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36% of companies plan to raise pay in 2024 amid tight labor market: BDO

CFO Dive

Although the job market has shown signs of cooling in recent quarters, CFOs aim to increase compensation this year to attract and retain employees.

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Tackling challenges in 2024 head-on

Future CFO

If there is one thing most people can agree on, it is the fact that the world today undergoes constant change in a manner that is almost impossible to keep up with at times. The business world is in no way an exception, of course, as shifts come in across various sectors within short periods. This is especially evident following the COVID-19 pandemic when most—if not all—industries were forced to transform to hold out.

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Holding out for a bankruptcy ‘cram down’? Think again.

CFO Dive

C-suites should take a hard look at the true cost of bankruptcy before filing for Chapter 11, Lowenstein Sandler’s Kenneth A. Rosen writes.

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Kitces & Carl Ep 130: Helping Everyone You Can Vs Getting Paid What You’re Really Worth

Nerd's Eye View

Few service industries have as much potential to impact lives as financial advice, and it's that very ability for financial advicers to help their clients achieve positive outcomes that can often compound for decades and beyond that make the profession deeply satisfying for so many. It's no wonder, then, that the profession attracts individuals who are highly service-minded and enjoy helping others.

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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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Upwork CFO sees signs of ‘macroeconomic softness’ in freelancer wage stagnation

CFO Dive

While the freelancer economy remains robust, CFO Erica Gessert is keeping her eye on stagnant wage growth amid continued uncertainty.

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SEC kicks dead SPAC horse with new rules

CFO Dive

The commission is taking action to rein in SPACs as the once booming market is struggling to recover from a slump.

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2024 – Navigating Distressed Office Markets: A Financial Lens for CFOs

CFO Leadership

The current office market landscape is witnessing a pronounced downturn, primarily catalyzed by the pervasive adoption of hybrid work models, resulting in substantial disruptions across major central business districts (CBDs) in the United States. This paradigm shift is significantly impacting non-trophy Class A office assets without views or other features that welcome workers to the office.

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2024 proxy outlook: What’s driving the ESG proposal approval dip?

CFO Dive

Major asset managers and a spate of anti-ESG proposals helped push approval rates down, yet even more ESG proposals are expected after a record 2023.

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Why Business Travel and Expense will Look Different in 2024

CFO Leadership

After a tumultuous few years, 2023 brought business travel — and its corresponding expenses — fully back to life. But while the volume of traveling employees has returned to pre-pandemic levels, much has changed. And before we get too familiar with the new travel patterns, generative AI is set to upend the world of T&E and beyond. The way we book travel, pay for business expenses, and manage the spectrum of T&E will look quite different 12 months from now.

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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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Record number of mid-market businesses expect increased profitability

Future CFO

A record number of mid-market businesses expect an increase in profitability despite a drop in optimism, said Grant Thornton recently when releasing its latest International Business Report (IBR). The record number of mid-market businesses expecting an increase in profitability—up one point to 60%—is most likely due to inflation being brought under control, Grant Thornton noted.

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Five Focal Points for Future-Ready CFOs

CFO Leadership

If a group of chief financial officers (CFOs) from 2018 stepped out of a time machine into their 2023 offices, they would be astonished by what they saw. Environmental, social and governance (ESG) metrics and measurements would top their priority lists. Most of their finance organizations would be using generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to enhance their business planning and analysis (BP&A) capabilities and/or bolster the company’s fraud-prevention activities.

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Budget - Unusual expectations

CFO News

Union Budget 2024 is next week, and the questions are many, whether it will focus on growth and boost capital expenditure or reduce spending to curtail the debt, which is significantly high. Education, health and women empowerment, and employment are the major areas which people want the finance minister to address.

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Workplace Trends of 2023, Predictions for 2024

CFO Leadership

Both workers and managers faced unique challenges in 2023. From the push and pull of remote work to rising employee burnout and shifting economic pressures, organizations and professionals have had to navigate a complex environment. Here’s a look back at the top trends that have impacted the workplace in 2023 and will continue to take shape as we head into 2024: Bonuses came back in a big way.

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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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FCF Healthcare & Life Sciences Venture Capital Monitor – Europe – 12/2023 published

Fox Corporate Finance

FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH is delighted to publish the new “FCF Healthcare & Life Sciences Venture Capital Monitor – Europe 12/2023”. The Monitor is a monthly published overview of venture capital trends in the European. Read more The post FCF Healthcare & Life Sciences Venture Capital Monitor – Europe – 12/2023 published appeared first on FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH.

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The Mentoring Round | David Snyder, CFO, Coya Therapeutics

CFO Thought Leader

Inside The Mentoring Round , CFO David Snyder of Coya Therapeutics stresses that biotech companies must not get sidetracked by short-term valuations or minor gains but should focus on the bigger picture of achieving substantial market capitalization. This perspective is grounded in the understanding that success in biotech often hinges on the ability to finance a project to completion, a challenge given the imperfections of capital markets. 968: From the Investor’s Point of View | David Sn

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The CFO Agenda: 5 Areas to Focus on in 2024

CFO Leadership

As CFOs start a new and intriguing year, the question arises: What should populate their agenda? We heard from numerous finance leaders and experts at SuiteWorld 2023, NetSuite’s annual user conference, and they were brimming with fresh and challenging ideas that can help companies right now. Some ideas are super practical, some are more big picture.

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Finance Operations Pros face new Excel “game changer”

The Finance Weekly

Finance operations managers are the backbone of the CFO’s Office They have primary responsibility for supporting accounting and finance applications, accounting systems and other core plumbing including time entry, conflicts, collections, matter opening, and financial reporting. But what unites these operations pros as a pain point is their growing frustration with Excel.

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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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What Does the Misery Index Say About the 2024 Election?

Barry Ritholtz

The endless media Sturm und drang over the 2024 election silly season has led me to share a few thoughts and a chart. I don’t pretend to be a political analyst; professionally, I am more interested in the potential impact elections have on policies and the economy. However, I find it worthwhile recalling a few truisms: 1. Except in times of war, people tend to vote their pocketbooks; 2.