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Leveraging AI to step up your CFO game in 2024

CFO Dive

While the world is dreaming of big problems AI might solve, business leaders should look to use the technology to address specific company pain points, writes Vic.ai’s Anand Desai.

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Armed to the Teeth

The Reformed Broker

“Armed to the teeth.” This is the phrase that came to mind as I was watching Josh Smith walk us through the demo of VRGL last week. I thought to myself it would be impossible for a mediocre financial advisor to hold onto a client relationship if something like this were in use by a rival advisor. The ability to show a prospective client this level of transparency on taxes, fees, allocation decision-making, etc.

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Top 8 AI Uses in Finance Embraced by FP&A Leaders

The Finance Weekly

AI is , transforming the finance sector, especially in financial planning and analysis (FP&A). Using machine learning algorithms is crucial to make FP&A functions more responsive, insightful, and efficient. Why Should FP&A Leaders Consider to Integrate AI? FP&A leaders experience , significant advantages when they embrace AI. From improved accuracy to gaining a competitive edge.

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Is the ESG Craze Really Fading?

Barry Ritholtz

Most people don’t know that it is the editors, not the writers, who craft headlines. This should be common knowledge among media consumers (but it’s not). Perhaps this is why well-written articles are often skewed or even undone by clickbait headlines. Case in point: Wall Street’s ESG Craze Is Fading As the article points out, “investors withdrew more than $14 billion from sustainable funds this year” after weak performance traced in part to higher interest rates.1 But the article also points o

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If It Aint Broke, Don’t Fix It: A Dangerous Mindset

Time and time again we tell ourselves and others NOT take action on something that is not "broken." We apply that mindset at home and at work. Sometimes, it doesn’t work out so well. Because when it's truly broken, it's usually an emergency, costs more and causes stress. Join us in this webinar where we share ways where you are able to anticipate your needs, understand benefits that you will get from getting better now instead of later, and relieving your team of tasks that they don't need to be

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So, You Want to Be a Fractional CFO.?

CFO Selections

A new breed of finance professionals is emerging, known as fractional CFOs." In the ever-evolving world of finance and business, the role of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has undergone significant changes. Gone are the days when CFOs were primarily responsible for managing a company's finances in a traditional 9-to-5 role. Today, a new breed of finance professionals is emerging, known as fractional CFOs.

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Top M&A trends in 2024

Future CFO

There are several top M&A trends in 2004, according to advisory firm Gartner. These top M&A trends in 2024 include unlocking technology M&A opportunities amidst macroeconomic ambiguity; using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve M&A processes; acquiring AI-based businesses; and navigating an increasingly complex regulatory environment.

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State of the Economy: Performance of High Frequency Indicators in October 2023

CFO News

Witnessing a record level of digital transactions through UPI and one of the highest levels of GST collection, the Indian economy saw a cheerful month of October. With the festive season boosting the domestic demand, the world looks up to India for its positive GDP growth.

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Economy sputtering toward ‘very short recession’: Conference Board

CFO Dive

The economy will likely shrink in coming months and end 2024 with just lackluster growth, the Conference Board said.

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The Strength of the Clean Core: Why It Matters for Your Business

Navigator SAP

Businesses need a centralized backend system for efficiently conducting operations, which is why enterprise resource planning solutions (ERP) have become the standard kit for all but the smallest firms.

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Business Travel Expense Strategies for Everybody

Global business travel is surging, with companies spending as much as or more than they did before the pandemic. This trend is expected to continue, with more growth on the horizon. The types of travelers are also changing, with millennials and Gen Zers taking on the majority of the load. Business travel is evolving, and younger generations expect less hassle, even though there are more ways to book and pay for travel than ever before.

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Slowing U.S. Economy, State by State

Barry Ritholtz

We spend way too much time trying to predict the future (especially this time of year). Rather than engage in futility, let’s look at the coincident indexes in all 50 states over the past 3 months, via the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia (October 2023). Note: I have been occasionally eyeballing this map since 2008 , and it does a good job of showing the overall trend of the economy (on an obvious lag).

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What can Businesses learn from World Cup Cricket 2023?

CFO News

Delving into the fervor of cricket World Cup, seasoned finance expert Robin Banerjee extracts business insights. From embracing unpredictability to deciphering psychological strategies, he uncovers invaluable lessons, linking the cricketing arena to the dynamic world of business and finance.

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Testing AI in the finance function: McKinsey

CFO Dive

In coming years, generative AI will be “table stakes” for all forward-looking finance teams, according to a McKinsey AI guide for CFOs.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (November 25-26)

Nerd's Eye View

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that FINRA has issued a proposal to allow broker-dealers to advertise hypothetical performance data to institutional and high-net-worth investors, which would bring the rules for broker-dealers largely in line with those for investment advisers, but also raises questions about the comparative roles and regulations for the two groups.

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4 Things Great Companies Do to Improve Cash Flow

Speaker: Don Gallianza, Credit Manager at Chevron Phillips Chemical and Indy Chakrabarti, Chief Marketing Officer at HighRadius

4 Case Studies to Optimize DSO 26 Days Sales Outstanding. Already better than most. But, should you improve on that? Why would 3 fewer days even matter? It matters because it fundamentally transforms business outcomes. Join this webinar to explore 4 things companies do to reclaim hard dollars - not just soft costs - and go from good to great! What You'll Learn 6 operational KPIs every AR manager should track: Define and track these metrics to enhance performance, drive efficiency, and make infor

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10 Thanksgiving Day Reads

Barry Ritholtz

My Turkey Day reads: • The Wild World Inside Your Gut : We tackled everything from heartburn, stress, spicy foods and colon cleanses to antibiotics and more. So grab a kombucha, get comfortable and read on for everything you’ve wanted to know about the wild world inside your gut. ( New York Times ) • These People Are Responsible for Thanksgiving’s Most Polarizing Food : How did a berry synonymous with one day of the year become the crown jewel of a billion-dollar business cooperative?

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Faceless scrutiny assessment under GST may take some time: GSTN official

CFO News

The introduction of faceless scrutiny assessment for Goods and Services Tax (GST) returns may be delayed, according to a senior official. This system involves no direct interaction or physical document submission between tax officers and assesses. Initially introduced by the Income Tax department, it was later extended to Customs.

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Weaker consumer spending to trigger mild recession in 2024: Fannie Mae

CFO Dive

Consumer sentiment sagged this month, a survey showed, bolstering forecasts that holiday sales and consumer spending will decline in coming weeks.

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Optimizing Your Advisory Firm Website’s Process Page For Prospect Conversion

Nerd's Eye View

As marketing and prospecting processes become increasingly digital for financial advisors, many prospective clients learn about advisors and what they offer not from an introductory call, webinar, or speaking event but from the advisor's website itself. Talking about money is often highly personal and can leave individuals feeling vulnerable, so choosing who to serve in such a high-trust role as a financial advisor can have immense stakes.

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The Financial Leaders Playbook: How To Deliver Insight, Oversight, And Foresight

Speaker: Chandra McCormack, CPA, MBA, NACD.DC

Imagine being a financial leader who not only ensures the books are balanced but also shapes the future of your organization. 🤔 ✨ This session will take you beyond the routine reporting and into the realm of strategic financial leadership. We’ll explore how today’s finance professionals can juggle the day-to-day operations while also delivering the long term vision that drives growth.

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10 Tuesday AM Reads

Barry Ritholtz

My Two-for-Tuesday morning train WFH reads: • The Share of Americans Who Are Mortgage-Free Is at an All-Time High : Almost 40% of US homeowners own their homes outright as of 2022—many of them baby boomers who refinanced when rates were low. ( Businessweek ) see also Why Your Office Space Continues to Shrink : Despite more than a billion square feet of empty office space in the US, a return to roomier layouts and private offices does not seem to be in the cards. ( Bloomberg ) • Satoshi Is Black

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Mazars sees Forvis tie-up propelling it among top 8 accounting firms in India

CFO News

India managing partner Bharat Dhawan says after the combination with US firm Forvis, Mazars overall would become a global network of about $5 billion in revenue, resulting in significant revenue for Mazars India.

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OpenAI chaos shows need for multiple-vendor approach: Zoom CFO

CFO Dive

Zoom is one of many companies that have been betting heavily on the future of artificial intelligence following the rapid rise OpenAI’s ChatGPT service.

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#FA Success Ep 360: Growing To 100+ Clients With $100M+ AUM With Intentionality To Leave Time For Family, With Suzanne Powell

Nerd's Eye View

Welcome back to the 360th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Suzanne Powell. Suzanne is a Senior Financial Advisor at Meridian Wealth Management, an RIA based in Lexington, Kentucky, where she oversees approximately $110 million in assets under management for nearly 150 client households. What's unique about Suzanne, though, is how she grew to more than $100M of AUM by intentionally organizing her schedule from month to month throughout the year, cl

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How Unify Turned Month-End Mayhem Into a Growth Party With Automation!

By ditching paper and manual checklists, UNIFY embraced ART’s cloud-based solution for seamless automation. The robust dashboards, exception reports, and completion date reports allowed the team to easily track progress and resolve bottlenecks. ART’s flexible access for auditors ensured tight deadlines were met effortlessly. With competitive pricing and a rapid setup, ART cut costs and minimized disruptions, enabling UNIFY’s team to concentrate on high-impact tasks.

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Amid volatility, this week’s 10-year TIPS auction still looks attractive

Tips Watch

Note: The auction will close Tuesday at 1 p.m. because of the Thanksgiving holiday. By David Enna, Tipswatch.

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MAN Industries case: NFRA imposes 5-year ban on auditor for lapses

CFO News

The order came after NFRA received a letter from Sebi regarding the financial irregularities committed by the company. Thereafter, the regulator initiated action to investigate into professional or other misconduct of the statutory auditor of MIIL.

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Nikola CFO steps down after six months amid wobbly EV market

CFO Dive

Anastasiya Pasterick will leave the EV maker after a half-year stint in the top financial seat to take a CFO role at aerospace firm Universal Hydrogen.

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Anatomy Of An RIA Sale, Merger Or Acquisition: 5 Important Legal & Compliance Steps

Nerd's Eye View

For all of the myriad ways financial advisors can structure and run their practices, firm owners generally encounter similar stages in the development of their firms. At some point, solo advisors will need to decide whether to increase their headcount, and an ensemble practice may later evolve into a centralized brand with significant enterprise value.

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7 Essential Criteria for Choosing the Right Payments Partner

Speaker: Brad Pinneke, VP of Business Development at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms

In this webinar, Brad Pinneke, Vice President of Business Development at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms, will dive into the 7 must-have criteria for evaluating payments partners, helping you maximize both efficiency and the long-term value of your investment. From assessing technology capabilities to leveraging business development opportunities, this session will give you a clear, actionable strategy to select the right partner for scaling your business.