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Three key steps to the fractional CFO seat

CFO Dive

Figuring out your niche — and what you can charge for it — is an essential first step for intrepid fractional CFOs, experts say.

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The Fallout from Silicon Valley Bank Closure: Evaluating the Implications for CFOs

CFO Selections

The recent closure of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a leading financial institution founded in 1983 that catered to the tech industry has sent shockwaves through the business and technology communities. This unexpected development has far-reaching consequences, particularly regarding risk evaluation for Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) tasked with assessing and mitigating potential risks within their organizations.

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Interpreting the Cash Flow Statement – a Quick Guide

CFO Share

Interpreting the cash flow statement involves understanding the sources and uses of cash from different activities of a company. You do not need to be a CFO to gain valuable insight from this report. By asking yourself basic questions and checking the report, the data will inform you of critical business changes and improve your decisions. Interpreting Cash from Operating Activities This section represents cash flows from the company’s core business operations, including revenue generation

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ERP and Quality Management: A Marriage Made in Business Heaven

Navigator SAP

An enterprise resource planning (ERP) system is designed to help you more efficiently manage your resources by streamlining critical processes such as the sharing of information across departments for better collaboration. This type of system also includes detailed quality management modules, including real-time monitoring capabilities that enable you to closely monitor your supply chain.

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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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Hackathon Reveals the Future of FP&A - Empowering CFOs, Making Their Lives Easier

Lime Light

Our FP&A software is constantly evolving based on customer input, market forces and, arguably most interesting, our internal hackathon approach CFOs are at their best when they feel like rockstar conductors, and the software they’re using should be the baton; a few simple flicks of the wrist (in this case, mouse clicks) commands a whole (financial) symphony.

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Companies will need to give report on inventory valuation in case of audit

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The Central Board of Direct Taxes on Wednesday released the 13 page draft form 6C, which will be used to report the inventory valuation in case of special audit of accounts directed by assessing officer. The businesses will also have to provide valuation of raw material, date of purchase, use of the inventory, valuation of by-products and cost of contract by the company.

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Navigating the complexity of finance applications

Future CFO

Captioned photo: (left) Lim Swee Keng, group head of finance at CCH receiving the award from Daniel Leung (right), country manager, ACCA Singapore The finance function, be it in accounting, payables, receivables, or FP&A, rely on business applications to automate processes, consolidate financial information, and generate the report for use by business and operational leaders to make decisions.

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Generative AI makes CFO’s life simple or bureaucratic? India Inc finance heads weigh in

CFO News

Annual reports, account payables, treasury management, forecasting, and legal are some areas where CFOs are trying and discovering the use cases for generative AI (artificial intelligence) in their organisation. ETCFO delves into how CFOs are using this technology to their advantage, while also discussing the future, and flipside of it.

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Mixing whiskey and blockchain: A CFO’s perspective

CFO Dive

Blockchain is helping Metacask to modernize the sale and ownership of whiskey casks — highlighting the technology’s business potential, writes CFO Andrew Kennard.

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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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How ERP Improves Client Relationships at Professional Services Firms

Navigator SAP

At the heart of almost every successful professional services firm is good client relations. Happy clients equal more revenue and less churn, which is just good business. That’s why more professional services firms are now adopting enterprise resource planning solutions (ERP).

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Businessweek: Five Ways the Fed’s Deflation Playbook Could Be Improved

Barry Ritholtz

I have a new column out in Businessweek , just in time for the Federal Reserve meeting in Jackson Hole. It is a congratulatory open letter to Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and the rest of the Fed on beating inflation: Dear Jay, Mazel tov! You beat inflation and avoided a recession. Revel in the sweet taste of victory as you fly-fish with other central bankers at the annual symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

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NFRA Chair says if CFOs and audit committees are careful, frauds can be prevented

CFO News

Getting into overdrive after repeated incidences of corporate misgovernance, NFRA has so far barred 25 auditors in the last year along with fines which include auditors from Coffee Day India, ASRMP & Co, Sundaresha & Associates, and Bartronics among others.

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Bankruptcy ‘burn rates’ drive some firms to file Chapter 7s: ABI’s Ward

CFO Dive

Professional fees racked up in Chapter 11 bankruptcies can range from a few hundred thousand dollars to the tens of millions, Chris Ward, president-elect of the American Bankruptcy Institute, said.

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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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Benefits of ERP in Manufacturing: Unlocking Hidden Potential Where You Least Expect It

Navigator SAP

As a manufacturer, it’s important that you continuously discover new and more effective ways of running your business so that you can remain competitive. For instance, implementing an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system is one of the best ways to become more efficient.

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How do Financial Controllers Add Value?

CFO Selections

Last year had been dubbed The Year of the Controller by financial recruiters because demand for the position dramatically increased amid uncertain economic times and increased accounting needs at many organizations. This year has seen continued interest in the role and there is no indication that the buzz around the Controller role is slowing down, which means that going into 2024 many companies are still inquiring about how a Controller differs from a CFO (Chief Financial Officer) and how a Con

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RBI issues new guidelines for fair lending practices

CFO News

The RBI's move comes as part of its ongoing efforts to ensure that borrowers are treated fairly and to address customer grievances arising from divergent practices in the imposition of penal charges.

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M&A plunged 39% in Q2 amid rising interest rates

CFO Dive

Sustained economic growth and the prospect of an end to monetary tightening may spur dealmaking during the second half of 2023, top executives said in quarterly earnings calls.

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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

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ERP for Process Manufacturing: Unleashing Efficiency and Productivity

Navigator SAP

An enterprise resource planning (ERP) system eliminates gaps and inconsistencies in information availability, allowing your workforce in multiple functions and locations to collaborate for improved productivity and efficiency. Without an ERP, there is a greater chance of communication breakdowns within your manufacturing business, which could lead to poor performance by all.

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The Benefits of Automating Budgeting Processes

Centage

Spreadsheets like Excel can be valuable to small businesses for tracking costs and organizing their finances. However, growing companies can find them to be time-consuming and cumbersome. Plus, there’s a strong chance of human error that can throw the information off entirely. Implementing ways to stay competitive and relevant is essential for long-term organizational growth.

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ETCFO Turning Point: NFRA Chairperson and top CFO speakers to decode next CFO strategy in the VUCA world

CFO News

To navigate uncertainty and complexities of doing business today and tomorrow, ETCFO Turning Point, 2023, a flagship conference is happening in Gurugram on August 18. Register now and join us as we decode CFO strategy for the future.

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FASB to revisit accounting priorities

CFO Dive

Some critics say the FASB’s guidance does not always yield the kind of financial transparency investors need to analyze fast-changing modern companies.

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Accounting Software and ERP Readiness Guide

In this white paper, we explore the factors to consider in deciding whether the time is right for your Company to consider a new ERP or accounting software, the total cost of ownership and plans necessary to make the potential leap to these systems.

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ERP for Project Management: Revolutionize Your Workflow

Navigator SAP

A manufacturing ERP system is a powerful resource, providing the data, insights, and detailed reporting executives and managers need to manage complex projects, coordinate their resources, and make data-driven decisions to comply with their objectives and KPIs.

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Nobody Knows Anything, Calvin & Hobbes edition

Barry Ritholtz

Previously : Nobody Knows Nuthin’ (May 5, 2016) Can Anyone Catch Nokia? (October 26, 2022) Why the Apple Store Will Fail (May 20, 2021) “No matter how you cut it, you’ve got to own Cisco” -2000 (May 15, 2023) Nobody Knows Anything, 2023 First Half Edition (June 30, 2023) Nobody Knows Anything (Collection) The post Nobody Knows Anything, Calvin & Hobbes edition appeared first on The Big Picture.

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NFRA Unplugged

CFO News

Two words seem to be occupying the mind space of NFRA – ‘fraud’ and ‘auditor’. Undoubtedly, corporate frauds are the biggest economic value destroyers, and auditors are the cornerstone of good corporate governance.

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Daimler Truck CFO died of wasp sting: reports

CFO Dive

The company’s chairman and CEO will temporarily assume CFO duties while Daimler searches for a successor to former finance chief Jochen Goetz.

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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.