Thu.Apr 27, 2023

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Meta to prioritize AI in future hiring efforts, CFO says

CFO Dive

AI was a dominant theme of the Facebook and Instagram owner’s latest quarterly earnings call, in which the company reported its first sales increase in nearly a year.

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Top accounting firms in India bullish on hiring

CFO News

The positive hiring intent can be attributed to high demand of multiple services delivered by these firms such as taxation, business consulting, risk advisory, deal advisory, technology services, ESG services.

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Toys ‘R’ Us specter looms over Bed Bath & Beyond

CFO Dive

The home-goods retailer’s mixed signals remind some of Toys “R” Us. The toy retailer filed to reorganize in 2017, only to liquidate its U.S. operations months later.

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GDP & State Coincident Indicators: Cooling, But No Recession

Barry Ritholtz

I have been putting together my Q2 quarterly client call, and impatiently waiting for two last data points to show: State Coincident Indicators and Q1 GDP. Together they paint a fascinating picture of an economy robust enough to withstand the fastest set of rate increases in history, but also one that is showing signs of slowing. ( Crosscurrents of these types are not uncommon in a world that is rife with shades of grey… ) GDP for the first quarter of 2023 was 1.1% – lower than Wall Street

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Planning Your Restaurants 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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Kohl’s CFO gets another raise

CFO Dive

The 24-year company veteran received a boost in salary as the retailer’s reconstructed leadership team attempts to lift struggling sales.

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Small businesses upbeat about surviving recession: BofA

CFO Dive

Robust consumer spending buoyed economic growth during the first quarter amid widespread forecasts of recession.

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India not adversely affected from financial instability in AEs: RBI Guv Shaktikanta Das

CFO News

Speaking at the ‘Global Conference on Financial Resilience’, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das shared the results of latest macro stress tests for credit risk conducted by the central bank which indicates that banks in India are well placed to comply with the minimum capital requirements even under severe stress situations.

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AI to help with ‘day two’ lease accounting

CFO Dive

With the FASB issuing updated guidance, the proper use of AI will be key for growth.

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Capital SFB aims to disburse Rs 2,500 cr worth of loans in FY24: CFO

CFO News

Munish Jain says the bank is betting on its bank's mortgage and MSME credit products to deliver a 25% growth this fiscal.

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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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Clips From Today’s Halftime Report

The Reformed Broker

Final Trades: Amazon, UnitedHealth, Honeywell & more from CNBC. The post Clips From Today’s Halftime Report appeared first on The Reformed Broker.

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NFRA reviews proposals for new accounting standards for insurance contracts

CFO News

NFRA will share its recommendations with the ministry of corporate affairs, which will consider the Ind AS 117 and notify the standards under Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules 2015. Once notified, Ind AS 117 will replace the current Ind AS 104, Insurance Contracts.

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10 Thursday AM Reads

Barry Ritholtz

My morning train WFH reads: • Crypto’s Anti-Establishment Zeal Runs Headfirst Into Bankruptcy Bureaucracy : Angry retail investors are speaking up in complex legal brawls over the remains of Voyager, Celsius and BlockFi. ( Businessweek ) • SPACs Delivered Easy Money, but Now Companies Are Running Out : Businesses are burning through cash raised in SPAC deals with few ways to fill the gap. ( Wall Street Journal ) see also Why Most SPACs Suck (2020) : Most SPACs are subpar.

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Key features for FA&P software to choose the best one

Spreadym

Financial analysis and planning (or FA&P) software is a type of business software that helps companies manage their finances and operational activity by analyzing financial data and providing tools to plan, forecast and make budgets for efficient business growth. FA&P software is designed to streamline financial management tasks and improve decision-making in planning operations.

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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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Martha Steele, Senior People Operations / HR Consultant, joins vcfo Austin

VCFO

vcfo welcomes Martha Steele to the Austin team as a Senior People Operations / HR Consultant. Martha is a Senior People Operations Professional with more than 20 years of experience in human resources. She has particular expertise in implementing best business practices, reducing costs, improving recruiting, training, and retention programs, as well as redesigning benefits packages to improve employe satisfaction.

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4 tips to choose the best scenario modelling software for business

Spreadym

Scenario modeling in finance involves creating and analyzing different scenarios that could impact a company's financial performance. The goal of scenario modeling is to identify potential risks and opportunities, and to develop a plan to mitigate the risks and take advantage of the opportunities. The most efficient option to process all of these steps is to find convenient business software that include not only scenario modelling tools, but also planning, budgeting and analytics features that

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Richard Buckley joins vcfo Austin as Consulting CFO

VCFO

vcfo Austin welcomes Richard Buckley, Consulting CFO, to serve all Austin and Central Texas area clients. Richard J. Buckley is a highly accomplished CFO, overseeing finance, operations, IT, and HR in areas such as domestic and international manufacturing and distribution, SaaS, retail, healthcare, nonprofit, and service companies worth from $2M to $25B.

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Benefits of financial planning automation

Spreadym

Implementing automation systems for financial planning and analytics (or simply FP&A software) rarely brings direct benefits that could easily be demonstrated to a client. However, they exist, but don’t look so obvious as in case with CRM or Sales and operational planning systems (also we name them S&OP software). The benefits of implementation of financial planning and analytics solutions are following: Time-saving: Software for financial planning tasks can save significant amounts of t

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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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Confronting Difficult Decisions | Craig Conti, CFO, Verra Mobility

CFO Thought Leader

CFO GUEST: Craig Conti of Verra Mobility 893: Smart Mobility’s Fast Lane | Craig Conti, CFO, Verra Mobility MADE POSSIBLE BY VERSAPAY The first Collaborative Accounts Receivable Network. Our AR automation solutions and next-generation B2B payments network make billing and payments easier for enterprises, increasing efficiencies, accelerating cash flow, and dramatically improving the customer experience.

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RBI Governor emphasizes criticality of internal, statutory audits for financial institutions

CFO News

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on Thursday emphasized that a robust assurance mechanism by way of internal audit is essential to provide independent evaluation, while statutory auditors are critical towards maintaining market confidence. As regards to statutory branch audit of private banks, RBI is reassessing the quality and coverage, he added.

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Automation, Innovation, and Transformation: Keeping Pace with Technology in the Digital Age

CFO Alliance

The post Automation, Innovation, and Transformation: Keeping Pace with Technology in the Digital Age appeared first on CFO Alliance.

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Revenue and finance automation: Stripe announces suite expansion 

Future CFO

Stripe announced recently the expansion of its revenue and finance automation suite to give businesses in Asia Pacific power over the entire life cycle of their cash flow. With the launch of Revenue Reporting, and major upgrades to Stripe Billing and Stripe Tax, the firm aims to bring the same users-first approach to back-office operations that it brought to payments, according to Stripe, a financial infrastructure platform for businesses.

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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.

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How Diversification Helps You Stay Ahead of Risk in Any Economy

CFO Alliance

The post How Diversification Helps You Stay Ahead of Risk in Any Economy appeared first on CFO Alliance.

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