Fri.Apr 21, 2023

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To keep pace with healthcare costs, data is key

CFO Dive

For CFOs managing both company costs and their employees’ wellbeing, having access to the right data to make strategic healthcare decisions is essential.

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Technology for Business Sake - Life Sciences Professional Podcast

Navigator SAP

In this episode of Lifesciences Professional Podcast, Linda Robertson speaks with Ralph Hess about business technology in the Life Sciences industry.

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Research, interest deduction changes bedevil tax filers

CFO Dive

Two provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that went into effect last year are still catching some finance leaders off guard.

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The Tide of Price over Volume

Barry Ritholtz

My fishing pal Sam Rines has spent much of this year pushing a thesis of “ Price over Volume” ; I found it a compelling narrative, one that fits in nicely with an apsect of inflation that I had originally underestimated: “Greedflation.” The Price over Volume thesis is both compelling and underappreciated. I hope you find his take thought provoking… -Barry Price over Volume remains a key theme this earnings season with PG’s earnings report the tip of the iceberg.

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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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ESG reporting standard setter extends reach

CFO Dive

The global effort to harmonize rules for corporate sustainability reporting is gaining momentum and expanding beyond concerns about climate change.

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India's GDP to grow at 6.2% in FY24, RBI to cut rate in Q1 2024: Morgan Stanley

CFO News

Morgan Stanley predicts that India's gross domestic product will grow by 6.2% in FY24 due to the reopening of the economy, increased private sector investment, a cyclical recovery in consumption and an increase in government spending. Inflation is predicted to be below 5% in Q2 2024, with inflation averaging around 5.5% in F2024, says the report.

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The cost of being a corruption-busting CFO

CFO Talks

Written by Leigh Schaller What happens when you take a principled CFO and place her in dysfunctional municipalities? You get Mercy Phetla fighting through courts and council meetings in an attempt to do her job. Mercy Phetla doesn’t think of herself as a whistleblower. 7“I’m just doing my job,” Mercy told the #CFOClubConvo. Her job has caused trouble in small towns across rural South Africa for those who wish she didn’t care about corruption.

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Reliance may be a bigger threat to D2C FMCG brands: Kantar

CFO News

The revenue of D2C brands could reach $10 billion by 2025, compared with $4 billion now. However, Reliance, which has the largest supermarket chain in the country and is also now present in several fast-moving consumer goods segments, could pose a threat to these smaller online-only brands.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (April 22-23)

Nerd's Eye View

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that in a settlement with the SEC, robo-advisor platform Betterment agreed to pay a $9 million penalty for allegedly misstating the frequency that its automated tax-loss harvesting system was scanning some client accounts between 2016 and 2019, highlighting the importance of ensuring that marketing messages and services provided match, not only for robo-advisors, but for human

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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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How the JSE’s largest companies approach ESG

CFO Talks

Written by Leigh Schaller Recently two South African insurance giants brought out extensive reports diving into how they think about ESG, including a survey of the top 40 JSE companies and their ESG approach. Key takeaways Companies can’t afford to ignore ESG Investor concerns are driving ESG Adhering to legislation is not a driving factor South Africa is lagging in terms of ESG reporting Recently insurance giants Sanlam and Old Mutual each published reports focusing on the ESG landscape.

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Ric Edelman Unplugged

The Reformed Broker

Welcome to the latest episode of The Compound & Friends. This week, Michael Batnick, Ben Carlson, Ric Edelman, and Downtown Josh Brown discuss regulators vs Bitcoin, advice for financial advisors looking to get in the content game, the 2023 banking crisis, the new 60/40, exponential technology, how AI will impact financial advice, longevity, and much more!

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India's data localisation a stumbling block: UK parliamentary report on FTA

CFO News

A report has revealed that India's move towards data localisation is creating issues for the UK's free cross-border data flows.

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How a CEPA CFO Can Improve Likelihood of a Successful Exit

Focus CFO

You already know that exit planning is crucial for business owners looking to maximize the value of their companies and achieve a successful exit, but did you know that an embedded fractional CFO can increase the likelihood of a successful client outcome? At FocusCFO, we use the term "embedded" to describe our unique service model. Unlike traditional consultants who provide advice from the outside and then move on, our fractional CFOs operate as integral members of your business's leadership tea

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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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IMF, World Bank may err on India growth forecasts as prospects turning bright: RBI

CFO News

Reduced El Nino threat, resilient demand, bumper rabi crop and buoyant investment activity may help India to post surpass forecasts, says RBI paper

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How Can You Make Your Business More Appealing to Investors?

Adam Kae

Planning on launching a new product or solution? Looking at buying out another business to diversify your own? Chances are, your plans need some investment - and investors. Let’s take a look at how to make your business seem like a more attractive option for investors. Build A Strong Online Presence Today’s first cold, hard fact: when investors (or anyone, for that matter) searches for your company online, they should be finding positive things - a well-designed website that inspires confidence,

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SVB says CEO, CFO resigned this week

CFO News

GLOBAL BANKS-SVB FINANCIAL/MANAGEMENT (URGENT)SVB says CEO, CFO resigned this week

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Ep 22: The Power of GPT in Planning

CFO Thought Leader

FP&A expert and Planning Ace’s guest host Brett Knowles tells us GPT can be used as an “extra member” at the planning table, providing a catalyst for exploring ideas and expanding horizons. By generating scenarios and validating strategies against them, planners can identify environmental and situational factors that need to be true for a strategy to work.

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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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Adani’s acquisition of Air Works delayed

CFO News

A person familiar with the situation said the deal is in the final stages and should be completed soon.

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10 Friday AM Reads

Barry Ritholtz

My end-of-week morning train WFH reads: • What Beat the S&P 500 Over the Past Three Decades? Doing Nothing : A strategy of buying a basket of stocks and leaving them untouched outperformed the index, not to mention scores of active managers. ( Morningstar ) • AI Can Write a Song, but It Can’t Beat the Market : Quants have tried for decades with limited success at their biggest challenge ( Wall Street Journal ) see also ‘Overemployed’ Hustlers Exploit ChatGPT To Take On Even More Full-Time Jo

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Balaje Rajan to join Tata Motors as chief strategy officer

CFO News

Rajan is currently the practice head - automotive and engineering, with the Tata Strategic Management Group since October 2017. He will report to Shailesh Chandra, managing director - Tata Passenger Vehicle and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility (TPEM) and be responsible for the strategy function at both the internal combustion engine and electric vehicle businesses.

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Sporadic supply shocks may be a concern: RBI paper

CFO News

According to a paper by Michael Debabrata Patra -- the deputy governor heading the monetary policy department and also a member of the MPC -- and his department colleagues Joice John and Asish Thomas George, persistence and inflationary trends are on the decline, suggesting that inflation expectations are slowly getting re-anchored as policy actions and stance are gaining traction and have started showing demand restraining influences.

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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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India raises its logistics game, rises six spots on World Bank Index to 38

CFO News

India climbed up six places in the World Bank's Logistic Performance Index 2023, as investments in soft and hard infrastructure as well as technology helped the country improve its port performance. India is now ranked 38 in the 139 countries index, up from 44 in 2018, said a report Friday.

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Mumbai house rentals surge as companies bet on hybrid work culture

CFO News

More employees have returned to the city over the last one year and this has led to the rise in rental values of residential properties by almost 20% during this period. Residential demand, especially in the rental segment, started witnessing a sudden spike since last summer, said property brokers.

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Reliance Retail enters into partnership with Maliban, acquires Raskik and Toffeeman

CFO News

Raskik is a beverages startup which operates a portfolio of natural fusion beverages that it sells across several channels, including general trade, local chains, and online grocers.

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SpiceJet, Credit Suisse back in a courtroom battle over non-payment of dues

CFO News

India's SpiceJet rejected Credit Suisse's allegations, stating that it made the scheduled April payment, and submitted to the Supreme Court that payment would also be on schedule for May as the settlement amount was subject to RBI approval. The Supreme Court did not issue any notice on the contempt petition, and no further details were available; the case is scheduled for May 17.

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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.