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How Financial Advisers Can Boost Online Reputation Through Google Reviews (While Complying With SEC Marketing Rule Requirements)

Nerd's Eye View

Online reviews are commonly given and used by consumers across many industries, from finding a good restaurant in a new town to reviewing a lawn care service provider. Nonetheless, fewer than 10% of SEC-registered investment advisers report using them, even though the SEC’s updated investment adviser marketing rule allows financial advisors to proactively encourage testimonials (from clients), use endorsements (from non-clients), and highlight their own ratings on various third-party revie

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EY’s $1B pledge targets 10% raise in starting CPA-track pay

CFO Dive

The Big Four firm’s new initiative is tackling one of the most cited causes of the shrinking accounting talent pipeline: comparatively low starting salaries.

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Market Concentration

Barry Ritholtz

A quick break from book authorship to share a fascinating set of data and charts, via Sam Ro. In his weekly missive, Sam points to some amazing charts from Global Financial Data. They are based on historical data that looks at 200 Years of Market Concentration. You might be surprised at the findings. As the chart above shows, there are long periods of market concentration.

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IRS aims to end ‘shell game’ by partnerships, targets $50B extra in taxes

CFO Dive

Tax dodging by complex partnerships “has been overlooked for more than a decade,” IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel said Monday.

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Confronting the Change Challenge

Change is difficult, whether in our private or work life. However, without change, growth and learning are difficult not to mention keeping up with the market and staying competitive. We have all worked for or ourselves are the bosses that prefer to keep the status quo. We will discuss how to address the "change challenge" to enable you to be a changemaker and a graceful recipient of change.

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DBS Equity Capital Markets Head Art Karoonyavanich On A Decade Of Growth

Global Finance

A 10-year veteran at DBS Bank, Karoonyavanich recently expanded his role to cover all Equity Capital Markets business for the bank globally when the firm merged its equities, fixed income and brokerage businesses to form a new Investment Banking unit. The Investment Banking unit, which sits within DBS’ newly formed Global Financial Markets group, has already marked a stellar year, further solidifying the bank’s capital markets presence in key regions like Singapore, mainland China, Hong Kong, In

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CIMA names president

Future CFO

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) named finance transformation business leader, Simon Bittlestone , FCMA, CGMA, as the 91 st President of the Institute. Bittlestone will also serve as ninth Chair of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (the Association), according to a press release. The profession will be focusing on three critical areas during Bittlestone's year in office: Innovation & Transformation.

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The role of finance is shifting. Here’s what it means for you.

CFO Dive

As finance evolves, leaders must embrace growth and modernize operations. Here’s how CFOs can lead the charge.

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Protected: Job Description for a Fractional CFO

Beacon CFO Plus

This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: The post Protected: Job Description for a Fractional CFO appeared first on BeaconCFO Plus.

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ASC 842 lease accounting software for the long term

CFO Dive

Lease accounting solutions have to be advanced enough to actually solve both the problems of today and those to come.

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Travel and Expense Policy Success: Your Essential Checklist

Setting the stage for successful organizational change always begins with clear, thoughtful communication. When it comes to rolling out a new travel and expense (T&E) policy, establishing a well-structured communication plan is key to ensuring that all employees understand the changes and their impact. By following a step-by-step approach, you can guide your organization through the transition, fostering smooth adoption from the outset and improving compliance.

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FCF Healthcare & Life Sciences Venture Capital Monitor – USA – 05/2024 published

Fox Corporate Finance

FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH is delighted to publish the new “FCF Healthcare & Life Sciences Venture Capital Monitor – USA – 04/2024”. The Monitor is a monthly published overview of venture capital trends in. Read more The post FCF Healthcare & Life Sciences Venture Capital Monitor – USA – 05/2024 published appeared first on FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH.

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McDonald’s ends automated drive-thru pilot

CFO Dive

The fast food chain still sees a future for automated order taking at the drive-thru and expects to make a decision about the tech by year’s end.

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French co Mazars plans to grow India staff strength to 6,000, aims to be among top six audit firms

CFO News

Mazars aims to become one of the top six auditing firms in India by 2030 as it looks to quadruple its existing staff in the country. In an exclusive interaction with ETCFO Bharat Dhawan, Managing Partner at Forvis Mazars in India reveals their ambitious growth plans, strategic mergers, staffing challenges, and expectations from the new government.

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Planful Reviews

The Finance Weekly

Financial planning and analysis (FP&A) is important in automating all of the manual tasks in the finance department and giving everyone greater insights into the data. FP&A not only supports business and financial decision-making but also provides management with insights into the organization’s strategic plans and investments. Essentially, FP&A is about optimizing financial management, aiding executives in making informed decisions, and establishing a strategy based on reliable and

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If It Aint Broke, Don’t Fix It: A Dangerous Mindset

Time and time again we tell ourselves and others NOT take action on something that is not "broken." We apply that mindset at home and at work. Sometimes, it doesn’t work out so well. Because when it's truly broken, it's usually an emergency, costs more and causes stress. Join us in this webinar where we share ways where you are able to anticipate your needs, understand benefits that you will get from getting better now instead of later, and relieving your team of tasks that they don't need to be

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Coca-Cola offers a $1-billion swig to India Inc families

CFO News

Coca-Cola India is seeking to sell a minority stake in its subsidiary, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages, following PepsiCo's model of outsourcing bottling operations to Varun Beverages Ltd.

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Vivo set to open Rs 3,000 cr India facility in July

CFO News

Vivo’s new unit is spread over 170 acres in Greater Noida, and compares with Samsung’s own mobile phone manufacturing plant — the country’s largest — which was inaugurated in 2018 and also has a capacity to manufacture 120 million units a year.

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Vi dials lenders for Rs 23,000 cr term loans, seeks Rs 10,000 cr in bank guarantees

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Vodafone Idea (Vi) proposes borrowing Rs 23,000 crore in term loans and seeks Rs 10,000 crore in bank guarantees to enhance its telecom infrastructure and compete with Reliance Jio and Airtel.

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Peak XV, Steadview, and Think Investments line up to fund jewellery retailer Bluestone in pre-IPO round

CFO News

Jewellery retailer Bluestone is in talks with Peak XV Partners, Steadview Capital, and Think Investments for a $100 million pre-IPO round. The investment is expected to value Bluestone at around $900 million pre-money.

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Navigating Corporate Travel Changes Post-Pandemic

Global business travel is surging, with companies spending as much as or more than they did before the pandemic. This trend is expected to continue, with more growth on the horizon. The types of travelers are also changing, with millennials and Gen Zers taking on the majority of the load. Business travel is evolving, and younger generations expect less hassle, even though there are more ways to book and pay for travel than ever before.

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Subsidy allocation likely to stay at Interim Budget mark of Rs 4.1 lakh crore

CFO News

The Centre aims to reduce the fiscal deficit to 5.1% of GDP, with allocations for food and fertiliser subsidies slightly lower than previous estimates. Plans include reducing dependency on imports for better fertiliser subsidy management.

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BPCL may invest Rs 1,400 crore in green aviation fuel units

CFO News

State-run Bharat Petroleum Corp (BPCL) is speculated to set up sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) units at its three refineries. This plan will help support the government's 1% blending target. For the said project, the company will invest up to Rs 1,400 crore in setting up these facilities.SAF is produced from various sources such as agricultural waste, fats, used cooking oil, or non-food crops.

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India Inc braces for revenue uncertainties in Q1 on slow govt spending, monsoon onset: Icra

CFO News

Corporates are preparing for revenue uncertainties in the April-June period due to a slowdown in government spending and the onset of the monsoon season, as reported by domestic rating agency Icra. Sequential revenue growth is expected to taper in the first quarter of the fiscal, with a 6.

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Cybersecurity no longer a corporate function: Wipro's head of strategy

CFO News

Wipro's global head of strategy and risk practice, Saugat Sindhu, highlighted the industry's lack of cybersecurity talent and emphasized the importance of a CISO in minimizing cyber incidents' impact on businesses.

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4 Things Great Companies Do to Improve Cash Flow

Speaker: Don Gallianza, Credit Manager at Chevron Phillips Chemical and Indy Chakrabarti, Chief Marketing Officer at HighRadius

4 Case Studies to Optimize DSO 26 Days Sales Outstanding. Already better than most. But, should you improve on that? Why would 3 fewer days even matter? It matters because it fundamentally transforms business outcomes. Join this webinar to explore 4 things companies do to reclaim hard dollars - not just soft costs - and go from good to great! What You'll Learn 6 operational KPIs every AR manager should track: Define and track these metrics to enhance performance, drive efficiency, and make infor

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Paytm appoints Rajeev Agarwal to board; Neeraj Arora resigns

CFO News

Paytm has appointed former Sebi whole time member Rajeev Krishnamuralilal Agarwal to the board as non-executive independent director as Neeraj Arora had resigned citing "personal commitments"

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Indian Energy Exchange aims for double-digit growth in trading volumes, says CFO Vineet Harlalka

CFO News

CFO: Harlalka emphasizes strategic priorities in technology, leadership, and regulatory navigation for operational excellence and market leadership.

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Fitch raises India's FY25 growth forecast but isn't that optimistic about global growth

CFO News

Fitch Ratings on Tuesday raised India's growth forecast to 7.2 per cent for FY25. Meanwhile, the global growth forecast has been revised downwards.

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Kingfisher names Bhavesh Mistry as the next CFO

CFO News

Kingfisher's current CFO, Bernard Bot, is set to retire in January 2025 at the earliest.

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The Financial Leaders Playbook: How To Deliver Insight, Oversight, And Foresight

Speaker: Chandra McCormack, CPA, MBA, NACD.DC

Imagine being a financial leader who not only ensures the books are balanced but also shapes the future of your organization. 🤔 ✨ This session will take you beyond the routine reporting and into the realm of strategic financial leadership. We’ll explore how today’s finance professionals can juggle the day-to-day operations while also delivering the long term vision that drives growth.