Future CFO
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023
The chief financial officer role in organisations has been evolving, with mid-size and small firms , including start-ups, now embracing the position as opposed to the traditional large and well-established companies. Manish Modani , CFO at RDC Concrete (India) , discusses what fuels the newfound appreciation for financial expertise hence the observed evolution to the CFO role.
Cube Software
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Time-consuming, manual tasks can significantly slow down FP&A teams. These tasks (e.g., data entry, compiling and consolidating reports, and manual reconciliation) eat into valuable time that could be better spent on strategic thinking and more complex problem-solving.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
CFO Dive
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Every process transformation is different, the diligence and dedication will have to be repeated meticulously.
CFO Selections
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
We’ve all heard about “phishing” – malicious emails. As Microsoft notes below, they’re hugely popular among cyber thieves. They also happen to be hugely lucrative (which is why they’re so popular!).
Advertisement
Automation generally supercharges any process and brings its value to the forefront. See how infusing automation such as ART (our month-end close solution), into your close can get you to the next level of closing. We will share a live demo of SkyStem's solution, ART and share the key elements of month-end close automation. Through ART, we'll take a look at: What month-end close automation entails Which process steps can and should be automated Benefits of achieving process automation, and Why i
CFO News
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023
Analysts said due to strong management and aggressive strategies, private sector banks will continue to take market share from their public sector counterparts. They also believe private banks have strong subsidiaries in high-growth businesses like asset management, wealth management, and life and health insurance, where value will be unlocked in the coming years.
Corporate Finance Brief brings together the best content for corporate finance professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
CFO Dive
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
For finance and technology executives to create an effective digital transformation strategy, it’s important to speak the other’s language.
Future CFO
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Treasury professionals see macroeconomic risk as one of the hardest to manage. According to Association For Financial Professionals’ 2023 AFP Risk Survey, 43% of treasury professionals consider macroeconomic risk —the pace of GDP growth, inflation and interest rates —to be one of the most challenging risks to manage. This figure is up 24 percentage points from 2021 when only 19% cited macroeconomic risk, as the most challenging risk to manage, AFP pointed out.
Beacon CFO Plus
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Providing Critical Financial Strategy, Cost Optimization, and More Hiring a fractional CFO for your startup is a strategic move that brings expert financial guidance without the full-time commitment. These are just a few reasons to consider working with a seasoned part-time CFO as you launch your business: Financial Strategy and Planning: Startups often lack the financial expertise needed to develop sound strategies and plans for sustainable growth.
Navigator SAP
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
When a manufactured food is purchased by a consumer, there is the expectation that the food product is safe and consistent. This safety and consistency is important for the reputation of the food brand in general, but it also is required for public safety reasons.
Advertiser: Paycor
Mid-year performance reviews aren’t just boxes for HR to check. Paycor’s toolkit empowers leaders to: Identify high-potential team members. Boost engagement with meaningful feedback. Support struggling employees. Nurture top talent to drive results. Learn how to ignite employee potential through meaningful feedback. When you nurture top talent, everybody wins.
CFO Dive
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
While vexed by high borrowing costs, top financial executives see revenues rising next year and the economic landscape brightening.
Barry Ritholtz
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Before your week ends and you head out for door, I had to share a new paper from St. Louis Fed. The title: Can Economists Predict Recessions? Short answer: Maybe a quarter ahead (but not always). Beyond that short time frame, it’s simply too variable: “These questions have taken on particular importance recently. In the past four quarters, economic forecasters have, on average, predicted a 42% probability of a contraction in the U.S. economy in the next quarter, according to the Survey of
CFO News
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
There is no option available to an alleged violator to choose a forum other than the one notified under the law as possessing the jurisdiction, he tells ETCFO.
Bramasol
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Driven by sweeping changes such as digital transformation, globalization of markets, the subscription-based Digital Solutions Economy™ (DSE), carbon-accounting mandates, a rising emphasis on artificial intelligence, and other disruptive trends, the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is undergoing radical transformation too. This blog post provides an overview of these major waves of change based Bramasol's more than 27 years of working closely with CFOs and their stakeholders across many indu
Speaker: Victor C. Barnes, CPA, MBA
In the climb from contributor to leader, the rules quietly change. If you’re aiming for the summit, the air gets thinner—and what got you here won’t be enough to get you to the top (a concept first popularized by Marshall Goldsmith in his book What Got You Here Won’t Get You There ). What made you successful early in your finance career—technical accuracy, sharp analysis, flawless execution—won’t be what carries you to the next level.
CFO Dive
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Finance leaders are almost three times as likely to be concerned about cloud costs than their tech peers, and more than twice as likely to be worried about cloud visibility, a Vertice study found.
Barry Ritholtz
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Mapped: The Migration of the World’s Millionaires in 2023 Source: Visual Capitalist The post Where’s Everyone Going? appeared first on The Big Picture.
CFO News
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Some allegations especially relating to the Conduct of Board and committee meetings as well as the Rights Issue need to be looked into, says the former independent director on bank boards and Past President at ICAI.
Nerd's Eye View
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that RIA custodial platform Altruist announced that it is offering its portfolio accounting software for free to advisors who custody with the firm, offering the opportunity to advisory firms to reduce the costs of their tech stacks and perhaps presaging competition among custodians to offer more software capabilities for their advisory firm clients!
Speaker: Kim Beynon, CPA, CGMA, PMP
The most overlooked, yet most critical, element of transformation is preparing people for change. Automation and AI aren't just technical upgrades, they’re cultural shifts which can challenge identities. That’s why change management isn’t a side project—it’s the foundation. In finance, where precision and process rule, navigating change can feel especially disruptive.
CFO Dive
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
As regulators worldwide begin to mandate ESG disclosures, only 25% of companies are ready for audits of their reports, KPMG said.
Future CFO
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Singapore sees a threefold increase in cyberattacks against SMBs, with 453 attacks targeted at this type of businesses in 1H2023 compared to 112 in the same period last year, said Kaspersky recently. In 1H 2023, SMB employees here encountered malware or unwanted software disguised as business applications with about 50 unique files being distributed in the time period while there were only 24 unique files being distributed in the same period of last year in Singapore , the firm noted.
CFO News
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
The Telangana High Court has ruled that the National Financial Reporting Authority does not have jurisdiction over audits prior to its constitution in October 2018. Legal and audit experts debate the issue.
Nerd's Eye View
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
When it comes to advising clients on student loan issues, many financial advisors might first think about recent graduates seeking advice regarding the most effective way to pay down their balances. However, the number of Federal student loan borrowers over the age of 50 has increased significantly in the past 20 years, with many of these borrowers holding Parent PLUS loans that were used to help fund their children's undergraduate education.
Speaker: Mark Gilham, FCCA, CPP
Finance used to be the function that counted, now it's the one that’s counted on. 📊 For accounting firms, controllers, and finance leaders, expectations are rising faster than headcount. Businesses want agile forecasts, granular analysis, seamless reporting, and smart automation—often without added resources while demanding uncompromised accuracy and compliance.
CFO Dive
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Success requires collaboration among key stakeholders, including the CFO, who can help ensure a “clear line of sight” toward achieving a return on investment, says KPMG’s Atif Zaim.
Accountancy Today
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
FRP Corporate Finance has advised Harwood Private Equity on its sale of the Vegner Group, one of the UK’s leading property services businesses, to international property management group Odevo. Headquartered in Richmond, London, The Vegner Group provides property management and building surveying services to property professionals and their clients, including residential asset management companies, property owners, landlords and developers.
CFO News
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Chairperson Ajay Bhushan Pandey says auditors’ certification of the true and fair view of the company’s financial statement inspires confidence in all stakeholders including investors both domestic and foreign.
Nerd's Eye View
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Welcome back to the 352nd episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Bridget Venus Grimes. Bridget is the President of WealthChoice, a virtual independent RIA that oversees nearly $80 million in assets under management for 68 client families, and Co-Founder of Equita Financial Network, an advisor platform that helps advisors plug in and share resources.
Advertiser: GEP
“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
52 
Let's personalize your content