Future CFO

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Transformation imperatives tend to revolve around modernising processes and systems to enable more agile operations that can adjust to the increasingly unpredictable nature of day-to-day life, whether we mean unplanned downturns or new opportunities that, at times, seem to come out of nowhere. With market volatility, digital disruption, and regulatory uncertainty appearing to be the norm rather than the exception in 2025, finance leaders will be hard-pressed to accelerate transformation initiati

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CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Negotiating Under Fire While Keeping Your Cool Negotiating is tough enough, but when you’re under pressure, it can feel overwhelming. Whether youre negotiating a business deal, a salary, or even a contract, high-stress situations can lead to poor decisions. The good news is that with the right strategies, you can stay in control and achieve a successful outcome.

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The Finance Weekly

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Thriving in business requires more than just data collection, it also needs to identify the figures that impact growth. Lets take a quick example from Amazon sellers analyzing data. They might track conversion rate as a Key Performance Indicator (KPI) to measure how effectively potential customers turn into buyers. Meanwhile, the click-through rate serves as a supporting metric, showing how many people click on a product listing after seeing it in search results.

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Musings on Markets

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

While I was working on my last two data updates for 2025, I got sidetracked, as I am wont to do, by two events. The first was the response that I received to my last data update , where I looked at the profitability of businesses, and specifically at how a comparison of accounting returns on equity (capital) to costs of equity (capital) can yield a measure of excess returns.

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CFO Selections

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Executive Summary: In this article, well explore why every startup should consider hiring a fractional CFO from day one and discuss how a fractional CFO can help prevent costly mistakes that could derail a business. Launching a startup is an exhilarating journey, full of opportunity and innovation. However, the path to success is also fraught with financial complexities that can overwhelm even the most capable entrepreneurs.

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CFO Thought Leader

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Inside The Mentoring Round , Navan CFO Amy Butte recalls the unexpected responsibilities she faced at the New York Stock Exchange, underscoring how the CFO role extends beyond accounting. She reveals the importance of connecting with peoplewhether on a trading floor or in a finance functionand highlights the power of vulnerability in leadership. Butte also stresses looking 15 steps ahead to anticipate risks and opportunities, showing how modern CFOs can nurture community while guiding strategic

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Barry Ritholtz

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

We are four weeks out from the publication of “ How Not To Invest: The ideas, numbers, and behaviors that destroy wealth – and how to avoid them.” Audio, ebook, and hard copies are all scheduled to drop on the same day, March 18, 2025. I am very excited about this,my first book in 15 years. I stopped writing my column and blog posts (mostly) to focus on this from December 2023 right up until January 2025.

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CFO News

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) has published its 2023 audit inspection report on Price Waterhouse Chartered Accountants LLP (PWCA) and Price Waterhouse & Co Chartered Accountants LLP (PW & Co CA), highlighting issues related to the verification of related party transactions and adherence to independence standards. In response, both firms have committed to making necessary improvements to their audit processes and policies.

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Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Many financial advisors approach prospect meetings with a mindset of giving potential clients ample space to consider the relationship before making any commitments. Asking them to "think it over" after an initial meeting is a common strategy designed to help clients feel comfortable and avoid the perception of being pressured into engaging in the relationship right away.

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CFO Dive

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

While 62% of tech CFOs surveyed plan job cuts, all said their organizations will probably expand overall headcount this year, according to a BDO study.

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Navigator SAP

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

A typical organization has hundreds if not thousands of standardized processes that are performed during the normal course of business. These include simple processes such as the issuing of invoices, and more complex processes like how a new employee should be onboarded. Many of these processes can be automated with robotic processing automation (RPA).

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

As the Asia-Pacific region faces a financial revolution, micro-investments gain traction in transforming how people engage with financial markets. According to Krishna Nellutla , micro-investments, facilitated by fintech innovation, mobile-first platforms, and changing investor behaviours, is looking promising for the region amid an increasing emphasis on digital financial literacy, AI-powered wealth management, and democratized investing.

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Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

In order to deliver the best service to their clients, financial advisors often take on responsibilities beyond giving financial advice, including compliance, marketing, team management, and other operational duties. With only so many hours in a day and demands coming from every direction, it can be challenging to prioritize the most important things for growing an advisory firm.

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CFO Dive

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Despite the potential costs from import duties, “CFOs remain optimistic about growth overall,” a BDO executive said.

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CFO Thought Leader

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

It was a puzzle that John Wilson simply couldnt resist. Intel had long sold processors to the federal government on a commercial basis, but the rising importance of High Performance Computing (HPC) demanded a new approach. Undeterred by the maze of federal acquisition regulations, Wilson volunteered to stand up a dedicated government unit, a move that he tells us helped unlock cutting-edge HPC research.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Asia, by 2040, is anticipated to be contributing 42% of global GDP, showing how the region is on the cusp of a new era and is on its way to expanding its global influence, according to McKinsey & Company. The global management consulting firm's analysis found that Asia could be home to 60% of the Fortune Global 500 companies and have 55% of the worlds total workforce.

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Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

When a client first begins working with an advisor, the relationship is often marked with a flurry of onboarding tasks, immediate issues to resolve, and long-term planning goals to establish. However, this heightened activity often settles into a familiar routine over time. And as clients come into monitoring meetings, they may increasingly describe their situation as "fine", with no pressing issues to address.

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Speaker: Frank Taliano

Document-heavy workflows slow down productivity, bury institutional knowledge, and drain resources. But with the right AI implementation, these inefficiencies become opportunities for transformation. So how do you identify where to start and how to succeed? Learn how to develop a clear, practical roadmap for leveraging AI to streamline processes, automate knowledge work, and unlock real operational gains.

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CFO Dive

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency has sparked privacy concerns as it has sought to tap into federal databases in its effort to cut costs and root out fraud.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The Key to Effective Risk Management in Business with Chris Weeks, CFO Center UK In the latest CFO Club podcast, we had the pleasure of hosting Chris Weeks from CFO Center UK. Chris shared invaluable insights into effective risk management strategies and how businesses can better prepare for uncertainty. Here are some key takeaways from our discussion: 1.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

As finance leaders take on the reign and oversee even non-financial strategic matters such as environmental, social, and governance (ESG), it is then important to take the magnifying lens and look into its significance in the department. FinDep Consult enumerates aspects how ESG plays out as a vital factor to consider for finance leaders when making crucial decisions for the organisation: Investor Perspectives FinDep Consult says investors focus onESG when making decisions as they look for the r

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Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Welcome everyone! Welcome to the 425th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Sebastian Guerra. Sebastian is the President of Guerra Wealth Advisors, a hybrid advisory firm based in Miami, Florida, with nearly $15M of revenue and almost 60 team members, supporting over 1,700 client households. What's unique about Sebastian, though, is how his firm has implemented a financial planning quality control system, where a dedicated team member touches base wit

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CFO Dive

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Long-run inflation expectations this month rose to 3.5% in the biggest month-over-month increase since May 2021, the University of Michigan said.

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CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Winning the Financial Game with Strategic Treasury Management in Volatile Times Businesses face constant financial ups and downs. Prices of goods, exchange rates, and interest rates can change quickly, creating uncertainty. Without proper planning, companies may struggle to pay bills, manage debts, or take advantage of new opportunities. Strategic treasury management helps businesses stay financially stable, even when markets are unpredictable.

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Navigator SAP

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

In this webinar, Navigator Business Solutions provided a comprehensive update on the future of SAP Business One , sharing key insights on the product roadmap, cloud transition strategies, essential integrations, and pathways for business growth.

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Bramasol

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

In todays digital economy, businesses rely heavily on SAP consultants to guide them through complex ERP implementations, streamline processes, and maximize the value of their SAP investments. As one of SAP's longest serving partners with 28 years of helping corporate clients, at Bramasol we've developed a deep understanding of what makes a great SAP consultant.

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Speaker: Claire Grosjean

Finance teams are drowning in data—but is it actually helping them spend smarter? Without the right approach, excess spending, inefficiencies, and missed opportunities continue to drain profitability. While analytics offers powerful insights, financial intelligence requires more than just numbers—it takes the right blend of automation, strategy, and human expertise.

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