Sat.Jun 24, 2023 - Fri.Jun 30, 2023

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What Recession?

Barry Ritholtz

Rising rates, falling savings, increased deficits, dubious GDP : Ever since the yield curve inverted and warnings of “imminent recession” filled the air, the Philly Fed’s map of State Coincident Indexes has provided a good real-time snapshot of the state of the economy. Friday’s release might have snuck by, but its filled with upside surprises that are worth looking at.

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Wasabi CFO urges finance leaders, C-suite to embrace AI

CFO Dive

CFOs need to take a more risk-forward mindset when it comes to AI to ensure they are well-placed for the coming “data wave.

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CFOs: What Gen Z and millennial employees might want

Future CFO

What do Gen Z and millennial employees want? How can business leaders do a better job of retaining and attracting younger talent? According to the Deloitte Global 2023 Gen Z and Millennial Survey, Gen Z and millennial employees — though often portrayed as only caring about work-life balance — are values-driven, concerned about the environment, the state of the world, and the future they see developing ahead of them.

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ESG standard setter releases global reporting rules

CFO Dive

The global effort to harmonize rules for corporate sustainability reporting will now focus on rallying adoption of its voluntary standards in dozens of jurisdictions worldwide.

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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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ERP Software for Discrete Manufacturing: Key Features to Consider

Navigator SAP

Discrete manufacturing differs in nature from any other production technique, whereby continuous processes require very different approaches in terms of resource management, inventory control, and production scheduling.

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The Benefits of Automating Forecasting Processes  

Centage

When it comes to automation, what’s particularly beneficial is the way technology can automate how financial data flows through models and forecasts, freeing financial teams from the manual labor of attempting to create forecasts via spreadsheets. More importantly, the automation means executive teams have real-time up-to-date information to make decisions, and not a static forecast that is months old.

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CFOs trim growth estimates amid credit squeeze: Fed

CFO Dive

The extent of credit tightening triggered by turmoil in the banking system in March is unclear, according to the Federal Reserve.

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How SAP is Future-Proofing Business ByDesign

Navigator SAP

SAP recently made a significant change in how it develops, organizes, and releases new features. This change is good news for businesses that use SAP Business ByDesign because the change future-proofs the ByDesign solution and ultimately will enable businesses to take advantage of new SAP functionality more quickly. It also paves the way for more complete automation and artificial intelligence within the platform.

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Nobody Knows Anything, 2023 First Half Edition

Barry Ritholtz

A quick note as the first half of 2023 draws to a close, shocking the locals with its intensity. Why? Because almost nobody saw this rally coming. 1 As of this moment, the indices stand appreciably higher than where they were on January 1, 2023: The NASDAQ 100 is up >38%, the S&P 500 is up ~15.5%, and the Russell 2000 small cap index is up almost 7%.

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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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SBI CFO Charanjit Surinder Singh Attra steps down

CFO News

Attra, was appointed to SBI as CFO on October 2020, had previously worked as a Partner at EY India and held a senior executive position at ICICI Securities. He was also a partner in SR Batliboi & Associates LLP and GM and chief Accountant in ICICI Bank.

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AI linked to new crop of business email scams

CFO Dive

Businesses can no longer count on bad spelling and grammar to red-flag problem emails: Fraudsters are using AI to craft well-written email messages at scale.

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From overwhelmed to productive: 5 Ways to reclaim your time

CFO Talks

By Jeff Ryan , MD for AWCape, a Platinum Sage business partner for HR, payroll and financial solutions Have you said this phrase: “I wish I had more hours in the day” today? Let’s face it: the world of work is fast and it doesn’t stop. And finding extra hours in the day can feel like an impossible task. However, by implementing strategic approaches and making smart choices, you can reclaim precious time and increase productivity.

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What Do You Believe? Why?

Barry Ritholtz

One of the most important aspects of becoming a good investor is creating a model of the world around you. To do this, you must have good decision-making skills, and the ability to make sense of incomplete and sometimes contradictory information. This is not easy. Indeed, it is often counterintuitive. What seems like an obvious market-moving data point or piece of news is very often already in the price.

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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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The Rise of the Credit Economy

CFO News

How many calls do you receive on a daily basis for availing credit cards? Or how many credit cards do you have? Well, looking at the data points, I am confident that we are moving towards a credit economy. Metro stations and shopping malls to airports and supermarkets are buzzing with sales booths offering credit cards. According to the recent RBI data, currently, there are 8.6 crore credit cards in the country.

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Disney: the ‘Game of Thrones’ C-suite

CFO Dive

Christine McCarthy left the CFO seat for a family medical leave of absence, but there may be more to the story, according to a Stanton Chase exec.

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Dr Trish Ndlovu: Schools need more accounting experts!

CFO Talks

Written by Staff Writer Dr Trish Ndlovu explains to CFOClub Africa how being a finance leader in the education sector is deeply meaningful. “I was working in corporate and wanted to do my master’s. But, you know, corporate and studying don’t really go very well together – they’re not best friends. “So I had to look for a job opportunity that was less demanding, and I found myself in a school environment,” Dr Trish Ndlovu told a recent CFOConvo webinar.

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S&P 500 Companies: A Visual Breakdown

Barry Ritholtz

All of the companies in the S&P 500 are worth $7.1 trillion in assets, accounting for close to 80% of available market capitalization on U.S. stock exchanges. Visual Capital notes: “Over the last decade, big tech names have dominated the index. The tech sector makes up over 26% , with Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia as the top S&P 500 companies by market capitalization.

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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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Resignation does not absolve auditor of his duty to report fraud: NFRA

CFO News

Auditors Diary: India’s audit watchdog on Monday issued a circular explaining the responsibilities of auditors in relation to reporting fraud in a company.

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SEC puts SolarWinds CFO on notice in cyberattack probe

CFO Dive

The news underscores the growing legal exposure that CFOs have as they are increasingly expected to take on broader remits of responsibilities — including technology.

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Learning Experiences Advisor Firm Owners Wished They Knew Before Merging Or Selling

Nerd's Eye View

One of the biggest challenges for small, independent RIA firms is that they are self-reliant with respect to designing, choosing, and implementing the systems, technology, and processes that they use. Some firm owners relish the responsibilities of building and maintaining a firm from the ground up, but others – who may be happier with simply advising and building relationships with clients – might find it more appealing to merge with or sell to a larger firm that has the resources t

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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: • The Evolution of Financial Advice. To be a successful investor you need to possess a number of different traits. You need to understand how math, statistics and probabilities work. You need to understand how corporations and the global economy generally function over the long haul.

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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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Institutional shareholders increasingly voting against company resolutions: Report

CFO News

The report by primeinfobase.com highlighted that despite the dissent of institutional shareholders, nearly 97 per cent or 1,744 resolutions out of 1,833 still sailed through on account of high promoter holding in the companies.

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Enovix taps semiconductor exec for CFO

CFO Dive

The new finance chief was named just days after the Fremont, California-based company said it had received a purchase order to produce battery cells for the U.S. Army.

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Nasdaq’s $10 Billion RegTech Deal Shows Urgency, Cost Of Compliance

Global Finance

Global Finance Magazine - Corporates are wielding M&A to scoop up the tech they need in order to keep up with strict rules and regulations.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (July 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 NAPFA has announced that it will no longer exclude advisors who receive up to $2,500 in annual trailing commissions from previous product sales, if they agree to donate that money to a non-profit organization and are otherwise fully dedicated to fee-only principles with their clients going forward.

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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.