Fri.Jul 11, 2025

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How to Prepare Your Business for an Audit: Tips from a CFO

Capital CFO LLC

Let’s face it—just hearing the word “audit” can make even the most seasoned business owner a little uneasy. But here’s the truth: audits don’t have to be scary. In fact, with a little preparation and a solid mindset, they can be an opportunity to strengthen your financial systems and show off your company’s organizational muscle. […] The post How to Prepare Your Business for an Audit: Tips from a CFO appeared first on Capital CFO+.

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From Compliance to Co-Pilot: CFOs Take the Driver’s Seat in India's Innovation Economy

CFO News

India Inc's CFOs are undergoing a quiet but profound transformation—from cautious number-crunchers to bold, strategic enablers of innovation and growth. As veteran finance leaders Rakesh Bhatia, Khyati Maheshwari, Girish Goenka, Nithya Bala Subramanian, Pulkit Goyal, and Nitin Khanna highlight, the critical question today is: Can CFOs lead enterprise transformation?

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (July 12–13)

Nerd's Eye View

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that, amidst the growing number of RIAs it supervises, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is moving ahead with a potential plan to raise the $100 million regulatory assets under management threshold for SEC registration, with the regulator having talks with some state securities regulators (which would bear an increasing regulatory burden if the threshold were lifted

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Centre extends tax exemption to sovereign wealth funds & pension funds for 5 years

CFO News

The Centre has provided a five-year extension for tax exemptions. Sovereign wealth funds and pension funds can now claim benefits on eligible investments in India until March 31, 2030. The Department of Revenue has formalized this extension. This move aims to attract long-term foreign capital into India's infrastructure and strategic sectors.

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8 Ways to Torture Your CFO

The office of the CFO is rapidly evolving, with more and more demands being placed upon the finance and accounting team each year. Join us in this webinar, where we share 8 things to NOT do when it comes to helping the CFO office advance in supporting the business. Learning Objectives: This course objective is to understand how best to support an organization's finance leadership.

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6 takeaways from the Senate’s crypto market structure hearing

CFO Dive

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How to Create a Fundraising Strategy That Actually Works

Capital CFO LLC

Here’s a practical, no-fluff guide to creating a fundraising strategy that works. The post How to Create a Fundraising Strategy That Actually Works appeared first on Capital CFO+.

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U.S. ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ May Raise Cost of Remittances, Tighten NRI Compliance Burden

CFO News

The US's proposed “One Big Beautiful Bill” could reshape financial planning for Indian NRIs, introducing a 1% tax on outbound cash remittances and tightening enforcement of foreign income reporting. While the bill does not change existing rules on taxing overseas rental income or capital gains, experts warn of a more aggressive compliance environment.

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Southern Company names comptroller as next finance chief

CFO Dive

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From India to the World: Tech-Enabled Financial Reporting

CFO News

In this article, Tarun Arora and Varun Sharma, Managing Directors at Protiviti Member Firm for India, share how India’s unique blend of finance talent and technology expertise is transforming global financial reporting—delivering speed, compliance, insights, and setting the stage for future-ready, integrated reporting.

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How to Streamline Payment Applications & Lien Waivers Through Innovative Construction Technology

Speaker: Dylan Secrest, Founder of Alamo Innovation and Construction Digital Transformation Consultant

Construction payment workflows are notoriously complex when you consider juggling multiple stakeholders, compliance requirements, and evolving project scopes. Delays in approvals or misaligned data between budgets, lien waivers, and pay applications can grind progress to a halt. The good news? It doesn't have to be this way! Join expert Dylan Secrest to discover how leading contractors are turning payment chaos into clarity using digital workflows, integrated systems, and automation strategies.

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Your Guide to Nonprofit CFO Services

The Charity CFO

This guide to nonprofit CFO services outlines key responsibilities, how they differ from bookkeeping, and why they’re essential. The post Your Guide to Nonprofit CFO Services appeared first on The Charity CFO.

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State Department tells staffers that layoff notices are coming soon

CFO News

The State Department is preparing to issue layoff notices to staff as part of a significant reorganization initiated by the Trump administration, aiming to reduce the federal government's size. These workforce cuts, supported by a recent Supreme Court ruling, will impact various programs, including those related to Afghanistan, refugees, and human rights.

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MiB: Richard Bernstein, CEO / CIO of RBA

The Big Picture

 This week, I speak with Richard Bernstein, CEO and Chief Investment Officer of Richard Bernstein Advisors, which manages or advises on $15.7B in AUM focusing on Macro trends rather than individual stock selection. Rich has over 35 years′ experience on Wall Street, was slected for Institutional Investor’s “All-America Research Team” 18times, and was inducted into the Institutional Investor “Hall of Fame.” Previously, he was the Chief Investment Strategist at Merril

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Startups chase finserv companies seeking GenAI customer support use cases

CFO News

With agentic AI, banks can solve a large part of their customers' basic queries by software, instead of dedicating teams with human agents. However, integration with legacy banking software systems and stringent regulations make the deployments tricky.

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You upgrade everything else. Why not your close process?

You wouldn’t keep using a 2009 flip phone - so why settle for outdated close processes? It’s time for an upgrade. SkyStem's Guide to Month-End Close Software walks you through what today’s best tools can do (and what your team shouldn’t have to deal with anymore). Get smart, fast, and a whole lot less stressed when it’s time to close the books.

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US corporate bankruptcies hit 15-year high in H1: S&P

CFO Dive

The petition volume this year through June is on pace to make 2025 one of the busiest years for bankruptcy filings in over a decade, according to an S&P Global report.

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Why NCD Frauds Deserve More Attention as an Economic Offence?

CFO News

NCDs are a big deal for Indian companies needing cash, all thanks to SEBI and RBI rules. They're a neat way for businesses to get funded. However, some folks are bending the rules, especially with privately placed NCDs. This has unfortunately become a sneaky way for white-collar criminals to pull off financial scams in India.

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Vanguard launches VTP, a new full-range TIPS ETF

Tips Watch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Vanguard’s lineup of bond exchange-traded funds has long had a missing piece: An ETF that indexes the performance of the full spectrum of maturities for Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities.

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Altimetrik appoints Sreenivas V as CFO

CFO News

Altimetrik has appointed Sreenivas V as Chief Financial Officer to lead its global finance function during its next phase of AI-driven growth. Sreenivas brings over 20 years of experience across finance, M&A, and business transformation in the tech industry, with prior roles at TCS, Hexaware, and Collabera Digital. His appointment aligns with Altimetrik’s ongoing leadership expansion and strategic focus on scaling its AI-first delivery and global operations.

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Precision in Motion: Why Process Optimization Is the Future of Manufacturing

Speaker: Jason Chester, Director, Product Management

In today’s manufacturing landscape, staying competitive means moving beyond reactive quality checks and toward real-time, data-driven process control. But what does true manufacturing process optimization look like—and why is it more urgent now than ever? Join Jason Chester in this new, thought-provoking session on how modern manufacturers are rethinking quality operations from the ground up.

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10 Friday AM Reads

The Big Picture

My end-of-week morning train WFH reads: • Why Americans Can’t Buy the World’s Best Electric Car : You’ve probably heard of BYD. A middling player in the auto industry just a few years ago, the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD surpassed Tesla last year to become the world’s top-selling E.V. brand and is expected to pull even with the world’s biggest carmakers, Toyota and Volkswagen, by 2030.

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India's household financial savings dip to decadal low post Covid as liabilities surge

CFO News

While net financial savings had spiked to 11.7% of GDP in FY21 due to precautionary savings and reduced spending during the pandemic, they have since steadily declined, falling well below the pre-pandemic range of 7–8% of GDP seen between FY12 and FY20.

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Azets advises Hershaw on Faux Flower Company deal

Accountancy Today

Azets’ corporate finance team has advised Midlands-based Ben Herbert through his company Hershaw Holdings on its acquisition of artificial flower retailer The Faux Flower Company. Founded 10 years ago in Hong Kong by Janey Dillons as Amara, The Faux Flower Company sells handcrafted flowers for homes, offices and hotels. It later relocated to its headquarters and fulfilment centre in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.

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India's consumption demand improves in Q1FY26, hints a softer monetary policy ahead: Bank of Baroda

CFO News

The Indian economy is showing signs of improving consumption demand in the first quarter of the financial year 2025-26 (Q1FY26), according to a recent report by Bank of Baroda.

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AI In Accounting: A Practical Roadmap For Smarter AP

Speaker: Gerald Ratigan

The accounts payable (AP) function is evolving and AI is leading the charge. As finance teams face rising invoice volumes and expectations for speed and accuracy, AI-powered automation has shifted from a futuristic concept to the most practical solution. But for finance leaders, success isn’t just about selecting the right tools, it’s about implementing the right strategy.

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The Role of AI Agents in SAP Products

Navigator SAP

No one is unaware of AI's powerful role in business. The challenge is not imagining the use of AI in business; it is actually putting these use cases into widespread practice.

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Adani plans nearly $100 billion capex over next five years, says it will power India's rise

CFO News

Gautam Adani announced the Adani Group's plan to invest nearly $100 billion in capital expenditure over the next five years, marking a significant commitment in India's private sector. He highlighted the importance of resilience and entrepreneurship, reflecting on India's economic transformation since the 1991 liberalisation. The group aims to expand its presence across infrastructure, energy, logistics, and digital services.

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Transactions in the Dutch HR market: the ten most remarkable deals of 2024

The CFI Group

IN COOPERATION WITH INDUSTRY MAGAZINE FLEXMARKT Amidst ongoing labour shortages, evolving legislation, margin pressure, geopolitical uncertainty, and rapid technological change, 2024 saw 35 transactions in the HR market. Buy-and-build platforms remained the most active buyers. Key end markets included technology, healthcare, logistics, and the public sector.

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Paytm to become an AI-first company: Founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma

CFO News

Sharma said that as most jobs done by humans will be done by AI, the focus should be on building core products. He added that the goal for Paytm is to go beyond a fintech and become an AI-first company.

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Stop Budget Burnout: A Better Way to Grow Your Nonprofit in 2026

Speaker: Sean Yoder

Nonprofits are under more pressure than ever to demonstrate financial accountability while continuing to expand their impact. Traditional budgeting models often fall short, reinforcing silos, limiting flexibility, and stalling growth. Enter collaborative budgeting: a dynamic, team-driven process that enables smarter resource allocation and builds financial resilience at scale.

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Sustainable Returns: Why Renewable Energy is the Smartest Investment for the Future

CFO News

In this article, Abani Kant Jha, CFO, Saatvik Green Energy, answers a vital question: In a world facing climate and economic crises, where should smart capital flow? He explains why renewables are not just ethical but the smartest, most rewarding investment for the future.

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Income Tax Dept releases excel utilities for ITR-2 and ITR-3 forms

CFO News

The Income Tax Department on Friday released the excel utilities for ITR-2 and ITR-3 forms which can be used by taxpayers who have taxable capital gains, crypto income, and others for filing their returns.

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India's economic growth remains on track despite global uncertainties: Report

CFO News

India's economic growth remains on track amid global uncertainties, with an improvement in high frequency indicators for both services and manufacturing, and consumption picking up momentum during Q1 FY26 versus Q4 of FY25, according to a Bank of Baroda (BoB) report released on Friday.