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6 Trends in Supply Chain Management

Navigator SAP

The task of managing a companys supply chain used to be relatively straightforward: Find predictable partners that met quality and specification standards, ensure reliability, and fine-tune the phasing. Bringing products or components from China, or manufacturing in Asia or South America, was relatively routine business.

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Tariffs trigger ‘horrific’ plunge in consumer sentiment

CFO Dive

Federal Reserve officials, scheduled to assess monetary policy during a March 18-19 meeting, will likely zero in on a jump in long-term inflation expectations.

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MiB: Stephanie Kelton on US Fiscal Policy and the ‘Deficit Myth’

Barry Ritholtz

This week, I speak with Stephanie Kelton , Professor of Economics and Public Policy at Stony Brook University and Senior Fellow at the Schwartz Center for Economic Policy Analysis. We discuss US fiscal policy, recession risks, and her New York Times bestseller “ The Deficit Myth: Modern Monetary Theory and the Birth of the Peoples Economy.” She has made virtually all the ‘top 50 lists’ including POLITICO’s 50 Most Influential Thinkers in 2016 and Bloomberg Businessw

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Smarsh CFO keeps eye on strategic growth opportunities

CFO Dive

Smarsh CFO David Brolsma expects to see M&A tick up for fintech this year, as changing trends make potential acquisitions more strategically attractive for businesses.

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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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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (March 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 Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce suggested in a recent interview that she would like to see the SEC give advisors more leeway to provide customized solutions to clients (rather than feeling required to take a regulator-prescribed "check-the-box" approach) and would like to ease the compliance burden on smaller investment advisers (p

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How to Get Out of a Merchant Cash Advance Loan

CSC Advisors

Merchant cash advance loans offer quick access to funds, but many business owners discover that this convenience comes at a steep price. With high interest rates and inflexible repayment terms, escaping this financial burden often feels impossible. However, with the right strategies, merchant cash advance debt relief is within reach. Let’s explore practical solutions to help you regain control over your business finances.

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I-T Department digs deep, explores unusual sources for info gathering

CFO News

It is happening across businesses and states, with the taxman snooping around for transaction details with organisations in financial services, hospitality, healthcare, real estate, manufacturing, and those linked to telecom and direct-to-home services. The aim is to collect evidence of tax evasion, misreporting, and racketeering by verifying various dealing records with the claims made by individuals and entities, under the scrutiny of the I-T Department.

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Grants vs. Loans: What’s Best for Growing Your Daycare?

CSC Advisors

Managing and growing a daycare or preschool business often requires significant financial resources. Whether updating your facilities, hiring skilled staff, or purchasing new equipment, youll need access to funds. But how do you decide between grants vs. loans? In this article, well break down the key differences, advantages, and challenges so you can make the best decision for your daycare.

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[Podcast] Advisor’s Edge with Baker Tilly

CFO Dive

Discover key insights and best practices for private equity acquisitions in this podcast with Baker Tilly experts

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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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Are MCA Loans Legal?

CSC Advisors

Merchant Cash Advance (MCA) loans can be a lifeline for businesses, but they come with their share of controversystarting with their legality. Business owners often wonder: Are MCA loans legal? The answer isn’t a simple yes or no. While MCA loans are legal, there are complexities to consider. Understanding Merchant Cash Advances (MCA Loans) MCA loans differ from traditional loans in that they aren’t actually loans at all.

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Expert forecasts positive, but challenging growth outlook in 2025

Future CFO

Chief financial officers are expected to ensure their organisations are 'shored up' from fluctuations in interest rates and yields in 2025, according to Forvis Mazars. George Lagarias , chief economist at Forvis Mazars Group, says in terms of macroeconomic indicators, leaders should be focusing on credit spreads and sovereign yields, amid a positive yet challenging growth outlook for 2025.

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What Happens When You Default on a Merchant Cash Advance?

CSC Advisors

Merchant Cash Advances (MCAs) are popular funding options for small businesses needing fast cash. Unlike traditional loans, an MCA lets businesses receive an upfront lump sum in exchange for a percentage of future sales. While this can be a lifeline, failing to meet the repayment termscommonly known as defaultingcan have serious repercussions. Business owners struggling with their finances need to understand what happens if they default on a merchant cash advance and what options they have to re

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India, China outperform global trade in 2024, trade resilience stressed in 2025: UNCTAD

CFO News

In 2024, China and India surpassed global trade norms, driven by developing economies and robust services trade. Despite record expansion, the UN Trade and Development warns of rising protectionism and emerging trade imbalances. As geopolitical tensions and shifting policies threaten stability, balanced policies and global cooperation are crucial for maintaining long-term growth and preventing economic fragmentation.

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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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Healthcare PMI Checklist: IT & Data Integration

Embark With Us

It’s hard to overstate the importance of IT and data integration in a healthcare merger. A smooth blending of systems and data ensures seamless operations, directly impacting patient care, data security, and operational efficiency. Therefore, to build off of our previous insights on IT due diligence for M&A deals, let’s take a closer look at what this crucial area involves.

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Samsonite cites discounting by rivals as India sales fall

CFO News

Samsonite attributes its weak performance in Asia to intense competition and discounting by VIP and Safari in India, impacting sales of its American Tourister brand. CEO Kyle Gendreau notes challenges in India due to reduced retail traffic and consumer spending. New entrants in the market offering discounts have further strained industry profits, with VIP and Safari experiencing significant profit declines.

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10 Friday AM Reads

Barry Ritholtz

My end-of-week morning train WFH reads: Perspectives on Market Downturns. The market does not care about your opinions. Stop it. Just stop it. Empirical studies on environments like this remind us that we don’t know. Goldman Sachs doesn’t know. Morgan Stanley doesn’t know. UBS doesn’t know. I don’t know. You don’t know. ( Fortunes & Frictions ) Trumps Policies Have Shaken a Once-Solid Economic Outlook : Economic forecasts have deteriorated in recent week

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Yes Bank goes live with GST payment facility

CFO News

Yes Bank has launched a GST payment facility, enhancing its digital banking services. The facility allows businesses to meet tax obligations quickly and securely via the bank's internet banking platforms or branch network. Taxpayers can generate GST challans on the GST portal and complete payments through Yes Banks NetBanking or over-the-counter options, receiving real-time confirmations.

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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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CFOs combat near ‘COVID-era’ disruption levels with hedging, FP&A

CFO Dive

Amid rising challenges from the Trump administration’s on-again-off-again tariffs, finance chiefs are facing intensifying pressure to quickly assess and offset risk.

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IndusInd auditors seek forensic scrutiny of derivatives portfolio

CFO News

IndusInd Bank's joint auditors requested a forensic audit of its derivatives portfolio due to discrepancies potentially impacting its net worth by 2.35% as of December 2024. The bank's board is now selecting an audit firm, with PwC already reviewing the portfolio. The issue has persisted for 5-7 years.

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India Inc happy to give you a 2nd innings

CFO News

Returnship programs are aiding companies in accessing diverse talent and addressing skill shortages. Infosys, Publicis Sapient, NatWest, and HSBC have seen increased retention and diversity through these initiatives. However, only 28% of companies have structured programs, often lacking a promise of full-time roles and imposing eligibility criteria.

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For GenX, holidays a festive dip into culture, adventure

CFO News

More Indians are planning trips around festivals, both domestically and internationally, seeking unique cultural experiences. There is a rise in advanced bookings for major festivals, with festival tourism driving year-round travel demand and contributing to the overall economic impact.

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How To Overcome Change Fatigue In Finance With Neuroscience-Backed Strategies

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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₹74,500 crore disbursed via Account Aggregator in H1 FY25: Sahamati report

CFO News

Digital lenders, NBFCs, and banks disbursed Rs 74,500 crore through the Account Aggregator framework in the first half of this fiscal year. The AA ecosystem facilitated 5.47 million loans, highlighting significant growth, particularly among salaried individuals, self-employed professionals, and small businesses.

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US tariffs: India will become a less attractive destination for investment in manufacturing

CFO News

The big economic story, post-pandemic and before Trump 2.0, was India as 'China Plus One' for global manufacturing. Even some positive outcomes were seen, most notably in the electronics sector like Foxconn factories. But fortuitous circumstances seemed to erode post-2024 general elections. Now, less than two months into the new Trump era, 'China Plus One' looks unlikely to have a future.