Nerd's Eye View

MAY 8, 2024

Measuring a client's tolerance for risk is an essential (and required!) step when onboarding a new client, as making any sort of recommendation is impossible without first understanding how comfortable clients may be when their portfolios inevitably experience volatility. Over the years, 2 types of measurement tools have emerged as the standards for assessing risk tolerance: 1) psychometric tests, which feature a series of questions (such as, "What amount of risk do you feel you have taken with

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Barry Ritholtz

MAY 6, 2024

It’s taken me months to organize all of my research for my next book project; it’s a lot of stuff, some dating back to 2000. Much of it reflects the bad ideas and numbers, and worse advice, that float around Wall Street. A lot of it has not aged well. But every now and then, something I saved turned out to be prescient — not because it was lucky, but because it contained a well-considered insight that has stood the test of time.

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Tips Watch

MAY 5, 2024

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Last week, the Treasury set the fixed rate for I Bonds purchased from May to October 2024 at 1.3%, which combined with a variable rate of 2.96% results in a composite rate of 4.

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CFO Dive

MAY 8, 2024

Panax is among companies that say they’re seeing high demand for finance automation tools as businesses try to navigate an uncertain economic environment.

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Speaker: Hilary Akhaabi, PhD - Founder, Chief Financial & Operations Officer at Go Africa Global

In the fast-paced world of corporate finance, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for sustainable growth and profitability. This exclusive webinar with leading expert Hilary Akhaabi, PhD, will teach you practical ways to navigate complex financial landscapes and enhance your company's revenue management capabilities. Whether you're aiming to refine your financial strategies or seeking innovative solutions to drive performance, this new session is for you!

Corporate Finance

CFO News

MAY 8, 2024

Shiprocket, a leading e-commerce facilitator, is poised for an IPO, confirms CFO Tanmay Kumar. With ambitions to empower small merchants and ensure lasting business, Shiprocket keeps IPO timing undisclosed.

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Capital CFO LLC

MAY 9, 2024

Navigating the complexities of grant budgeting is akin to captaining a ship through treacherous waters—precision is key. Just as a seafaring captain relies on a compass to chart a course to safe harbor, meticulous budget planning ensures you reach your funding goals without going adrift. Mastering the intricacies of this financial voyage can mean the […] The post Grant Budgeting Mastery: Top Tips for Staying On Track appeared first on Capital CFO+.

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CFO Plans

MAY 9, 2024

Discover Cutting-Edge Accounting Solutions In the thrilling world of business accounting, the art of optimizing financial strategies emerges as a critical factor that can either make or break a company’s success. Today, we embark on a journey into the realm of hospitality businesses, where tailored financial services play a pivotal role in navigating the complexities of this dynamic industry.

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CS Lucas

MAY 9, 2024

Bank reconciliation is a crucial process that ensures the accuracy of a company’s financial records against the bank’s account statements. A reconciliation statement serves to validate that payments have been processed and deposits correctly recorded. This process is essential not only for detecting fraud but also for identifying any unintentional discrepancies.

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Future CFO

MAY 6, 2024

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) identified the importance of knowing how to navigate the sustainability agenda among finance professionals in the road to creating a positive impact in tackling various issues. Such concerns include climate change, social inequality, and a widespread lack of trust, ACCA says. Professional accountants are expected to be aware how they can make a difference to build a better world that works for everyone, even if it can be hard to put o

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Speaker: Claire Grosjean

In today’s fast-paced business environment, finance professionals are under increasing pressure to optimize operations and drive strategic value. As a result, automation has become a core part of business strategy, offering unprecedented opportunities to streamline operations and drive efficiency. Join esteemed global finance and operations executive, Claire Grosjean, for a comprehensive guide on how to harness automation’s power through strategic collaboration with functional leaders.

Finance

CFO Dive

MAY 10, 2024

On the heels of new crypto accounting rules, the FASB’s proposed expense standards also represent a big change for many public company report preparers.

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Navigator SAP

MAY 10, 2024

As a business grows, the need for financial automation becomes clear. However, emerging companies also usually have the least amount of time for setting up backend systems that enable this financial automation. That’s where SAP’s powerful but reimagined ERP solution comes into the conversation, SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition. Startups and growing businesses often are exhilarating places to work, but they aren’t where you go for more free time.

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Lime Light

MAY 9, 2024

For mid-market companies, navigating the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) landscape can be a balancing act. You've outgrown basic spreadsheets but may not require the complexities of enterprise-grade solutions. This is where cloud FP&A software emerges as a game-changer, offering a powerful and scalable toolset specifically designed to meet the needs of your growing business.

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CFO News

MAY 6, 2024

On Monday, the Supreme Court declined to address a plea filed by various traders' associations contesting the legality of Section 43B(H) within the Income Tax Act. This section mandates that businesses settle their outstanding payments with micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) within 45 days to avail tax benefits.

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CFO

CFO Dive

MAY 8, 2024

Central bank officials this week have signaled that strength in hiring and economic growth may prompt the Fed to keep interest rates high longer than previously expected.

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Global Finance

MAY 10, 2024

President Javier Milei’s currency moves give markets room for planning, but his ambitious economic restructuring faces roadblocks. For the better part of 30 years, Argentina has been making economic headlines for the wrong reasons. Its persistent and serious economic and social crisis led the country to default on its international sovereign debt in 2001, 2014 and, most recently, 2020.

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Nerd's Eye View

MAY 10, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners"– this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent analysis from Morningstar suggests that the Department of Labor's (DoL's) new Retirement Security Rule (aka Fiduciary Rule 2.0) could save retirement plan participants $55 billion over the next 10 years (due to an expectation of more low-cost fees being offered in plans) and those rolling over workplace plans into IRAs to purchase annuities another $32.5 bill

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Tips Watch

MAY 7, 2024

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com If you’ve been reading this Tipswatch site for long, you know what that headline means. I am traveling again. By the time you read this Tuesday morning, I will be somewhere in northern Spain.

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Speaker: Brian Muse-McKenney, Chief Revenue Officer & Matt Simester, Cards and Payments Expert

In today’s world of social media, dating apps, and remote work, businesses risk becoming irrelevant or getting "ghosted" if they fail to meet the evolving needs of Gen Z consumers. In this new webinar, Brian Muse-McKenney of Episode Six and Matt Simester of Payments Consultancy Limited will reveal key considerations banks should factor into their efforts to develop target products for the next generation of bank customers.

Banking

CFO Dive

MAY 7, 2024

Accountants should respond to the rapid pace of generative AI adoption by embracing it and delving into experimentation, the AICPA said.

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Barry Ritholtz

MAY 10, 2024

This week, we speak with Jim O’Shaughnessy, founder and CEO of O’Shaughnessy Ventures. He is also chairman of the board at Stability AI. He is the host of the Infinite Loops podcast and the author of How to Retire Rich , Invest Like the Best , and Predicting the Markets of Tomorrow. We discuss how the book What Works on Wall Street set the tone for his entire career as a quant.

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Nerd's Eye View

MAY 7, 2024

Welcome everyone! Welcome to the 384th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Hannah Provost. Hannah is a partner and financial advisor at Lomanto Provost Financial Advisors, a hybrid advisory firm based in Plattsburgh, New York, that oversees approximately $150 million in assets under management for about 380 client households.

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The Finance Weekly

MAY 5, 2024

The hunt for growth never stops in the fast-paced business world. Leading the growth in almost every company is the sales team. They basically connect what you need with the right product or service. For instance, let's talk about car sales. When you head to a car dealership, you have a car in mind. The salesperson usually dives into your life - asking about your family size, daily routine, and more to understand how you plan to use the car.

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Speaker: Gary Dmitriev

Our upcoming webinar aims to demystify the process of selecting and implementing automation tools for financial institutes. This session will provide your roadmap for vetting potential solutions, focusing on due diligence, vendor assessments, and aligning technology with strategic goals. We’ll also address the critical issue of innovation fatigue, offering tips on maintaining enthusiasm and momentum for new initiatives.

Technology

CFO Dive

MAY 7, 2024

The startup is rolling out new AI-related threat detection capabilities on the heels of securing $30 million in funding from investors, including Citi Ventures.

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Barry Ritholtz

MAY 4, 2024

The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of coffee, grab a seat outside, and get ready for our longer-form weekend reads: • The Most Important Skill of the Future is Being ‘Indistractable’ How the difference between traction and distraction could transform your productivity. ( Nir and Far ) • this is a teenager : In 1998, a researcher named Vincent Felitti published a paper that drastically changeed the way we think about these kids and childhood.

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Nerd's Eye View

MAY 6, 2024

Welcome to the May 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 self-directed retirement planning software provider NewRetirement has raised a $20M Series A round as the company demonstrates that its DIY tools really do turn a subset of consumers into bona fide prosp

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CFO News

MAY 6, 2024

Public non-financial corporations or public sector companies were the worst performers as their share in investment declined to 9.4%, the lowest level in 12 years. The share of households in investment also declined to 40.5% in FY23 from 41.4% in FY22.

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Speaker: Ian Hillis, SVP of Growth at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms

Join us for an exclusive webinar hosted by Ian Hillis, SVP of Growth at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms, where he’ll explore the significant impact of embedded finance on the software industry! This session is designed to provide you with the strategic insights needed to navigate the future of SaaS successfully, all while gaining a deeper understanding of how these trends can enhance your competitive edge, boost revenue, and deepen customer loyalty.

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