Fri.Oct 04, 2024

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What must-have AI skills do finance execs need? First, dig in.

CFO Dive

CFOs don’t need to code AI themselves, but they do need to try it out and learn how it can be applied to their individual situations, consultants say.

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Drive Smart Manufacturing with SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition

Navigator SAP

Manufacturers are buffeted by a range of challenges today. From supply chain issues and the rising cost of raw inputs to labor shortages and technological change, there are many issues to keep management up at night. But smart manufacturing and core enabling technologies such as SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition can help.

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Inflation, interest rates continue to drive big business bankruptcies

CFO Dive

The services, manufacturing, finance and real estate sectors are among the industries experiencing higher levels of financial distress, according to Cornerstone.

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Factor Premiums: An Eternal Feature of Financial Markets

CFA Institute

These research results should give investors greater confidence in the robustness of factor premiums, reinforcing their utility in crafting effective investment strategies.

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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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Jack in the Box controller takes third spin as interim CFO

CFO Dive

For her third go-round as interim CFO, Jack in the Box controller Dawn Hooper will see a $19,500 monthly boost to her annual salary, the company said.

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Hurricane Helene aftermath prompts card, cash troubles

CFO Dive

After the storm ripped through the southeastern U.S., consumers and merchants have been left grappling with card network outages and cash shortages.

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NFRA warns auditors on negligence in audit of group financial statements, says must comply with SA 600 and Companies Act

CFO News

The NFRA's findings are linked to investigations of large corporations, including Reliance Capital, Reliance Home Finance, Dewan Housing Finance, Coffee Day Enterprises, and IL&FS.

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How BMO supports Hispanic and Latino Communities across the U.S.

Bank of the West

As BMO celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re also working to make an impact on the vibrant Hispanic and Latino communities across our U.S. footprint. We’re proud to partner with a… Read more The post How BMO supports Hispanic and Latino Communities across the U.S. appeared first on About BMO.

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MiB: Vincent Aita of Cutter Capital on the DNA of Biotech Investing

Barry Ritholtz

 This week, we speak with Vincent Aita, Founder and CIO of Cutter Capital Management. Prior to founding Cutter Capital in November 2022, Vincent spent time as a Senior Analyst for Millennium Partners and a Portfolio Manager at Citadel. He also received a Ph.D. in molecular genetics from Columbia University. We discuss the launch of Cutter Capital and how he managed to combine a love for genetics and business into a successful career.

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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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GST panel deliberates on lowering rate on health insurance, tractors

CFO News

As the government focuses on GST 2.0 which further eases tax laws, enhance tax simplification and adoption of technology, the ministerial panel tasked to rationalise rates is deliberating on lowering GST on essential items like health insurance and tractors up to 5 per cent.

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Navigating the Tech Financial Landscape

CFO Plans

In the whirlwind world of tech, where every day is a new adventure in innovation, sticking to old-school bookkeeping is like using a typewriter in a world of tablets. Tech companies crave more than just the basics—they need a financial sidekick that understands their ever-changing nature. Start Optimizing Your Financial Strategy Today with efficient bookkeeping services and strategic services that go beyond what your in-house team can offer.

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From Unsolicited Offer to Successful Sale: The Power of an Exit-Ready Advisory Team

Focus CFO

It sounds like a dream scenario: A potential buyer sees opportunity and value in your business and presents you with an offer to buy what you’ve built.

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Public Accounts Committee calls SEBI chief on Oct 24 amid Adani-Hindenburg row

CFO News

Sources said the unstated convention in parliamentary practice is that chiefs of institutions have to attend parliamentary panel briefings whenever summoned.

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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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"Optimism around India not a coincidence, but due to reforms": PM Modi at Kautilya Conclave

CFO News

"This conclave is being organised at a time when there is a war situation in two big regions of the world. Both these regions are very important for the global economy, especially energy security.

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India's forex reserves top $700 billion for first time after seven-week surge

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INDIA-CENBANK-India's forex reserves top $700 billion for first time after seven-week surge

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India, EU in negotiations as October deadline on oversight looms

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Indian and European regulators are working to resolve clearing house oversight issues. If not resolved by October's end, European banks must set up provisions with Indian custodians. This dispute, triggered by ESMA’s withdrawal of recognition from Indian CCPs, might disrupt significant trading. Talks continue in a constructive manner with potential solutions being explored.

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Indian venture capital firms are increasingly hiring more women

CFO News

Venture capital firms like Blume Ventures, Lightspeed India, and Bertelsmann India Investments are actively increasing female representation across their teams. They believe that diverse perspectives lead to better investment decisions and sustainable business growth, with specific recruitment strategies aimed at leveling the playing field for women in the VC ecosystem.

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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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US-China trade war escalation may help Indian exports: GTRI

CFO News

Escalating US-China trade tensions could boost India's exports and attract American investments, as new US Senate bills may shift production away from China. India can leverage this by enhancing its manufacturing sector in electronics, textiles, and other industries, reducing reliance on Chinese products.

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CBIC orders immediate de-mapping of retired, transferred officers from GST portal

CFO News

The CBIC has directed zonal heads to de-map officers from the GST portal immediately after retirement or transfer to prevent unauthorised access. This decision follows a case where an officer sanctioned a fraudulent refund because they were not de-mapped. Supervisory officers will monitor the de-mapping process and report compliance to jurisdictional commissioners.

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DPIIT ties up with Johnson Controls-Hitachi to launch startup incubator

CFO News

The startup incubator is established to support manufacturing-focused startups of select sectors, fostering technological advancements, sustainability, and energy efficiency.

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Unified data highway can unlock USD 3-4 trillion annually for emerging nations by 2030

CFO News

The report notes that unified data highways (UDH), the next frontier of digital public infrastructure will unlock an economic value of USD 3-4 trillion per annum for emerging nations by 2030.

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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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RBI appoints Aviral Jain as new Executive Director

CFO News

As Executive Director, Jain will look after the Legal Department, Premises Department and Right to Information Act (First Appellate Authority).

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Shapoorji Pallonji Group to merge port holding cos

CFO News

Shapoorji Pallonji Group is planning to merge SP Imperial Star and SP Port Maintenance, which hold Dharamtar and Gopalpur Ports. Dharamtar has been sold to JSW, while Gopalpur is being sold to Adani. The merger will follow Company Law Tribunal procedures, taking several months to finalize.

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Amazon to increase the individual contributor to manager ratio by 15% through layoffs: How many reportees can a manager can effectively oversee?

CFO News

Amazon plans to cut around 14,000 manager positions by early 2025, potentially saving up to $3 billion annually, as part of a strategy to enhance operational efficiency. So, what is the ideal reportee-to-manager ratio? And what are the factors that an organization should keep in mind while deciding on the right manager-to-individual contributor ratio?

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Lahoti Overseas CFO Pradeep Bachhuka resigns

CFO News

CFO: Bachhuka cited health issues as the reason for his departure.

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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.