Mon.Nov 13, 2023

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4 ways streamlining T&E can speed up the month-end financial close process

CFO Dive

To speed up expense reconciliation — and, in turn, the financial close — companies need to ditch manual processes and embrace solutions that make managing travel and expenses faster and easier.

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Optimizing Virtual Client Meetings To Make Them More ‘Real’ And Less Exhausting

Nerd's Eye View

Traditionally, financial planning meetings have been held face-to-face in an advisor's office, and over the years, a body of research has emerged showing that how the advisor's office is laid out can have a significant impact on how clients perceive the advisor, their mood during the meeting, and even their resulting financial planning decisions. However, over the last decade (and particularly since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic), many advisors have increasingly been holding virtual cli

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FASB targets new cash flow statement rules for banks

CFO Dive

The latest new accounting requirements under development will, at least initially, only apply to financial institutions.

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HUL to help kiranas compete with bigger players via ONDC

CFO News

The move is an extension of its internal ordering app Shikhar, which allows small neighbourhood stores to order directly from it. For HUL, the country's biggest packaged consumer goods firm, the app now accounts for about a third of its sales from neighbourhood retailers. Last year, HUL became the first fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) firm to join ONDC through its multi-brand direct-to-consumer platform, UShop.

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Elevating Accounting Practices: The Power of Outsourcing and Automation in the Digital Age

Speaker: Nancy Wu, Head of Sales and Customer Success at SkyStem

Join us for an enlightening webinar as we delve into the transformative realm of modern accounting practices. In today's digital age, the convergence of outsourcing and automation has revolutionized how businesses manage their financial operations. In this webinar we will explore the synergistic potential of these two strategies to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, save cost and drive strategic decision-making.

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How CFOs help reduce cyber risk

CFO Dive

As a CFO, it is essential to wear several hats, including that of managing risk effectively.

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Fed whipsawed on key signals for inflation expectations

CFO Dive

With just a month before their next meeting, Fed officials are tracking expectations for inflation as a sign of whether businesses will raise prices and workers will demand higher pay.

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Razorpay’s ‘reverse flip’ to India may entail $300 million tax payment in US

CFO News

Razorpay will seek clearance from the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) in the next two months to merge its American holding company with its India unit. It would then also officially appoint an auditor for the valuation discussions.

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FCF @Health Tech Forward 2023 in Warsaw on November 28. – 29.

Fox Corporate Finance

FCF is excited to announce the participation of Johannes Link, Associate, and a valuable member of our Life Sciences team, at the Health Tech Challengers event during the Health Tech Forward conference. This event takes. Read more The post FCF @Health Tech Forward 2023 in Warsaw on November 28. – 29. appeared first on FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH.

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Diwali sees record trade of Rs 3.75 lakh crore: CAIT

CFO News

Retail markets across India saw a record trade of Rs 3.75 lakh crore during this festive season so far. CAIT Secretary General Praveen Khandelwal said Chinese goods lost a trade worth more than Rs 1 lakh crore during the Diwali festive season.

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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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Spotting causes of marketing planning problems for greater financial wins

Future CFO

The marketing planning process, although tedious, can prove to serve long-term financial benefits for the organisation if done properly and excellently. As it is the process to define activities that will support the company's business goals in the near- and short-term, it also helps in establishing an accurate timeline for results and revenue. Laura Cross , principal analyst at Forrester , believes that the conversation on marketing planning should be rooted in the organisation's marketing stra

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India, ADB sign $400-million loan pact for urban reforms

CFO News

The latest programme supports the Indian government’s urban sector strategy, with a focus on urban reforms that are aimed at making cities not just liveable but also centres of economic growth “through provisioning of inclusive, resilient and sustainable infrastructure”, according to a statement.

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Navigating Financial Disasters (video)

Barry Ritholtz

As promised, the full video of the Navigating Financial Disasters presentation from last month. In it, I tell the story of the Belfers, a successful American family of immigrants, and some of the woes that befell them. (Don’t worry, they are fine). You can find the full slide deck here. The post Navigating Financial Disasters (video) appeared first on The Big Picture.

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Alarm Bells! 2024 polls set to disrupt India’s $3.7-trillion stock market calm, says Morgan Stanley

CFO News

Indian stocks have risen about 7 per cent this year, outpacing their peers in Asia and emerging markets, as growth in earnings and the economy lured local and global investors. India VIX, a gauge of expected stock-price swings, has slumped 25 per cent so far this year to near its historical low.

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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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Unlocking Growth: Adding $87K in Monthly Revenue to Your Agency Without Client Sales

Adam Kae

The $87K Monthly Revenue Boost Strategy: A gency growth without client sales In the dynamic world of agency growth, finding innovative strategies to boost revenue without the constant grind of acquiring new clients can be a game-changer. One often overlooked avenue is the acquisition of another agency. In this blog post, we'll explore a powerful approach to elevate your agency's revenue by $87K monthly without the need to sell more to existing clients or engage in the pursuit of new ones. 1.

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Govt looks to offload 5-10% in some public sector banks

CFO News

The government is keen to take advantage of the sharp rally in share prices of public sector banks (PSBs) that are riding on much-improved financial performance and fundamentals. The stake sale can be conducted through the offer-for-sale route for lenders that are not inclined toward a rights issue, said people aware of the deliberations.

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The Mentoring Round | Michelle Hook, CFO, Portillo’s

CFO Thought Leader

CFO Michelle Hook’s opening advice leaves a lasting impression: “bring your full self to work.” Our conversation takes an interesting turn towards the importance of team dynamics. CFO Hook shares her belief that a strong, cohesive team is the backbone of any successful venture. Meanwhile, Hook reveals to us her love for sports, particularly Michigan State, her passion for movies, golf, and spending quality time with family.

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BPCL plans to ramp up fuel retail network by two-thirds

CFO News

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) is set to embark on an extensive expansion of its fuel retail network, aiming to add 14,273 new pumps. This substantial increase, representing nearly two-thirds growth, is part of BPCL's strategic efforts to bolster its presence in the rapidly expanding domestic fuel market.

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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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A Modern Nonprofit Podcast: Making a Substantial Impact

The Charity CFO

On today’s episode of the Modern Nonprofit Podcast, we are joined by Sheryl Cababa, Chief Strategy Officer at Substantial. The approach for today’s conversation will be slightly different than most interviews. Sheryl spends her time in a concept of systems and design thinking. Don’t worry we’ll discover more of what that means throughout the conversation with her today.

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Indians dethrone British to become largest real estate investors in Dubai

CFO News

The Betterhomes Residential Market Report showed Indians topping the nationalities list in the June and September quarters - up from No. 2 in the first quarter when Britishers led the field - in the purchase of new homes for end-user demand or investors seeking better yields and Golden Visa eligibility. Indians have consistently been among the top five homebuyers in Dubai.

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How to boost your bottom line with profitability analysis software

Cube Software

The new wave of profitability analysis Profitability analysis has come a long way, transforming from basic number-crunching to a key strategic asset. It's not just about tracking profits anymore; it's about understanding them and making them grow. This shift means using real-time financial and operational data to get a clear picture of where your money is made and lost.

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Small finance banks thinking big likely to switch on the M&A mode

CFO News

AU Small Finance Bank's move to acquire Fincare Small Finance Bank may encourage others to explore inorganic opportunities, industry captains believe, as bigger balance sheets would put them on a stronger platform to take on their bulge-bracket rivals, especially when it comes to mobilising public deposits.

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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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10 Monday AM Reads

Barry Ritholtz

My back-to-work morning train WFH reads: • Whatever happened to NFTs? When Homer Simpson comes up with a get-rich-quick scheme it usually ends badly. In the latest episode of The Simpsons the hapless dad turns his son Bart, and then himself, into NFTs to make millions. It all goes wrong when Homer finds out from a floating pizza cat that “the NFT craze is over” The episode has been widely applauded by NFT fans and sceptics alike for successfully poking fun at a side of the crypto wor

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India to seek bids for $960 million battery production program

CFO News

In a bold move towards fostering the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem, India is set to roll out an incentive program with an estimated value of 80 billion rupees ($960 million). Sources familiar with the matter have revealed that the program will invite bids from interested parties, signaling a strategic push towards enhancing the domestic production of electric vehicle batteries.

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Mitigating risks with scenario planning software: a guide for finance leaders

Cube Software

The shift in scenario planning Scenario planning in finance has evolved from a traditional static forecast to a dynamic, strategic tool.

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RBL Bank looks to sell credit card, MSME loans

CFO News

While the bank is looking to sell bad loans, it is seeing an overall improvement in the loan book. RBL Bank has witnessed improvements in asset quality over the past year, with net NPA decreasing to 0.78% during the second quarter ended September from 1% during the June quarter.

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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.