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Are Data Errors Undermining Your Strategy? Here’s How Smart Process Controls Fix That:

CFO Talks

Are Data Errors Undermining Your Strategy? Heres How Smart Process Controls Fix That: You already know your team is stretched thin. You rely on reports to be accurate, dashboards to tell the truth, and your finance systems to run without hiccups. But if you’re still picking up errors late in the monthor worse, after board packs are submittedyouve got a data quality problem.

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Nearly one in five SMBs at risk of shutting down after a cyberattack

CFO Dive

SMBs are a growing target for malware, denial of service attacks, deepfake scams and ransomware, researchers found.

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SAP Cloud Extensibility Options Tailor Functionality While Keeping a Clean Core

Bramasol

As the adoption of SAP S/4HANA Cloud ERP (Public and Private Editions) continues to accelerate, one of the key issues that frequently comes up is how to deal with the need for customization. This Insights post provides a deeper look at the extensibility tools available for managing custom processes and debunks the myths that cloud doesn't support company-specific requirements.

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Consumer expectations for future plunge to 12-year low on tariff anxiety

CFO Dive

Pessimism about price pressures rose, with expectations for inflation in 12 months increasing to 6.2% this month from 5.8% in February, the Conference Board said.

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Why Tech-Forward Tax and Accounting Firms Have the Inside Track to the Future

Speaker: Joe Wroblewski, Sales Engineer Manager

Automating time-consuming manual tasks can save your firm hundreds of hours–and thousands of dollars. But it can also have longer-lasting benefits, like helping you attract and retain the next generation of CPAs, and we don’t need to tell you how important that is amid the current generational staffing crisis in the tax and accounting profession. You'll want to save your seat for this new webinar with industry expert Joe Wroblewski, where we'll explore how to: Maximize ROI with Cost-Effective Te

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Success in Succession

CFO Simplified

Success (or Lack Thereof) in Succession Planning for Businesses Handing over a business is more than a title changeits a financial and operational shift that can make or break a company. Without strong cash management, realistic growth strategies, and proper mentorship, even a successful business can falter. This case study reveals how a second generation machine shop faced financial instability and how better succession planningand the right financial guidancecould have changed the outcome.

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#FASuccess Ep 430: Navigating The Fast-Growth Hiring Challenges Of Scaling From Scratch To $5M Of Revenue In Just 7 Years, With AJ Ayers

Nerd's Eye View

Welcome everyone! Welcome to the 430th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is AJ Ayers. AJ is the co-founder of Brooklyn Fi, an RIA based in Brooklyn, New York but operating as a fully remote business, that oversees $370 million in assets under management for more than 400 client households. What's unique about AJ, though, is how she and her business partner have navigated the hiring and training, and system and process challenges, that come from very r

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23andMe CRO details data breach’s role in bankruptcy

CFO Dive

The DNA-testing company, which filed for Chapter 11 Sunday, has been battling legal fallout from a 2023 cyber breach exposure that affected about 7 million customers.

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Staying Agile in a Rapidly Shifting Real Estate World | Tim Arndt, CFO, Prologis

CFO Thought Leader

Finance Strategic Moment Early in Tim Arndt’s career, he realized that even impressive internal rates of return (IRRs) amount to little if they fail to deliver significant net present value (NPV). This insight reshaped his approach, driving him to focus limited resources on projects that generate measurable, absolute returns. Now watch our complete episode Tim Arndts two-decade journey at Prologis propelled him from treasury and capital markets into the CFO office three years ago.

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Debunking Investment BS!

Barry Ritholtz

Fun chatting with Meb! Todays guest is Barry Ritholtz, Chairman, and CIO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, which manages over $5.7 billion for 3,900 families. His latest book, How Not to Invest, offers a blueprint to help you make better decisions and achieve financial success. In todays episode, Barry & I discuss the pitfalls of relying on experts for investment advice, the dangers of panic selling, the allure of following investment gurus, and the value of meaningful experiences over materia

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Live Demo - Supercharge your Month End Close

Automation generally supercharges any process and brings its value to the forefront. See how infusing automation such as ART (our month-end close solution), into your close can get you to the next level of closing. We will share a live demo of SkyStem's solution, ART and share the key elements of month-end close automation. Through ART, we'll take a look at: What month-end close automation entails Which process steps can and should be automated Benefits of achieving process automation, and Why i

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Care Health Insurance gets ₹ 104.7 cr demand notice from Income Tax Dept

CFO News

Religare Enterprises Ltd (REL) announced that its subsidiary Care Health Insurance has received an income tax demand notice of Rs 104.77 crore for the assessment years 2020-21 and 2021-22. The company plans to appeal the demand, as advised by their tax consultants.

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Want to Improve Cash Flow? Improve Your Operations Analysis - FocusCFO

Focus CFO

Is your busines s's cash flow n ot meeting its full potential? Operational inefficiencies are often the culprit, silently eroding your profitability. This is true regardless of the size of a venture, but for small and medium-sized businesses, managing operational efficiency becomes particularly important as every dollar in or out of the business counts.

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1083: Navigating the Go-To-Market Roadmap with Precision | Brian Robins, CFO, GitLab

CFO Thought Leader

It was a pivotal moment Brian Robbins tells us hell never forget: stepping onto a makeshift stage to address some 400 employees just minutes before a key 8-K filing would publicly announce the potential sale of a major business unit. The room bristled with anxietypeople worried about their jobs and the future of the company. Robbins recalls that, instead of relying on scripted talking points, he spoke from the heart and vowed to keep everyone informed as events unfolded.

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The Hidden Dangers of Poor Cash Flow Management

Focus CFO

If youve been sleeping on cash flow management for your business, consider this your wakeup call: 82% of small businesses fail due to cash flow problems.

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Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback

Mid-year performance reviews aren’t just boxes for HR to check. Paycor’s toolkit empowers leaders to: Identify high-potential team members. Boost engagement with meaningful feedback. Support struggling employees. Nurture top talent to drive results. Learn how to ignite employee potential through meaningful feedback. When you nurture top talent, everybody wins.

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How can investors navigate market uncertainty? Hear from a BMO expert

Bank of the West

This year has brought much economic uncertainty so far, and many investors are wondering how their portfolios may be affected should they buy the dip and take advantage of… Read more The post How can investors navigate market uncertainty?Hear from a BMO expert appeared first on About BMO.

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India well-positioned to benefit despite global uncertainties: Bernstein

CFO News

India's macroeconomic situation has bottomed out, and the country is set to see GDP growth around 6.5 per cent for the year ahead, according to a Bernstein note on Tuesday.

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Transcript: Jim O’Shaughnessy on Infinite Wisdom

Barry Ritholtz

The transcript from this weeks,MiB: Jim O’Shaughnessy on Infinite Wisdom, is below. You can stream and download our full conversation, including any podcast extras, on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , YouTube , and Bloomberg. All of our earlier podcasts on your favorite pod hosts can be found here. ~~~ This is Masters in business with Barry Ritholtz on Bloomberg Radio Barry Ritholtz : This week on the podcast.

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Banks seek digital audits, certification for BCs amid push for fair commissions

CFO News

Banks have placed a demand for a sample digital audit or monitoring system for transaction based BCs at a recent meeting called by the Department of Financial Services, where industry bodies such as BCFI and BCRC were also present, sources say.

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Your Accounting Expertise Will Only Get You So Far: What Really Matters

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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Willis survey: Regulatory breaches emerge as top risk in Asia

Future CFO

Regulatory breaches emerged as the top risk among Asian boards, according to a survey by Willis, a business by WTW. In the latest Directors and Officers Liability Insurance Survey , it was found that 75% of directors and officers in Asia view the risk of regulatory breaches as very important or extremely important to their organisations, which is in stark contrast to global trends.

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US consumer confidence falls to lowest level since 2021

CFO News

US consumer confidence fell for a fourth straight month in March, according to survey data published Tuesday, hitting its lowest level since the midst of the pandemic in 2021. "Consumer confidence declined for a fourth consecutive month in March, falling below the relatively narrow range that had prevailed since 2022," the Conference Board's Global Indicators senior economist Stephanie Guichard said in a statement.

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Modi banks on households to rein in a ₹29.7 lakh crore debt pile

CFO News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration is addressing a $346 billion debt through longer-dated sovereign bonds with a growing influence of households investing in insurers. This shift has led to a focus on long-term debt sales and substantial participation by insurance sectors, supporting the nation's refinancing strategies.

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India's worst economic slowdown over, but market volatility may persist: Goldman Sachs

CFO News

Goldman Sachs reports that India's economic slowdown may have passed its worst phase, with economic growth and earnings expected to improve. However, the firm anticipates ongoing market volatility due to domestic investment in smaller stocks and global uncertainties, particularly from potential U.S. tariffs.

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The Hidden Science Behind Why Finance Teams Resist Change—And How to Fix It

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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India's GDP to grow at 6.5 pc in FY26, 75-100 bps rate cut likely: S&P Global Ratings

CFO News

Showing a resilient economy in the Asia-Pacific region amid global uncertainties, India's GDP will grow at 6.5 per cent in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, S&P Global Ratings said on Tuesday.

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IMF: India's fin system resiliency has improved

CFO News

India's financial system has grown more robust and diverse since 2017 due to regulatory improvements and better capitalization of non-bank lenders. The public digital infrastructure has widened financial access, though enhancements in legal and tax frameworks remain necessary. The insurance sector is stable despite potential climate change and cybersecurity risks.

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With over $30 billion m-cap, JSW is now the most valuable steelmaker

CFO News

JSW Steel has become the worlds most valuable steelmaker, surpassing Nucor Corp, after its market capitalisation crossed $30 billion. The stock hit an all-time high amid strong performance by Indian steelmakers, driven by government-backed industry protection measures. JSW Steel now holds a higher valuation than Tata Steel, Jindal Steel & Power, and SAIL.

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DLF buys 49.99 pc stake in DLF Urban from GIC arm for Rs 497 crore

CFO News

DLF Ltd has acquired nearly 50% of its arm DLF Urban Private Limited for Rs 497 crore from Singapore's Reco Greens, giving DLF full ownership. DLF Urban has developed a luxury housing project in New Delhi. The acquisition increases DLF's stake in the subsidiary to 100%, aligning with its expansion plans in the real estate sector.

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Doing More With Less: The Modern Finance Miracle

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.