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8 Forms of Waste in Finance Processes (Lean Approach in Finance)

Fpanda Club

Assessing efficiency of businesses, projects and processes, the finance function does not always set an example in terms of best productivity. There is always a room for process optimization in which lean approach can help by focusing on value maximization while minimizing efforts. The evolution of the finance function results in new roles of finance professionals as strategic co-pilots and process and performance management experts.

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Demystifying AI- and ML-based forecasting

Anaplan

The terms “artificial intelligence” (AI) and “machine learning” (ML) often bring about split reactions. On one side of the spectrum, there are the proponents eagerly waiting to see how AI and ML can revolutionize our business and the way we operate. On the other side sit the skeptics—those who fear these technologies will eliminate jobs […].

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CFOs need to co-pilot in business models, cost structure transformation

Future CFO

CFOs need to co-pilot in new business models, lead in data governance and wear several hats, said ACCA recently when releasing findings of a research. The findings have been published in a report titled Finance of the Future: Being a Resilient Digital CFO, which was jointly developed by KPMG and ACCA, supported by INSEAD EMI, and based on a series of surveys involving responses from more than 850 participants, ten interviews and two roundtable discussions in the past year.

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New software patches for CS Lucas TMS

CS Lucas

Our treasury management system uses a multitude of embedded software to support our solution, and from time to time, security vulnerabilities are discovered within these products. These products release patches to resolve or mitigate security vulnerabilities found in their software which are announced via email security bulletins. We keep up-to-date on these bulletins; log relevant vulnerabilities, perform a risk assessment and decide if and when the patches will be applied to our TMS – an

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Elevating Accounting Practices: The Power of Outsourcing and Automation in the Digital Age

Speaker: Nancy Wu, Head of Sales and Customer Success at SkyStem

Join us for an enlightening webinar as we delve into the transformative realm of modern accounting practices. In today's digital age, the convergence of outsourcing and automation has revolutionized how businesses manage their financial operations. In this webinar we will explore the synergistic potential of these two strategies to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, save cost and drive strategic decision-making.

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PPP Loan Forgiveness

A Fractional CFO

Did your business receive a PPP loan last year. Now is the time to make sure you apply for forgiveness. Make sure you chose the right form, and based upon the size of your loan, make sure you have the right documentation to support the.

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How CFOs can maintain cost efficiency gains post-pandemic

Future CFO

Organisations that achieved unexpected cost efficiency gains as a result of operational constraints due to the pandemic risk losing these gains needlessly, said Gartner recently. That’s because the traditional approach of reintroducing costs after a business downturn based on recovered revenue fails to account for permanent shifts in the business environment, the advisory firm observed.

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Constellation ShortList™: Planful Named for Ninth Consecutive Year

Planful

Planful has been named—for the ninth consecutive year—to the prestigious Constellation ShortList™ for Cloud-Based Planning Platforms in Q1 2021. This report identifies the top planning platform vendors based on technology investment, use cases, strategic vision, customer value, executive leadership and price. Download the Constellation Shortlist™ to see why Planful made the list.

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A Guide to PPP Round 2 Calculations for Your Business

CSC Advisors

By mid-summer of 2020, nearly $380 billion was given to organizations through Paycheck Protection Program loans. How much did your business receive from this government help? You are not alone if it took you months to secure money from PPP round one, and now some are eligible for drawing from round two. This process continues to remain overwhelming to a small business owner worried about their business.

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Book Review: Fed Watching for Fun and Profit

CFA Institute

Edward Yardeni's Fed Watching for Fun & Profit is a crash course in monetary policy actions, financial markets, and the economy in general.

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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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Effective ways finance can navigate digital transformation post-pandemic

Future CFO

As vaccines become available, organisations expect an economic rebound while continuing their digital transformation journeys such as those in the finance function. How’d the finance function’s journey be different after the pandemic? How should CFOs go about digital transformation? Ee Khoon Oon (pictured), Vice President, Asia Pacific, Kyriba shares with FutureCFO audiences how CFOs and the finance function could effectively navigate digital transformation post-pandemic.

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How to maintain employment of records?

Proformative

Its necessary for small business that how to maintain employment of records.nee.

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How Biden’s tax reforms affect your small business

CFO Share

Information about tax changes the Biden administration is considering leaked yesterday , creating some big headlines in media. “First major tax hike since 1993” according to Bloomberg. As a fractional CFO , my first reaction to any tax reform is: what does this mean for small business? Although we do not have an official White House plan yet, I have reviewed Biden’s campaign promises against the leaked info and have some strategic tips to offer small businesses.

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Moats or Market Power?

CFA Institute

Instead of searching for firms with moats, we should be looking for those with market power.

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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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CEOs optimistic about economic recovery, not very concerned about climate change

Future CFO

While CEOs are optimistic about economic recovery, they might not be very concerned about climate change. One year after COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, 76% of global business leaders predicting that economic growth will improve in 2021, said PwC recently. The figures come from PwC’s 24th Annual Global CEO Survey, which polled 5,050 CEOs in 100 countries and territories over January and February 2021.

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What mental wellbeing programmes staff needs during pandemic

Future CFO

Employee mental wellbeing has become an issue that needs the attention of their organisations, as 29% of the workforce described itself as depressed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, said Gartner recently. In addition, nearly half (49%) of employees who reported their organisation offers a mental wellbeing programmes participated in it in 2020, according to the advisory firm's survey of more than 5,000 employees conducted in Q4 2020.

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How crises created opportunities for leaders to do good

Future CFO

In these unprecedented times, corporate leaders’ principles are being put to the test. The best, said former Best Buy CEO Hubert Joly, are rising to the challenge. The post How crises created opportunities for leaders to do good appeared first on FutureCFO.

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Corporate Sustainability: Three Reasons Why It’s Even Better Than You Think

CFA Institute

"Good values go hand in hand with good business.".

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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