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Turning challenges into opportunities: being a financial controller in 2024

Future CFO

As the person responsible for preparing an organisation’s financial reports, which include balance sheets and income statements, the role of a finance controller is anything but ordinary. As they assist in compliance audits and the monitoring of internal controls to ensure that everyone within the company does their job correctly, they are also expected to thrive and flourish amid the challenges along the way for the benefit of the organisation.

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Modern finance team makeovers: Chief accounting officers

CFO Dive

CFOs and CAOs have developed a “symbiotic relationship” as the finance function morphs into a driver of business strategy.

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Finding the Right Accounting Partner

CFO Plans

When it comes to revolutionizing your financial management, finding the right accounting partner is a critical decision. With numerous options available, how can a CFO navigate this complex landscape and find the perfect match? Understanding Your Business Needs Before beginning your search, it’s essential to have a clear understanding of your business needs.

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Why the FED Should Be Already Cutting

Barry Ritholtz

The Fed held its benchmark Federal-Funds rate steady yesterday at 5.25% – 5.5%, leaving the possibility of cuts in the future. Jerome Powell repeated his “ Data Dependent ” mantra. “Persuasive evidence” that higher interest rates were no longer necessary to bring down inflation is what the FOMC wants, and today I want to share a few pieces of that evidence.

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Next-Level Fraud Prevention: Strategies for Today’s Threat Landscape

Speaker: Sierre Lindgren

Fraud is a battle that every organization must face – it’s no longer a question of “if” but “when.” Every organization is a potential target for fraud, and the finance department is often the bullseye. From cleverly disguised emails to fraudulent payment requests, the tactics of cybercriminals are advancing rapidly. Drawing insights from real-world cases and industry expertise, we’ll explore the vulnerabilities in your processes and how to fortify them effectively.

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Real yields are rising, but haven’t yet hit highs of 2023

Tips Watch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com I’ve been watching with fascination as market real yields of Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities have been steadily rising in recent weeks.

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Book Review – The 36-Hour Day

CFO Selections

Here at CFO Selections, we are always in pursuit of the knowledge needed to continue growing personally as well as professionally. We are constantly reading, watching, and listening to resources across many different topics as well as discussing what we are learning along the way. Our goal is to foster a culture of continuous learning in ways that transcend our roles in the office.

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Maximizing OTR Fuel Efficiency

Commercial Credit Group

There are plenty of expenses that truck drivers, and fleet managers in the transportation sector need to monitor closely – maintenance, insurance, food and lodging to name a few, but fuel ranks highest in prevalent business expenses for truckers. With costs in the transportation industry higher than ever and spot rates struggling to keep up with heightened expenses, it becomes even more important to ensure you and your business are taking necessary steps to keep spending on fuel at a minimum.

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FCF Healthcare & Life Sciences Venture Capital Monitor – USA – 03/2024 published

Fox Corporate Finance

FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH is delighted to publish the new “FCF Healthcare & Life Sciences Venture Capital Monitor – USA – 03/2024”. The Monitor is a monthly published overview of venture capital trends in. Read more The post FCF Healthcare & Life Sciences Venture Capital Monitor – USA – 03/2024 published appeared first on FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH.

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Quickbooks Integrations for Better Connectivity and Reporting

The Finance Weekly

Right now, around 26.56 million businesses in the US use QuickBooks Desktop, while 5.3 million opt for QuickBooks Online (QBO). QuickBooks Online, the cloud-based version, really shines for many reasons and is popular with small business owners. It's way easier to use than the desktop one. What really sets it apart for a lot of companies is the ton of integrations available.

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GEP Spend Category Outlook Report 2025

2025 will feel familiar, in some regards. The procurement and supply chain category management landscape will remain turbulent, with geopolitical tensions, worries over fresh tariffs, rising costs, and supply chain disruptions posing significant challenges. But you should also expect some lightning-fast changes in 2025 as artificial intelligence continues to upend the way enterprises and procurement, supply chain, and category management professionals operate.

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Peloton cuts jobs, searches for new CEO amid financial turmoil

CFO Dive

“We made some very tough decisions, and while we firmly believe these actions are the right thing to do for the business, cuts like this are painful,” CFO Liz Coddington said.

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How an SAP Partner Can Be Your Long-Term Ally

Navigator SAP

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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BMO deepens commitment to equity and environmental sustainability with $1 million investment in Parks California

Bank of the West

BMO has announced a groundbreaking $1 million donation to Parks California, the official non-profit partner to California State Parks. This transformative grant will support the organization’s mission to provide career… Read more The post BMO deepens commitment to equity and environmental sustainability with $1 million investment in Parks California appeared first on About BMO.

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1958 BMW 507 Series II Roadster

Barry Ritholtz

In the northeast, Spring has fully sprung. Temps are expected to kiss 80 today, and after a mild winter, we have been enjoying abundant sunshine. The daffodils and tulips are up, the magnolias are blooming, and the pear and cherry trees are explosions of colors! All of that blue sky beckons us to hop in a roadster to enjoy the open road. My first high HP car was a BMW convertible, but the open-top car that set the standard was the 507.

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Cash Flow Secrets Every Upskilled CPA Should Know

Speaker: Debra L. Robinson

CPAs know the drill: taxes, compliance, rinse, repeat. But what about the sneaky cash flow that’s quietly messing with your organization’s success? It’s time to step into the spotlight and expose the “dirty little secrets” of cash flow to fuel strategic growth. By upskilling your accounting practices and shifting focus from tax compliance to the strategic movement of money, you can transform your role from reactive accountant to proactive financial strategist.

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Why collections need more CFO love in today’s cash-hungry market

CFO Dive

With higher rates and an uncertain economy, many companies are paying invoices late because they don’t know when capital will be available next, Capchase’s Przemek Gotfryd writes.

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GST collections hit all-time high of Rs 2.10 lakh crore in April 2024

CFO News

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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Finance and GenAI: managing risks and adding value

Future CFO

In discussions of new technological advances that can no doubt aid businesses and organisations in their journey to success, risks undeniably come in. With every change comes uncertainty, and with such comes talks on how to manage and mitigate risks to be able to emerge from challenges as unscathed as possible. One good thing to do in times of changes is to see such shifts as opportunities rather than just mere troubles to surpass for the business.

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Treasury holds I Bond fixed rate at 1.3%; composite rate falls to 4.28%

Tips Watch

EE bond’s fixed rate stays at 2.7%; doubling period holds at 20 years By David Enna, Tipswatch.com After signaling for a few days that it would hold off to May 1 to announce new rates for U.S.

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Profit in the Details: Rethinking Spend for Monumental Impact

Speaker: Aaron Berson

Managing spend is more than a cost cutting exercise – it's a pathway to smarter decisions that unlock efficiency and drive growth. By understanding and refining the spending process, financial leaders can empower their organizations to achieve more with less. Explore the art of balancing financial control with operational growth. From uncovering hidden inefficiencies to designing workflows that scale your business, we’ll share strategies to align your organization’s spending with its strategic g

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Cannabis firm MedMen files for bankruptcy

CFO Dive

MedMen is liquidating its California assets following a failure to clamp down on excessive debt, with its seventh CFO in a five year period exiting ahead of its bankruptcy.

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ICAI defends action against EY affiliates, says move in sync with its statutory power

CFO News

ICAI defends action against EY affiliates, cites statutory power. Delhi HC stays order. ICAI directs firms to end tie-ups violating norms. Accusations of bias. Supreme Court involvement.

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How Advisors Can Work With Attorneys To Drive Better Estate Planning Outcomes For Clients

Nerd's Eye View

Financial advisors add value for their clients not only by helping them grow their wealth, but also by working with them to create a plan for how to use it. While much of this process may focus on the client's own lifetime planning needs (e.g., helping them develop a retirement income plan), it often also addresses the client's goals for their wealth after their death.

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MiB: Joanne Bradford, Domain Money

Barry Ritholtz

She was previously president of Honey, where she orchestrated the company’s sale to PayPal Holdings Inc. for $4 billion. She has been named one of Ad Age’s 100 Most Influential Women in Advertising. She previously held executive leadership positions at Microsoft, Yahoo!, Pinterest, SoFi, Demand Media. BusinessWeek nd the San Francisco Chronicle.

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Navigating Bleisure Travel: A Guide for Mid-Sized Companies

Bleisure travel — where employees combine work and leisure — has been around since the advent of corporate travel and is here to stay. Successful bleisure policies strike a balance between employee preferences and company goals — workers report a 64% improvement in work-life balance, while companies benefit from reduced travel costs and increased workforce innovation.

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Wage gains, inflation undercut Fed forecast for three rate cuts this year

CFO Dive

A report of rising wages prompted traders in interest rate futures to dial down bets on reductions in the Federal Reserve’s main interest rate.

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India could allow a tiny window in the Chinese wall

CFO News

In the wake of border tensions, the Indian government has been looking askance at investments by Chinese companies in India. Press Note 3 norms issued in 2020 stipulated that a company based in a country that shares a land border with India (such as China) can invest only after government clearance.

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How To Register And Remain Registered With The SEC As An Internet Investment Adviser

Nerd's Eye View

A little over 20 years ago, when the Internet was still just a few years into gaining widespread use, the SEC understood its potential to transform how financial advisory firms conducted business with the ability to deliver advice digitally, lowering the barriers to serve clients across the country. However, the challenge for firms that wanted to use their websites to advise clients, but didn't otherwise qualify for SEC registration, was that they would ostensibly need to register in all 50 stat

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10 Weekend Reads

Barry Ritholtz

The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of coffee, grab a seat outside, and get ready for our longer-form weekend reads: • We might be closer to changing course on climate change than we realized : Greenhouse gas emissions might have already peaked. Now they need to fall — fast. ( Vox ) • Tesla Is Not the Next Ford. It’s the Next Con Ed. Elon Musk’s EV empire is crumbling.

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GEP Outlook Report 2025

For years, you and your team have fought an uphill battle. Supply disruptions. Cost pressures. ESG compliance. You name it, and you’ve had to navigate it. In 2025, many challenges will persist, but procurement and supply chain teams have a powerful tool with rapidly advancing capabilities to tackle them — artificial intelligence (AI). The GEP Outlook 2025 report examines the disruptive transformation AI is driving in procurement and supply chains, alongside other key trends and the macroeconomic