Internet of Things forces rethink of KPIs: McKinsey
CFO Dive
MARCH 22, 2022
The Internet of Things may unlock as much as $12.6 trillion in value by 2030 if companies weave the technology into their operations, McKinsey said.
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What a Consumer Products Company Needs to Know in 2022
Navigator SAP
MARCH 25, 2022
A unicorn startup, a company with a valuation over $1 billion, is a rare beast. According to a September 2021 report by CB Insights, there are only around 800 in the wild. Any startup needs a killer idea; but to truly achieve unicorn status, a company needs the ability to scale up quickly.
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A Paradigm Shift in Investing — Are You Ready?
CFA Institute
MARCH 22, 2022
When it comes to ESG, DEI, and advances in data and technology, this time really is different.
Freaking out about the SEC? This former regulator separates fact from fiction
Private Funds CFO
MARCH 25, 2022
Igor Rozenblit, who served as co-head of the SEC’s Private Funds Unit for more than 11 years, answers burning questions about the SEC's proposed new rules for private funds.
Why Tech-Forward Tax and Accounting Firms Have the Inside Track to the Future
Speaker: Joe Wroblewski, Sales Engineer Manager
Automating time-consuming manual tasks can save your firm hundreds of hours–and thousands of dollars. But it can also have longer-lasting benefits, like helping you attract and retain the next generation of CPAs, and we don’t need to tell you how important that is amid the current generational staffing crisis in the tax and accounting profession. You'll want to save your seat for this new webinar with industry expert Joe Wroblewski, where we'll explore how to: Maximize ROI with Cost-Effective Te
Minority of CFOs see metaverse transforming their companies
CFO Dive
MARCH 25, 2022
While many financial executives have made big investments in cloud computing to support remote work in the pandemic, a growing number of large companies are now signaling their interest in the metaverse by filing related trademark applications.
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Volatility And IPO Slowdown
Corporate Finance
MARCH 21, 2022
When a company is undertaking an IPO, surprises are not good. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) is a measure of the market's 30-day expectation of future volatility. When the VIX is high, the market returns are volatile, which makes pricing an IPO very difficult. When this happens, IPOs slow down. During early 2022, the VIX has been rising due to uncertainty in both the global and domestic economies.
Calming words from a former SEC exec
Private Funds CFO
MARCH 25, 2022
Freaking out about the SEC? This former regulator separates fact from fiction.
3 ways recurring revenue can fund business growth
CFO Dive
MARCH 24, 2022
Investors are starting to recognize a company's recurring-revenue stream as an asset that can be traded in exchange for up-front capital, a fast, non-dilutive alternative to equity.
Example of ERP in Life Sciences
Navigator SAP
MARCH 23, 2022
Life science companies such as biotechnology, and biopharmaceutical companies face significant business challenges. These include optimizing processes and operations while meeting industry regulations.
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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
Crypto Mania, Financial Contagion, and the “Goldilocks Zone”
CFA Institute
MARCH 25, 2022
The crypto craze will make for a fascinating case study in the annals of financial history.
Acquisition of bankrupt companies poised to surge this year
CFO Dive
MARCH 23, 2022
One advantage to buying a target business while it’s in bankruptcy is the court’s sale order, which helps ensure the buyer has title to the assets without concerns creditors will assert claims.
What Is An ERP Software Used For In Life Sciences?
Navigator SAP
MARCH 23, 2022
ERP stands for Enterprise Resource Planning and is software used by businesses to manage their day-to-day operations and processes. ERP software allows for the integrated management of business activities, such as finance, operations, manufacturing, supply-chain management, risk management, and project management.
Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback
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Islamic finance to drive growing focus on ESG in Halal economy
Future CFO
MARCH 23, 2022
Islamic finance is set to drive a growing focus on ESG and sustainability in the wider Halal economy, said Maybank Islamic Berhad and IslamicMarkets.com recently when releasing results of a jointly conducted survey. Maybank Islamic Berhad is the Islamic banking arm of Maybank Group while IslamicMarkets.com is a platform that provides access to expert knowledge and financial opportunities.
Pros talk hybrid funds; SEC shakeup; Apex appoints US lead
Private Funds CFO
MARCH 25, 2022
Are hybrid funds the future of private equity? Yes and no, say experts; SEC announces DOE shakeup; Apex Group looks to US expansion with lead hire.
Item 9 CFO relishes fight to normalize cannabis industry
CFO Dive
MARCH 24, 2022
"We have new problems to solve every day to normalize the industry and get it out of the back alley,” Item 9 Labs CFO Bobby Mikkelsen said.
What is an ERP System in the Pharmaceutical industry?
Navigator SAP
MARCH 23, 2022
The flow of processes and operations in a pharmaceutical company is extremely complex and labor-intensive, owing to stringent production regulations and competitive market demands.
Your Accounting Expertise Will Only Get You So Far: What Really Matters
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.
What Is Accounting Advisory? Partnering for Growth and Success
Embark With Us
MARCH 23, 2022
Accounting is such a broad term. Yes, it obviously includes ledgers, spreadsheets, guidance, and the like. But at its heart, it's so much more than that. Accounting is a vehicle and service that helps organizations reach their goals, both big and small, whether that's an IPO, building out a tech stack, or streamlining the month-end close. The problem, of course, is that some of those goals are tougher to achieve than others, even for a fleet of in-house CPAs.
Are hybrid funds the future of private equity? Yes and no, say experts
Private Funds CFO
MARCH 24, 2022
IQ-EQ webinar outlines how PE managers are looking at hybrid funds to offer flexible products to an evolving investor base.
SEC proposes 'rules of the road' for climate-risk disclosures
CFO Dive
MARCH 21, 2022
Investors with $130 trillion in assets under management have pushed for consistent, comparable disclosures on climate risk, SEC Chair Gary Gensler said Monday.
The Hidden Science Behind Why Finance Teams Resist Change—And How to Fix It
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.
The Bots are coming to boost your productivity and efficiency
Future CFO
MARCH 23, 2022
Technology is at its most transformative when it makes our lives less, not more, complicated. Yet so much of our working lives, are spent wrestling with mundane, repetitive tasks. These tasks take away time and opportunities from employees to analyse critical data across various functions within the organization, and to release their potential through engaging in more complex, fulfilling tasks.
Apex Group looks to US expansion with lead hire
Private Funds CFO
MARCH 24, 2022
The new US head will lead the firm’s growing business and client development in the country.
Data pose biggest hurdle to ESG disclosure: Deloitte
CFO Dive
MARCH 25, 2022
Gathering credible data on greenhouse gas emissions by suppliers and other third-party business partners has emerged as one of the most difficult steps in sustainability reporting.
5 Reasons Why Your Organization Needs Microsoft Power Platform
Collectiv
MARCH 23, 2022
Back in early 2014, no one would’ve believed that Microsoft could successfully reinvent itself, let alone be cool. For several years Microsoft was floundering, releasing products nobody wanted, acting like a company in decline. Ever since Satya Nadella took the helm in February 2014, Microsoft has gone through a remarkable transformation. This is most evident in Microsoft’s share price, which has quadrupled under Nadella’s leadership.
Doing More With Less: The Modern Finance Miracle
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.
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