Future CFO

MARCH 13, 2024

One of the buzzwords in the industry over the last few months has undoubtedly been: artificial intelligence (AI). There have been countless insights addressing the future of AI in financial and digital transformation. The central theme for CFOs is the need for finance leaders to primarily trust in their systems and data outputs, proactively address emerging risks, and identify the right talent in order to capitalise on the promise of AI and these transformational systems.

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CFO Talks

MARCH 14, 2024

Beyond the Basics: 7 Key Focus Areas for New CFOs 1. Introduction to the Evolving Role of the CFO In our previous discussion, we outlined the critical first steps a newly appointed CFO should take to establish a solid foundation within their organization. We emphasized the importance of communication, setting priorities, and the initial avoidance of hasty decisions.

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Future CFO

MARCH 12, 2024

Generative artificial intelligence , or GenAI, can create valuable opportunities to support finance transformation. In this demo video, PricewaterhouseCoopers shares a few use cases and patterns that impact the finance function. The post How GenAI can aid in finance transformation appeared first on FutureCFO.

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Cube Software

MARCH 11, 2024

Criteria for selecting financial projection software Financial projection software is a tool or platform designed to help businesses forecast their future financial performance based on historical data, current trends, and various assumptions about the future. These software solutions allow users to model different financial scenarios, assess potential outcomes, and make informed decisions about their business strategies.

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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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Barry Ritholtz

MARCH 13, 2024

At the Money: How To Know When The Fed Will Cut with Jim Bianco (March 13, 2024) Markets have been waiting for the Federal Reserve to begin cutting rates for over a year. What data should investors be following for insight into when they will begin? Jim Bianco discusses initial unemployment claims data and wage gain to identify when the Fed will start lowering rates.

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Navigator SAP

MARCH 15, 2024

Supply chain and inventory considerations are important for most businesses. But for food and beverage manufacturers, supply chain management and inventory control are essential for ensuring the quality and safety of the products being produced. Food and beverage ERP systems make this level of oversight and control possible. Managing manufacturing production is at the heart of ERP, but supply chain management and inventory control, along with ERP traceability in food production, might be just as

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CFO News

MARCH 12, 2024

REMOVAL OF BYJUS CEO: There is a need for all parties to sit together and listen to the advice of the Advisory Council with an open mind, says the former ICAI President.

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Barry Ritholtz

MARCH 15, 2024

We sometimes say “Demographics is Destiny,” but that’s abstract. To get a visual sense of what that looks like, see the above chart (via Blackrock ) showing the distribution of various age groups from 2075 to 2050. Note bars in Red are not in the workforce. The post U.S. population distribution, 1975-2050 appeared first on The Big Picture.

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CFO Dive

MARCH 15, 2024

The struggling craft supplies retailer approved the bonus as it continues its hunt for a permanent CEO while facing liquidity and inventory challenges.

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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.

Tips Watch

MARCH 12, 2024

Markets react with a shrug, but what does it mean for the Federal Reserve? By David Enna, Tipswatch.

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CFO News

MARCH 12, 2024

Ind-Ra anticipates India entering the upper-middle-income category between fiscal years 2033 and 2036, with the $15 trillion economy goal set for fiscal years 2043 to 2047.

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Barry Ritholtz

MARCH 9, 2024

The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of coffee, grab a seat by the fire, and get ready for our longer-form weekend reads: • The economy is roaring. Immigration is a key reason. Momentum in the job market picked up aggressively over the past year — all while Washington is deadlocked on a border deal ( Washington Post ) • The Errors Tour: How the Pros Bungled the End of Zero Interest Rates : A look at the ways forecasters, traders and executives missed the mark over the past two years.

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CFO Dive

MARCH 14, 2024

Cyberattacks are just one of several rapidly changing threats confronting audit committees, according to the Center for Audit Quality and Deloitte.

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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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Future CFO

MARCH 14, 2024

Talent shortage among accounting staff continues to persist in many parts of the world including Southeast Asia, with the issue being most felt by small accounting firms that struggle to compete with the big accounting firms: KPMG , PwC , Ernst & Young , and Deloitte. A Gartner survey of finance function employees revealed that 84% of finance employees asked have less engagement and less interest in going above and beyond than their peers and other functions.

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CFO News

MARCH 14, 2024

During the period from 2003 to 2007, India experienced an average GDP growth rate of approximately 8.6%, with inflation averaging at 4.8%. Here is my note based on Morgan Stanley’s report.

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Bramasol

MARCH 15, 2024

This webinar focuses on how companies can optimize their Order-to-Cash-to-Compliance processes by combining SAP’s latest cloud-based financial solutions to enhance efficiency and drive business value. Specific topics will focus on use cases for emerging subscription-based business models and solutions such as Order to Cash/BRIM, Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR), and S/4HANA cloud implementations.

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CFO Dive

MARCH 11, 2024

The Minnesota bill would allow future certified public accountants to sidestep the need for a fifth year of college. It is controversial.

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Speaker: Aaron Berson

Managing spend is more than a cost cutting exercise – it's a pathway to smarter decisions that unlock efficiency and drive growth. By understanding and refining the spending process, financial leaders can empower their organizations to achieve more with less. Explore the art of balancing financial control with operational growth. From uncovering hidden inefficiencies to designing workflows that scale your business, we’ll share strategies to align your organization’s spending with its strategic g

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Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 11, 2024

Referrals can play a vital role in the growth of financial advisory firms since finding prospective clients via referral requires virtually no hard-dollar costs, and it takes only a fraction of the time needed for other marketing channels like social media, blogging, and seminars. However, finding reliable sources of referrals can sometimes be challenging for advisors: Centers of Influence (COIs) like accountants and attorneys may not be as attuned to the advisor's services as the advisor's clie

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CFO News

MARCH 11, 2024

The upcoming GST Council meetings are expected to delve into these options, with potential complexities and challenges lying ahead as the government navigates the intricate terrain of GST compensation cess reforms.

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Future CFO

MARCH 11, 2024

A Forbes article suggests that 2024 will be tough for everyone. FutureCFO discourse with finance and business leaders echoes the same sentiment. But even as leaders brace for the possibility of harder times ahead, a more important issue is recognising the need of workers for a sense of belonging. In recognition of the continuing importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, FutureCFO continues to reach out to women leaders on their experiences, strategies and learnings on their journey

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CFO Dive

MARCH 13, 2024

Penalties include up to €35 million or 7% of a company’s total worldwide annual turnover — whichever is higher — for violations of a ban on “emotion recognition” in the workplace.

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Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 11, 2024

Referrals can play a vital role in the growth of financial advisory firms since finding prospective clients via referral requires virtually no hard-dollar costs, and it takes only a fraction of the time needed for other marketing channels like social media, blogging, and seminars. However, finding reliable sources of referrals can sometimes be challenging for advisors: Centers of Influence (COIs) like accountants and attorneys may not be as attuned to the advisor's services as the advisor's clie

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CFO News

MARCH 10, 2024

Top audit firms in India, including KPMG affiliate BSR & Affiliates and BDO affiliate MSKA & Associates, have stopped offering non-audit services to audit clients. This move aligns with the NFRA's strict stance on conflict-of-interest issues. EY affiliate SR Batliboi & Co is the only top firm still providing such services. This change comes amid global pressure for auditors to maintain independence and avoid conflicts of interest.

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Tips Watch

MARCH 10, 2024

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com While returning home from New Zealand a few days ago, I got into an airport conversation with a traveling friend.

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CFO Dive

MARCH 12, 2024

Finance chief Liz Coddington is cutting overhead costs and driving more revenue from Peloton’s digital subscription and bike rental businesses.

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Advertiser: GEP

For years, you and your team have fought an uphill battle. Supply disruptions. Cost pressures. ESG compliance. You name it, and you’ve had to navigate it. In 2025, many challenges will persist, but procurement and supply chain teams have a powerful tool with rapidly advancing capabilities to tackle them — artificial intelligence (AI). The GEP Outlook 2025 report examines the disruptive transformation AI is driving in procurement and supply chains, alongside other key trends and the macroeconomic

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