Few link 150 credit hours to more prepared accounting graduates
CFO Dive
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Less than 10% of NJCPA members surveyed reported seeing accounting graduates with an extra 30 hours of college credit as “noticeably” better prepared.
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Project Titan(ic)
Corporate Finance
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
In 2014, Apple was rumored to have approved Project Titan, Apple's development of an electric car. In 2015, Apple formally introduced the new project. At its height in 2018, Project Titan employed 5,000 people. Now, nearly a decade later after it started, Apple announced that it is shutting down Project Titan, the option to abandon. With shrinking demand for electric cars, Apple must have believed that spending more money on the new car isn't worth the payoff, even though Apple has probably alre
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Judge denies former View CFO motion to dismiss SEC complaint
CFO Dive
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
The SEC had “adequately alleged facts” which allowed the court to reasonably infer negligence on the part of the ex-CFO, the judge said.
Using Reflection Questions To Help Prospects Find Clarity And Focus On A Shared Planning Vision
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FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Initial outreach to a financial advicer rarely (if ever) results from a prospective client waking up in the middle of the night in a cold sweat because they just figured out that they're in desperate need of a comprehensive financial plan. Rather, prospects often reach out to set an initial appointment only when they realize they have a specific pain point that they need an advicer's help with.
Elevating Accounting Practices: The Power of Outsourcing and Automation in the Digital Age
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Fed official makes a case for the dollar’s hegemony
CFO Dive
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Can the dollar’s reign as the world’s reserve currency persist? This Fed official makes a strong case, but digital doubts may remain.
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CFOs get involved in enterprise GenAI strategy development
Future CFO
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Chief financial officers are among some of the C-suite executives most involved in developing enterprise generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) strategies for their organisations, a Gartner survey finds. In a Gartner survey of 822 functional leaders, 34% of respondents identified CFOs as being involved in developing GenAI strategy for their enterprise.
Red Sea crisis: Indian companies take steps to offset supply chain impact
CFO News
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
The measures include creating an additional pool of working capital to buy raw materials in advance which are imported through that route, air freight to meet urgent demand and negotiation with clients, logistics and insurance companies, industry executives said.
Why Would a Banker Recommend Working with a CFO?
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FEBRUARY 28, 2024
As a business owner, you may find yourself in a conversation with your banking relationship manager who will suggest you talk to a Consulting CFO or introduce you to one of our partners at CFO Selections. You likely already know that a relationship manager sees themself as an advisory partner to your business and, therefore, wants you to succeed. However, it might not always be clear what they are looking for in working with a consulting CFO or why they are sending you in our direction.
Tower's plan for first Indian chip foundry likely to get nod today
CFO News
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Tower's Indian chip foundry project is pegged at $9-10 billion, of which 50% will be subsidised by the Centre under the Indian Semiconductor Mission (ISM). States provide an additional 15-25% subsidy.
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Project Titan(ic)
Essentials of Corporate Finance
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
In 2014, Apple was rumored to have approved Project Titan, Apple's development of an electric car. In 2015, Apple formally introduced the new project. At its height in 2018, Project Titan employed 5,000 people. Now, nearly a decade later after it started, Apple announced that it is shutting down Project Titan, the option to abandon. With shrinking demand for electric cars, Apple must have believed that spending more money on the new car isn't worth the payoff, even though Apple has probably alre
India's economic growth expected to slip below 7% in Oct-Dec quarter
CFO News
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
India's Q3 economic growth slipped below 7% due to weak manufacturing sector and mixed consumption growth. Despite slower growth, India is expected to be one of the fastest-growing economies with estimated growth of 7.3% in the current fiscal year.
At the Money: Woke Investing vs. Values-Based Investing
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FEBRUARY 28, 2024
At the Money: Woke Investing vs. Values-Based Investing Meir Statman, February 28, 2024 There’s been criticism of what some call “Woke Investing.” But “Value-based investing” is more politically agnostic than its critics realize. Used by Pro-life investors like the Catholic Church, it aligns capital with deeply held beliefs – be they left or right.
Reliance Industries in talks to bring British fashion retailer Primark to India
CFO News
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Primark has been a successful value-priced retailer and its global revenue has exploded in the last few years, aside from two Covid-hit years. Average prices are even cheaper than retailers such as H&M and Uniqlo. While China is the largest source country for Primark, India is second in the number of small to large factories that supply the company.
Planning Your Restaurant's Path to Profitability
Speaker: James Kahler, COO of Full Course
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User complaints spiked at Paytm Payments Bank even before RBI action
CFO News
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
During FY23, Paytm Payments Bank reported 66,751 complaints across multiple categories, two-and-a-half times more from the previous year when 26,692 complaints were reported. An analysis of the data shows that internet and mobile banking-related complaints stood at 39,000 in FY23.
Indian economy remains resilient, says NCAER report
CFO News
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
PMI for manufacturing activity accelerated to 56.5 in January from 54.9 in December 2023, reflecting an expansionary momentum while PMI for services went up to 61.8 in January from 59 in December 2023, it added. "The markers for the month like PMI and GST collections point to a resilient macroeconomic environment.
Vedanta Group eyes $6bn EBITDA in FY25, reiterates guidance on operational, profitability targets
CFO News
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Vedanta Group aims for USD 6 billion pre-tax profits next year, scaling to USD 7-7.5 billion. The demerger creates independent verticals, attracts various investors, and unlocks potential value for growth and alignment with customers and end markets.
Sebi’s confirmatory order against Brightcom Group bars CMD from holding directorial role
CFO News
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
The regulator has modified its directive against chief financial officer Narayan Raju by restraining him from holding the position of a director or a key managerial person only in Brightcom Group and its subsidiaries.
How Automation is Driving Efficiency Through the Last Mile of Reporting
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Ease Of Doing Biz: Sebi proposes easing additional disclosure requirements for FPIs
CFO News
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Sebi proposes to exempt enhanced reporting requirements for some funds with concentrated holdings in entities with no identified promoter group, where there is no risk of breach of minimum public shareholding (MPS). The other proposal is to exempt Category-I University Funds and University-related Endowments FPI that meet certain objective criteria from the requirement of enhanced disclosures.
Banks to disclose climate change strategy by FY26
CFO News
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
The draft disclosure framework on climate-related financial risks was released by the central bank on Wednesday. The framework includes definitions for key terms related to climate-related financial risks and is applicable to various financial institutions, including scheduled commercial banks, urban cooperative banks, financial institutions, and non-banking financial companies.
RBI tweaks norms related to Regulatory Sandbox scheme
CFO News
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Reserve Bank of India revised the guidelines for the Regulatory Sandbox (RS) scheme, requiring participating entities to adhere to digital personal data protection standards. The Regulatory Sandbox typically involves the live testing of novel products or services within a controlled regulatory environment, wherein regulators may grant specific relaxations for the sole purpose of testing, subject to certain conditions.
New lending landscape: Fintech powers banks to storm NBFC bastion
CFO News
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
The lending landscape in India is undergoing a change with the spread of digitisation and the advent of fintechs. In the past, banks were hobbled by the lack of infrastructure and costs involved in expanding their geographic footprint into the hinterland. But fintechs and advancements in technology enabled banks to extend their reach without significant inflation in fixed costs.
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Preference for locally made goods to support mfg sector achieve 25% of the GDP of $30 trillion economy: Goyal
CFO News
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Piyush Goyal, India's Minister of Commerce and Industry, emphasized the potential for India to become a global manufacturing powerhouse by focusing on exports and promoting locally made goods. He urged stakeholders to support the manufacturing sector, stating it could contribute 25% to the GDP of a $30 trillion economy in 2027.
GIFT City taps RBI for RTGS-like dollar payment system
CFO News
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Among the proposals currently being discussed was the establishment of a single 'settlement bank' in GIFT City, with which other entities would have dollar balances. Subsequently, debits & credits would be conducted through the settlement bank, sources said.
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