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The Key to Financial Success: The Right ERP for Accounting

Navigator SAP

Accounting is one of the most critical functions of any business and choosing the right software to manage it can be a daunting task. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software is an integrated system that enables organizations to manage business processes and automate various functions.

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Travel + Leisure CFO talks uptick in travel, bleisure

CFO Dive

Despite headwinds on travel from the pandemic, CFO Mike Hug has continued to capitalize on new opportunities within the industry.

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Accountant shortages likely to yield more audit failures

CFO Dive

The shortage of workers with the core accounting skills needed to staff audits is making audit failures more likely, Hofstra University’s Jack Castonguay says.

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U.S. Bank Failures, 2001 – Present

Barry Ritholtz

Bank failures since 2001, scaled by amount of assets in 2023 dollars. The graphic above, via Flowing Data , puts recent events into perspective: At $209 billion in assets, the Silicon Valley Bank failure since Washington Mutual crashed in 2008 (JPM Chase took them over from the FDIC). The post U.S. Bank Failures, 2001 – Present appeared first on The Big Picture.

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How to Navigate Revenue and Expense Management: Competitive Insights for Financial Success

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!

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What is a Bailout?

Barry Ritholtz

Silicon Valley Bank depositors made whole; Credit Suisse counter-parties saved; First Republic bondholders protected — are these bailouts or something else? Were these people “bailed out?” What are the differences between insured depositors getting their cash back, a private sector rescue orchestrated by the Fed or the Swiss government, and a taxpayer-funded bailout?

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Maximizing Efficiency With the Best ERP for Wholesale Distribution

Navigator SAP

Businesses today need objective data on everything in their warehouses to make critical business decisions. One sector that would greatly benefit from clear and coherent data flow is logistics. An Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system can significantly improve efficiency and is a significant step toward digital transformation.

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Streamline Operations With the Right ERP for Engineering Firms

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Lamborghini's Best Year Ever, Again: Q&A With CFO Paolo Poma

Global Finance

Are luxury cars untouched by economic slowdown and inflation? The latest results from Italian luxury automaker Lamborghini suggests so. CFO Paolo Poma believes the company can even improve its profitability, despite economic headwinds. Global Finance spoke with Poma—who has been managing director and CFO since 2017—when he recently visited New York.

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IRS issues NFT tax guidance

CFO Dive

The IRS seeks comment on NFTs’ treatment under the newly proposed tax guidance as regulators and lawmakers consider the future of cryptocurrency and digital asset spaces.

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How To Streamline Finance Operations Through Automation

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.

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MiB: Cliff Asness, AQR

Barry Ritholtz

This week, we speak with Cliff Asness , co-founder and managing partner at AQR Capital Management. The firm has ~$100 billion in assets under management. An active researcher, Asness contributes to numerous publications and has received a variety of accolades, including the James R. Vertin Award from CFA Institute in recognition of his lifetime contribution to research.

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How Life Sciences Businesses Should Prepare Financials for Scaling and Outside Funding

Navigator SAP

Developing a life sciences product and going to market is not easy. There’s the research and development, of course, but there’s also the business-building side.

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Managing Your Accounts Payable: A Guide for Small Business Owners

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Are you tired of the countless hours spent managing your accounts payable (AP)? Do you want to streamline your accounting process to save the time and money spent on manual tasks on Quickbooks? With a growing business, it’s easy to outgrow the accounting systems you’ve relied on since the conception of your company. By moving to Sage Intacct, you’ll gain valuable, actionable insights and true visibility into your business performance while simplifying the AP process.

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Luckin Coffee’s ‘revenue reckoning’ takeaways

CFO Dive

The Beijing-based company was initially viewed as a kind of David poised on its home turf to take on the Goliath of the coffee world — Starbucks — in China.

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Empowering Business Travel: The CFOs Guide

Business travel is more than just a line item. It’s a strategic opportunity to align with your company’s goals and empower your employees. With 60% of employees dissatisfied with the ease of booking and modifying travel plans, there’s a significant opportunity to improve travel management. This one-pager explores how to transform travel into a powerful tool for organizational success.

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10 Weekend Reads

Barry Ritholtz

The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of coffee, grab a seat outside, and get ready for our longer-form weekend reads: • The A to Z of economics : Economic terms, from “absolute advantage” to “zero-sum game”, explained to you in plain English. ( The Economist ) • The Incredible Tantrum Venture Capitalists Threw Over Silicon Valley Bank : Remind me why, exactly, these guys have so much control over technological innovation?

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This Week on TRB

The Reformed Broker

And if you haven’t subscribed yet, don’t wait. Check it out below or wherever fine podcasts are played. . The post This Week on TRB appeared first on The Reformed Broker.

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Fearless finance: Mercy Phetla on how debit orders led to death threats

CFO Talks

Written by Staff Writer “I didn’t even know that the town of Schweizer-Reneke existed, when I drove here for the interview, it felt like it was at the end of the world,” Mercy Phetla told the CFOTalks podcast in April last year.” Phetla was interviewing for the post of CFO at Mamusa Local Municipality. “I was job hunting when I saw the advert, so I Googled about Mamusa and saw that there were a lot of things that the Auditor General has raised, a lot of things that gave me chills, but because I

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ESG poised to gain traction as CFO priority: Gartner

CFO Dive

Many organizations are shifting away from a purely “risk management” approach to ESG and are viewing it as a way to attract customers, investors and talent — a trend that will only increase in coming years, according to Gartner.

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Top 3 Secrets to Staying Relevant with Gen Z

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.

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10 Wednesday AM Reads

Barry Ritholtz

Note: We are off to California and Arizona for a few events; no Morning Reads for the next few days… My mid-week morning train plane reads: • How the Swiss ‘trinity’ forced UBS to save Credit Suisse : The takeover of its local rival could end up being a generational boon for UBS. But the government-orchestrated deal has angered many investors. ( Financial Times Alphaville ) • Why Job Reshoring Is Merely a Trickle : U.S. manufacturing can’t compete on cost, but it has a leg up in some areas

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Modi’s green dream at risk as Indian renewables hit by headwinds

CFO News

Energy transition investments in India already lag behind other major nations, and now the cost of capital is increasing as global interest rates rise, while the Inflation Reduction Act is creating more opportunities for clean-power investors in the US and its free-trade partners. All that spells trouble for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s goal to put India at the forefront of climate action.

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Fearless Finance: What drives whistleblower Sarika Lakraj-Naidoo

CFO Talks

Written by Staff Writer Before Sarika Lakraj-Naidoo came to media attention for blowing the whistle on R8.2 billion in questionable contracts at the City of Johannesburg, she was a guest on the CFOTalks podcast. Sarika, has since faced suspension, threats and harassment. This blog reflects on what motivates a whistleblower in a country where calling out corruption can be lethal Sarika’s belief in public service and leaving a legacy “I would like my legacy to outlast my life,” Sarika Lakraj-Naido

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Ally Financial taps Goldman vet for CFO seat

CFO Dive

Ally’s current finance chief, who has been serving on an interim basis since October, will return to his full-time role as corporate treasurer once the newly-appointed CFO arrives in July, the company said.

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Breaking New Ground: Managing Innovation Fatigue With Effective Automation

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.

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10 Monday AM Reads

Barry Ritholtz

My back to work morning train WFH reads: • Your NCAA Tournament Bracket Is a Business School in Disguise : What can you learn from the biggest upsets in college basketball? ( Wall Street Journal ) • What CEOs Are Getting Wrong About the Future of Work—and How to Make It Right : To build better companies, leaders need to experiment more, quit ‘living in fear of opening Pandora’s box,’ says Wharton management professor Adam Grant. ( Wall Street Journal ) see also Why Job Reshoring Is Merely a Tric

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“Being Agile and Transformative Should be the DNA of Every CFO to Stay Relevant"

CFO News

FOs are constantly inventing their companies and creating new contexts to be ahead in this competitive marketplace. For them, it’s not just about numbers, but it’s also about people, culture and technology.

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#FA Success Ep 325: Building Success In The Financial Advice Business From A Financially Challenged Upbringing, With Brenda Hiscock

Nerd's Eye View

Welcome back to the 325th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Brenda Hiscock. Brenda is a financial planner with Objective Financial Partners, an advice-only advisory firm based in Ontario, Canada, that works with clients on project-based financial plans, and also offers outsourced paraplanning to other Canadian advisory firms.

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Defunct Katerra sues former CFO for bonus

CFO Dive

The failed Softbank-backed startup is alleging its former CFO is obligated to pay back his signing and relocation bonuses amid intensifying scrutiny of executive compensation.

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Secure SaaS Success: Embedded Finance as a Competitive Advantage

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.