Accounting firms zero in on efficiences
CFO Dive
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
The narrative has changed this year, with the drive for efficiency replacing talent as the top priority for accounting firms.
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From Simple Accounting Through Billion Dollar Business: How the Right ERP Can Support Growth for Consumer Products
Navigator SAP
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
The consumer products industry is not easy. On the one hand, social media and online marketplaces have made it easier than ever to find consumers and get started. But on the other hand, these same dynamics have increased competition. Only the most organized and focused consumer packaged goods firms find success.
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The AI Bubble of 2023
The Reformed Broker
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
“When I see a bubble forming I rush in to buy, adding fuel to the fire. That is not irrational.” – George Soros, 2009 I’ve spent 25 years watching, trading and investing in the stock market. The repetition of patterns is amazing. In every generation we see new bubbles, which form when a new innovation comes along and everyone gets excited about the future.
What if Dunning Kruger Explains Everything?
Barry Ritholtz
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Physics has been seeking a grand “ Unified Field Theory ” that can explain everything in the universe. I sometimes wonder if we cannot find a similar overarching theory about all bad decision-making. The closest I have found as that single point of failure is the Dunning Kruger effect. Recall last week , we were discussing thinking about the impact of retiring Baby Boomers on the equity markets and of rising rates on housing.
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Biden antitrust enforcers block deals at record pace
CFO Dive
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
The FTC and DOJ are relying more on litigation and less on consent decrees in their merger enforcement approach.
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Now listen up and listen good
The Reformed Broker
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
Now listen up and listen good. Last May 4th, Fed Chairman Jay Powell told a press conference that “A 75 basis point increase is not something that the committee is actively considering.” Five weeks later, the Fed hiked rates by 75 basis points. Then he did another 75 basis points, then another 75 basis points, then another 75 basis points.
U.S. Stock Market Returns Over Rolling 1/5/10/20 Year Periods
Barry Ritholtz
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Source: The Measure of a Plan The post U.S. Stock Market Returns Over Rolling 1/5/10/20 Year Periods appeared first on The Big Picture.
Financial services’ AI appetite grows, study says
CFO Dive
FEBRUARY 26, 2023
Top uses for AI in the financial services sector include ‘next-best action’ systems; portfolio optimization; and fraud detection.
Navigator Business Solutions Annoinced as one of Bob Scott’s VAR Stars 2022
Navigator SAP
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Lehi, UT - 15 February 2023 - Navigator Business Solutions, has been selected as a member of the Bob Scott’s VAR Stars for 2022, a group of 100 organizations honored for their accomplishments in the field of midmarket financial software.
Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback
Advertiser: Paycor
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Effective supervision by SEBI could have saved a lot of Adani Group investors: Amarjit Chopra
CFO News
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
Though Adani might have become really big no single Indian corporate failure can cause the collapse of the Indian corporate world and Indian banking sector, says the former President of the Institute of the Chartered Accountants of India.
ChatGPT and the Future of Investment Management
CFA Institute
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
ChatGPT -- what's the big deal, who's at risk, and where is it going?
What do budgets and hurricanes have in common?
Fpanda Club
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Hurricanes are among the most violent storms on our planet producing strong winds, heavy rains and floodings. Budgeting is a type of short-term planning the goal of which is to transform strategic objectives into operational plan by allocating available resources. Though one is a natural phenomenon and the other is a business process, budgets and hurricanes have more in common than it may be noticed at first sight.
A Green NPV
Corporate Finance
FEBRUARY 19, 2023
European low cost carrier Ryanair announced a new project that will install Split Scimitar winglets on each of the company's Boeing 737-800s. The installation is expected to reduce fuel consumption by 1.5 percent and reduce CO2 emissions by 165,000 tons per year. So, the project is green for the environment, but is it green for stock holders? A quick calculation shows that it is.
Your Accounting Expertise Will Only Get You So Far: What Really Matters
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.
PwC doubles down on tech M&A
CFO Dive
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
The Big Four firm is still on the hunt for companies that will enhance its position as a ‘digital business partner’ to its clients.
Make the Most of Limited IT Resources by Moving to the Cloud
Navigator SAP
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
Cloud computing has been a huge boon for businesses that make the leap. Despite hesitancy from companies to migrate operations, the cloud’s ability to provide system resources on-demand has become widespread, especially after heavy hitters such as Amazon, Google, and Microsoft entered the space and brought standardization.
How Managers Can Address Their Own Biases Around Mental Health
CFO News Room
FEBRUARY 5, 2023
Discrimination against employees because of their health — including mental health — is illegal. While HR can make sure the right supports are in place, managers should also make sure that stigma isn’t impacting their day-to-day decisions about their teams. For example, how can a manager prevent their personal views on mental health from biasing their task assignment or performance reviews of an employee who’s disclosed a mental health challenge?
Avoiding Financial Disasters
Barry Ritholtz
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
Click to download Financial Disasters Yesterday was kind of a fun day: Sure, it was a dark, damp, dreary February morn when I showed up at the Brooklyn Bridge Marriot, but it was also the first time I did a new presentation in front of a live audience since before the pandemic. I do a quarterly update for RWM clients that covers the economy, the markets, and our portfolios every three months.
The Hidden Science Behind Why Finance Teams Resist Change—And How to Fix It
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.
Subway Sale Tests LBO Market
Global Finance
FEBRUARY 4, 2023
A Subway sale would be the biggest restaurant M&A deal since Inspire Brands bought Dunkin’ for $11.3 billion in 2020.
The Joke
The Reformed Broker
FEBRUARY 26, 2023
Act I Our hero Josh Brown spends a decade working at a succession of third-tier brokerage firms on Long Island and in New York City. He’s in his early twenties and knows less than nothing about stocks, bonds, mutual funds, investing, the economy, financial advice or anything else germane to the profession. He works for thieves, hustlers, well-meaning know-nothings and the morally compromised, men who will say and se.
Credit Suisse reportedly pulls C-suite, banker bonuses
CFO Dive
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
The Swiss bank is aiming to incentivize executives with long-term awards as it attempts to return to profitability. It reported its second consecutive annual net loss.
How CFOs Can Use ERP During a Recession
Navigator SAP
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
The economic outlook is very uncertain in these post-pandemic times. World Bank president David Malpass gives a 50 percent chance that there will be a world recession in 2023. Goldman Sachs is a bit more optimistic—about the US, at least—forecasting a 35 percent chance of a recession in the US this coming year. Forecasters polled by the Wall Street Journal give it about a 65 percent chance of a recession.
Doing More With Less: The Modern Finance Miracle
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.
Stocks moving big after hours: META, ALGN, ELF
CFO News Room
FEBRUARY 5, 2023
Rafael Henrique | Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in after-hour trading. Meta — The Facebook parent jumped 17% after the company announced a $40 billion stock buyback when reporting quarterly results. Meta beat analysts’ estimates for fourth-quarter revenue, according to Refinitiv. Meta also said it lost $13.7 billion in 2022 in the business unit responsible for the metaverse.
Macro Snapshot / St. Louis Fed
Barry Ritholtz
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Very useful dashboard via the St. Louis Fed, which maintains the fabulous FRED database. With a clean and simple interface, it puts all of the key economic indicators the FOMC tracks — Real GDP Growth, Unemployment Rate, PCE Inflation, Core PCE Inflation, and the Federal Funds Rate — in one convenient location. The Macro Snapshot also dives deeper into three core aspects of the economy: 1.
Picking Golden Shares Over Tech Crackdown
Global Finance
FEBRUARY 4, 2023
China's government is relaxing its crackdown on the tech sector while scooping up premium shares in certain players in the tech industry.
This Week on TRB
The Reformed Broker
FEBRUARY 4, 2023
And if you haven’t subscribed yet, don’t wait. Check it out below or wherever fine podcasts are played. . The post This Week on TRB appeared first on The Reformed Broker.
Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence
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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