CFO Dive

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

While vexed by high borrowing costs, top financial executives see revenues rising next year and the economic landscape brightening.

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Navigator SAP

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

When a manufactured food is purchased by a consumer, there is the expectation that the food product is safe and consistent. This safety and consistency is important for the reputation of the food brand in general, but it also is required for public safety reasons.

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CFO Dive

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The former CEO and CFO of the bankrupt Pareteum Corp. face charges of artificially inflating the company’s revenue by more than $40 million.

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Barry Ritholtz

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Before your week ends and you head out for door, I had to share a new paper from St. Louis Fed. The title: Can Economists Predict Recessions? Short answer: Maybe a quarter ahead (but not always). Beyond that short time frame, it’s simply too variable: “These questions have taken on particular importance recently. In the past four quarters, economic forecasters have, on average, predicted a 42% probability of a contraction in the U.S. economy in the next quarter, according to the Survey of

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CFO Dive

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The deal, AB 1228, establishes a council with limited power to set the pace of wage increases until 2029, in what the SEIU calls a “historic” turn for labor.

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that RIA custodial platform Altruist announced that it is offering its portfolio accounting software for free to advisors who custody with the firm, offering the opportunity to advisory firms to reduce the costs of their tech stacks and perhaps presaging competition among custodians to offer more software capabilities for their advisory firm clients!

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CFO News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

IBC is a legislation empowering continuity of business operations and not to benefit a self-centric creditor. Hence, NCLT in its ruling has ensured that IBC stands by its preamble and not be used as a financial recovery mechanism.

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The Reformed Broker

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

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CFO News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Tax experts said this would lead to an increase in litigation over the next three months while hitting cash flows of companies as they would be required to furnish 10% of the total liability as a deposit for filing an appeal.

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CFO Thought Leader

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Brett and Jack draw parallels between the challenges faced by our three featured Planning Aces as they seek to optimize the talent resources and processes in their different organizations. The pressure to align strategy and execution is increasing, and all three CFOs share their responses to these external pressures. Brett also touches on the adoption of AI in finance.

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CFO News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The Indian government has notified amendments to the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) and Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) for online gaming companies. The amendments, which will come into effect from October 1, require all gaming companies based outside India to register themselves and deduct tax at source.

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Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Artificial intelligence for IT operations (AIOps) platform Avantra is releasing its new Avantra 24 AIOps platform for SAP operations automation , available for download by November. The new Avantra 24 offers enhanced security note handling, automated certificate updating, and streamlined integration of enterprise add ins. Security note handling SAP provides security updates in frequent Notes, but it has been up to the user to scan them, determine which applies to them, and implement recommended

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CFO News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The Indian government has increased the windfall tax on domestically produced crude oil to Rs 12,000 per tonne, up from Rs 10,000. In addition, the government has reduced the windfall tax on the export of diesel and Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF).

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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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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

In the dynamic world of finance, businesses often require flexible and innovative solutions to meet their capital needs. Asset-based lending, offered by Cornerstone Capital Advisors, emerges as a potent financial tool that empowers businesses to leverage their assets for growth and expansion. So, what does asset-based lending look like with Cornerstone Capital Advisors ?

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CFO News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Zee-Sony merger: Legal procedures may be the primary reason for the delay, experts said. The Tokyo-based conglomerate, which is Japan's fourth-biggest company by market value, didn't give specific reasons behind the delay in closing the transaction. Sony had earlier said it anticipated the merger to be concluded by September this year.

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CFO Share

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

In the world of business, financial stability isn’t just about profits, it’s about maintaining a stable foundation that fosters growth, resilience, and long-term success. Although facing the numbers can be boring or scary, knowing your financial health is critical to navigating challenges and seizing opportunities. This article sheds light on key indicators of financial well-being, red flags to watch out for, and actionable steps to bolster your company’s fiscal vitality.

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CFO News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Vedanta Ltd, the Indian subsidiary of Vedanta Resources, has raised ₹2,500 crore through non-convertible debentures with an interest rate of 12%. The funds will be used for capital expenditure or loan repayment. Vedanta Resources, the parent company, has been downgraded by S&P Global Ratings due to debt issues and a funding gap of $600 million.

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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 Thought Leader

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

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CFO News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Tailored for punters with the stomach to absorb losses in a market that can suddenly and dramatically turn volatile after a long lull, it's an offering that is neither aggressively marketed nor formally launched by mainline platforms.

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Barry Ritholtz

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

My end-of-week morning train WFH reads: • Return to the office? These workers quit instead. As more companies crack down on remote work, employees are pushing back with walkouts and resignations. ( Washington Post ) • Americans’ feelings about the economy are getting worse : The data show that the recent reversal in gas prices (heading up) and in the stock market (heading down) are weighing on our mood.

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CFO News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Mumbai-listed Vedanta, which produces copper, aluminium, iron ore and crude oil, and is a subsidiary of the London-based Vedanta Resources (VRL), said the exercise was aimed at building a simplified corporate structure that would appeal to focused investors.

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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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CFO News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The Indian economy is expected to grow at an average of 6.5% annually between 2023 and 2030, according to the Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran. He emphasized the need for India to plug into the global supply chain and make itself attractive for the China-plus one strategy.

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CFO News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Maruti Suzuki India has received a show cause notice from the GST authority for the period between July 2017 and August 2022. The notice demands interest, penalties, and the appropriation of Rs 139 crore in tax that has already been paid. The company plans to file a reply to the notice and has stated that it will not have any impact on its financial or operational activities.

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CFO News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

India has taken a series of steps in recent years to bolster its competition regime. These include amendments to the competition law to introduce a threshold for merger and acquisition deals.

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CFO News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The BFSI sector is currently experiencing the highest hiring and attrition rates. There is a strong demand for open positions, particularly in credit card sales and customer service roles. The hospitality and tourism sectors are also seeing growth, with a 60% increase in related jobs year-on-year. There is a preference for women employees in 70% of these roles.

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