Mon.Mar 31, 2025

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Are Tariffs a New US VAT Tax?

Barry Ritholtz

A quick note on tariffs : Over the past few weeks, I’ve been putting together my quarterly call for clients. The challenge is how to frame the current economic scenario in a way that is useful and informative and not the usual run-of-the-mill noise. Its easy to get distracted by the chaos of random policies that have been coming rapid-fire at Americans.

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With Pillar Two here, focus on 3 areas

CFO Dive

Pillar Two upends global tax. Leaders should focus on three areas for efficient and effective compliance.

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Private Equity and Private Debt: Two Sides of the Same Coin

CFA Institute

Explore how the growing convergence of private equity and private debt is transforming risk dynamics, return strategies, and regulatory concerns across the private capital landscape.

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Tariffs, volatility stoke G&A cost cut pressure, Bain exec says

CFO Dive

Amid rising pressures from tariffs, market volatility and the renewed threat of a slowdown, executives are once again doubling down on cutting general and administrative costs.

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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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Standard Chartered calls for ISO 20022 adoption for frictionless cross-border transactions

Future CFO

ISO 20022 has the potential to address many of the longstanding challenges in cross-border transactions and deliver benefits across the entire ecosystem, says Standard Chartered. In a recently launched whitepaper developed in partnership with Zanders , it was discussed how the standard supports the inclusion of richer and more structured data, which means greater visibility of the payment details and enhances the potential for further automation and speed of payment settlements.

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FM Sitharaman to visit London next week for talks to bolster India-UK economic ties

CFO News

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to visit London next week, from April 8-10, where she will discuss issues related to bilateral trade and investment, and hold talks under the India-United Kingdom Economic and Financial Dialogue.

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CFO turnover reaches six-year high: Russell Reynolds

CFO Dive

Rising retirement rates contributed to growing turnover, with 54% of outgoing CFOs either retiring or moving exclusively to board positions, the firm said.

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Merging Operations Post-Merger and Integrating Workplace Cultures

Embark With Us

As we enter the next chapter of our healthcare M&A: PMI Guide, we focus on "Merging Operations Post-Merger," providing essential guidance for COOs and CHROs. This phase is where the integration of operations truly takes shape, emphasizing the harmonization of clinical operations, the seamless continuity of patient care, and the optimization of supply chains.

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Gold prices hit fresh high as retail investors push demand amid global uncertainties

CFO News

As the US reciprocal tariff deadline looms, gold prices on Monday hit a record high of $3,106 per ounce for the first time, with people rushing towards accumulating the safe-haven asset amid global uncertainties.

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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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What is Capex Planning? Definition, How it Works and Best Practices

Lime Light

Capital expenditure (CAPEX) planning is becoming increasingly complex as organizations navigate a landscape marked by market volatility, longer return on investment (ROI) timelines, and heightened scrutiny from CFOs and finance teams.

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Banking liquidity expected to shift to surplus in early FY26

CFO News

With inflation easing, liquidity deficits narrowing, and forex markets stabilising, the RBI is expected to pivot towards rate cuts, which will further support liquidity.

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Scenario Planning & Forecasting: What It Is & How to Use It Across Industries

Lime Light

Traditional forecasting methods have been essential for business planning for years. But in today's fast-paced, unpredictable market, theyre no longer cutting it.

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Women’s share in digital transactions doubled from 14 pc to 28 pc in last 7 years

CFO News

The report also highlights that the growth of digital payments among women is not limited to urban areas as rural women have also contributed to the trend.

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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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Former U.S. Bank CFO feared dead in plane crash

CFO Dive

A plane that crashed in a Minneapolis suburb Saturday was registered to Terry Dolan, the lender’s chief administration officer, who previously served as the bank’s CFO.

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NFRA pushes audit committees for stronger audit oversight and risk management

CFO News

NFRA has released its second Auditor-Audit Committee Interaction Series, emphasizing the need for transparent communication and strategic risk assessment. How can audit committees ensure robust audits? The report provides key insights.

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Creating A Hiring Experience That Better Attracts Talent (And Can Compete With Larger Institutions)

Nerd's Eye View

When it comes to growing a practice for the long term, talent acquisition is just as important as client acquisition. The people who handle the day-to-day work of the firm are crucial to its operations, particularly as firm owners and other leadership focus their time on higher-level strategic initiatives rather than routine operational details. However, developing a strong hiring process can be challenging – and it's easy to overlook its importance until the next hiring need arises.

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India Inc holds steady ground as global tariff war looms: Report

CFO News

Despite global headwinds, the credit ratio for India Inc strengthened in the second half of FY25 - improving to 2.35 times from 1.62 times in H1 FY25, a CareEdge Ratings report said on Tuesday.

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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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FabCon 2025 Breaking News: Microsoft Fabric’s Biggest Feature Drops

Collectiv

Hot off the press: Major changes are happening in Microsoft Fabric. At the Microsoft Fabric Community Conference (FabCon) this week, Microsoft is announcing a set of Fabric enhancements that will transform how organizations analyze, plan, and act on their data. Copilot is expanding across all Fabric SKUs, new write-back capabilities are creating a true feedback loop for integrated business planning , and Power BI is evolving into a more intelligent and interactive analytics platform.

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Haldiram sells stake to IHC and Alpha Wave Global

CFO News

Haldiram Snacks Food has confirmed selling stakes to International Holding Company (IHC) and Alpha Wave Global, following Temasek's recent acquisition. This move aims to bolster Haldiram's financial strength for its global expansion, especially in the US and the Middle East.

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Contribution Margin: What it is and How to Calculate

The Finance Weekly

Do you still struggle to identify which products are actually pulling their weight and which ones are silently draining your resources? Financial reports may give you the numbers but not always the clarity you need to make fast, strategic decisions. Thats where contribution margin comes insimplifying complex product performance and driving smarter financial strategy.What Is Contribution Margin?

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China, Japan, South Korea will jointly respond to US tariffs, Chinese state media says

CFO News

China, Japan, and South Korea agreed to join forces in response to U.S. tariffs, emphasizing supply chain cooperation and discussing export controls. The nations' trade ministers also expressed intentions to pursue a comprehensive free trade agreement to fortify regional and global trade relations.

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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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1084: Reading the Signals, Not Just the Statements | Brian Carolan, CFO, SailPoint

CFO Thought Leader

It was a late-night meeting room lit by the glow of Excel spreadsheets and cluttered with half-empty coffee cups. Brian Carolan, then a rising finance leader, looked around the table and saw not just fellow accountants and analysts but a collection of people relying on him to bridge data and strategy. In that moment, he felt the weight of a CFOs responsibility keenly.

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Major financial and tax changes that become effective from April 1, 2025

CFO News

Several financial and tax changes, including new income tax slabs, UPI deactivation, revised credit card rewards, and stricter KYC norms, will take effect from April 1, 2025, impacting taxpayers, investors, and digital payment users.

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10 Monday AM Reads

Barry Ritholtz

My back-to-work morning train WFH reads: As Trump Sinks Dollar, Once-Unthinkable Worry Grips Markets. Just two months into his 2nd term, his escalating tariffs and bid to roll back decades of globalization is shaking confidence in the US currency which has had a privileged place at the heart of the world financial system for eight decades. The dollar has dropped against all but a handful of the 31 major currencies over the last three months, sending the dollar index down 3%, its worst start to

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E-commerce sector in India to see highest salary hike in 2025: EY Report

CFO News

The e-commerce sector in India is expected to witness the highest salary increments in 2025, with hikes surpassing 10 per cent, according to a report by EY.

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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.