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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Is My Business a Professional Services Firm?

Navigator SAP

Sometimes the line between consultant, contractor, and professional services firm can be confusing. Yet the distinction is important, because it helps your business organize properly and align around the best practices and technologies that support the actual work of your organization.

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How to Build the Ideal HR Team

HR doesn’t exist in a vacuum. This work impacts everyone: from the C-Suite to your newest hire. It also drives results. Learn how to make it all happen in Paycor’s latest guide.

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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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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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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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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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Planning Your Restaurant's Path to Profitability

Speaker: James Kahler, COO of Full Course

Ever wondered where to splurge and where to safely conserve when it comes to operating and growing your restaurant? 🤔 Join James Kahler, COO of Full Course and industry visionary, in this new webinar where he'll talk all about best practices to invest in your restaurant's success! Whether you're a new business or an established restaurant, a seasoned pro or a rookie, you'll learn the keys to sustainable success in this competitive industry.

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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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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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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 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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How Automation is Driving Efficiency Through the Last Mile of Reporting

Speaker: Jamie Eagan

As organizations strive for agility and efficiency, it's imperative for finance leaders to embrace innovative technologies and redefine traditional processes. Join us as we explore the pivotal role of digitalization and automation in reshaping what is commonly referred to as the “last mile of reporting”. We’ll deep-dive into why digitalization is no longer a choice, but a necessity for finance departments to stay competitive in a fast-paced environment touching on: 2024 trends for the Office of

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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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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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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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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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Register Now: Sneak Peek Into Close Automation SkyStem Web Demo

Technology is rapidly changing the way accountants perform and manage month-end activities. Spreadsheets, email, and shared drives no longer have to slow us down. Join us as we present a "sneak peek" recorded demo of SkyStem's month-end close solution – ART. In under four weeks, your team can start reaping the benefits of month-end close automation by vastly reducing spreadsheets, cut down on reconciliation work, speed up the month-end close, and better manage your remote team.

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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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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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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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Accounting Software and ERP Readiness Guide

In this white paper, we explore the factors to consider in deciding whether the time is right for your Company to consider a new ERP or accounting software, the total cost of ownership and plans necessary to make the potential leap to these systems.

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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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Deloitte to cut 1,200 jobs in the US: FT

CFO News

The layoffs at the auditing firm will be higher in areas such as the financial advisory business, which has been affected by a slump in merger and acquisition activity, the newspaper said.

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Lawsuits lodged over state-backed Credit Suisse takeover

CFO News

Several law firms are talking to potential bondholder clients about taking legal action against Credit Suisse over last month’s emergency deal which saw the bank sold to rival UBS for CHF3bn ($3.4bn). In a move which shocked markets, AT1 Credit Suisse debt worth CHF16bn was written down to zero, breaking with the practice of giving bondholders priority over shareholders in a debt recovery.

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Who’s driving the ESG mandate in the boardroom?

CFO News

Adopting practices that adhere to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria is becoming increasingly important for large companies due to regulatory requirements and stakeholder demands. In India, top listed corporations have to make ESG disclosures, and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is also now looking at ESG disclosures and assurances from top 250 listed entities.

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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.