CFO Dive

MAY 10, 2023

Researchers assert some companies “strategically” divert investor attention from negative SEC filings by issuing concurrent press releases on unrelated matters.

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CFO News

MAY 8, 2023

Startups are hiring CFOs for financial prudence, compliance and cost optimisation as they face a funding drought and investor demands.

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Startups Compliance 97

Musings on Markets

MAY 7, 2023

In my last post, I looked at banking as a business, and used a simple banking framework to advance the notion that the key ingredient tying together the banks that have failed so far in 2023 is an absence of stickiness in deposits , created partially by depositor and deposit characteristics (older are stickier than younger) and partly by growth in deposits (high growth increases stickiness).

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Investments Banking Valuation Profit and Loss 86

CFO Dive

MAY 8, 2023

When it comes to growing a business of any kind, thinking like a founder is key, regardless if you are one or not, former Poshmark CFO Kapil Agrawal said.

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Speaker: Joe Wroblewski, Sales Engineer Manager

Automating time-consuming manual tasks can save your firm hundreds of hours–and thousands of dollars. But it can also have longer-lasting benefits, like helping you attract and retain the next generation of CPAs, and we don’t need to tell you how important that is amid the current generational staffing crisis in the tax and accounting profession. You'll want to save your seat for this new webinar with industry expert Joe Wroblewski, where we'll explore how to: Maximize ROI with Cost-Effective Te

Accounting Firms

CFO Dive

MAY 10, 2023

Core inflation, which excludes food and energy prices, remains high despite 10 consecutive increases in the federal funds rate since March 2022.

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CFO Dive

MAY 8, 2023

A pullback in bank credit that began in 2022 has accelerated since a flare-up in financial sector instability started in March.

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Banking 257

Navigator SAP

MAY 12, 2023

Influencers, online comparison shopping, and Amazon have dramatically altered the landscape for consumer packaged goods businesses in recent years. Then the pandemic came along, which further messed with business models, supply chains, and revenue projections for CPG firms. Expectations for growth within the industry are strong, with 86% of CPG firms predicting a 2% or greater growth rate in the next 12 months, according to a recent industry survey conducted by Canam Research and sponsored by Na

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Barry Ritholtz

MAY 8, 2023

There’s an old joke about a hypochondriac who is constantly complaining to his doctor about his many numerous, mysterious ailments. The Doc runs a full battery of tests, and delivers the bad news to the patient: “ Unfortunately, everything is okay… ” And that seems to be the same way many of today’s glass half-empty investors are digesting information about the markets.

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Marketing Banking Numbers 128

CFO News

MAY 7, 2023

Financial leaders need to focus on long-term sustainability and incorporate environmental, social and governance factors into their businesses, senior finance executives said at an ETCFO panel discussion.

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Finance 119

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Accounting

CFO Dive

MAY 9, 2023

Ransomware claims filed by U.S. clients of insurance broker Marsh spiked 77% in the first quarter, following a downward trend in 2022.

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Navigator SAP

MAY 12, 2023

The latest surveys involving global businesses in various sectors reveal a steady growth in business automation using enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. In 2020, a study featuring business leaders from different parts of the world showed that 66% of global businesses piloted various automation solutions, while 31% of global businesses have fully automated at least one of their business processes.

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Barry Ritholtz

MAY 6, 2023

The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of coffee, grab a seat outside, and get ready for our longer-form weekend reads: • How a Dishwasher Engineer Challenged Elon Musk’s Grip on Commercial Space : A Kiwi named Peter Beck built Rocket Lab into the second coming of SpaceX. An exclusive excerpt from When the Heavens Went on Sale, by the bestselling author of Elon Musk. ( Businessweek ) • The Secrets of Reedy Creek : Disney and Florida Gov.

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Investments Sales 124

CFO News

MAY 8, 2023

The J&K Bank’s auditors said its employees availed loans from the bank to purchase the shares, but that was in violation of the Reserve Bank of India’s directions.

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CFO Dive

MAY 11, 2023

The PCAOB findings follow U.S. success in overcoming opposition from Beijing to the inspection of audits of China-based companies listed on U.S. stock exchanges.

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Navigator SAP

MAY 11, 2023

A barcode scanner is a device that reads barcodes and converts them into digital data. When integrated with an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, a barcode scanner can significantly improve inventory accuracy. An ERP system is a software solution that integrates all the different departments of a company into one central system to manage their operations more effectively.

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Planning 130

Barry Ritholtz

MAY 6, 2023

This week, we speak with Julian C. Salisbury , chief investment officer of asset and wealth management at Goldman Sachs. He is also a member of the management committee, and Co-Chairs the Asset Management Investment Committees, which includes private equity, infrastructure, growth equity, credit, and real estate. Previously, he was head of the European Special Situations Group from 2008-13, and head of the Global Special Situations Group: 2013-19.

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Leverage Investments 121

CFO News

MAY 12, 2023

The number has remained below the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) upper band target of 6% for the second consecutive month.

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Retail Numbers Banking 105

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.

Accounting

CFO Dive

MAY 12, 2023

Previous FASB calls for greater income tax transparency have drawn pushback from businesses. This time the initiative appears to be gaining steam.

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Navigator SAP

MAY 11, 2023

The BIO International Convention attracts 14,000+ biotechnology and pharma leaders for one week of intensive networking to discover new opportunities and promising partnerships. Navigator Business Solutions will be attending the 2023 Bio International Convention in Boston, MA June 5th - 8th.

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Nerd's Eye View

MAY 12, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that a recent study found that clients of advisors providing comprehensive planning services are significantly more satisfied than those receiving a lower tier of service. The study also highlighted the importance of advisors taking the time to build trust with clients and to understand a client’s goals and needs, as this can not only differentiate an ad

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Tax Planning Practice Management Valuation Investments 98

CFO News

MAY 11, 2023

Grant Thornton Bharat may hire 400-500 people under its CFO advisory practice during FY24 to add to its existing size of 650 plus dedicated workforce in that domain.

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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.

Finance

CFO Dive

MAY 11, 2023

The new finance chief of chipmaker GlobalFoundries previously served as CFO of Amazon’s cloud computing business.

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CFO Finance 269

Navigator SAP

MAY 11, 2023

Ralph Hess, EVP of Sales and Marketing at Navigator Business Solutions was recently quoted in a Forbes.com article.

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Nerd's Eye View

MAY 8, 2023

Traditionally, financial advice and tax preparation have existed as 2 related, but separate, services. Besides the fact that many financial advisors don’t hold the necessary credentials (e.g., CPA, EA, or JD) to prepare tax returns and represent clients before the IRS, there has also been the impression that there is simply not enough time for one person to do both.

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Tax Planning Planning Investments Practice Management 98

CFO News

MAY 10, 2023

A high level of compliance with various rules and regulations and sound governance practices are expected in state-run banks, particularly in view of huge public interest and appointment of directors by the government on their Boards, says the former ICAI President.

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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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