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Regulatory tech companies fear 25% knock-on hit from gaming GST

CFO News

A 28% GST on gaming will push up operational costs for many platforms, which will be passed on to users. While this might not get people to move away from this sector fully, there is bound to be an impact on the amount of money being bet through these platforms, experts said.

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916: Maximizing M&A Speed to Value | Michael Cox, CFO, IRIS Software Group

CFO Thought Leader

CFO Michael Cox says that it was near the end of 2022 when the IRIS Software Group began to realize that the guiding philosophy that had motivated and incentivized the UK-based software company to complete 30 acquisitions within 6 years needed an upgrade. Cox tells us that the IRIS management team was discussing the business cases for yet more acquisitions when the group began to banter about the same deal-making “multiples” that had successfully guided the company prior to the pandemic.

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GST directorate seeks tax on corporate guarantees

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The DGGI said the practice is a ‘service’ liable for taxation under GST as this is undertaken by the parent company to maximise the returns on investment on these subsidiaries. In the case of MNCs, tax authorities are seeking GST dues from the local unit under the reverse charge mechanism.

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The top priorities for chief audit executives in 2023

Future CFO

The top priorities for chief audit executives (CAEs) in 2023 are advancing data analytics, providing assurance on proliferating digital risks, and talent management, said Gartner recently. In 2023 most CAEs are focusing on organisational and departmental digital transformation initiatives and improving team engagement and performance in response to growing assurance needs, said Leslee McKnight, Vice President in the Gartner Risk & Audit Practice.

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Elevating Accounting Practices: The Power of Outsourcing and Automation in the Digital Age

Speaker: Nancy Wu, Head of Sales and Customer Success at SkyStem

Join us for an enlightening webinar as we delve into the transformative realm of modern accounting practices. In today's digital age, the convergence of outsourcing and automation has revolutionized how businesses manage their financial operations. In this webinar we will explore the synergistic potential of these two strategies to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, save cost and drive strategic decision-making.

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India to push for norms on digital public infra, crypto

CFO News

A synthesis paper with a summary of the International Monetary Fund report on macro-economic stability and the Financial Stability Board's report on regulation for crypto assets along with New Delhi's input note would be presented to the leaders for deliberation at their summit in September, people privy to the matter said.

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EV companies to return FAME II SOPs or face legal action after Centre cracks the whip

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The Indian government will take legal action against electric vehicle (EV) companies that wrongfully claimed incentives under the FAME II scheme and will ban them from participating in the updated programme. The government is also holding back funds after anonymous emails accused several firms of claiming incentives without adhering to local production requirements.

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Real yields are slipping, but this week’s 10-year TIPS auction still looks attractive

Tips Watch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.

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Air India writes off Rs 7,000 crore in FY23, turns Ebitdar positive

CFO News

Air India, owned by Tata, wrote off an estimated INR7,000 crore ($927 million) in fiscal year 2023 as a result of impairments resulting from faulty aircraft and engines, as well as low-cost airline AirAsia's Indian arm, people familiar with the situation said. Losses shrank and the airline was EBITDAR positive (earning before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortisation and restructuring or rent costs), or profitable at an operating level, executives said.

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10 Sunday Reads

Barry Ritholtz

Avert your eyes! My Sunday morning look at incompetency, corruption and policy failures: • Floods, fires and deadly heat are the alarm bells of a planet on the brink : The world is hotter than it’s been in thousands of years, and it’s as if every alarm bell on Earth were ringing. The warnings are echoing through the drenched mountains of Vermont, where two months of rain just fell in only two days.

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How to Build the Ideal HR Team

HR doesn’t exist in a vacuum. This work impacts everyone: from the C-Suite to your newest hire. It also drives results. Learn how to make it all happen in Paycor’s latest guide.

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Commerce Ministry looking at ways to increase its bandwidth to negotiate free trade pacts

CFO News

"Negotiations are really time consuming and energy consuming and human resource consuming. Therefore, we are trying to increase the bandwidth within the commerce department," the government official said.

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Boult Audio expects business to double to Rs 1000 cr this fiscal

CFO News

Smart wearable device maker Boult Audio expects 100 per cent growth in revenue to Rs 1,000 crore this fiscal on the back of expansion in sales channels and growth in the smartwatches category, a top company official said. Boult Audio Founder and CEO Varun Gupta told PTI that its overall audio category business grew by over 30 per cent but the smartwatch category is growing in triple digits.

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World Bank chief Ajay Banga wants focus on climate, food security, pandemics

CFO News

Banga, 63, who took over as World Bank president on June 2, called for bolstering private sector flows and detailed the plans for the Private Sector Investment Lab launched last month.

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UBS to retain EY as auditor after Credit Suisse takeover: Report

CFO News

The size of the contract will require the Big Four accounting firm to call in staff from other countries to work on the audit, two people told the FT. PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), which has been Credit Suisse's auditor since 2020, will audit the acquired bank's accounts for 2023, according to the newspaper.

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Planning Your Restaurant's 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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FM Nirmala Sitharaman pitches for stronger global rules to fight financial crimes

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"We hope that the G20 continues exploring the options to further strengthen the global architecture to fight financial crime and assist jurisdictions in enhancing their law enforcement capacity," finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said at a 'G20 High-Level Tax Symposium on Combating Tax Evasion, Corruption and Money Laundering'.

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Pen maker Flair Writing Industries files Rs 745-cr IPO papers with Sebi

CFO News

Pen maker Flair Writing Industries Ltd has filed preliminary papers with capital markets regulator Sebi to raise Rs 745 crore through an initial public offering (IPO). The IPO comprises a fresh issue of equity shares aggregating up to Rs 365 crore and an offer-for-sale (OFS) of equity shares worth up to Rs 380 crore by promoters and promoter group entities, according to the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) filed on Friday.

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NBFCs' growth pace to stay strong on loan demand, benign costs

CFO News

In a note, ICICI Securities said earnings growth momentum for housing finance (HFC) and microfinance companies is likely to be better sequentially, helped by an upward repricing in asset portfolio after a 25 to 50 basis points hike in lending rates between March and April. One basis point is 0.01 percentage point.

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E-gaming companies dial govt over 28% GST levy

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The letter said the number of online gamers grew to over 420 million from 360 million in 2020. India’s gaming industry attracted FDI of about $500 million between 2014 and 2020, and over $1. 5 billion between January last year to June this year.

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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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Ola advances plan for IPO as electric scooters take off in India

CFO News

The company, whose backers include SoftBank Group Corp. and Tiger Global Management, has become leader in India’s electric-scooter market with a 38 per cent share.

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China's economy grew 6.3% on-year in second quarter: Official data

CFO News

Official Data: Beijing's National Bureau of Statistics said in a statement that the economy "showed a good momentum of recovery"

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