Fri.Oct 14, 2022

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Digitalization transforms future CFO pipeline

CFO Dive

Digitization can help CFOs minimize costs and drive business value, but the need for digital transformation may also be changing what is required for the role of future financial leaders.

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Maintaining Quality As a Scaling Contract Manufacturer

Navigator SAP

It’s an uphill task for Contract Development and Manufacturer Organizations (CDMOs) to ensure product quality at the rapid pace demanded by customers, especially when they must deal with safety, control, and regulatory regimes in fields such as pharmaceuticals, biotech, and other areas of the life sciences.

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Superfund taxes stress chemical importers, suppliers

CFO Dive

Many companies are still struggling to understand whether the reinstated Superfund excise taxes apply to their operations and what it all means for tax bills.

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Groping for a Bottom

Barry Ritholtz

There’s nothing like confusing market action to send people into narrative creation overdrive. Yesterday’s 2% collapse on hotter-than-expected CPI data, followed by ~5% recovery to finish the day up more than 2% is a perfect example of random market action begetting endless explanations. What was the takeaway from CPI? Check out the BAML chart above: Core goods are coming down ( that’s good!

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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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Jamie Dimon isn’t the only bank CEO expecting a recession: KPMG

CFO Dive

Some 85% of bank chiefs believe the U.S. is headed for recession in the next 12 months, the accounting giant found in its annual CEO outlook. Nearly half see layoffs in the next six months.

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Feds step up focus on companies’ use of dark patterns

CFO Dive

The Federal Trade Commission is signaling that it intends to go after the use of online manipulation tactics to separate consumers from their money.

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Eight Reasons Why Africa Is Primed for Impact Investing

CFA Institute

Africa presents an almost limitless opportunity for investors looking to do well and do good.

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Ignore the fixed-rate drama; buy I Bonds in October

Tips Watch

The 9.62% rate for six months is a huge advantage. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Here we are, in the U.S. Series I Savings Bond’s “limbo fortnight,” a period when we know the current composite rate (9.

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Service Firms Success

VCFO

Keys to Success for Service Firms. Service firms are a vital part of every community. Most start with entrepreneurs providing a service for a small group of customers, performing that service increasingly well over time, and then experiencing growth as a result. But unfortunately, that growth also typically brings growing pains along with it. With many service firms, owners at first feel rewarded by gains in customers and revenue, only later wondering why they’ve come to feel constantly stressed

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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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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (Oct 15-16)

Nerd's Eye View

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that the Cost Of Living Adjustment (COLA) for Social Security beneficiaries will be 8.7% for 2023, the largest COLA since 1981. While this will help seniors keep pace with rising prices, it also creates tax planning opportunities for advisors and raises the possibility that the Social Security Trust Fund could be depleted sooner than expected.

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Does Artificial Intelligence Steal Human Jobs?

CFA Institute

Should we be worried about the jobs that might be lost to machines?

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1978 Porsche 911SC (Modified)

Barry Ritholtz

One of the hottest trends in cars lately is retro-modding. It can go in either direction: Take a modern car and make it look like a retro classic — see the post-2000s Ford Mustang or the new Bronco as examples. But the other way to go is to take an older car and modernize it. Perhaps the most outrageous approach to this is done by Singer — as an example, see this gorgeous baby blue 1989 Porsche 964 Carrera 4 Coupe , that is bid up to $950k.

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Bad News is Good News

The Reformed Broker

Welcome to the latest episode of The Compound & Friends. This week, Michael Batnick, Bob Pisani, Kyla Scanlon, and Downtown Josh Brown discuss stories from the stock exchange, investors of the future, the Fed’s toolbox, stocks for the long run, the most important developments in trading over the past 30 years, and much more! You can listen to the whole thing below, or find it wherever you like to listen to your.

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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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10 Friday AM Reads

Barry Ritholtz

My end-of-week morning train WFH reads: • You’re going back to the office. Your boss isn’t. Bosses are ordering people back to the office from the comfort of their own homes. ( Vox ). • In the Battle With Robots, Human Workers Are Winning : As central bankers around the world are rushing to cool labor markets and tame inflation — a lot of policymakers are hoping that this week’s employment report shows declining demand for new workers — a few economic and technological truths have become evident

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Global Payments Survey Shows Fraud Concern and Security Investment Plans

Strategic Treasurer

Global Payments Survey Shows Fraud Concern and Security Investment Plans. Concern over increased likelihood of fraud is highest for smaller companies, but all view it as a challenge. [Atlanta, GA] October 14, 2022 — Strategic Treasurer and Corpay recently released the results of the 2022 Global Payments Survey. Results show the top challenges and areas of planned investment among companies of all sizes, with fraud and security as consistent themes.

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FCF Valuation Monitor – Q3 2022 published

Fox Corporate Finance

FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH is delighted to publish the new “FCF Valuation Monitor – Q3 2022”. The FCF Valuation Monitor is a comprehensive valuation analysis for the German small / midcap market segment and. Read more. The post FCF Valuation Monitor – Q3 2022 published appeared first on FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH.

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Webinar: Building a 360-Degree Treasury: Payments and Bank Information | November 3

Strategic Treasurer

Building a 360-Degree Treasury: Payments and Bank Information. November 3 | 11:00 AM EDT. Register Now. Date. Thursday, November 3, 2022. Time. 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT. Where. This is an online event. Speakers. Mark O’Toole, Fides Craig Jeffery, Strategic Treasurer. Sponsored By. Hosted By. 1.2 CTP re-certification credits will be given for attendance to this live webinar.

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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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European VC life sciences funding continues to decline

Fox Corporate Finance

In 2022, the venture capital funding for life sciences in Europe continues to weaken, further widening the gap to 2021 (EUR 9.4bn vs. EUR 6.5bn). The cumulative financing volume in August 2022 falls by more. Read more. The post European VC life sciences funding continues to decline appeared first on FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH.

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Welcome Todd Mullenger

Focus CFO

We are pleased to announce that Todd Mullenger has joined FocusCFO as a CFO. Todd will be serving clients in Nashville, TN and surrounding areas.

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FP&A interview questions: a cheat sheet to landing the next FP&A role

Cube Software

If you’re looking to break into FP&A, there’s never been a better time.

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