Wed.Mar 26, 2025

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Creating a Career Destination: Why Top Finance Talent Should Want to Work for You

CFO Talks

Creating a Career Destination: Why Top Finance Talent Should Want to Work for You In todays talent market, offering a good job isnt enough. Especially in finance. The professionals you really want the ones who understand both compliance and strategy, who can hold their own in front of auditors, and who arent afraid to challenge the numbers theyre in demand.

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Capital Meets Conscience As Social Bonds Rise

Global Finance

Lenders are scaling up efforts to meet sustainable development targets, with capital directed toward healthcare, education, and essential infrastructure. Major global banks and financial institutions are increasing their participation in the social bond market, strengthening the role of debt capital in addressing social challenges across the world. Standard Chartered recently announced the issuance of its first $1.1 billion social bond.

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Ex-Tesla CFO leads $16.5M Series A for startup Jolly

CFO Dive

Zach Kirkhorn previously served as Tesla’s CFO or “Master of Coin” for four years, before departing from the company in 2023 — with a $590 million net worth.

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Personal Branding for Nonprofits: Why Leaders Can’t Afford to Stay Invisible

The Charity CFO

In this episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast , Tosha Anderson and branding expert Seth Donlin unpack why personal branding is no longer optional for nonprofit leadersand how it can drive deeper donor engagement, visibility, and trust. Why Personal Branding Matters (Even in the Nonprofit Sector) It might feel uncomfortable to put your name, face, or story out front.

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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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Utah becomes third state to put new CPA licensure paths on the books

CFO Dive

So far this year Utah, Virginia and Ohio have all adopted laws offering new routes to CPA licensure that don’t require 150 hours of college credit.

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5 years after pandemic lockdowns, is retail back to normal?

CFO Dive

Stores are open, inventory is flowing and inflation is down. But today’s uncertainty and destabilization are making consumers anxious.

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Today’s not-good-news: Treasury plans ‘substantial’ layoffs

Tips Watch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Court documents filed by a U.S. Treasury official indicate the department is planning a “substantial number” of layoffs, according to reporting from Bloomberg.

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CFOs must balance sustainability mandates, invest in technologies, report finds

Future CFO

Chief financial officers are in it for a balancing act on sustainability mandates, technology investments, and economic and geopolitical shifts. According to the World Economic Forum 's Global Risks Report 2025 , Artificial intelligence (AI) has become both an opportunity and a challenge for businesses as it rapidly reshapes the role of CFOs, offering unprecedented opportunities in automation, data analytics and risk management.

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10 Reasons to Hire A Fractional CFO

A Fractional CFO

By Tony Fremarek | A Fractional CFO, LLC A CFO is responsible for managing the financial operations of a business, this includes accounting, financial reporting, cash management, budgeting, maintaining controls, capital structure issues, and financing. Additionally, the CFO is involved in strategic planning and financial. The post 10 Reasons to Hire A Fractional CFO first appeared on A Fractional CFO.

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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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Five defining ESG trends reshaping business and investments in Indonesia

Future CFO

With shifts underway in Indonesia, sustainability is no longer considered as an option, but a business imperative. Andryanto EN , IR PR specialist, says the conversation around Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) has moved far beyond the realm of idealism or corporate lip service. According to him, ESG is now central to the way markets operate, how investors allocate capital, and how societies define responsible enterprise.

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James Cowper Kreston advises Queen’s Park Equity on Wordwall investments

Accountancy Today

James Cowper Kreston Corporate Finance team has provided financial and tax due diligence and tax structuring advice to Queens Park Equity on its investment in Wordwall, an educational technology platform. Wordwall is used by millions of teachers and students around the world, enabling educators to create and customise a variety of educational games, quizzes, and activities to enhance classroom learning and student participation.

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FCF Healthcare & Life Sciences Venture Capital Monitor – Europe – 02/2025 published

Fox Corporate Finance

FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH is delighted to publish the new FCF Healthcare & Life Sciences Venture Capital Monitor Europe 02/2024. The Monitor is a monthly published overview of venture capital trends in the. Read more The post FCF Healthcare & Life Sciences Venture Capital Monitor – Europe – 02/2025 published appeared first on FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH.

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Preparing for What’s Next: Navigating CSRD Amid Proposed EU Omnibus Changes

Embark With Us

In the ever-evolving landscape of sustainability reporting, the European Union has made another significant move releasing its first proposed Omnibus package. This package is an important legislative initiative designed to simplify existing sustainability reporting requirements and the due diligence framework, reduce the number of companies in scope, and make it easier and more cost-effective for those companies that remain in scope to comply.

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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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10 Charts To Help Address Client Concerns On Recession Fears, Tariff Risks, And Market Volatility

Nerd's Eye View

While financial markets tend to rise in the long run, short-term volatility can be alarming for investors. Recent swings have been driven by economic policy shifts, persistent inflation concerns, and geopolitical uncertainty – all of which may unnerve even the steadiest of clients. During turbulent periods like these, advisors play a critical role in helping clients maintain perspective and stay grounded.

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At the Money Special: Activist Investing for Closed End Funds

Barry Ritholtz

At The Money: Boaz Weinstein (March 26, 2025) What happens when a fund is trading below its NAV (net asset value)? How can investors force management to allow the fund to trade back to fair value? Each week, At the Money discusses an important topic in money management. From portfolio construction to taxes and cutting down on fees, join Barry Ritholtz to learn the best ways to put your money to work.

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Despite geo-political uncertainties, India's exports set to cross $800 billion

CFO News

Despite global uncertainties, India's exports are set to surge, said Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Santosh Kumar Sarangi, adding that exporters should tread the path pragmatically and wisely to navigate the current global trade contours.

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Ten Charts To Help Address Client Concerns On Recession Fears, Tariff Risks, And Market Volatility

Nerd's Eye View

While financial markets tend to rise in the long run, short-term volatility can be alarming for investors. Recent swings have been driven by economic policy shifts, persistent inflation concerns, and geopolitical uncertainty – all of which may unnerve even the steadiest of clients. During turbulent periods like these, advisors play a critical role in helping clients maintain perspective and stay grounded.

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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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Supreme Court dismisses CBIC appeal, allows correction of GST filing errors without penalty

CFO News

The Supreme Court has dismissed the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs' (CBIC) appeal, allowing businesses to correct clerical errors in GST filings without penalty. The ruling questions the rigid timelines set for such corrections, urging more flexibility in tax compliance. Can businesses now expect more lenient and realistic provisions for correcting clerical mistakes, or will procedural roadblocks persist?

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The Hidden Driver of M&A and Transformation Success: Communications and Change Management

E78 Partners

The accelerating pace of mergers, acquisitions, and large-scale transformations hinge not just on strategic execution but also on the ability to engage and align people throughout the process. Yet many organizations underestimate the critical role of change management and communicationsleading to disengaged employees, diminished productivity, and increased turnover.

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Insider trading shadow looms over IndusInd Bank

CFO News

Sebi is probing potential insider trading by senior IndusInd Bank officials following their derivative losses disclosure. The inquiry focuses on five executives' trades while holding sensitive information. IndusInd's late disclosure of a 1,500-crore loss significantly impacted its stock value. Regulatory actions and necessary compliance measures are under scrutiny.

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Celebrating the vision, tenacity and resilience of Latino-owned businesses through the 2025 Latino Leaders Index500, Powered by BMO

Bank of the West

Latino entrepreneurs and business owners are a vital force in the United States economy, creating jobs, generating significant revenue and fostering an inclusive marketplace that benefits everyone. BMO is proud… Read more The post Celebrating the vision, tenacity and resilience of Latino-owned businesses through the 2025 Latino Leaders Index500, Powered by BMO appeared first on About BMO.

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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’s mental health insurance gap: Less than 1% of health claims pertain to mental wellbeing

CFO News

India's insurance sector struggles to provide adequate mental health coverage despite a 2018 mandate. Less than 1% of health insurance claims are for mental health, with high treatment costs and workplace stigma being major deterrents. Most plans exclude outpatient therapy and addiction treatments. The report calls for urgent policy reforms and better public awareness to improve mental health coverage.

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Wild changes unlikely at FTC with Democrats fired, former chair says

CFO Dive

The FTC is now operating with with just two commissioners, both Republicans. Trump has been accused of illegally firing two Democrats without cause.

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India's quick commerce sector made two-thirds of all 2024 e-retail orders, report says

CFO News

India Quick Commerce: INDIA-QUICK-COMMERCE-India's quick commerce sector made two-thirds of all 2024 e-retail orders, report says

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RBI should include infrastructure loans in Priority Sector Lending category: SBI Report

CFO News

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) should include loans given to infrastructure projects--such as roads, ports, railways, airports, highways, and the energy sector--under priority sector lending (PSL) or exempt them from the calculation of Adjusted Net Bank Credit (ANBC) for PSL targets, suggests a report by State Bank of India (SBI)

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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.