Wed.Feb 22, 2023

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Avoiding Financial Disasters

Barry Ritholtz

Click to download Financial Disasters Yesterday was kind of a fun day: Sure, it was a dark, damp, dreary February morn when I showed up at the Brooklyn Bridge Marriot, but it was also the first time I did a new presentation in front of a live audience since before the pandemic. I do a quarterly update for RWM clients that covers the economy, the markets, and our portfolios every three months.

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For dream CFO, data, people skills are a must, CEO says

CFO Dive

Old school and new generation CFOs have different ways of achieving efficiency—but as a CEO, Yantra’s Vikram Bhandari is looking for the best of both worlds.

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Indian economy expected to contribute more than 15% of global growth

CFO News

Terming India’s strong economic performance a ‘bright spot’, Georgieva said that beyond being the global growth engine, India is uniquely positioned to bring countries together.

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Fed officials leaned toward more tightening, minutes show

CFO Dive

Policymakers on Feb. 1 favored more increases in the main interest rate. Since then data has indicated that inflation remains higher than anticipated.

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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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Biggest M&A deals of 2023 so far

One to One

The post Biggest M&A deals of 2023 so far appeared first on ONEtoONE Corporate Finance.

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Form ADV Part 1: Common Missteps And Best Practices For RIAs

Nerd's Eye View

As a document required to be filed by all registered investment advisers, Form ADV is (at least in theory) a standardized description of each RIA’s services, fees, and business practices, presented in a series of four forms (Part 1, Part 2A, Part 2B, and Part 3) each comprised of a set of underlying sections. As the thinking goes, requiring each firm to file Form ADV with the SEC and/or state regulators (and making it available to the general public) gives investors a way to compare differ

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Foot Locker moves exec to interim CFO seat

CFO Dive

The New York-based sneaker retailer is still on the hunt for a permanent replacement for departing CFO Andrew Page.

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Why Churn is a SaaS Killer

The SaaS CFO

We know churn is bad for our SaaS company. Yes, we are losing customers and revenue. This impacts growth, metrics, and cash to name a few. I’d like to dive into the financial details as to why churn is a SaaS killer. We hear a lot of rules of thumb in SaaS. Those can be […] The post Why Churn is a SaaS Killer appeared first on The SaaS CFO.

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Window for India to be linked to global value chains deeply: ADB

CFO News

ADB president Masatsugu Asakaw lauded the government for rightly placing emphasis on infrastructure investments and economic reforms, which would make the country more competitive.

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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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Flexible privacy configuration

Spreadym

Maintaining confidentiality is an important aspect in working with company data and the basic step for choosing the appropriate business performance management software. The use of specialized business software for analysis, planning and budgeting can simplify the task of dividing access, but it can also have its downsides. Let's look at all these questions in more detail and compare two groups of tools for business analysis.

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Leju announces CFO change

Future CFO

Nasdaq-listed online Chinese real estate platform Leju Holdings Limited recently announced the appointment of Li Yuan as its CFO and the resignation of its acting CFO Li-Lan Cheng. According to Leju, Cheng was appointed acting CFO after the former CFO of E-House (China) Enterprise Holding Limited — the parent company of Leju — passed away on Feb 16 after a prolonged illness.

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Jedox platform release 2023.1 simplifies reporting and provides greater control

Jedox Finance

The Jedox platform 2023.1 release enhances dashboarding through the next generation of Canvas dashboarding capabilities. Creating custom reports and visualizations with easy drag-and-drop functionality makes communicating plans and performance across the organization straightforward. Model and report builders can pin the most important key performance indicators (KPIs) to the top of dashboards.

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High interest rates a challenge for the global economy, says World Bank chief David Malpass

CFO News

"India has been taking advantage of these somewhat better global developments. I should mention, however, for many developing countries, that conditions are still harsh. That includes the high price of food and energy and fertiliser, which makes agriculture so challenging for many developing countries," David Malpass said.

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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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Critical Bookkeeping Blunder: Missing Gross Margin

Boston Startup CFO

Startup founders beware! You might be making a critical rookie bookkeeping blunder if your financial statements don't show your gross margins. Gross margin is an essential factor in the evaluation of startups by venture capitalists. This margin is the difference between the revenue generated from sales and the cost of goods sold, expressed as a percentage of revenue.

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RBI wants durable price stability, but external members see risks of overtightening of rates

CFO News

The real rate is positive and excessive tightening may hurt growth according to majority of external members - Ashima Goyal and Jayanth Varma- of the Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee who voted for a pause in the policy rate revision.

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How to Properly Manage Your Business’s Taxes

Financial Analyst Insider

Taxes are an unavoidable part of running a business. But with the right strategies and preparation, you can manage your taxes efficiently and minimize their The post How to Properly Manage Your Business’s Taxes appeared first on Financial Analyst Insider.

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PTC India Financial Services gets another notice over alleged governance lapse

CFO News

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has asked PTC India Financial Services (PFS) why action should not be taken against it for alleged non-compliance with rules on the appointment of forensic auditors in a loan default case and not sharing that audit report with the erstwhile independent directors for more than two years.

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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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Congratulations Tom!

Castle Corporate Finance

Castle is delighted to share that Tom Gillen, our Corporate Finance Executive, has recently completed his Diploma in Corporate Finance – with impressive results. Tom commented: “After 500+ hours of study, I’m delighted to have completed the Diploma in Corporate Finance with the CISI & ICAEW after achieving a distinction in the final exam in Corporate Finance Strategy & Advice.

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Bankruptcy court admits Zee Entertainment under the insolvency resolution process

CFO News

The Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), in two separate applications filed by the IndusInd Bank, has appointed Sanjeev Kumar Jalan and Mohit Mehra as resolution professionals for Zee Entertainment and Siti Network respectively. Jalan is a partner at BDO India in its restructuring practice.

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The Three Stages of Building a Strong Finance Function for Your Startup

The Finance Weekly

In 2021, there were roughly 5.4 million new businesses established in the US and over 800,000 in the UK. However, based on historical trends, it's expected that by the end of 2022, nearly 1.2 million (or almost 20%) of these businesses will have ceased operations and by the end of 2025, over half of the new businesses created in 2021 will likely have disappeared.

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Nearly 60% large infra projects facing cost overruns, says Ministry of Statistics

CFO News

According to the January data, anticipated costs in these projects is 21.67%, or Rs 4.46 lakh crore, higher than original costs. While the original value of projects was Rs 20.59 lakh crore, the anticipated cost of completion is Rs 25.05 lakh crore.

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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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Clips From Today’s Halftime Report

The Reformed Broker

Final Trades: Ingersoll Rand, Starbucks, Raytheon & more from CNBC. The post Clips From Today’s Halftime Report appeared first on The Reformed Broker.

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Tata Motors lines up suitors for stake in EV business

CFO News

In a recent earnings call, the company said that for its standalone business in India, the automaker will meet its zero net-debt target. However, in the case of foreign subsidiary Jaguar land Rover (JLR), it said, net-debt zero targets may not be immediately achievable.

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Financial Intimacy for Startup Success - BostonStartupCFO

Boston Startup CFO

Just as couples’ therapists emphasize the importance of intimacy for a successful marriage, a key to running a successful startup lies in developing a deep and intimate relationship with your business finances. Perhaps, until now, fear and inadequacy have dominated your relationship, so how can you ever possibly develop an intimate relationship with your finances.

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This 'little boy' can roil FMCG recovery in rural India

CFO News

The government's higher price support for farmers as well as more expenditure on rural infrastructure is expected to help rural growth. But El Nino, which is likely to manifest this year in summer, can dash the hopes of the FMCG sector, especially of companies with a large rural exposure.

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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.