CFO Dive

MAY 17, 2023

As more companies try out generative AI, understanding the role and importance of the data underpinning these models is crucial for CFOs.

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The Reformed Broker

MAY 17, 2023

Just wanted to take a moment to recognize the incredible work my media and research teams have been doing to propel The Compound channel past 120,000 subscribers this month. And that 120k is just a fragment of the audience because almost everything we do on video is also on the audio podcast channels too. For those who are new to what we’re doing at the Compound YouTube channel each week, below is the schedule of w.

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CFO Dive

MAY 17, 2023

Deals valued at below $100 million accounted for a record proportion of M&A transactions during the first quarter.

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Barry Ritholtz

MAY 17, 2023

Jerome Powell and the Federal Reserve spend a lot of time worrying about Inflation Expectations. They shouldn’t. Sentiment surveys in general are mostly useless (except at the extremes). They aren’t merely lagging, backward-looking indicators, but instead, tell you what the public experienced 3- 6 months ago. Beyond short-term extrapolation, they have little to no ability to provide insight into intermediate-term (6-12 months) inflation.

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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

CFO Dive

MAY 17, 2023

In the first week of his tenure, new CEO David Risher announced a 26% reduction in Lyft’s corporate workforce. Now, the current CFO is stepping down.

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CFO Dive

MAY 17, 2023

The new finance chief will help DocuSign to unlock both growth and operational efficiency, the company’s CEO said.

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Nerd's Eye View

MAY 17, 2023

Amid a tight job market and low unemployment rates, a significant amount of the U.S. ‘talent gap’ is filled by foreign-born workers on employment visas like the H-1B. These visas allow foreign workers to live and work in the country temporarily while they are employed – although in practice, this can mean that individuals can spend years or decades (or even their entire career) working in the U.S. on a ‘temporary’ visa.

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CFO News

MAY 17, 2023

Rahul Gautam is focusing to drive growth to Rs 700 crore, banking on robust travel demand across the company’s all three rails, bus, and flight businesses.

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Future CFO

MAY 17, 2023

Quality of cyber defences directly Impacts insurability, premium costs, and policy terms, said Sophos recently. According to the firm’s new report “The Critical Role of Frontline Cyber Defenses in Insurance Adoption” based on a survey of 3,000 cybersecurity or IT executives earlier this year, 95% of organisations that purchased a cyber insurance policy in the last year report a direct impact, with 60% indicating that it impacted their ability to get coverage, 62% the cost of their coverage, and

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CFO News

MAY 17, 2023

Till date year 2023 overall saw a significant decline both in terms of deal volumes by 46% and deal values by 76%, amounting to USD 14.7 billion, owing to global headwinds from rising interest rates and elevated inflation levels.

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Fox Corporate Finance

MAY 17, 2023

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CFO News

MAY 17, 2023

The budgetary outlay is Rs 17,000 crore and the tenure of the program is 6 years; expected investment is Rs 2,430 crore, Union Electronics Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said.

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Barry Ritholtz

MAY 17, 2023

My mid-week morning train reads: • The Rise of FTX, and Sam Bankman-Fried, Was a Great Story. Its Implosion Is Even Better. About a year after the author Michael Lewis began to shadow Bankman-Fried, the founder of the crypto exchange FTX, Bankman-Fried was arrested. As the story evolved, Lewis has had a front-row seat to the drama. ( New York Times ) • The Return to the Office Has Stalled : Offices remain half empty as companies settle into hybrid work plans. ( Wall Street Journal ) see also Is

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CFO News

MAY 17, 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted markets regulator SEBI time till August 14 to submit its report on the investigation into the Adani Group-Hindenberg report issue. The apex court on Monday adjourned the hearing on the SEBI plea seeking a six-month extension to conclude the investigation in the Hindenburg Research's report.

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CFO News

MAY 17, 2023

Union Minister Piyush Goyal addressed the India-EU Trade & Technology Council in Belgium saying the India-EU FTA negotiation is progressing well.

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CFO News

MAY 17, 2023

The airline is restarting training classes for the pilots from tomorrow.

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MAY 17, 2023

Mandatory Aadhaar-based authentication for new GST registrations as well as centralized suspension of registrations of businesses which default in timely filing of returns are also being used to curb fake GST registration.

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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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CFO News

MAY 17, 2023

The study said 70% of the MSMEs believe more than half of their retail sales will be via UPI. It also showed that the UPI has taken over the card payments with decline mostly in the big cities.

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CFO News

MAY 17, 2023

"We have received reports that some other companies have also violated the FAME-II guidelines. We will be issuing them notices similar to the notices issued to two firms found to be violating the localisation norms earlier," said the official, requesting anonymity.

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CFO News

MAY 17, 2023

VRL, headquartered in London, aims to borrow the money through its Zinc International unit. Following delays in securing funds from Farallon Capital Management, VRL has resumed discussions with banks to explore alternative financing options.

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CFO News

MAY 17, 2023

The report, titled ‘Indian Hospitality Sector: On a Comeback Trail’ released on Wednesday stated that the total investment during 2020-2023 is likely to exceed $ 0.4 billion. 12,000 hotel rooms likely to be added in 2023 and the number of hotel rooms is expected to grow at an expected CAGR of 3.3% by 2025.

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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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CFO News

MAY 17, 2023

In a major rejig of Prime Minister Modi-led Cabinet, Arjun Ram Meghwal was appointed as the new law minister replacing Kiren Rijiju on Thursday. Rijiju has been shifted and assigned Ministry of Earth Sciences, reported PTI, citing sources.

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CFO News

MAY 17, 2023

According to the report, ​​a total of six bids have been received for the final round of bidding for Future Retail from lesser-known companies. Realty firm Space Mantra has bid the highest for the company, meanwhile, the five other applicants have bided for parts of Future Retail. Financial creditors have claimed around Rs 20,000 crore from Future Retail.

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CFO News

MAY 17, 2023

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that the India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) is a significant milestone in the strategic partnership between India and the European Union. The meeting, co-chaired on the Indian side by Jaishankar, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Communications, Electronics and IT Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar, covered key focus areas of strategic technologies, digital governance and green energy technologies.

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CFO News

MAY 17, 2023

Lyft Inc said on Tuesday Erin Brewer will replace chief financial officer Elaine Paul, who is leaving the ride hailing company months after a new CEO was appointed.

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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.

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