CFO Plans

JANUARY 6, 2025

Transitioning from a solopreneur to a business owner with employees is an exhilarating journey that marks a significant milestone in your entrepreneurial path. As you prepare to make your first hire, you’re not just adding a team member; you’re inviting new financial dynamics and opportunities for scalable business growth. To navigate this transition smoothly, you’ll need to focus on financial planning for solopreneurs, ensuring that your business is financially poised to embra

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CFO Dive

JANUARY 6, 2025

Kevan Parekh took over as Apple’s finance chief effective Jan. 1, replacing Luca Maestri, who has assumed a new role at the tech giant.

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CFO News

JANUARY 6, 2025

The Indian arms of Deloitte, PwC, EY, and KPMG showed strong revenue growth in FY24, driven by consulting and tech services, with combined revenue reaching nearly Rs 38,800 crore, and are expected to surpass Rs 45,000 crore by FY25. This growth has been fueled by high demand from mid-market clients and government services, despite slower growth due to economic uncertainties.

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CFO Dive

JANUARY 6, 2025

The buyback comes as the ride-hailing service aims to boost its free cash flow and refocuses on autonomous vehicles.

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Speaker: Sierre Lindgren

Fraud is a battle that every organization must face – it’s no longer a question of “if” but “when.” Every organization is a potential target for fraud, and the finance department is often the bullseye. From cleverly disguised emails to fraudulent payment requests, the tactics of cybercriminals are advancing rapidly. Drawing insights from real-world cases and industry expertise, we’ll explore the vulnerabilities in your processes and how to fortify them effectively.

Finance

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 6, 2025

Welcome to the January 2025 issue of the Latest News in Financial #AdvisorTech – where we look at the big news, announcements, and underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisors! This month's edition kicks off with the news that Orion, the "all-in-one" advisor technology platform, has acquired Summit Wealth Systems (and its founder Reed Colley, who previously built performance reporting platform Black Diamond), a client port

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Future CFO

JANUARY 6, 2025

Singapores fiscal policy is in need to evolve to support businesses in an increasingly complex global economy, according to Deloitte Singapore , highlighting how policies that provide clarity and flexibility could help companies stay resilient and responsive to change. In its key recommendations for Budget 2025, which zeroes in on enhancing business resilience, adapting to global tax reforms, advancing research and development (R&D), and promoting sustainability, Deloitte says easing restric

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CFO Dive

JANUARY 6, 2025

The tech giant will funnel more than half of the investments into U.S.-based facilities, Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith said Friday.

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CFO Thought Leader

JANUARY 6, 2025

When Emma Seymour arrived at Deputy in early 2022, she became focused on strengthening the companys financial foundation. In the three years since, Deputy has achieved a historic milestonereaching unicorn status through strategic partnerships with major customers who not only become clients but also invest capital, thereby opening new distribution channels and co-creating additional value.

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Driven Insights

JANUARY 6, 2025

We'll reveal how much part-time CFO services cost. And, yes, we'll use real dollar signs. You'll also learn what part-time CFOs actually do.

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Advertiser: GEP

2025 will feel familiar, in some regards. The procurement and supply chain category management landscape will remain turbulent, with geopolitical tensions, worries over fresh tariffs, rising costs, and supply chain disruptions posing significant challenges. But you should also expect some lightning-fast changes in 2025 as artificial intelligence continues to upend the way enterprises and procurement, supply chain, and category management professionals operate.

Focus CFO

JANUARY 6, 2025

As a business owner, you've poured your heart, soul, and countless hours into building your company. But here's a hard truth: if your business can't run without you, you don't own a business you own a demanding job that owns you.

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CFO News

JANUARY 6, 2025

What's CarDekho Group's revenue growth projection in the years to come? How will it leverage AI? Will it pursue more acquisitions? What's the IPO timeline? CFO Neelesh Talathi answers these questions, sharing insights on the company's plans, investments, and governance strategy.

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CFO Dive

JANUARY 6, 2025

No longer bound by deference to regulators, a Sixth Circuit panel ruled that the Biden administration cannot enforce stricter regulation policy on internet service providers.

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JANUARY 6, 2025

India's CPI inflation may moderate to 5% in December 2024 from 5.5% in November due to sharp declines in vegetable prices, particularly tomatoes, onions, and potatoes, driven by improved mandi arrivals. Favorable global factors and stable edible oil prices further support this trend. However, potential inflationary pressures from domestic currency depreciation need monitoring.

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Speaker: Debra L. Robinson

CPAs know the drill: taxes, compliance, rinse, repeat. But what about the sneaky cash flow that’s quietly messing with your organization’s success? It’s time to step into the spotlight and expose the “dirty little secrets” of cash flow to fuel strategic growth. By upskilling your accounting practices and shifting focus from tax compliance to the strategic movement of money, you can transform your role from reactive accountant to proactive financial strategist.

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CFO Dive

JANUARY 6, 2025

No longer bound by deference to regulators, a Sixth Circuit panel ruled that the Biden administration cannot enforce stricter regulation policy on internet service providers.

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JANUARY 6, 2025

Accel announced that it has raised a $650 million early-stage fund to support bold founders in India and Southeast Asia. This fund focuses on sectors such as AI, consumer, fintech, and manufacturing, aiming to back category-defining startups. The company's portfolio includes Flipkart, Swiggy, and Freshworks, Accel has made significant strides in the regions growing venture capital landscape.

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CFO Talks

JANUARY 6, 2025

Networking for Financial Leaders, Building Relationships That Matter Networking isnt just about attending events or swapping business cards; its a deliberate and strategic effort to build meaningful relationships that can truly make a difference in your career and the success of your organisation. As a CFO, the ability to foster these connections can open doors to opportunities, provide access to critical insights, and even help you solve some of your toughest challenges.

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CFO News

JANUARY 6, 2025

GTRI warns that reducing customs duty on smartphone parts in the forthcoming budget could harm India's growing component ecosystem, discourage investment, and increase imports. This could make local firms uncompetitive, potentially leading to job losses and undermining India's self-reliance goals in electronics production.

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Advertiser: GEP

For years, you and your team have fought an uphill battle. Supply disruptions. Cost pressures. ESG compliance. You name it, and you’ve had to navigate it. In 2025, many challenges will persist, but procurement and supply chain teams have a powerful tool with rapidly advancing capabilities to tackle them — artificial intelligence (AI). The GEP Outlook 2025 report examines the disruptive transformation AI is driving in procurement and supply chains, alongside other key trends and the macroeconomic

Compliance

Barry Ritholtz

JANUARY 6, 2025

My back-to-work morning train WFH reads: A Day of Love: How Trump Inverted the Violent History of Jan. 6 : The president-elect and his allies have spent four years reinventing the Capitol attack spreading conspiracy theories and weaving a tale of martyrdom to their ultimate political gain. ( NYT ) Sharing Lessons: The Stock Market Has Been One of My Lifes Enduring Interests : Indeed, I remain convinced that the best strategy is to sit patiently with a globally diversified portfolio of index f

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CFO News

JANUARY 6, 2025

The firms Google TV platform competes with other major television operating systems, including those from Samsung Electronics Co., Amazon.com Inc. and Roku Inc.

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JANUARY 6, 2025

Ozer will replace Evren Cakabey, who has taken on the role of Executive Director and CFO at Mercedes-Benz G GmbH in Austria, also effective January 1, 2025, the company stated.

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CFO News

JANUARY 6, 2025

Indian metal and mining companies are emerging as a bright spot in a global market that is struggling with stagnant commodity volumes, according to a report by Jefferies.

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Speaker: Aaron Berson

Managing spend is more than a cost cutting exercise – it's a pathway to smarter decisions that unlock efficiency and drive growth. By understanding and refining the spending process, financial leaders can empower their organizations to achieve more with less. Explore the art of balancing financial control with operational growth. From uncovering hidden inefficiencies to designing workflows that scale your business, we’ll share strategies to align your organization’s spending with its strategic g

Leverage

CFO News

JANUARY 6, 2025

YES Bank CFO Niranjan Banodkar highlighted the bank's key priorities for the coming years, focusing on profitability, cost discipline, and digital transformation. He also emphasized growth in MSMEs and mid-corporates, alongside a commitment to maintaining robust asset quality.

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CFO News

JANUARY 6, 2025

In their customary pre-budget meeting with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, trade union leaders suggested a super-rich tax and an increase in corporate tax to fund social security for informal workers.

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CFO News

JANUARY 6, 2025

India Budget: The Centre is set to disburse the next installment of special assistance to states despite unmet capital expenditure targets. The allocation has increased to 1.5 lakh crore, with 95,000 crore tied to conditions. Due to election-related impacts, states have sought relaxation in conditions to boost spending. Approved projects now total 88,000 crore.

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CFO News

JANUARY 6, 2025

Sachin Bansal is negotiating with investors to sell his $100 million stake in Ola, valuing the company at around $4 billion. Bansal aims to liquidate his holdings in Ola to focus on his fintech venture, Navi. Navi has faced some regulatory hurdles while seeking external capital.

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