February, 2022

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SEC to take hard stand against corporate 'greenwashing'

CFO Dive

The SEC soon plans to propose rules for sustainability disclosure that will feature detailed guidelines for reporting on greenhouse gas emissions, according to SEC Commissioner Allison Herren Lee.

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Josh Weinberg, Head of Financial Systems and Change at Citizens Advice

Generation CFO

Transformation: to some, it suggests progress, efficiency and radical change, but to others, the term doesn’t sit quite right. . “I tend to steer away from using the word ‘transformation’” says Josh Weinberg, Head of Financial Systems and Change at Citizens Advice. . “In my experience, it has connotations around redundancies and other negativity of change.

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Family offices exploring NAV loans as secondaries alternative

Private Funds CFO

This largely institutional market has seen a spike in enquiries from family offices and high-net-worth individuals, according to speakers at the Fund Finance Association Symposium.

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Pros & Cons of Enterprise-wide Application to Cloud

Navigator SAP

Do more with less. Out-innovate the competition. Reinvent your business. Keep expanding partnerships and building new channels of business, because today’s suppliers may not be around tomorrow.

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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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Back to Earth or Temporary Setback? Revisiting the FANGAM Stocks

CFO News Room

It has been a rocky year so far, in 2022, with worries about inflation competing with hopes about recovery for the market’s attention. In the midst of all the action, to no one’s surprise, have been six stocks (Facebook, Amazon, Netflix, Google, Apple and Microsoft or FANGAM) that have largely driven US equities for the last decade, roiling the market with their most recent earnings reports.

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SPAC industry promotes myths in a 'deep fraud,' former SEC official says

CFO Dive

Promoters of SPACs have upheld several "myths" to ensure steady income from a boom in the so-called blank-check companies, according to a former senior SEC official.

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5 steps to develop a business partner mindset

Jedox Finance

If you want to become a successful business partner that shifts the finance department from a cost center to a profit driver, you need to change your mindset and self-image. Learn from Anders Liu-Lindberg what it takes for successful change. What is business partnering? What is a business partner? Known from IT and human resource planning, the term business partner is also increasingly significant for the new role of controllers.

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Riverstone alumni launch one-stop shop for overworked PE back offices

Private Funds CFO

Petra Funds arrives as the weight of back-office burdens is set to grow. Regulators are starting to roll out proposals aimed at making private markets more transparent and leveling the playing field.

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Benefits of Cloud ERP Systems

Navigator SAP

Inflation and cost pressures are rising, and it shows no sign of abating. it’s getting harder every year to stay lean and competitive. Among the benefits of cloud ERP systems is greater ability to meet these changes and stay flexible and agile enough to keep growing amid changing conditions.

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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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Critical lessons in finance leadership in 2022

Future CFO

Co-produced by Sukhpreet Kaur, community manager, CXOCIETY. Alexander Bant , chief of research for CFOs at Gartner predicts that 2022 will be a make-or-break year for CFOs when it comes to unlocking the value of AI, hyperautomation, digital skills, continuous processes, and data management. Of course, technology has a role to play in the evolution of the CFO role and the development of the finance function.

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Employee Spotlight: Meet Dana Tong

FISPAN

For our February Employee Spotlight feature, we’re introducing FISPAN’s Corporate Controller, Dana Tong. Dana joined FISPAN at the height of the pandemic in 2020, having previously worked in the accounting field for several years with local businesses in Vancouver. Since then, Dana has successfully built FISPAN’s accounting and finance departments from the ground up.

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Female CFOs' more cautious earnings talk has payoffs

CFO Dive

Women tend to give shorter, less upbeat and clearer presentations and to include more numbers and fewer euphemisms in earnings calls, according to Kate Suslava of Bucknell University.

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Jedox 2022.1 accelerates Model development and collaboration

Jedox Finance

The Jedox enterprise performance management (EPM) platform 2022.1 release supports your organization’s financial transformation. It reduces the effort and resources used by your planning process whether you are launching new solutions, developing increasingly comprehensive models, or sharing information across business units. The release enhances visibility and context within models and reports and introduces no-code options to make sharing relevant views of workbooks across the organization sim

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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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SEC crosses the Rubicon, proposes an outright ban on certain PE practices

Private Funds CFO

The commission proposed rules for the first time that would outright ban certain practices – a move away from the commission’s traditional focus on making sure GPs are providing LPs with appropriate disclosure.

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ERP Functional Areas of Management

Navigator SAP

How do you keep employees engaged and business thriving in an economic landscape marred by the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on society at large? Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are one way to keep up with ever-changing variables and to derive the insights that are critical to keep growing your business in uncertain times. The ERP functional areas of management are extensive, as they aid almost every part of a business.

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The 2Cs of FP&A leadership in 2022

Future CFO

“Life challenges us, so that we become enlightened. And by recognizing our true intrinsic nature — our transcendent potential — life becomes clarified in a manner that allows us to be an agent of change, not only for ourselves, but for many.” ? Ray Byfield , This Business of Life and Business. For some calling 2020-2021 as challenging times may be an understatement.

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Building Out Your Oil & Gas Accounting Function

Embark With Us

Finance and accounting are meticulous endeavors. Or at least they should be. They also happen to carry some pretty hefty weight on their broad shoulders – i.e. the viability of your entire organization – so precision and attention to detail are essential.

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Register Now: Sneak Peek Into Close Automation SkyStem Web Demo

Technology is rapidly changing the way accountants perform and manage month-end activities. Spreadsheets, email, and shared drives no longer have to slow us down. Join us as we present a "sneak peek" recorded demo of SkyStem's month-end close solution – ART. In under four weeks, your team can start reaping the benefits of month-end close automation by vastly reducing spreadsheets, cut down on reconciliation work, speed up the month-end close, and better manage your remote team.

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Supply chains top CFO business risk concerns

CFO Dive

Finance leaders are wrestling with shortages and delays while demand-side pressure from customers can mean costly inventory build-up.

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Larry Chester Featured on NACD BoardTalk: Small and Medium-Sized Businesses: What’s Your Plan for 2022?

CFO Simplified

Larry Chester, CEO of CFO Simplified, was featured on NADC BoardTalk to discuss business planning for small to medium-sized businesses in 2022. Take a look at his feature below: [link]. Over the past two years, the US federal government has given billions of dollars to businesses, including through Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) grants, and Employee Retention Credit (ERC) tax rebates.

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Data risk: Are you acquiring an asset? Or a liability?

Private Funds CFO

Alvarez & Marsal’s Matthew Negus outlines the key data and privacy risks firms face when acquiring target companies, and what they can do to mitigate them.

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ERP in the Finance Department

Navigator SAP

“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest,” said Benjamin Franklin. Enterprise resource planning systems (ERP), such as Navigator’s SAP ByDesign solution, are specifically designed to pay dividends with the kind of knowledge you need to make business-critical decisions.

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Accounting Software and ERP Readiness Guide

In this white paper, we explore the factors to consider in deciding whether the time is right for your Company to consider a new ERP or accounting software, the total cost of ownership and plans necessary to make the potential leap to these systems.

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What is strategy? It’s a lot simpler than you think

Future CFO

To many people, strategy is a total mystery. But it’s really not complicated, says Harvard Business School’s Felix Oberholzer-Gee. The post What is strategy? It’s a lot simpler than you think appeared first on FutureCFO.

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From CFO to CEO: Find Your Best Path Forward

Embark With Us

It's such a different world than just a decade ago. With so many social, economic, political currents swirling around furiously in the same vast pot – not to mention a global pandemic – the 2020s make the 2010s seem like a quaint 50s sitcom. And all the while, CFOs and CEOs have had to learn on their feet , just in significantly different ways.

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Adoption insight can help CFOs maximize digital transformation investment

CFO Dive

Inefficient use of technology often takes root early. Knowing why employees avoid or under use new tools can help you leverage your spend.

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Three rules for customer-centric strategic planning

Anaplan

Today, CEOs and their boards are under continual pressure to squeeze incremental profit from their existing business and routinely hit the quarterly earnings figures they promised to the market, knowing that if they repeatedly fail they will soon be shown the exit.

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PowerPoint Best Practices for Creating Stellar Presentations

Mastering data visualization in PowerPoint will help accelerate your career because it positions you as someone who can present data that drives business decisions forward. think-cell's PowerPoint Best Practices eBook was created specifically for professionals aiming to master the art and science of data-driven storytelling. What’s inside: Practical Insights: Uncover valuable tips for crafting engaging and persuasive presentations.