CFO Dive

JULY 1, 2024

Standing idle is not an option as our organizations demand AI-enabled solutions.

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Nerd's Eye View

JULY 1, 2024

Welcome to the July 2024 issue of the Latest News in Financial #AdvisorTech – where we look at the big news, announcements, and underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisors! This month's edition kicks off with the news that AI meeting support solution Jump has raised $4.6 million in venture capital, as meeting support has increasingly shown itself as a leading use case for AI as it applies to financial advisors given the s

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CFO Dive

JULY 1, 2024

The watch and jewelry retailer is bringing in a Radisson Hotel and Icahn Enterprises alum as interim CFO after reporting a 22% drop in net sales for its most recent quarter.

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Future CFO

JULY 1, 2024

Editor's note: In today’s A Day in the Life interview, Justin Barch (pictured), CAE, Managing Director, Revenue & Growth, Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) shares with FutureCFO audiences how professional education and travel inspire him to understand clients’ needs better as well as his typical work day. FutureCFO: What does a typical day look like for you?

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Accounting

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JULY 1, 2024

Businesses should review their tax positions to see if they are dependent on a regulation that might be vulnerable to a challenge, attorney Robert Kovacev said.

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In coming months the IPO market in the U.S. and beyond faces possible turbulence from intensifying regional conflicts and “an election super-cycle,” EY said.

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Global Finance

JULY 1, 2024

Joseph Giarraputo, the Founder and Editorial Director of Global Finance, talks to Achraf Abourida, Head of Product Management at Surecomp, about the major challenges banks face in providing trade and supply chain finance solutions, including technology development, capital costs, and regulatory requirements. Surecomp, which was named by Global Finance as the world’s best trade finance software provider for the second year in a row, is helping address these concerns with core applications for ban

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The Charity CFO

JULY 1, 2024

Choosing the right accounting services is crucial for the financial health of your nonprofit. The right nonprofit accountant helps your organization properly manage its finances, which improves trust and transparency with stakeholders and donors. Let’s explore the key factors to consider when researching nonprofit accounting services–from the firm’s expertise to its technology recommendations–so you can be sure you’re getting the nonprofit accounting your organization needs. 1.

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Cube Software

JULY 1, 2024

Executor vs. strategic leader: What's the difference? Before we dive into embracing a strategic mindset, it's helpful to understand the fundamental differences between an executor and a strategic leader.

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JULY 1, 2024

Proposals under consideration include incentives to create employment, development of the care economy, and enabling easier access to finance to encourage more women to join the labour force, said people aware of the deliberations.

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Cube Software

JULY 1, 2024

Key financial metrics for benchmarking Financial metrics are the backbone of strategic planning and decision-making for any finance leader. They provide a quantifiable means to assess your company's financial performance, identify strengths and weaknesses, and set realistic goals.

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CFO News

JULY 1, 2024

Industry stakeholders want the government to address challenges in audits, implement a robust dispute resolution mechanism, rationalise GST rates, and promote exports by liberalising rules.

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CFO News

JULY 1, 2024

After serving a notice period of 90 days, Khandelwal was relieved from the company on July 1, 2024.

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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.

Accounting

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JULY 1, 2024

Siddharth Mehta and Prashanth Agarwal, Partners at PwC India, emphasize GST's transformative impact, highlighting technological advancements in compliance, data analytics, and AI, driving a more efficient and transparent tax system.

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Technology Compliance 40

CFO News

JULY 1, 2024

Government and ICAI collaborate to boost global accounting firm presence. Efforts include setting standards for insurance sector and LLPs, and reducing the time for voluntary company closure. ICAI President plans for CA firm aggregation in the near future.

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CFO News

JULY 1, 2024

Sebi approves IPO plans for FirstCry, Unicommerce, and Gala. FirstCry proposes to utilise the net proceeds up to Rs 1816 crore from the offer towards funding the expenditure for setting up new modern stores under the 'BabyHug' brand, setting up a warehouse in India, expenditure for lease payments for the existing identified modern stores owned and operated by the company, in India.

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CFO News

JULY 1, 2024

Adani-Hindenburg Case: Hindenburg Research's disclosure of suspected violations by India's securities regulator regarding Adani Group's short bet led to minimal gains, highlighting challenges faced by foreign investors under Indian securities rules.

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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.

Finance

CFO News

JULY 1, 2024

India's economy showed strong first-quarter performance with surging manufacturing activity, robust GST collections, and record-high Sensex, alongside a rise in passenger car sales and new export orders from overseas markets, as highlighted by industry experts and economic indicators.

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CFO News

JULY 1, 2024

About 30% of occupiers are expected to expand their use of flexible office space over the next 12 months, while 17% are likely to consolidate their offices into fewer locations, CBRE said in its latest ‘2024 India Office Occupier Survey’.

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JULY 1, 2024

Pradeep S. Mehta, Secretary-General of CUTS International, suggested that India's 2024-25 Budget should include dedicated climate finance institutions through public-private partnerships during a webinar on accelerating private investment in climate finance. Mehta stressed the importance of private sector involvement for a sustainable and resilient future, highlighting the need for collaboration, innovation, and commitment.

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CFO News

JULY 1, 2024

Manufacturers are gearing up for a surge in demand, anticipating a boost in sales for smartphones, refrigerators, wearables, and two-wheelers during the upcoming festive season. The industry is optimistic about growth, especially in rural India, with expectations of exceeding previous sales records.

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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

JULY 1, 2024

The world of startups witnessed a series of top-level movements in the first half of 2024, including Naveen Tahilyani taking the helm as CEO of Tata Digital and the resignation of Surinder Chawla, managing director and chief executive officer of Paytm Payments Bank.

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CFO News

JULY 1, 2024

Bankers said guarantees by chairman Gaur and vice chairman Sunil Kumar Sharma totalling close to Rs 800 crore are of little consequence after nearly seven years since the company was first referred to bankruptcy by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in 2017 among the 26 large defaulters of bank loans during that period.

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CFO News

JULY 1, 2024

GST Collection: This was the fourth successive month that GST revenues have been over Rs 1.6 lakh crore mark.

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CFO News

JULY 1, 2024

Tax collections, both direct and indirect, during 2023-24 surpassed, or at least met, the govt's targets. In view of the govt's comfortable fiscal position, various quarters are expecting that a cut in corporate tax rates could be likely.

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