Sat.May 27, 2023 - Fri.Jun 02, 2023

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902: Finding Your Fire | Celeste Ackert, CFO, Fairmarkit

CFO Thought Leader

Of all of the places future CFOs could have been employed in the late 1990s, the printing division of RR Donnelley might seem to have been among the least likely. However, what’s important to note is that this period predated the wide deployment of EDGAR, the database system that electronically automates the collection, validation, and acceptance of financial documents by the government’s SEC division.

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How Are You Protecting your Business?

CFO Simplified

Sometimes my work gets deep into Policies and Procedures and how they affect and protect businesses. And when I start talking about it, I can see the eyes of my clients and prospects glaze over. Yes, yes, they say, “I know, but I’m a small company”, “We run a lean staff,” or “I’m just getting started,” and “My staff has been here a long time, and I trust them completely.

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Five Things That Could Knock Nvidia Down

The Reformed Broker

Okay, it’s up 10,000% since May of 2013 and is now the best performing stock in America during the past decade. Everyone is obsessed. It’s the biggest story in the market this year. Cramer has now named a second family dog after it. Jensen Huang’s name is now in the mainstream alongside Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk.

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Use case key in getting started with AI: Gartner analyst

CFO Dive

While generative AI holds immense promise, some use cases in the short term may be too risky without careful “stress testing,” says Gartner analyst Arun Chandrasekaran.

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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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Prudential PLC CFO resigns amid recruiting conduct probe

CFO Dive

The Hong Kong, China-based insurer said its CFO “fell short” of the high standards that Prudential PLC sets and expects all of its colleagues to adhere to.

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Finance Hiring Priorities | Sruthi Lanka, CFO, Public.com

CFO Thought Leader

CFO GUEST: Sruthi Lankla, CFO, Public.com CFO Sruthi Lanka: So public was a very young company, honestly, for the level of momentum that it had at the time that I joined. So it had only been started, uh, launched publicly as in its card form in September, 2019. So I had, I joined the company only a year later. So many of the finance functions were still pretty nascent.

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Visibility is key for protecting cash flow, Trovata CEO says

CFO Dive

A new treasury platform is using ChatGPT technology to give finance chiefs higher visibility into their cash flow.

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CFO turned VC puts investment focus on discipline

CFO Dive

In this new venture environment, having a disciplined approach to scale is critical, former CFO turned VC partner Marc Stoll said.

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Are Labor Costs Driving Inflation? (No)

Barry Ritholtz

“Tight labor markets have raised concerns about the role of labor costs in persistently high inflation readings. Analysis shows that higher labor costs are passed along to customers in the form of higher nonhousing services prices, however the effect on overall inflation is very small. Labor-cost growth has no meaningful effect on goods or housing services inflation.

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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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How to Choose an ERP for Your Professional Services Company

Navigator SAP

Professional services companies are dynamic businesses because they are built around people and rely on a roster of diverse clients that change over time and have evolving needs. Managing a professional services business can be tricky, especially as it grows beyond its founder and a handful of consultants. That’s why many professional services firms use an enterprise resource planning solution on the backend for management and visibility.

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Governance tripod: Accountants, professional accountants & government

CFO News

Finance veteran Robin Banerjee feels when a senior SEBI official says that CFOs are responsible for most of the frauds that have been witnessed in India, it is rather an unfortunate comment on the profession.

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Chipmaker Broadcom joins generative AI gold rush

CFO Dive

The chipmaker projects revenues related to generative AI will double in the next year even as it faces questions of possible business "cannibalization" by the tech.

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10 Sunday Reads

Barry Ritholtz

Avert your eyes! My Sunday morning look at incompetency, corruption and policy failures: • We Want Them Infected : These ‘experts’ sold the U.S. on a disastrous COVID plan, and never paid a professional price. A painstakingly documented new book by Jonathan Howard, a neurologist at New York University and a veteran debunker of the pseudoscience contaminating our efforts to fight the pandemic.

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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 Personal Approach to Business - Startup Hustle Podcast

Navigator SAP

What is the importance of having a well-balanced business and personal life? How does a personal approach in business help you succeed? What is more personal than asking AI?

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We are Austin-bound June 12th

The Reformed Broker

RWM is coming to Austin, TX June 12th-14th @Downtown with more detailsEmail us at info@ritholtzwealth.com subject line “Austin” to reserve a meeting slot! pic.twitter.com/9iSdG4HFf3 — Ritholtz Wealth (@RitholtzWealth) May 19, 2023 I’m headed out to Austin, Texas this June and bringing a whole bunch of my Ritholtz Wealth Management colleagues with me, including our financial planner in the area.

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Dwolla appoints new CFO following boost in partner ecosystem

CFO Dive

The cryptocurrency, bank and card network alum will take on Dwolla’s CFO chair as the company, which also appointed two new members to its board, looks to capitalize on rising A2A payments demand.

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10 Friday AM Reads

Barry Ritholtz

My end-of-week morning train WFH reads: • Wall Street Banks Are Using AI to Rewire the World of Finance : Lenders are experimenting with artificial intelligence. Not even Warren Buffett is sure what happens next. ( Bloomberg ) • The $1 Trillion Company That Started at Denny’s : AI made Nvidia the world’s most valuable chip maker. So did three guys sipping diner coffee and planning to conquer markets that barely existed. ( Wall Street Journal ) • Is Apple’s weird headset the future?

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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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How to Optimize Your Clinical Trial Supply Chain

Navigator SAP

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted problems in the clinical trial supply chain, necessitating a shift in the industry to keep up with the pressure to deliver quick results and market products faster. Clinical trials have become more complex, requiring larger volumes, shorter turnaround times, more procedures, and better documentation.

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We Are Ready For Prime Time

The Reformed Broker

Welcome to the latest episode of The Compound & Friends. This week, Michael Batnick, Cathie Wood, and Downtown Josh Brown discuss investing in innovation, AI fact vs fiction, how big Tesla can get, why Ark bought Nvidia in 2014, Zoom vs Google Meet vs Microsoft Teams, and much more! You can listen to the whole thing below, or find it wherever you like to listen to your favorite pods!

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Pay transparency cuts turnover risk — except for Gen Z

CFO Dive

Younger workers are less knowledgeable about how pay is determined and more likely to consider leaving a company if they are not being shown that they are valued, according to the Payscale report.

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10 Thursday AM Reads

Barry Ritholtz

Welcome to June! My morning WFH reads: • We Asked Workers Why They’re Not Coming Back to the Office : Terrible commutes. Expensive child care. Employees explain why they will keep working from home. ( Wall Street Journal ) • Why Are Food Prices So High in Europe? Throughout the European Union, consumer food prices were on average 17% higher in April than a year earlier — the fastest pace of growth in over two and a half decades.

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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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ERP System Data Migration for Manufacturing

Navigator SAP

As you search for an effective Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, you need to consider the available ERP system scalability options and its capacity to allow you to conveniently transfer data from your existing systems. Data migration during the implementation of ERP systems can be challenging if the new system doesn’t support some of the functionalities and features of the existing systems.

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Income tax department lens on deposits under small savings schemes

CFO News

"We have detected many benami cases where deposits were made above ₹50 lakh and no return was filed and on further investigation, documents were traced to people who cannot have such income," a senior official told ET. "So far, we have sent about 150 notices where deposits are above ₹1 crore or higher.

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Accessible tech advocate Haben Girma gets CFO audience

CFO Dive

Girma, the first blind and deaf woman to graduate from Harvard, is set to speak at Gartner’s 2023 CFO & Finance Executive Conference.

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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 King’s Dominion (The real Succession) : His sons are at war. He’s divorced his fourth wife and broken an engagement to a would-be fifth. The jewel in what’s left of his crown faces a billion-dollar lawsuit.

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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.