Barry Ritholtz

MAY 16, 2024

The Misery Index — the combination of Inflation and unemployment — failed as a bearish criticism of the economy. Unemployment remains at 60-year lows, and Inflation has plummeted from 9% down to the 3s. If you have a bearish mindset , and seek confirmation of that perspective, then the next economic critique after the Misery Index you try on for size is “Stagflation.” We have heard the S-word from Jamie Dimon , Stanley Druckenmiller , Bank of America , Barclays , Fox , Ma

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CFO Dive

MAY 22, 2024

The settlement sheds light on the costs of cyberattacks that can include penalties for non-compliance with timely disclosure requirements after the events occur.

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Compliance 308

Navigator SAP

MAY 10, 2024

As a business grows, the need for financial automation becomes clear. However, emerging companies also usually have the least amount of time for setting up backend systems that enable this financial automation. That’s where SAP’s powerful but reimagined ERP solution comes into the conversation, SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition. Startups and growing businesses often are exhilarating places to work, but they aren’t where you go for more free time.

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CFO News

MAY 16, 2024

Businesses that incorporated or shifted their base outside India are moving back home. Indian markets are proving to be ideal for startups in terms of investments as well as ease of business operations, say experts.

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Speaker: Hilary Akhaabi, PhD - Founder, Chief Financial & Operations Officer at Go Africa Global

In the fast-paced world of corporate finance, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for sustainable growth and profitability. This exclusive webinar with leading expert Hilary Akhaabi, PhD, will teach you practical ways to navigate complex financial landscapes and enhance your company's revenue management capabilities. Whether you're aiming to refine your financial strategies or seeking innovative solutions to drive performance, this new session is for you!

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Future CFO

MAY 27, 2024

According to a talent survey by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), a strong diversity and inclusion culture is a critical factor in deciding to work at an organisation. ACCA's Global Talent Trends Survey 2024 revealed that 78% of the respondents say diversity and inclusion are important amid the continuing talent crunch in the finance sector.

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Nerd's Eye View

MAY 20, 2024

Ongoing research into how advicers can structure their practices to be better and more successful has consistently highlighted the benefits of choosing to serve a specific niche. In fact, the more specific the niche, the better, as a highly specialized niche not only allows an advicer to differentiate themselves in a crowded marketplace of other 'generalist' advicers, but also helps them build a more efficient practice where they serve clients who share similar characteristics (and puzzles to so

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Tips Watch

MAY 5, 2024

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Last week, the Treasury set the fixed rate for I Bonds purchased from May to October 2024 at 1.3%, which combined with a variable rate of 2.96% results in a composite rate of 4.

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Global Finance

MAY 22, 2024

Southeast Asian economies survived the pandemic and post-pandemic pitfalls in solid shape. Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam still rank among the world’s fastest growing large nations. The region’s financial center, Singapore, has expanded as global capital flees competing Hong Kong. So why is Southeast Asia’s startup engine stalling? Venture capital and private equity (VC/PE) flows in most regions have slowed as central banks raised interest rates to combat inflation.

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VCFO

MAY 30, 2024

Measure Your Business in a Manner That Matters Measure twice, cut once is an adage that’s been cited for centuries. Its literal meaning is to verify the accuracy of measurements before making cuts so that time, material, and effort are not wasted. Its figurative meaning is to plan and prepare appropriately before acting. Both meanings hold absolutely important applications for business.

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Speaker: Claire Grosjean

In today’s fast-paced business environment, finance professionals are under increasing pressure to optimize operations and drive strategic value. As a result, automation has become a core part of business strategy, offering unprecedented opportunities to streamline operations and drive efficiency. Join esteemed global finance and operations executive, Claire Grosjean, for a comprehensive guide on how to harness automation’s power through strategic collaboration with functional leaders.

Finance

CFO Dive

MAY 29, 2024

Many banks have pursued a policy of “extend and pretend” to avoid writing off troubled commercial real estate loans, according to a Conference Board economist.

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Banking 344

Navigator SAP

MAY 3, 2024

Enterprise resource planning solutions (ERP) are only as static as the businesses that use them. That’s why it is important to have an SAP partner that is not only there during rollout, but also continues to support the business as it grows and evolves.

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CFO News

MAY 19, 2024

Amarjit Chopra, former President of ICAI, emphasizes the critical need for accountability beyond auditors in corporate frauds. In an insightful interview with ETCFO, Chopra discusses the roles of promoters, CFOs, and directors, urging comprehensive reforms for enhanced corporate governance.

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Accounting 116

Barry Ritholtz

MAY 6, 2024

It’s taken me months to organize all of my research for my next book project; it’s a lot of stuff, some dating back to 2000. Much of it reflects the bad ideas and numbers, and worse advice, that float around Wall Street. A lot of it has not aged well. But every now and then, something I saved turned out to be prescient — not because it was lucky, but because it contained a well-considered insight that has stood the test of time.

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MAY 22, 2024

Consistent financial reporting is critical for business management. These reports are the backbone of evaluating business performance – crucial for making informed decisions, attracting investors, and securing loans. But cleaning up bad statements can feel daunting, tedious, and wasteful to small business owners and managers. If you’ve recently faced hurdles or missed opportunities due to disorganized financials, you need to clean up your statements.

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Tips Watch

MAY 25, 2024

At times, it is not fun. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com “COVID is just a cold.” This is how our Overseas Adventure Travel tour leader explained Europe’s (and most of the world’s) new attitude toward COVID-19.

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CFO Dive

MAY 17, 2024

Cybercriminals utilized AI deepfakes to falsely pose as Arup’s CFO and other employees, leading a staff member to transfer $25 million to Hong Kong bank accounts.

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Navigator SAP

MAY 14, 2024

As seen in, PR Newswire , Navigator Business Solutions is proud to announce its ongoing partnership with SAP and its achievement of the Grow with SAP program designation. Read the official press release here.

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SAP 220

Speaker: Brian Muse-McKenney, Chief Revenue Officer & Matt Simester, Cards and Payments Expert

In today’s world of social media, dating apps, and remote work, businesses risk becoming irrelevant or getting "ghosted" if they fail to meet the evolving needs of Gen Z consumers. In this new webinar, Brian Muse-McKenney of Episode Six and Matt Simester of Payments Consultancy Limited will reveal key considerations banks should factor into their efforts to develop target products for the next generation of bank customers.

Banking

CFO News

MAY 20, 2024

The evolving regulatory environment highlights the imperative for prospective independent directors to possess the requisite expertise and commit to upholding governance standards effectively.

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Future CFO

MAY 26, 2024

Editor's note: While travel—an important part of many business leaders' typical work routines—has allowed Florian Winterstein (pictured), CEO of Jedox, to learn how to succeed in other cultural settings, he shares with FutureCFO audiences in today's A Day in the Life interview how his experiences and interests outside work also inspire his professional growth.

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CFO Selections

MAY 27, 2024

As fractional CFOs (Chief Operating Officers) we get a lot of questions about COGS (Cost of Goods Sold) and SG&A expenses from our clients. They want to know how to classify different types of expenses, which one to focus on when trying to control costs, how to think about them when evaluating business opportunities, and what kind of impact each can have on profitability.

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Compliance Finance Accounting Forecasting 97

Tips Watch

MAY 15, 2024

Both all-items and core inflation increased 0.3% in April, as predicted. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com After three months of higher-than-expected inflation, U.S. prices in April increased on target, setting off a euphoric mood in the stock and bond markets.

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Speaker: Gary Dmitriev

Our upcoming webinar aims to demystify the process of selecting and implementing automation tools for financial institutes. This session will provide your roadmap for vetting potential solutions, focusing on due diligence, vendor assessments, and aligning technology with strategic goals. We’ll also address the critical issue of innovation fatigue, offering tips on maintaining enthusiasm and momentum for new initiatives.

Technology

CFO Dive

MAY 29, 2024

The agreement represents the latest step by the Big Four firm to further develop GenAI following its pledge to invest $1 billion into the technology over a three-year period.

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Investments Technology 293

Navigator SAP

MAY 24, 2024

Growing-focused businesses have a choice when deciding which SAP enterprise resource planning solution (ERP) they should adopt: SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition or S/4HANA Private Edition. While many firms will benefit more from the Public Edition and its software-as-a-service model, there are substantive differences between the two and cases when the Private Edition makes more sense.

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CFO News

MAY 1, 2024

India's Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections have reached a historic milestone, surpassing the Rs 2 lakh crore mark for the first time since the inception of GST in July 2017.

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Future CFO

MAY 15, 2024

The Workiva 2023 Global ESG Practitioner Survey reveals that 90% of surveyed practitioners agree that in the next two years, having a strong ESG reporting programme will give their organisation a competitive advantage. However, in the here and now, the same study reveals that businesses worldwide are grappling with ESG complexity, with 71% of respondents acknowledging that three or more internal teams are involved in their company’s ESG reporting processes.

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Speaker: Ian Hillis, SVP of Growth at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms

Join us for an exclusive webinar hosted by Ian Hillis, SVP of Growth at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms, where he’ll explore the significant impact of embedded finance on the software industry! This session is designed to provide you with the strategic insights needed to navigate the future of SaaS successfully, all while gaining a deeper understanding of how these trends can enhance your competitive edge, boost revenue, and deepen customer loyalty.

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