Sat.Sep 07, 2024 - Fri.Sep 13, 2024

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The Treasury Function Gets Strategic

Global Finance

New tools and techniques, including AI and ML, are helping treasurers to optimize cash flow—and giving them a bigger role in strategic business decision making. Not that long ago, corporate treasurer—the top slot in every company’s green-eyeshade corps—was about the last position most observers would tag as strategic. While the job has always had a strong risk-management component, the basic task was simple: making sure the company has cash available, when and where it’s needed.

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Strengthening Digital Dexterity – Three steps to help CFOs deliver digital business outcomes

Future CFO

To keep pace with the constant changes brought about by digital business, CFOs need to acquire new skills and knowledge. Now more than ever, digital aptitude is not only necessary to vet business cases and measure outcomes for digital projects but it’s also needed to drive a company’s long-term success. According to a recent Gartner study, 1 companies that met or exceeded expectations for returns on digital spending increased earnings before EBITDA at a rate of 2.8 percentage points faster than

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Stakes Rising In The US-China AI Race

Global Finance

The intensifying competition between the United States and China over artificial intelligence (AI) is not merely an extension of their long-standing trade disputes; it is a critical battle that could reshape global power dynamics. Two recent developments have amplified the significance of this struggle: the war in Ukraine, which has vividly illustrated how AI, particularly in the form of AI-enhanced drones, can be weaponized, underscoring the technology’s lethal potential in modern warfare; and

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Founder Mode: A New Name for an Old Challenge

CFO Share

By now you have probably heard of Paul Graham’s essay, “ Founder Mode.” Paul’s thesis, spawned from AirBnB Founder Brian Chesky’s talk at Y-Combinator, has resonated widely within the startup community. Graham describes how a roomful of successful startup founders were given the incorrect advice to “hire good people and give them room to do their jobs… the results were disastrous.

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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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Navigating the International Waters of Tax Compliance: A Guide for Startups

CFO Plans

As a startup operating in today’s globalized world, it’s essential to understand the complexities of international tax regulations. One crucial aspect that often gets overlooked is the requirement to file foreign ownership disclosures and potentially an FBAR (Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts). Failure to comply with these regulations can lead to significant penalties and legal consequences.

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Inflation slows to three-year low, clearing way for Fed rate cut

CFO Dive

The persistence of shelter cost inflation prompted futures traders to retreat from predictions that policymakers next week will cut the federal funds rate by a half point.

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3 Underutilized KPIs DSOs Should Use to Enhance Strategic Decision-Making and Operational Efficiency

E78 Partners

Michael Honeycutt, a Director within our FP&A practice was published on Becker’s Dental + DSO Review. The full article is featured below. As seen on Becker’s Dental + DSO Review Most organizations rely on key performance indicators (KPIs) for driving strategic decisions, optimizing operations, and improving financial outcomes, and dental service organizations (DSOs) are no different.

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Universal RevRec - The Next Breakthrough in SAP Revenue Recognition Unification

Bramasol

SAP Universal Revenue Management (SAP Universal RevRec) is a cutting-edge solution engineered to elevate and simplify the complexities of revenue recognition. It marks a substantial leap forward that is built on earlier revenue management systems, such as SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) and SAP Automated Revenue Management (ARM). With a 28 year track record as one of SAP's longest serving partners and the recognized experts in SAP revenue compliance and SAP BRIM/OTC offerings , the Br

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Strengthening group audits - Who’s responsibility it is?

CFO News

In light of ongoing debates surrounding group audits, Ashok Haldia, a seasoned finance expert and Chartered Accountant, examines the complexities of SA 600 versus ISA 600 in group audits, exploring contentious issues related to responsibility, access to working papers, and the appointment of component auditors.

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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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The Importance of Integrity in Leadership

CFO Talks

The Importance of Integrity in Leadership In the ever-evolving landscape of corporate governance, CFOs in South Africa play a pivotal role in shaping the ethical framework of their organisations. As stewards of financial integrity, CFOs are expected not only to manage the numbers but also to lead by example, embodying the values that define responsible and transparent leadership.

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Citi CFO: Businesses mull derisking as uncertainty persists

CFO Dive

While the “boil” appears to be coming off inflation, companies are still grappling with uncertainty around elections and rates, Citigroup’s Mark Mason said Monday.

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How to Future-Proof Your Consumer Products Supply Chain

Navigator SAP

When consumer products companies are asked about their most important priority for reducing risk, supply chain fragility is mentioned first. A recent poll conducted by SAP found that fully 47 percent of consumer products executives surveyed indicated that strengthening their supply chain against fragility was a top priority. With barriers rising from geopolitical instability, and globalization in retreat, the consumer products supply chain has never looked more tenuous.

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Corporate Treasurers Proceeding With Caution

Global Finance

Corporate treasury professionals are reassessing investment strategies to stay agile and conserve cash amid interest rate shifts and geopolitical uncertainty. Huge interest rate shifts and geopolitical uncertainties have prompted a major rethink by corporate treasurers as they steer their companies through an economic landscape that exposes them to risk and opportunity in equal measure.

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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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Leading with Purpose: Dr. Lawrence Nsibandze on Managing Public Service Pensions and Strategic Finance

CFO Talks

Nicolaas van Wyk: Good day, CFO Club members, prospective members, and our CFO audience. My name is Nicolaas van Wyk, and I’m hosting another interesting podcast for CFO Club with Dr. Lawrence Nsibandze. He is the Chief Financial Officer of the Public Service Pension Fund. I recently met Dr. Lawrence when we were both attending a Marcus Evans event called the 7th CFO Africa Summit.

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Small businesses bedeviled by inflation as Fed signals rate cut plan

CFO Dive

Inflation persisted last month as the top concern among small businesses, the National Federation of Independent Business said.

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Extend SAP Business ByDesign with Powerful Integrations

Navigator SAP

SAP Business ByDesign is a robust ERP solution built as a Suite-in-aBox solution, that can handle your core business operations. As businesses change and grow, you may need additional functionality and integrations with partners, clients, or third-party software. Expand your capabilities by integrating with specialized industry solutions.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (September 14–September 15)

Nerd's Eye View

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the SEC this week fined 4 RIAs for violations of its marketing rule related to their claims that they offered 'conflict-free' financial advice. Which means that while many fee-only RIAs use the reduced conflicts that come with the fee-only model (as opposed to firms that receive compensation from commissions and other sources) as a key marketing talking point, the fact rem

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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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A Day in the Life: Paulus Chau from AICPA & CIMA

Future CFO

Editor's note: In today’s A Day in the Life , Paulus Chau, Director – Hong Kong and Emerging Markets at AICPA & CIMA shares with FutureCFO audiences how hiking inspires his life and work as well as his passion for helping accounting and finance professionals to further develop their skills. FutureCFO: What does a typical day look like for you? Paulus Chau (PC): I would describe my typical working day at AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Acc

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IMAX CFO: Taking a disciplined approach to movie magic

CFO Dive

Dubbed a “homegrown talent” when named CFO in 2022, Natasha Fernandes says relationships forged in the finance trenches have been key to her success.

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CFO Corner With Groupe Berkem’s Anthony Labrugnas

Global Finance

Anthony Labrugnas has been the chief financial officer of Groupe Berkem, a France-based chemical group, for nearly 10 years. Berkem has been listed on the EuroNext since December 2021. Global Finance: What has been the most challenging time of the 10 years you have been CFO at Groupe Berkem? Anthony Labrugnas: The most challenging time as the financial head of Groupe Berkem was at the beginning, because of the company’s financial situation at that time.

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U.S. annual inflation in August fell to 2.5%, lowest since February 2021

Tips Watch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com U.S. annual inflation continued on a downward trend in August, falling from 2.9% in July to 2.5%, the lowest annual rate in 3 1/2 years. For the month, seasonally-adjusted inflation rose 0.

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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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MiB: David Rubenstein, The Carlyle Group

Barry Ritholtz

 This week, we speak with David Rubenstein , Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of The Carlyle Group , which manages over $426 billion is private equity, credit and venture funds. Prior to forming the firm in 1987, David practiced law and served as Deputy Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy, as well as Chief Counsel to the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Constitutional Amendments.

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Artificial intelligence may boost profit margins 2% over next five years: BofA

CFO Dive

“Investors frequently overestimate the magnitude of tech disruption in the near term and underestimate it over the longer term,” Bank of America said.

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100 days of Modi 3.0: Infrastructure projects worth Rs 3 lakh crore approved

CFO News

The Modi-led government sanctioned ₹3 lakh crore for infrastructure projects within its first 100 days to enhance connectivity and economic growth. Notable projects include a major port in Maharashtra, extensive road construction under PMGSY-IV, high-speed road corridors, new railway lines for better travel experience, and airport upgrades in Varanasi, Bagdogra, and Bihta.

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ION Commodities enhances RightAngle S24 for liquid hydrocarbon market participants

Reval

LONDON– 12 September 2024: ION Commodities, a leading global provider of energy and. The post ION Commodities enhances RightAngle S24 for liquid hydrocarbon market participants appeared first on ION.

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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.