Mon.Jan 16, 2023

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Yieldstreet Review: Should You Invest In Alternative Assets?

CFO News Room

We all witnessed the stock market’s volatility in 2022, as soaring inflation led to aggressive rate hikes over the course of the year. Many stocks plummeted, with investors selling off their shares due to concerns about a possible recession. . If you’re tired of watching your stock investments drop in value and are looking for a way to diversify, you may want to consider alternative investments.

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Most Valuable Brands, 2000–2022

Barry Ritholtz

Visual Capitalist : How much money is a brand truly worth? For some companies, a brand is something that helps slightly boost customer engagement and sales. But for others, including some of the largest companies in the world, a strong brand is one of their most valuable assets. The post Most Valuable Brands, 2000–2022 appeared first on The Big Picture.

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Canada Looks Poised to Pass Law on Forced Labor

CFO News Room

Canada could require that companies report on their efforts to stop goods made with forced labor from entering their supply chains, adding to momentum among Western governments to tackle the practice. Pending legislation would compel many companies to report on steps taken to prevent or reduce the use of forced labor in their supply chains by detailing, among other things, parts of the supply chains where forced labor might be occurring and the company’s due-diligence procedures.

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10 Monday AM Reads

Barry Ritholtz

Happy MLK day ! Markets are closed, but the flow never stops. Contextualize the news with our 3-day weekend reads: • The Disappearance of the Hit-Driven Business Model : As the industry changes, where do creative producers fit in? How do we make a living and provide services for the subscriber-driven companies? How do we get paid a sustainable salary, while also having healthcare and supporting the overhead of our work, which often comes out of our own pocket?

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Planning Your Restaurants 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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The Essentials: Managing Projects

CFO News Room

January 16, 2023. We’re in a project economy, where so much of our work is developing something new — a product, a service, an event. That means that many of us manage projects, even if “project manager” isn’t in our official job title. And we’re typically doing this work alongside others, on a deadline, often with multiple stakeholders involved, while objectives and circumstances continuously change.

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The top 10 most expensive locations in the world

Future CFO

Singapore is now one of the top 10 most expensive locations in the world, said ECA recently. The city-state has risen four places in the latest global cost of living rankings, making it the eighth among the world’s most expensive locations and the second in Asia. This was one of the findings of the latest Cost of Living research published by ECA International.

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Income Tax authorities challenge some recast deals before NCLT

CFO News

Experts said the tax authorities' opposition to some of the corporate restructuring deals stems from concerns that some deals may be structured to avoid taxes. There are also rising instances of the tax department raising the GAAR issues in corporate restructuring at the time of assessment, they said.

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#236 – The Treasurers Have Spoken, Episode 2: Survey Results on Payment Hubs and Treasury Aggregators

Strategic Treasurer

Episode 236. The Treasurers Have Spoken, Episode 2: Survey Results on Payment Hubs and Treasury Aggregators. In this second episode in our series covering the 2022 Analyst Report, Craig Jeffery and Paul Galloway of Strategic Treasurer discuss key findings and implications of relevant survey data. This week, we are focusing on payment hubs and treasury aggregators.

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Taxpayers want tax deduction limit doubled under 80C in upcoming budget, says new survey

CFO News

“Responders said they would prefer if the limit doubled from its current Rs1.5 lakh. The current limit hasn’t changed since 2014 and taxpayers are clearly expecting some relief from the upcoming budget,” said Gaurav Rastogi, co-founder, Kuvera.

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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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Salary Survey 2023 Indonesia

Future CFO

In this short video, you'll hear from experts and learn more about the local Indonesia job market as well as the hiring trends you can expect to see over the coming year. You'll also get the latest on the most in-demand skill sets in your field, strategies to recruit and retain top talent and of course, an expert look at salary forecasts for 2023. The post Salary Survey 2023 Indonesia appeared first on FutureCFO.

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New norms to put auto parts companies on profit highway

CFO News

The new rules and the electrification trend are leading to an increase in the content per vehicle, in turn bumping up their revenue and boosting profitability, said top executives at auto component firms ET spoke with. Every time emission standards have become tighter and fuel economy regulations tougher, companies like Cummins have succeeded and managed to increase business with every automaker, said Ashwath Ram, managing director at engine maker Cummins India.

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Inflation is expected to have declined in December

CFO News Room

A woman shops in a supermarket as rising inflation affects consumer prices in Los Angeles, California, June 13, 2022. Lucy Nicholson | Reuters. The pace of consumer inflation is expected to have fallen slightly in December from the prior month because of a sharp drop in gasoline and energy prices, but the annual rate is still likely to remain uncomfortably high.

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India to lead Asia-Pacific in average pay hike, says new survey

CFO News

India Inc is likely to see an average pay raise of 9.8% in 2023, compared with 9.4% last year, according to Korn Ferry's latest India Compensation Survey. In Asia-Pacific, Vietnam comes a distant second, with a 7% increase expected in 2023, according to the survey. Employees in Australia are likely to get the lowest increment, at 3%.

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Register Now: Sneak Peek Into Close Automation SkyStem Web Demo

Technology is rapidly changing the way accountants perform and manage month-end activities. Spreadsheets, email, and shared drives no longer have to slow us down. Join us as we present a "sneak peek" recorded demo of SkyStem's month-end close solution – ART. In under four weeks, your team can start reaping the benefits of month-end close automation by vastly reducing spreadsheets, cut down on reconciliation work, speed up the month-end close, and better manage your remote team.

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Can Time Blocking Make Advisors Happier And More Efficient?

CFO News Room

One of the most important aspects of emotional wellbeing is having a feeling of control over one’s time. Indeed, financial advisors often describe one of the benefits of financial planning as helping people take control of their time by giving them the financial freedom to do what they enjoy. And likewise, for advisors themselves, one of the ways to stay happy and thriving is to have the ability to spend time doing what one finds is most valuable or fulfilling.

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57% of India's CEOs remain bullish on country's growth

CFO News

This is the most pessimistic outlook for global economic growth since PwC began asking the question in the survey 12 years ago, and is a significant shift from the positive outlooks of 2021 and 2022. The survey, conducted between October and November 2022, polled 4,410 CEOs in 105 countries and territories, including 68 from India.

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Can Time Blocking Make Advisors Happier And More Efficient?

Nerd's Eye View

One of the most important aspects of emotional wellbeing is having a feeling of control over one’s time. Indeed, financial advisors often describe one of the benefits of financial planning as helping people take control of their time by giving them the financial freedom to do what they enjoy. And likewise, for advisors themselves, one of the ways to stay happy and thriving is to have the ability to spend time doing what one finds is most valuable or fulfilling.

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Indian CEOs top global average on plans to cut operating costs

CFO News

Cost cuts are high on the priority list everywhere, with about 93 per cent of Indian CEOs saying they are cutting, have cut or are considering cutting operating costs and spurring revenue growth to mitigate economic challenges and volatility.

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Accounting Software and ERP Readiness Guide

In this white paper, we explore the factors to consider in deciding whether the time is right for your Company to consider a new ERP or accounting software, the total cost of ownership and plans necessary to make the potential leap to these systems.

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ESG’s Russia Test: Trial by Fire or Crash and Burn?

CFO News Room

My views on ESG are not a secret. I believe that ESG is, at its core, a feel-good scam that is enriching consultants, measurement services and fund managers , while doing close to nothing for the businesses and investors it claims to help, and even less for society. That judgment may be harsh, but as the Russian hostilities in Ukraine shake up markets, the weakest links in the ESG chain are being exposed, and as the same old rationalizations and excuses get rolled out, I believe that a moment of

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Raymond has big plans for big fat Indian weddings

CFO News

Raymond has seen a strong recovery post Covid. It also entered the real estate business using its land parcel in Thane and has started other joint development projects in Mumbai. These projects have a net positive cash flow thanks to land ownership and delivery before schedule.

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Links 1/16/2023 | naked capitalism

CFO News Room

Reviving the Radical King The Boston Review. US president Joe Biden to give sermon at Martin Luther King’s church, a first Reuters. Who Is Going to Police the New World Trading System? WSJ. Enron, Madoff and now FTX: New York’s Belfer family strike out again FT. “The ability of FTX to woo the wealthy New York family gives a fresh sign of how far Bankman-Fried had penetrated the US elite in his drive to attract investment for his businesses.

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Budget 2023: Oil industry eyes windfall tax removal

CFO News

Global prices rocketed and then dropped as the world economy tanked. Retail fuel prices stayed stable through 2022, as companies stopped adjusting prices. Govt imposed windfall taxes partly appropriate crude producers and fuel exporters' extraordinary gains.

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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.

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After the Speakership Fight: What Now in the House?

CFO News Room

The lengthy speakership battle in the House of Representatives this month ended with both sides able to declare victory. This is the best outcome for the Republicans, who probably couldn’t have afforded either alternative: a crushed rebellion or a crushed mainstream leadership. Thanks to the concessions won by the right-wing rebels, the House is more likely to function as a true legislative body.

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Banks not to pay GST on govt incentives for RuPay, UPI

CFO News

The incentive is in the nature of a subsidy directly linked to the price of the service and the same does not form part of the taxable value of the transaction, the finance ministry said.

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Global employment will grow by just 1% in 2023: International Labour Organization

CFO News

The ILO’s World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2023 report, released on Monday, projects the global employment growth tobe only 1% in 2023, less than half the level in 2022. This would lead to an addition of around 3 million jobs to 208 million.

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NFRA introduces annual transparency reports for audit firms

CFO News

The ATR requirements are on the lines of the contemporary international best practices implemented by certain prominent independent audit regulators in other jurisdiction.

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PowerPoint Best Practices for Creating Stellar Presentations

Mastering data visualization in PowerPoint will help accelerate your career because it positions you as someone who can present data that drives business decisions forward. think-cell's PowerPoint Best Practices eBook was created specifically for professionals aiming to master the art and science of data-driven storytelling. What’s inside: Practical Insights: Uncover valuable tips for crafting engaging and persuasive presentations.

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Apple supplier Foxconn replaces iPhone business chief: Report

CFO News

Chiang replaces longtime leader Wang Charng-yang as head of the iPhone assembly division, the report added.

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