SAP

Part of why so many businesses choose an SAP ERP solution is that SAP is robust and widely supported. SAP invented ERP, and it still dominates the space. Because it is so commonly used, businesses served by SAP North America never have to go it alone; there is a robust community of consultants and third-party support service providers that can assist with rollout and post-implementation support.

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Tesla CFO sells another $1.1M in company shares

CFO Dive

The EV maker’s finance chief has offloaded about $6.5 million in shares in 2025, according to company filings.

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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

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29 Indian firms feature in top 100 value creators' list: BCG

CFO News

This India phenomenon spans 35 different industry sectors in our study, highlighting that India's accelerated path to long-term value creation has been broad-based and consistent and reflects investor confidence across both new-age technology spaces as well as more traditional manufacturing domains, a BCG report said.

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V-Mart Retail re-appoints KPMG as internal auditors for 2025-26

CFO News

V-Mart Retail Limited's board has approved the re-appointment of KPMG Assurance & Consulting Services LLP as their Internal Auditors for the financial year 2025-26. This decision, made on May 2, 2025, follows the Audit Committee's recommendation. The re-appointment is based on KPMG's experience and expertise in the field.

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MATS 2025 Recap

Commercial Credit Group

In March, a group of CCG folks attended the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, KY. Our goals were to learn about the trends from last year and get a preview of whats to come in 2025, for the transportation industry (legally, logistically, and technologically). The Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) is an annual trade show for transportation industry professionals, including truck drivers.

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India’s total exports grow 6.01% to reach record $824.9 bln in FY25

CFO News

India's total exports reached a record $824.9 billion in FY25, driven by a surge in services exports, according to the commerce and industry ministry. Services exports hit a historic high of $387.5 billion, marking a 13.6% increase from the previous fiscal year. Despite global challenges, merchandise exports excluding petroleum also saw a record increase.

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Driving AI adoption internally

Future CFO

Google Cloud 's Lee Moore and Boston Consulting Group's Djon Kleine talk on the bold change artificial intelligence brings to the table, discussing the required focus, incentives, and key metrics to track progress. First published in Youtube. The post Driving AI adoption internally appeared first on FutureCFO.

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Live Demo - Supercharge your Month End Close

Automation generally supercharges any process and brings its value to the forefront. See how infusing automation such as ART (our month-end close solution), into your close can get you to the next level of closing. We will share a live demo of SkyStem's solution, ART and share the key elements of month-end close automation. Through ART, we'll take a look at: What month-end close automation entails Which process steps can and should be automated Benefits of achieving process automation, and Why i

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Flipkart, PhonePe, Oyo among $100 billion tech startups eyeing IPOs by 2027

CFO News

Over three dozen Indian tech startups with a combined valuation of $100 billion are eyeing IPOs by 2027, signaling a revival in public listings. Major names include Flipkart, PhonePe, and Oyo. According to The Rainmaker Group, most IPO-bound firms are striking a balance between rapid growth and profitability, setting the stage for a strong comeback in equity markets.

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MiB: Sander Gerber, CEO and CIO Hudson Bay Capital

Barry Ritholtz

This week, I speak with Sander Gerber , CEO and CIO Hudson Bay Capital. Hudson Bay is a global, multi-strategy investment firm. Mr. Gerber began his investment career in 1991, as a member of the American Stock Exchange working as an equity options market maker. In 1997, he founded Gerber Asset Management to develop and engage in proprietary investment strategies.

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Oyo puts off third IPO attempt after SoftBank takes issue

CFO News

Oyo Hotels has postponed its India listing plans for October. SoftBank disagreed with the IPO plan, asking for stronger earnings first. Oyo previously attempted to go public in 2021 and March 2023. Ritesh Agarwal faces a debt repayment deadline if the IPO doesn't happen soon. SoftBank may assist Agarwal in getting a loan extension in exchange for delaying the IPO.

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U.S. hiring exceeds forecasts despite start of tariff barrage

CFO Dive

Trump administration shifts in trade and other policies blur the outlook for future employment, according to economists at several organizations.

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Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback

Mid-year performance reviews aren’t just boxes for HR to check. Paycor’s toolkit empowers leaders to: Identify high-potential team members. Boost engagement with meaningful feedback. Support struggling employees. Nurture top talent to drive results. Learn how to ignite employee potential through meaningful feedback. When you nurture top talent, everybody wins.

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Apollo Micro Systems acquires IDL Explosives for Rs 107 crore to expand defence manufacturing

CFO News

Apollo Micro Systems, via its subsidiary Apollo Defence Industries, has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire 100% of IDL Explosives Limited for 107 crore.

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10 Friday AM Reads

Barry Ritholtz

My end-of-week morning train WFH reads: Something Alarming Is Happening to the Job Market : A new sign that AI is competing with college grads.( The Atlantic ) If you think Americans are mad now, just wait a few months : Some guesses as to how long it will take the real pain to arrive. ( Noahpinion ) see also Trump Says He’s Off to Best Start as President.

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India's Marico beats quarterly profit view on packaged oil price hikes

CFO News

MARICO-RESULTS/India's Marico beats quarterly profit view on packaged oil price hikes

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Digital Assets Break Out

Global Finance

The argest bank in Italy, Intesa Sanpaolo, quietly purchased $1 million worth of bitcoin in early January. The move was not publicly disclosed; it surfaced in an internal bank memo. When pressed by reporters, CEO Carlo Messina described the purchase as merely a test, suggesting that Intesa may eventually acquire more bitcoin on behalf of some of its wealthy clients.

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Your Accounting Expertise Will Only Get You So Far: What Really Matters

Speaker: Victor C. Barnes, CPA, MBA

In the climb from contributor to leader, the rules quietly change. If you’re aiming for the summit, the air gets thinner—and what got you here won’t be enough to get you to the top (a concept first popularized by Marshall Goldsmith in his book What Got You Here Won’t Get You There ). What made you successful early in your finance career—technical accuracy, sharp analysis, flawless execution—won’t be what carries you to the next level.

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Indian companies drive Asia Pacific growth in value creation: BCG report

CFO News

Asia-Pacific region has surged past North America and Europe, occupying 68 spots in the top 100 value creating companies globally according to a report by Boston Consulting Group titled, 'Value Creators Report'.

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Q1 2025: Deal activity remains robust in Benelux Tech sector, while private equity reassesses risks

The CFI Group

Strong start to the year Expectations for the Benelux technology M&A market were high entering 2025. However, following the re-election of Donald Trump as U.S. President and the implementation of new import tariffs, market sentiment has shifted towards uncertainty. Despite this, the first quarter of 2025 showed solid deal activity. According to data compiled by CFI in collaboration with Computable , a total of 160 transactions were recorded.

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SEBI accuses Adani nephew in insider trading case, he seeks to settle

CFO News

India's markets regulator has alleged Pranav Adani, director of several Adani group companies and the nephew of the billionaire founder, shared price sensitive information and breached regulations aimed at preventing insider trading, according a document reviewed by Reuters.

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S&P lowers India's growth forecast, second time in two months over US tariff uncertainties

CFO News

The Reserve Bank of India also recently lowered the growth forecast for the current fiscal 2025-26 to 6.5 per cent from 6.7 per cent, amid uncertainties arising from trade worries following the reciprocal tariffs announced by the US.

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The Hidden Science Behind Why Finance Teams Resist Change—And How to Fix It

Speaker: Kim Beynon, CPA, CGMA, PMP

The most overlooked, yet most critical, element of transformation is preparing people for change. Automation and AI aren't just technical upgrades, they’re cultural shifts which can challenge identities. That’s why change management isn’t a side project—it’s the foundation. In finance, where precision and process rule, navigating change can feel especially disruptive.

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kaleidofin raises USD 5.3 million in equity from IDH Farmfit Fund

CFO News

kaleidofin announced that it has received USD 5.3 million equity infusion from IDH Farmfit Fund, bringing its current funding round to USD 19 million, following a USD 13.8 million investment led by Rabo Partnerships.

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Future Generali Life CFO targets 3X growth in next 2-3 years

CFO News

CFO Rajeev Chugh says the life insurance firm is heavily investing in it its multi-channel distribution modelproprietary channels, direct agency, bancassurance, and partnershipsand simultaneously strengthening its digital ecosystem. The CFO also disclosed that the company is increasing its technology investments by over 50% with spends on AI tools, sales platforms, and customer service automation.

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JSW Steel may face 10-15% production hit, ₹4,500-crore Ebitda dent as Bhushan Power liquidation looms

CFO News

JSW Steel faces potential setbacks as the Supreme Court deemed its acquisition of Bhushan Power & Steel illegal, potentially leading to liquidation. Analysts predict a 10-15% production decrease and a 4,000-4,500 crore Ebitda shortfall. Despite a potential refund, JSW Steel could incur a significant loss, impacting its growth plans and investor confidence, causing shares to tumble.

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Finance Secretary moots rating state govt debt

CFO News

Finance Secretary Ajay Seth proposed rating state government securities based on fiscal behavior to encourage financial discipline. He highlighted the need for a market-driven mechanism to differentiate borrowing costs and curb off-budget borrowings. Seth also mentioned India's push for improved governance indicators at the World Bank and emphasized private sector-led growth with government facilitation.

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Doing More With Less: The Modern Finance Miracle

Speaker: Mark Gilham, FCCA, CPP

Finance used to be the function that counted, now it's the one that’s counted on. 📊 For accounting firms, controllers, and finance leaders, expectations are rising faster than headcount. Businesses want agile forecasts, granular analysis, seamless reporting, and smart automation—often without added resources while demanding uncompromised accuracy and compliance.