CFO Talks

APRIL 17, 2025

If You Dont Use the Data, Someone Else Will! For todays CFO, information is not a by-product of operations, it is the engine of sustainable growth. As the role of the finance leader evolves beyond compliance and control, strategic decision-making increasingly relies on the intelligent use of data. But not just any data. Its the quality, relevance, and timing of information that separates high-performing finance functions from reactive number-crunching.

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CFO Dive

APRIL 17, 2025

The U.S. economy will likely begin to shrink “unless policy takes a very sharp turn here pretty quickly,” Moody’s Chief Economist Mark Zandi said.

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Barry Ritholtz

APRIL 17, 2025

Your Biggest, Most Avoidable, Unforced Investment Errors Adapted from How Not To Invest: The ideas, numbers, and behaviors that destroy wealth – and how to avoid them (Harriman House, March 18, 2025) By Barry Ritholtz Tariffs, inflation, war, debt ceiling, profit warnings, geopolitics, market volatility theres always something happening to fuel your urge to make a decision any decision!

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CFO Dive

APRIL 17, 2025

As economic uncertainty and rising costs puts pressure on finance chiefs to make the right choices when it comes to their tech spending, the question of scale is key, Visual Lease’s Kathryn Eskandarian said.

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Advertiser: Paycor

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Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 17, 2025

Hiring a contractor is an exciting step for many advisory firms. It represents a chance to delegate tasks, step away from day-to-day operations with more peace of mind, and pass a key milestone of (traditional) firm growth. However, hiring contractors isn’t without its complications. Even outsourced support requires some oversight, and delegation doesn’t always go as far as some might hope.

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Future CFO

APRIL 17, 2025

Dr. Peter Bartels , global entrepreneurial & private business leader at PwC , discusses the five priorities for private businesses to focus on in 2025: artificial intelligence, sustainability, workforce agility, cyber security, and family capital. First published on Youtube. The post Five priorities for private businesses to focus on in 2025 appeared first on FutureCFO.

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The Finance Weekly

APRIL 17, 2025

Struggling with cash flow forecasting? You're not alone. Many companies face challenges in consolidating data from various sources to create accurate forecasts. According to a survey, less than 25% of organizations rate their cash forecasting maturity as above average.Additionally, 22% of treasurers acknowledge their cash positioning capabilities need development.

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CFO Thought Leader

APRIL 17, 2025

A Finance Strategic Moment Early in his career, Brian McClintock walked into a $12 millionEBITDA telecomonly to discover within 60 days that it was actually losing $1 million a month. Reflecting on that moment, he explains how relocating, digging into the numbers, and telling privateequity owners the hard truth set the stage for a radical turnaround.

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CFO News

APRIL 17, 2025

In today's fast-paced work environment, employees often prioritise appearing busy over actual productivity, leading to a phenomenon known as 'fauxductivity', engaging in tasks that give the impression of productivity without delivering meaningful results. A recent survey by Software Finder reveals that the illusion of busyness, or 'fauxductivity,' is prevalent across industries, with 72% of employees engaging in such behaviour, leading to significant financial losses and impacting employee well-

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Speaker: Victor C. Barnes, CPA, MBA

In the climb from contributor to leader, the rules quietly change. But 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. 🗻 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. The higher you go, the more your effectiveness depends on how you connect, adapt, and communicate.

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Accountancy Today

APRIL 17, 2025

Quantuma has advised Dumbarton Football Club Limited on a proposal that would see the club exit administration solvency and with all creditors paid in full. The joint administrators have been engaged in litigation against Pendragon Group Limited of which Gareth Phillips is the principal. The full terms of the proposal are subject to confidential negotiations, however as part of the proposal, the litigation with Pendragon would be concluded on the basis Pendragon would not hold security over the

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Tips Watch

APRIL 17, 2025

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The Treasury’s auction of a new 5-year TIPS, CUSIP 91282CNB3, was a hard one to predict. Real yields have been sliding all over the place in the last week.

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Future CFO

APRIL 17, 2025

Amid the changes in the market nowadays, finance leaders are often caught in a balancing act between both financial management skills and inspirational leadership. According to a guide by Oracle NetSuite , chief financial officers are now faced with the evolving role as a Relational Leadersomeone who builds trust-based relationships that drive business performance.

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CFO News

APRIL 17, 2025

As tensions continue to rise between the US and China over trade tariffs, Indian industry leaders believe this could be a golden opportunity for their country to position itself as a global hub for innovation and economic growth.

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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.

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CFO Dive

APRIL 17, 2025

Some vendors say their customers are already becoming “increasingly concerned” about the tariffs, according to a report by Interact Analysis.

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CFO News

APRIL 17, 2025

SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Thursday said corporates must ensure high governance standards as any failure can trigger ripple effects across the market economy.

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CFO News

APRIL 17, 2025

Amid financial headwinds and ongoing scrutiny, IndusInd Bank has appointed Chief Accountant Santosh Kumar as Deputy CFO to lead its finance and accounts division until a full-time CFO is named, while relieving Deputy CEO Arun Khurana of his additional CFO responsibilities.

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CFO News

APRIL 17, 2025

Mundhra , a Chartered Accountant, has served under various roles at LIC of India for last 32 years. He has worked in various departments including finance & accounts, personnel, legal, estates, with last six years in the investment department.

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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

APRIL 17, 2025

Fitch Ratings has sharply lowered its forecasts for world growth in response to the severe escalation in the global trade war, lowering world growth in 2025 by 0.4pp and China and US growth by 0.5pp, according to its its quarterly Global Economic Outlook.

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CFO News

APRIL 17, 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated India will prioritize policy agility amidst the escalating trade war between major economies, aiming to lessen the adverse effects on supply chains caused by rising protectionism. She highlighted India's confidence in navigating global disruptions through a strong domestic foundation, infrastructure development, inclusive growth, and regional cooperation.

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CFO News

APRIL 17, 2025

Credifin, a Jalandhar-based NBFC, has secured USD 24.9 million through equity and debt to fuel its expansion in MSME mortgage loans and E-vehicle financing. The funding, comprising 6.7% equity and 93.3% debt, comes from existing and new lenders like Northern Arc Capital and ICICI Bank.

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CFO News

APRIL 17, 2025

Samsung is poised to be the first to complete the smartphone PLI scheme's five-year tenure, potentially securing over 1,000 crore in incentives by achieving its 25,000 crore production target. The company has initiated the claims filing process, having met targets in most years, and is likely to have surpassed production goals in the final year.

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Advertiser: GEP

“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.

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CFO News

APRIL 17, 2025

BluSmart, once celebrated as India's first all-electric ride-hailing service, faces a crisis as promoters Anmol and Puneet Singh Jaggi are accused by SEBI of fund diversion from Gensol. This revelation has shaken investor confidence, leading to leadership exits and a decline in daily rides.

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CFO News

APRIL 17, 2025

Indian stock markets experienced a significant surge, with the Nifty and Sensex jumping by 1.8% and 2% respectively, marking their best week in over three years. This rally, fueled by renewed foreign investment and reduced bearish sentiment, erased year-to-date losses. While Asian markets largely followed suit, US markets showed mixed performance amid concerns over Federal Reserve policy.

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CFO News

APRIL 17, 2025

The Select Committee of the Lok Sabha, which is reviewing the Income-Tax Bill, 2025, on Thursday called for suggestions and views from experts, industry associations, organisations, and other stakeholders on the proposed legislation, as per an official release.

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CFO News

APRIL 17, 2025

Further, the top executive said that the company is doing "everything" that is required to keep building the business profitably and launching new products for the Indian consumers.

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Speaker: Lee Andrews, Founder at LJA New Media & Tony Karrer, Founder and CTO at Aggregage

This session will walk you through how one CEO used generative AI, workflow automation, and sales personalization to transform an entire security company—then built the Zero to Strategy framework that other mid-market leaders are now using to unlock 3.5x ROI. As a business executive, you’ll learn how to assess AI opportunities in your business, drive adoption across teams, and overcome internal resource constraints—without hiring a single data scientist.

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