CFO Dive

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

CFOs are feeling more upbeat about economic prospects following the U.S. election, but still face uncertainty when it comes to tax or regulatory policy shifts.

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Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The introductory meeting is a high-stakes moment for both advisors and prospects, often nerve-wracking for both sides. Advisors must decide how to present themselves, respond to questions, explain complex issues in an engaging way, and propose and explain their long-term proposition. And at the same time, prospects are likely to feel vulnerable and equally nervous with their own set of concerns – how to present themselves to the advisor, what questions to ask, and how to explain their issu

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CFO Dive

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Specialists who use artificial intelligence pose a growing challenge to auditors and, in turn, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.

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Accounting 223

E78 Partners

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The alternative investment management business is highly competitive, as managers compete for institutional investors capital allocations. Managers not only compete on investment track records and strategies for driving alpha, they also compete on the strength and reliability of back- and middle-office operations. In fact, 48% of private fund CFOs have reported increased interest from LPs in their back-office operations over the past three years, with 13% noting this increase was significant ( P

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CFO Dive

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The software giant is among a growing list of companies that have decided to merge the CFO and COO roles.

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Barry Ritholtz

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Previously : 1 2 3 See also : Is This a Bubble? (Ben Carlson, January 31, 2025) Tulipomania! (The Paris Review, February 3, 2014) The post Tulipmania! appeared first on The Big Picture.

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CFO Thought Leader

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Inside the The Mentoring Round , CFO Lior Maza of Priority Software shares how he expanded a lean finance function alongside the companys employee count (from 150 to 560). He explains the game-changing role of SaaS metricsARR, NRR, and churnwhile emphasizing that ARR is untouchable in pricing negotiations. Maza also describes how NPS (Net Promoter Score) became a critical driver for upsells and customer success.

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CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

How Corporate Finance Helps Businesses Make Smart Decisions Every business, no matter how big or small, needs to make good financial decisions to grow and stay successful. Corporate finance is all about managing money wisely so a company can invest in the right opportunities, fund its growth, manage its daily expenses, and prepare for risks. Without good financial planning, even a profitable company can run into trouble.

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CFO News

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Inflation is very high and staple vegetable prices, which are part of the Indian governments thalinomics, first mentioned in an earlier Economic Survey, have shot up significantly. On the other hand, the economy is not in great shape with GDP growth seen way below 7 percent for fiscal 2025 even by the optimistic forecasts. The National Statistics Organisation sees it at 6.4% while RBI predicts 6.6%.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Finding the right FP&A software isn't just about comparing feature listsit requires digging through countless user reviews, navigating different rating systems, and reading between the lines of real customer experiences. Whether you're scrolling through G2 , Capterra , Software Advice , Trustpilot , or even deep-diving into Reddit threads, the search can quickly become overwhelming.

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CFO News

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The Revenue Secretary, Tuhin Kanta Pandey, assured that the new Income Tax Bill will not introduce new taxes and will reflect the budget's changes. He emphasized the need for laws to be understandable for common citizens and highlighted the budget's focus on growth amid global challenges. He highlighted the measures required for India's growth, and said it can be done only with the We and We approach.

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Bank of the West

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Ahead of Valentines Day, the BMO Real Financial Progress Index finds singles and couples alike are willing to spend a pretty penny to find love or keep that romantic spark… Read more The post The price of love: How a rising cost of living is affecting dating and relationships appeared first on About BMO.

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Reval

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

LONDON 06 February 2025: ION Corporates, a global leader in treasury and. The post IONs Openlink V25: Advancing treasury and commodity management appeared first on ION.

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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

CFO News

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Under new Governor Sanjay Malhotra, the Reserve Bank of India has reduced the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25%, marking the first policy under his leadership and ending a pause that began in February 2023. This decision comes after the RBI's last rate cut in May 2020, when the repo rate was slashed to 4% to support the economy during the COVID-19 lockdown.

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Bank of the West

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

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CFO News

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

India Forex Reserves: INDIA-CENBANK/India's forex reserves rise for second consecutive week

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Musings on Markets

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

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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

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Going ahead, food inflation pressures, absent any supply side shock, should see a significant softening due to good kharif production, winter-easing in vegetable prices and favourable rabi crop prospects, RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra said in the Monetary Policy statement.

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CFO News

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The central bank sees the growth averaging 6.7 per cent for the next fiscal, but has warned of global headwinds posing risk to the inflation and growth outlook.

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CFO News

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited has been fined 2,422.97 Cr under a GST order covering July 2017 to March 2022. The company plans to challenge the order, seeking rectification, as they believe the penalty was erroneously enhanced. The final penalty is expected to align with the initial amount disclosed.

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CFO News

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Airtel's strong financial performance in Q3 of the fiscal year was fueled by SIM consolidation, reduced subscriber losses, and tariff hikes. The company's revenue growth exceeded that of Jio, bolstering market share. The home services segment saw record additions, boosting optimism, while enterprise revenue remained flat. Airtel's stock rose following a significant increase in net profit.

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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.

Finance

CFO News

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

"We are already in talks (with Lenskart). It is always a competitive bidding. There is never a guarantee that you will only build it because competition is there," Interarch Building Products CEO Manish Kumar Garg told TOI in an interaction here on Thursday.

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CFO News

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Anshul Jain, Chief Executive, India, SEA & APAC Tenant Representation at Cushman & Wakefield, described the move as "well-timed and much-needed," particularly as CPI inflation eases and Q2-FY25 GDP growth slows.

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CFO News

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

India aims to reduce tariffs and phase out extra levies on imports as domestic manufacturing advances. Stakeholder consultations will be conducted to minimize custom duties without harming local industries. Recent budget changes included cutting import tariffs on various products, signifying India's efforts to overcome the 'tariff king' label.

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CFO News

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

India's corporate landscape will see significant legal and regulatory changes by 2025, driven by new privacy and AI laws. Companies must prioritise strategic risk management and board adaptability to balance immediate and long-term objectives. Family businesses and distressed asset acquisitions are particularly impacted by these evolutions.

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