Pfizer, Moderna tap new CFOs outside pharma
CFO Dive
APRIL 12, 2022
The changes in the COVID-19 vaccine-makers’ C-suites come as the recent easing of pandemic pressures will likely pave the way for more CFO and executive exits, one expert said.
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Integrated WMS Leads to a Better Short Game in Inventory Optimization
Navigator SAP
APRIL 15, 2022
In golf, the difference between a birdie and a bogey often comes down to the effectiveness of your short game. You might have Tiger Woods-grade driving skills, but it won’t matter without an efficient short game.
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Why Does Excel Survive in Finance Departments?
CFO
APRIL 12, 2022
Microsoft’s Excel spreadsheet application has been around since the mid-1980s, and it’s often been derided for being out of date; as in, “before we upgraded to this new business intelligence platform, we were still using Excel spreadsheets.” In many finance departments, however, Excel is not just surviving; it’s thriving. The application remains popular among finance.
Fund sizes surge in 2021 as LPs back bigger managers
Private Funds CFO
APRIL 14, 2022
Investors put safe money with larger managers, making fundraising for first-time funds more difficult.
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SEC issues guidance on crypto-asset accounting, disclosure
CFO Dive
APRIL 11, 2022
As theft of crypto-assets rises, the SEC is pushing companies to publicly report on the potential costs from such crimes and efforts to curb hacking risks.
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A CFO’s Guide to Carbon Offsets
CFO
APRIL 13, 2022
In March, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released a proposal to mandate companies disclose climate-related risks that could impact their businesses. The proposal is open for a 60-day comment period and will almost certainly face legal scrutiny after. Should it be codified, organizations will be required to disclose the amount of carbon reduction represented.
The necessity of fairness opinions
Private Funds CFO
APRIL 14, 2022
SEC could take fairness opinions from ‘nice to have’ to ‘must have’ for continuation funds.
Russia-Ukraine war to stoke U.S. inflation, slow growth
CFO Dive
APRIL 14, 2022
While ending a period of easy money, the Federal Reserve may have trouble reducing inflation to its 2% target without tipping the economy into a recession, the Conference Board said.
Multi-Location Restaurants And Franchises – The Best Cloud Accounting Solution
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APRIL 14, 2022
Many restaurant companies own and manage multiple brands, entities, and locations across multiple states. This can pose challenges when each location is running its own instance of QuickBooks and financials have to be consolidated at the end of the month using Excel. . Management at the holding company level often waits weeks for the month-end close, and the process is slower when the Controller is slowed down by manual processes and procedures. .
Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback
Advertiser: Paycor
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Portfolio Diversification: Harder Than It Used to Be?
CFA Institute
APRIL 11, 2022
Ever-greater access to world equity markets should have made it easier for investors to build and harvest the benefits of diversified global stock portfolios. But has it really?
SEC could take fairness opinions from ‘nice to have’ to ‘must have’ for continuation funds
Private Funds CFO
APRIL 13, 2022
CEO Justin Johnson and senior managing director Chad Rucker of valuations and fairness opinion provider VRC take a look at the regulator’s aims for continuation funds.
CFOs cling to spreadsheets despite their limits as FP&A tool
CFO Dive
APRIL 14, 2022
Manual processes take a lot of time but finance leaders feel they’ve invested too much in their processes to abandon Excel altogether, a survey finds.
5 Warning Signs of Nonprofit Cash Flow Issues
The Charity CFO
APRIL 12, 2022
Cash flow isn’t just an issue for small nonprofits that depend on donations to meet payroll each month. A lack of cash on hand impacts nonprofit organizations of all sizes. Take this example…. A few years ago, we were working with a fully-funded nonprofit. . This organization’s revenue was secured by government contracts and a few key foundations.
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.
Book Review: Damsel in Distressed
CFA Institute
APRIL 15, 2022
Dominique Mielle provides an authentic, firsthand account of a long, rising, uninterrupted career at a single firm during the heyday of the hedge fund industry.
Jersey private placements continue to grow as alternative AIFMD passport
Private Funds CFO
APRIL 12, 2022
More non-EU alternative investment fund managers are choosing Jersey private placements rather than access EU investors via AIFMD passports.
Fed will 'expeditiously' combat inflation, Brainard says
CFO Dive
APRIL 12, 2022
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, COVID-19 lockdowns in China and the unpredictability of the pandemic have thrust the U.S. economy into a time of “very high uncertainty,” Lael Brainard said.
Stagflation scenario poses risks for some high-yield Asia Pacific corporates
Future CFO
APRIL 14, 2022
Eleven high-yield (HY) corporates in Asia Pacific rated from ‘B-’ to ‘BB+’ could face elevated refinancing risks under a stagflation scenario, said Fitch Ratings recently. According to the credit rating agency, these corporates are from its portfolio of 74 and do not include Chinese homebuilders. The analysis was based on an adverse scenario involving average oil prices of US$150/barrel in 2022 and US$130/bbl (a barrel of crude oil) in 2023, against the company’s current forecast of US$100/bbl a
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 Golden Age of the CFO: Advice for Finance Leaders
Planful
APRIL 12, 2022
We’re moving quickly into 2022 yet the impact of the past two years continues to create uncertainty and force leaders in Finance to reevaluate their approach to business, recruiting, and technology. Finance and accounting are no different. But as the Office of the CFO was tasked to do more and do it faster during the […]. The post The Golden Age of the CFO: Advice for Finance Leaders appeared first on Planful.
Jersey private placements on the rise
Private Funds CFO
APRIL 12, 2022
Jersey private placements continue to grow as alternative AIFMD passport.
KPIs can mislead if they're not tested against other metrics, SaaS exec says
CFO Dive
APRIL 11, 2022
An initiative’s effectiveness can’t be measured on the basis of a single set of data points, according to Rob Israch of Tipalti.
China and Hong Kong IPOs to accelerate if two things happen
Future CFO
APRIL 12, 2022
China and Hong Kong IPOs will accelerate if the pandemic situation in China improves and the Russia-Ukraine War subsides in Q2 2022, said the Capital Market Services Group of Deloitte China recently. In Q1 2022, the Shanghai Stock Exchange emerged to become the world's largest IPO venue by funds raised, following the listings of three prominent IPOs, according to the group’s Q1 2022 analysis.
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.
Dechert continues global finance expansion with partner hire
Private Funds CFO
APRIL 11, 2022
The law firm snags Davis Polk counsel amid PE and private credit practice growth.
Collaborative model can be a win for both company and customers
CFO Dive
APRIL 12, 2022
Making money based on the customer's savings or revenue generated from the product or service is gaining steam but valuation and accounting challenges are still being sorted out.
PwC: The race to digital money is on
Future CFO
APRIL 10, 2022
Digital money will be the future, said PwC recently when releasing its 2022 PwC Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Global Index. “It’s estimated that more than 80% of central banks are considering launching a central bank digital currency,” the company noted in a statement. The 2022 PwC CBDC Global Index analyzes and ranks the leading retail and wholesale CBDC projects, according to PwC, adding that the Index evaluates the current stage of CBDC project development also taking into account cent
Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence
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“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.
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