Employers report plans to ‘quiet fire’ via RTO mandates, benefits cuts and more
CFO Dive
MAY 30, 2025
Companies pushing workers out said they’re hoping to avoid things like public layoffs, bad press and severance costs.
CFO Dive
MAY 30, 2025
Companies pushing workers out said they’re hoping to avoid things like public layoffs, bad press and severance costs.
Nerd's Eye View
MAY 30, 2025
Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent survey of financial advisory firm employees found that about half of respondents are currently working in the office five days a week, with the remainder divided among hybrid formats or full-time work from home.
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CFO News
MAY 30, 2025
Amid reform consultations, tax experts are calling for several solutions that include centralised assessments, functioning of GST Appellate Tribunal, and smooth credits under input tax credit (ITC) system.
The Big Picture
MAY 30, 2025
This week, I speak with Tom Barkin , Richmond Federal Reserve President & CEO. He previously spent 30 years at McKinsey & Company , eventually becoming Chief Risk Officer and Chief Finaacial Officer. He also sits on the Federal Open Market Committee. A transcript of our conversation is available here Tuesday. You can stream and download our full conversation, including any podcast extras, on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , YouTube , and Bloomberg.
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
CFO News
MAY 30, 2025
India's government has requested Patanjali Ayurved, co-founded by Baba Ramdev, to clarify certain transactions flagged as suspicious by the economic intelligence wing. The Corporate Affairs Ministry is investigating potential corporate governance breaches and fund diversions. This follows previous scrutiny of Patanjali Ayurved and its affiliates regarding tax non-payment and misleading product claims.
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CFO News
MAY 30, 2025
Apollo Hospitals Enterprise reported a significant 54% surge in consolidated profit after tax, reaching Rs 390 crore for Q4 FY25, driven by robust sales. The healthcare provider's revenue also climbed to Rs 5,592 crore during the same period. Looking ahead, Apollo plans to invest over Rs 8,000 crore in the next five years, adding over 4,300 beds across India.
Navigator SAP
MAY 30, 2025
The GROW with SAP solution clearly indicates its value proposition in the name: GROW with SAP helps a business grow. But weve been thinking about the name more, and the benefits of the solution also can be found in each letter of the name. Taken as an acronym, the GROW with SAP name further explains why fast-growing small to mid-sized businesses are adopting the solution.
CFO News
MAY 30, 2025
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is prepared to offer India USD 4-4.5 billion in annual sovereign lending, along with approximately USD 1 billion in private sector financing. ADB's support aligns with India's Viksit Bharat 2047 vision, focusing on urban transformation, private sector development, and skills programs.
CFO Dive
MAY 30, 2025
The warehouse club retailer has sought to eliminate the tariff impact on certain “staple” goods prices but sees flowers as “discretionary,” CFO Gary Millerchip said.
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CFO News
MAY 30, 2025
A new business-to-customer (B2C) functionality will be introduced on the ULI platform, which currently hosts 44 lenders, including banks and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs).
CFO Dive
MAY 30, 2025
Ongoing pipeline and succession planning challenges are contributing to a “supply, demand imbalance” for employers seeking experienced CFOs, Russell Reynolds’ Jenna Fisher said.
CFO News
MAY 30, 2025
Vedanta Ltd received an interim stay from NCLAT on NCLT's order rejecting the demerger of its power business and merger with TSPL. The stay is conditional and allows Vedanta to proceed with its strategic reorganization.
Bramasol
MAY 30, 2025
The Bramasol team concurs with nearly everyone we engaged with in Orlando that this was one of the most well-attended and productive SAP Sapphire events in recent years. Beyond the significant announcements from SAP, our conversations with companies across various industries revealed a growing excitement about the potential for change and a readiness to embark on the next steps.
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CFO News
MAY 30, 2025
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has released the detailed timetable for the CA September 2025 exams covering Final, Intermediate, and Foundation courses. Exams will be held between September 3 and 22, 2025, with no exam on September 5 due to a gazetted holiday. Online application forms open July 5 and close July 18 (without late fee).
Focus CFO
MAY 30, 2025
For many entrepreneurs, financial statements may as well be a foreign language. Business owners often havent been shown how to make sense of them, and as a result, these statements are misunderstood and drastically underutilized.
CFO News
MAY 30, 2025
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has barred LS Industries and related entities from the securities market. This action follows allegations of fraudulent activities and stock price manipulation. The investigation timeline extends to November 15. Jahangir Panikkaveettil Perumbarambathu is directed to impound unlawful gains. The company's share price rose significantly despite poor financial performance.
Corporate Finance Lab
MAY 30, 2025
I owe the title of this post squarely to Arie Van Hoe. The sentiment which Arie taps into, is that of most of the immediate commentary on Lliuya v RWE at the Hamm regional court, acting as court of appeal. Most of the immediate commentary notes the significant legal points scored by Mr Lliuya, even if his claim was ultimately dismissed. Consequently even in losing, the determination of the claim by the Hamm court may inflict long-lasting injuries on big greenhouse has emitters.
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.
CFO News
MAY 30, 2025
China's manufacturing activity shrank in May for the second month running, official data showed Saturday, despite Beijing reaching a temporary ceasefire in a blistering trade war with the United States. While the two sides reached a temporary truce in mid-May, China recorded a contraction in factory output for the month.
Fox Corporate Finance
MAY 30, 2025
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CFO News
MAY 30, 2025
Vodafone Idea reported a narrowed loss of Rs 7,166.1 crore for Q4FY25, with revenue increasing by 3.8% year-on-year. The board approved fundraising of up to Rs 20,000 crore, pending approvals. Despite AGR dues challenges, the company is engaging with the government for a solution and remains optimistic about securing funding and generating cash flow to continue as a going concern.
The Big Picture
MAY 30, 2025
My end-of-week morning train WFH reads: The age of AI layoffs is already here. The reckoning is just beginning : Job cuts are hitting knowledge workers from entry-level to management, from tech-forward companies to more staid corners of Corporate America. ( Quartz ) Why Investors Are So Nervous About Japanese Bonds : Global bond jitters are spilling into Japan, a corner of the market that for decades experienced barely any volatility and its worrying investors already spooked by frictions in
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.
CFO News
MAY 30, 2025
The Centre has slashed the basic custom duty on crude palm oil, soyabean oil, and sunflower oil to 10% from 20%, effective immediately. This decision aims to lower retail cooking oil prices and safeguard domestic processors. The move is expected to discourage refined palmolein imports, shifting demand towards crude palm oil and boosting the domestic refining sector.
CFO News
MAY 30, 2025
IndiGo is set to launch direct flights to London, Athens, and eight other international cities this financial year, fueled by India's booming aviation sector. The airline anticipates a fleet exceeding 600 aircraft by FY30, capitalizing on the doubling of passenger traffic expected between 2025 and 2030.
CFO News
MAY 30, 2025
The Centre has approved an additional instalment of Rs 81,735 crore as tax devolution to the state governments, which will be released on June 2, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Friday.
CFO News
MAY 30, 2025
The Jharkhand government has requested the Sixteenth Finance Commission to increase the vertical devolution of central taxes from 41% to 50%. Chief Minister Hemant Soren emphasized the state's significant contribution to national development through mining, while highlighting the associated environmental and social costs.
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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