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CFOs look into slowing pay increase again in 2025

Future CFO

Chief financial officers are looking into smaller pay increases for employees in 2025, the third consecutive year, according to a survey by Gartner, Inc. The survey, which polled 300 CFOs and finance leaders, revealed that while compensation remains a top area for budget boosts, second only to enterprisetechnologyspending, pay increases have been slowing down for three years in a row.

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Culture, tech key to accounting talent retention: Wolters Kluwer

CFO Dive

A supportive, tech-forward work culture can help retain younger entrants to the accounting profession, Wolters Kluwer’s Dean Sonderegger said.

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How to Choose the Right Business Credit Card: 5 Types

Business Credit Blogger

How to Choose the Right Business Credit Card As a business owner, the financial choices you make can have a big impact on your company’s success. Whether you’re managing a startup or overseeing a well-established business, a business credit card can be an essential tool. It can help streamline expenses, build business credit, and even […] The post How to Choose the Right Business Credit Card: 5 Types appeared first on Business Credit.

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The Importance of Historical Comparisons in Risk Evaluation 

CFO Talks

The Importance of Historical Comparisons in Risk Evaluation Risk evaluation is a critical part of decision-making in business, finance, and daily life. But how can we ensure our assessments are accurate and well-informed? One of the most effective tools is historical comparisonsexamining past data, events, and patterns to better understand current and future risks.

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Outsourcing Vs. In-House: The Ultimate Battle For Better Collections

Speaker: Susan Richards

Your past-due accounts are growing, cash flow is tightening, and the pressure is on. The big question: Do you handle the collections internally or outsource to experts? Both strategies come with advantages and risks - but which one delivers the best impact for your business? In this session we’ll dive deep into the in-house vs. outsourcing debate, examining cost-effectiveness, efficiency, compliance risks, and overall recovery success rates.

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Update on SAP AI Initiatives Going into 2025

Bramasol

Throughout 2024, SAP actively continued integrating artificial intelligence (AI) across its entire product suite to enhance business processes and user experiences, which has set the stage for driving tangible impacts for businesses in 2025. Key initiatives discussed in this new Insights post include: System-wide Joule Integration Embedding AI in SAP S/4HANA Cloud AI-Powered Business Transformation Processes Generative AI in Service and Customer-facing Programs System-wide Joule Integration SAP'

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Data Update 4 for 2025: Interest Rates, Inflation and Central Banks!

Musings on Markets

It was an interesting year for interest rates in the United States, one in which we got more evidence on the limited power that central banks have to alter the trajectory of market interest rates. We started 2024 with the consensus wisdom that rates would drop during the year, driven by expectations of rate cuts from the Fed. The Fed did keep its end of the bargain, cutting the Fed Funds rate three times during the course of 2024 , but the bond markets did not stick with the script, and market i

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How RIAs Can Craft An Effective Operating Agreement That Aligns Owners’ Interests And Mitigates Risks

Nerd's Eye View

As a foundational document, the operating agreement is essential for RIA firms. When thoughtfully drafted, it aligns the interests of the firm's owners, sets clear expectations for operations, and establishes how profits will be distributed. While some RIA owners might be tempted to prioritize moving quickly to the more enjoyable work of providing financial advice, neglecting to thoughtfully draft and update an operating agreement can lead to mismatched expectations, legal risks, and costly disp

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DNA Avatar Revolution: Holiverse Pioneers Personalized Metaverses — An Interview with Dmitrii Chebanov, PhD

Financial Analyst Insider

Imagine a future where you have full control over your health and well-beingboth in the physical and digital worldsthrough a DNA-based avatar. This is precisely The post DNA Avatar Revolution: Holiverse Pioneers Personalized Metaverses An Interview with Dmitrii Chebanov, PhD appeared first on Financial Analyst Insider.

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Nonprofit Branding: How to Share Your Mission

The Charity CFO

In the latest episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, host Tosha Anderson sits down with Howard Levy, branding and marketing strategy expert from Red Rooster Group , to discuss the importance of brand strategies for nonprofits and how organizations can keep their brands relevant in today’s rapidly changing landscape. Check out the full interview with Howard here: Why Strong Branding Matters for Nonprofits Howard emphasizes that with approximately 1.6 million nonprofits in the United States

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Building a Business Case for Finance Automation

Speaker: Danny Gassaway and Wayne Richards

Finance leaders are prioritizing efficiency and digital transformation, yet many hesitate to automate due to uncertainty. Without a clear understanding of its impact, organizations risk falling behind competitors who are leveraging automation to drive productivity and cost savings. Join Wayne Richards and Danny Gassaway from AvidXchange for a practical guide on bringing accounts payable (AP) automation to your organization.

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Orbia’s CFO on tracking tariff news ‘minute by minute’

CFO Dive

The multinational industrial products has strategized for months in anticipation of U.S. tariffs against Mexico that are now poised to go into effect Saturday.

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What are Application Management Services?

Navigator SAP

An enterprise resource planning solution (ERP) is a complete suite of business software applications that run a business. The true value of ERP is not just the functionality that comes from the individual applications themselves, but the way these applications work together and share data as a whole.

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DeepSeek crashes the AI Party: Story Break, Change or Shift?

Musings on Markets

I am going to start this post with a confession that my knowledge of the architecture and mechanics of AI are pedestrian and that there will be things that I don't get right in this post. That said, DeepSeek's abrupt entry into the AI conversation has the potential to change the AI narrative, and as it does, it may also change the storylines for the many companies that have spent the last two years benefiting from the AI hype.

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India: Private Investments Power $125 Billion Clean Energy Push

Global Finance

After the space sector, India opened up its last frontier, nuclear power, to private investments with an immediate market potential worth $125 billion. In a phased manner, private and foreign capital will be channelled to replace heavily polluting coal-fired power plants with a fleet of nuclear reactors and thereby decarbonize its economy. To begin with, 50 small pressurized heavy water power reactors with capacities of 220 MW each will be lined up with an investment of $26 billion.

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Fall In Love With the Month-End Close

It's the time of year to give our close process some TLC. Join us in this one hour webinar where we discuss how to adopt leading practices and infuse technology into the month-end close process to improve our experience and increase our productivity during month-end and quarter-end close. Learning Objectives: This course's objective is to understand how the month-end close can be improved with automation and adoption of leading practices.

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CFO Dive’s 2025 outlook roundup: Trends to watch

CFO Dive

In the new year financial executives must prepare for significant federal policy shifts as well as for the next chapter in the still-unfolding story of generative AI.

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SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition 2502 Release Updates

Navigator SAP

What's New in SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition 2502 - Executive Update The SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition 2502 release has arrived, bringing a range of exciting innovations. In a video, Bert Schulze, Vice President of Cloud ERP Product Success, highlights key advancements such as Joule , AI Copilot, AI-enhanced user experience features, the SAP Green Ledger for sustainability, and scalable partner solutions.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (February 1–2)

Nerd's Eye View

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that following the change of administration (and a new incoming chair of the SEC), the Investment Adviser Association is seeking to find ways to help RIAs (particularly smaller firms) manage the compliance responsibilities they face.

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Saudi Arabia’s IPO Boom Reshapes Its Market Dynamics

Global Finance

A flood of public offerings in the kingdom is redefining its markets, luring foreign investors, and fueling global expansion. Saudi Arabia is experiencing a boom in IPO activity, signaling the liberalization of its economy and a shift away from government-led privatizations that once dominated its investment market. The Arabian Company for Agricultural and Industrial Investment, known as Entaj, is the latest to announce its IPO plans, intending to offer 30% of its share capital to the public.

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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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Inflation meets Fed expectations, affirming hold on main interest rate

CFO Dive

“I would like to see progress in lowering inflation resume before we make further adjustments” to the main interest rate, Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said.

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Volkswagen India faced customs clearance delays over alleged tax evasion case, sources say

CFO News

The setback comes as German carmaker is trying to turnaround its sales in the world's third-largest car market with new launches and planned future investments amid growing competition from domestic players Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra and foreign rivals Hyundai Motor.

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How RIAs Can Craft An Effective Operating Agreement That Aligns Owners’ Interests And Mitigate Risks

Nerd's Eye View

As a foundational document, the operating agreement is essential for RIA firms. When thoughtfully drafted, it aligns the interests of the firm's owners, sets clear expectations for operations, and establishes how profits will be distributed. While some RIA owners might be tempted to prioritize moving quickly to the more enjoyable work of providing financial advice, neglecting to thoughtfully draft and update an operating agreement can lead to mismatched expectations, legal risks, and costly disp

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Japan: Startups Wanted

Global Finance

For decades, Japans corporate giants relied on in-house R&D to drive innovation, while startups exited primarily via IPOs. But with domestic market stagnation, an aging workforce, and intensifying global competition, Japan Inc. is pivoting toward acquiring startups to drive growth. Jesper Koll, a board director of the Okinawa Institute for Science and Technology, wrote in his newsletter, The Japan Optimist, that new CEOs, unlike their predecessors, are embracing external innovation.

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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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Clorox treasurer tapped as next finance chief

CFO Dive

Clorox’s treasurer will take the financial reins as the company recasts its strategy after recovering from a 2023 cyberattack that hurt 2024 net sales and cost it $49 million.

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Integration Lessons from 2024: Overcoming M&A Challenges to Drive Success

E78 Partners

Every year seems to bring a unique blend of challenges for the M&A market, and 2024 was no different. Although 2024 deal volume was slightly above 2023 levels, it remained well below the decade average and most everyone will tell you that getting deals over the goal line was a heavier lift than prior years. The E78 PMI (Post-merger integration) practice specializes in helping clients overcome the intricate people, process, and technology challenges that accompany mergers and acquisitions.

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Automation Strategies, Costs, And ROI: How I Leveraged Zapier To Streamline Lead Management

Nerd's Eye View

Operating a financial advisory firm often requires managing large amounts of data, from prospective client contact details to current clients' investment performance, which can create bottlenecks as advisory firms scale and their data systems multiply. The process can be particularly time-consuming when data is stored across multiple systems (or, worse, on paper) and must be manually transferred between software programs, such as scheduling tools and CRMs.

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Nigeria’s Vista Bank Approved To Start Operations In France

Global Finance

Vista Bank, a digital-first Nigerian lender, has received regulatory approval from Frances Prudential Supervisory Authority (ACPR) to establish operations in France. Granted on January 1, this milestone marks a significant step in the banks expansion strategy to strengthen Africas trade ties with Europe. Founded in 2020, Vista Bank has built its reputation on providing innovative digital banking services that enhance financial inclusion and access across Nigeria and West Africa.

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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.