Fpanda Club

JANUARY 23, 2025

As FP&A professional, how often do you feel that you do something you shouldnt? FP&A is an evolving function that falls into the intersection of finance, operations and strategy aimed at driving better decision-making trough insightful analysis, forecasting and goal setting. Having unique access to data about all the activities throughout an organization, it is not uncommon that FP&A teams are often asked to perform tasks which are not necessarily aligned with their core objectives.

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CFO Dive

JANUARY 21, 2025

Microsoft and SAP are among software giants that have begun rolling out AI agents, with further innovations expected in the year ahead.

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CFO Talks

JANUARY 23, 2025

How External Factors Shape Internal Strategies Through Strategic Risk Management Picture this: Youre the captain of a ship in a vast, unpredictable ocean. The skies look clear, but you know the weather can change at any momentstorm clouds can gather, tides can shift, and winds can throw you off course. Navigating your business in todays world is no different.

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E78 Partners

JANUARY 22, 2025

Recent years have taught business leaders an invaluable lesson: operational resilience isn’t just a buzzwordit’s a fundamental requirement for survival and success. For CFOs and financial leaders at mid-market and growing businesses, this reality hits particularly close to home. Your accounting function is no longer just about balancing the books; its about ensuring business continuity, empowering strategic decision-making, and maintaining a competitive edgeeven in the face of unprec

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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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Barry Ritholtz

JANUARY 20, 2025

@TBPInvictus here: Last year finished with a flourish. The work I do here was directly responsible for the Hoover Institution retracting six (yes, 6) of its articles. Whether it was shoddy data analysis or a deliberate attempt to misinform, I found it offensive and brought the receipts as to the fundamental errors in the economic analysis. Most of the retractions concerned California’s April 1, 2024, increase in the minimum wage for “quick-serve restaurants” (QSR, also known as

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 20, 2025

There is no shortage of written content available for financial advisors to enhance their technical skills, grow in their careers, and run more successful planning practices, from books to research studies to long-form written content. Of course, given the demands of their busy schedules , finding time to dig into this content can be a challenging endeavor.

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Tips Watch

JANUARY 19, 2025

Others may want to wait and watch for higher real yields. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com I picked up the December issue of Kiplinger Personal Finance from my nightstand last week and began paging through. And chuckling. Why?

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Finance Treasury Investments 101

Navigator SAP

JANUARY 20, 2025

SAP has long been a leader in enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions. Over its 50-year history, the company has continually innovated to meet the needs of businesses large and small. The latest evolution in SAP's ERP offerings is the SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition a cloud-based, fit-to-purpose ERP solution designed to help small and mid-sized companies streamline operations and drive growth.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 22, 2025

Many nonprofit leaders think accounting belongs solely to their CFO or accountant. If youre a particularly small organization, it may even be the CEO who wrangles an accounting spreadsheet every once in a while. But what if the key to financial clarity and stability lies in sharing the load? The truth is, many successful nonprofits empower leaders to manage their own department budgets.

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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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CFO Dive

JANUARY 22, 2025

Several organizations, including the International Monetary Fund, have recently singled out the U.S. as an especially promising economy in 2025.

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Barry Ritholtz

JANUARY 20, 2025

@TBPInvictus here: Last year finished with a flourish. The work I do here was directly responsible for the Hoover Institution retracting six (yes, 6) of its articles. Whether it was shoddy data analysis or a deliberate attempt to misinform, I found it offensive and brought the receipts as to the fundamental errors in the economic analysis. Most of the retractions concerned California’s April 1, 2024, increase in the minimum wage for “quick-serve restaurants” (QSR, also known as

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Data Analysis Economics 121

Navigator SAP

JANUARY 24, 2025

Modern ERP systems are different than the old stereotype of a hulking, on-premise business software solution that is hard to use and even harder to implement. One example of how things have changed is SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition , the new ERP solution recently released by SAP.

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SAP 225

Future CFO

JANUARY 22, 2025

At the FutureCFO Conference series, organised by Cxociety, finance leaders in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines and Thailand ranked automation and degitalisation (80%), investing in talent and employee development (58%) and continuous innovation (47%) as the top three strategies most important to sustainable growth in 2024. Source: Data collected during the FutureCFO Conference series in 2024, Cxociety Research Coming into 2025, as finance leaders face mounting pressure to do more

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CFO Dive

JANUARY 22, 2025

The bullish pay projections come as finance chiefs’ confidence in economic and business conditions soared to a 10-quarter high.

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Economics Finance 306

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 23, 2025

Since the emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the mainstream technological landscape, conversations about which areas of the financial planning industry would be most likely impacted by AI have proliferated. These discussions have ranged from questioning whether everyone would be out of a job in five years to wondering if anything of substance would change at all.

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Tips Watch

JANUARY 23, 2025

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The Treasury’s auction of $20 billion in a new 10-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Security — CUSIP 91282CML2 — generated a real yield to maturity of 2.243%, the highest for this term at auction since January 2009.

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CFO News

JANUARY 23, 2025

Budget 2025 income tax expectations: The Union Budget 2025 is expected to simplify existing tax provisions and introduce reforms to boost consumption amidst rising living costs and inflation. Key expectations include increasing the income tax rebate, revisiting limits of deduction under Sections 80C and 80D, enhancing housing tax breaks.

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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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CFO Dive

JANUARY 22, 2025

As tech CFOs confront leaner budgets and AI’s impact, creating a strong culture can be a key talent retention tool, Grant Thornton’s Andrea Schulz said.

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Budgeting 306

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 22, 2025

Financial advisors often engage with a variety of prospects, each with unique needs and motivations. Some prospects approach an advisor with an immediate 'problem to be solved', such as a fast-approaching retirement date. These situations often narrow the focus of the prospecting conversation, giving the advisor a clear opportunity to affirm their value (e.g., "I help clients in retirement by doing X, Y, and Z.").

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Problem Solving Planning Communication 85

Barry Ritholtz

JANUARY 24, 2025

This week, we speak with Mike Freno , Chairman and CEO at Barings. The firm is owned by Mass Mutual, and half of its $431 billion in invested assets are from the insurance giant, with the rest coming from institutional investors. Over 20 years with the firm, Freno has held various positions including Managing Director, Head of Global High Yield, and Head of Global Markets.

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CFO News

JANUARY 22, 2025

The CBDT has clarified that the Principal Purpose Test (PPT) will apply prospectively, ensuring that past investments under tax treaties with Mauritius, Cyprus, and Singapore are not affected. This provides investors relief, as existing grandfathering provisions will be respected. The amended treaty is expected to take effect from April 1, 2025.

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Investments 75

Advertiser: GEP

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.

CFO Dive

JANUARY 24, 2025

It could take a while — perhaps years — before the technology’s full potential is realized, yet C-suites need to prepare now, analysts say.

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Technology 285

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 24, 2025

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that while overall financial advisor headcount remains relatively flat, the RIA channel continues to gain share in terms of both headcount (as brokers break away to start their own independent firms and aspiring advisors seek positions that don't rely on an 'eat what you kill' approach) and assets managed (as consumers might be attracted to the differentiated service prop

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Practice Management Risk Management Budgeting Investments 95

Collectiv

JANUARY 24, 2025

Did you know that 96% of finance teams still rely on spreadsheets for planning and 93% rely on them for reporting? I dont about you, but its pretty surprising to see spreadsheets dominating in AFPs 2025 FP&A Benchmarking Survey Report. Spreadsheets are still the default tool for many organizations because theyre familiar and they get the job doneuntil they dont.

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CFO News

JANUARY 21, 2025

India remains a leading global investment destination, but can CEOs hold onto their optimism amid challenges such as AI integration and climate change? PwCs latest survey sheds light on Indias business outlook, revealing key trends and challenges. Here's a closer look.

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Investments 75

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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