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CFO optimism rises on outlook for 2024 economy: Fed

CFO Dive

Financial executives expect solid business performance in 2024, forecasting on average 5% revenue growth and a 2.7% expansion in payrolls.

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What CFOs must watch out for in 2024

Future CFO

With the new year now up and running, finance leaders must be able to keep up with the trends that will dominate the market to be able to plan and strategise ahead. Among such trends are artificial intelligence, talent retention and upskilling , and ESG. Artificial intelligence Finance tools that are boosted by artificial intelligence are being adopted at an exceedingly rapid rate across various sectors.

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2024: Business and Finance Ahead of Us

CFO News

Explore the optimistic financial forecast for India in 2024 by seasoned finance expert Robin Banerjee. From increased loan availability to a rising stock market, Banerjee provides insights into the potential economic landscape. However, he cautions against global risks that could impact India's trajectory.

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60 Years of Stock Market Cycles

Barry Ritholtz

Source: Visual Capitalist The post 60 Years of Stock Market Cycles appeared first on The Big Picture.

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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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2023: A good year for fighting inflation

Tips Watch

For investors seeking safety and inflation protection, volatility brought strong opportunities. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com All things considered (financially speaking, that is) 2023 was a pretty good year. Maybe even very good. The U.S. inflation rate dropped from 6.

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Stuck in a Staffing Crisis? 3 Reasons Your Recruiting Might Not Be Working

The Charity CFO

Imagine this: your nonprofit is busier than ever with fundraising events and field work to help make your community a better place. So busy, in fact, it’s time to hire a few new employees. But despite your job postings, you’re not recruiting as many candidates as you hoped. If this sounds like your organization, it might be time to analyze why your recruiting efforts aren’t paying off.

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Taking a CFO approach to digital transformation

CFO Dive

In a post-AI world, companies must retool their digital transformation approaches from large-scale to piece by piece, and CFOs play a critical role.

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CFOs' guide in talent outsourcing

Future CFO

The decision to outsource certain functions within the organisation has become a strategic choice for many companies seeking to optimise their operations. In a bid to maximise resources, be it funds or the people themselves, it is a business imperative for finance leaders and chief financial officers to determine whether outsourcing is the right fit for the business.

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CFOs' 2024 Pledge: Upskilling, sustainability, and financial growth take center stage

CFO News

ETCFO explores the vision of India Inc CFOs for 2024 – a journey from financial innovation to societal impact. Dive into their transformative resolutions on upskilling, sustainability, and personal growth. Read what top CFOs have to say.

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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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Should Fast-Growing Businesses Choose SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition or Business ByDesign?

Navigator SAP

There are many enterprise resource planning solutions (ERP) on the market today. For most businesses, SAP automatically makes the shortlist during the selection process because the company is one of the largest ERP vendors with wide industry adoption and some of the deepest understanding of the ERP space. Nobody ever gets fired for choosing an SAP solution.

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73% of accounting students lack money for gaining CPA license

CFO Dive

To stem a talent shortage, accounting firms need to reach out to potential CPAs well before they select their college majors, according to a CPA association.

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Not business as usual: How COVID-19 reshaped the narrative for Malaysia Aviation Group

Future CFO

Malaysia Aviation Group ’s (MAG) post-pandemic balance sheet is healthier than before COVID-19. The company reported a post-tax profit of RM1.146 billion for the fourth quarter of 2022, its best-ever quarter performance in the past two decades, according to its group chief financial officer Boo Hui Yee. The cash balance stood at RM4.6 billion at the end of December 2022, and the full-year net loss after interest and tax dropped 79% to RM344 million from RM1.65 billion a year ago.

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India's manufacturing PMI softens to 18-month-low at 54.9 in Dec: Report

CFO News

India's manufacturing sector sustained growth at 54.9 in December, an 18-month low. Despite this dip, softer increases in orders, controlled inflation and stable employment showcase resilience. Optimistic outlook prevails for the future.

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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 Latest In Financial #AdvisorTech (January 2024)

Nerd's Eye View

Welcome to the January 2024 issue of the Latest News in Financial #AdvisorTech – where we look at the big news, announcements, and underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisors! This month's edition kicks off with the news that held-away asset management platform Pontera has raised $60 million in venture capital funding as advisors increasingly seek to directly manage clients' 401(k) and other outside assets – althoug

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Finding the profitability, growth balance: Kaseya CFO

CFO Dive

Taking a strategic approach to hiring and investment can aid CFOs looking to place their companies on the path to hypergrowth, Kaseya’s finance chief said.

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At The Money: Contrarian Investing

Barry Ritholtz

At The Money: Contrarian Investing. (January 3, 2024) Is contrarian investing a solid strategy, or a fool’s errand? In this episode, I speak with Michael J. Mauboussin. Head of Consilient Research at Counterpoint Global, Morgan Stanley Investment Management We discuss why it is so difficult to fight the crowd, and identify when the crowd is right and when they have gone mad.

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Supriya Lifescience CFO aims for Rs 1,000 crore revenue by FY27, advocates R&D policy changes in Budget 2024

CFO News

Supriya Lifescience, charts an ambitious path to achieve Rs 1000 crores in revenue by FY27. CFO Krishna Raghunathan outlines robust growth strategies, capital positions, and a keen focus on innovation in this comprehensive update.

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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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#FA Success Ep 366: Avoiding The ‘Big Swap’ Of Wealth And Health As Your Advisory Firm Grows, With Stevyn Guinnip

Nerd's Eye View

Welcome to the 366th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Stevyn Guinnip. Stevyn is founder of Grow Wellthy, a health and wellness consulting firm based in Springfield, Missouri that specializes in working with busy – but not always healthy – financial advisors. What's unique about Stevyn, though, is how she combines her family roots in financial advice with her decades-long career in wellbeing and health as a coach to financial advisors,

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CVS interim CFO takes permanent seat

CFO Dive

The CVS Health executive is taking on the top finance seat as it looks to get back on track following a corporate restructuring, company-wide layoffs, and rising costs.

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MiB: Matt Levine on Money & Stuff

Barry Ritholtz

This week, we speak with Matt Levine , Opinion columnist at Bloomberg. He is the author of Money Stuff , one of the most popular daily newsletters on Wall Street. Previously, he was an investment banker at Goldman Sachs and a mergers and acquisitions lawyer at Wachtell, Lipton. He explains how his career meandered from studying classics, teaching Greek, clerking for a Federal Judge, working on M&A at a big firm, and eventually doing derivative transactions on Wall Street.

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India's services sector growth surges to three-month high, cost inflation hits 40-month low

CFO News

India's service sector ended 2023 on a resounding high, with the HSBC India Services PMI survey revealing a remarkable rebound in growth, marked by a surge in output and robust new business, buoyed by positive economic conditions and global demand.

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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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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (January 6-7)

Nerd's Eye View

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that comment letters submitted regarding the Department of Labor's (DoL) proposed Retirement Security Rule, which is intended to strengthen standards regarding the provision of certain retirement-related advice, reflect the contentious nature of the proposal, with brokerage and insurance industry groups arguing that existing regulations are sufficient to protect investors

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17 states are cutting income taxes this year

CFO Dive

Among the states with lower tax burdens is Arkansas, where corporate income tax rates are dropping to 4.80% this year from 5.30%.

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Navigating M&A Integration Challenges in the Lower to Mid-Market

E78 Partners

Integration work is hard and a struggle for companies who lack “corporate” transaction advisory staff and resources to help manage them. For companies doing strategic M&A transactions in the mid and lower markets, integration planning and execution can be a drain on business continuity, and a demoralizing exercise for those involved. The purpose of this article is to share best practices and lessons learned from our carve-out and integration work in the lower to mid-market deal range (referr

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India's GDP likely to grow by 7.3 per cent in FY24, govt's first advance estimate shows

CFO News

In 2023-24, India's economy anticipates a robust 7.3 per cent growth, driven by thriving sectors, notably construction and manufacturing. However, agriculture's modest 1.8 per cent growth diverges from the trend.

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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.