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Next-gen CFOs: Forging a new path

CFO Dive

The finance chief has long been more than a routine number-cruncher. For Gen Z, the route to the CFO chair will likely better reflect the role’s complexity.

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Finance lags other functions in AI implementation

Future CFO

Most finance functions are behind other functions in AI implementation. According to a survey of 130 finance leaders and 91 associates in administrative support functions by Gartner in June this year, 61% of respondents either have no plans for AI implementation or are still in the initial planning phase. Survey highlights Only 9% of finance organisations are in the scaling and using phases, compared to 20% of other administrative support functions, such as HR, legal, real estate, IT, and procur

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Time for “Finance” has arrived

CFO News

In this insightful opinion piece, Robin Banerjee emphasizes the growing demand for finance professionals in India amid a booming economy. With the country poised for significant financial growth, Banerjee highlights the crucial role CFOs and finance teams play in orchestrating success in various sectors.

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Revisiting Greedflation

Barry Ritholtz

Over at Alphaville , Robin Wigglesworth looks at whether ‘Greedflation’ (aka price-gouging) meaningfully contributed to Eurozone inflation. Specifically, Bank of England research suggests that while they “find no evidence of a rise in overall profits in the UK” they did notice that “companies in the oil, gas and mining sectors have bucked the trend” with “some companies… much more profitable than others.”1 I was pretty skeptical about Greedflation initia

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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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Fractional CFOs for SMEs

Beacon CFO Plus

Providing Strategic Expertise and Guidance “Success in management requires learning as fast as the world is changing.” – Warren Bennis There is no shortage of challenges for new business owners, from startups to family-owned businesses or independently owned enterprises. No matter your industry, you must keep up with ever-changing market competition, regulatory requirements, talent acquisition needs, and new technology adoption.

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951: Tomorrow’s Lessons, Today | Frank Teruel, CFO, Arkose Labs

CFO Thought Leader

For a dozen years or more, Frank Teruel has been leading a double life professionally. When he stepped into the CFO slot at Arkose Labs last February, the position was just the latest in a succession of CFO stints that had required him to align C-suite duties with additional responsibilities in a Santa Clara University classroom. In his teaching mode, Professor Teruel is known to speak quickly, while keeping discussions lively and interesting by injecting real-world knowledge and business insigh

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How finance leaders can maximise the benefits of new-age cloud technologies

Future CFO

As open source, cloud-native computing , and other new-age cloud technologies prove to becoming more important as times go by in today's market, finance leaders must see to it that they have a good grasp of the situation. Maximising cloud benefits and how artificial intelligence and big data turn into a game-changer in technology should undoubtedly be on a finance leader's list of priorities now.

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‘Cash is king’ carries new weight in high-rate, SVB era

CFO Dive

The higher cost of capital has executives doubling down on cash by incentivizing customers to pay sooner and holding inventory reins tighter, according to panelists at the MIT Sloan CFO Summit.

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Spotting causes of marketing planning problems for greater financial wins

Future CFO

The marketing planning process, although tedious, can prove to serve long-term financial benefits for the organisation if done properly and excellently. As it is the process to define activities that will support the company's business goals in the near- and short-term, it also helps in establishing an accurate timeline for results and revenue. Laura Cross , principal analyst at Forrester , believes that the conversation on marketing planning should be rooted in the organisation's marketing stra

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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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ERP Software for the Manufacturing Industry

Navigator SAP

Manufacturers face the pressure of improving operational efficiency, reducing operation and maintenance costs, and increasing business profitability, as with all businesses. But technological shifts and increasingly complex supply chain considerations put further pressure on manufacturing companies.

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Investing Behavioral Hacks

Barry Ritholtz

Markets screamed higher yesterday after a benign CPI report showed a 0.0% monthly price increase and inflation falling to 3.2% year over year. After a big gap opening, latecomers piled in; many had been sitting on the sidelines following a challenging 2022, while others got panicked out during the 10% October drawdown. It was a classic fear-driven error, a combination of bad market timing and poor impulse control.

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Finance teams lag behind HR, legal in AI adoption: Gartner

CFO Dive

“CFOs want to be sure they can trust the technology, and part of that trust is understanding how it works and where it fits” within the finance function, Gartner’s Marco Steecker said.

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Roles of NFRA and ICAI are not overlapping but complementary: Pandey

CFO News

Accounting: The institutional mechanism is clearly laid out between the two regulatory bodies, the chairperson of NFRA said.

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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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Employee Retention Credit: Helping Clients By Assessing Rules And Eligibility In 4 Phases

Nerd's Eye View

In the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic, many small businesses such as restaurants, entertainment venues, and retail stores experienced cratering revenues, either due to government lockdown orders that forced many non-essential businesses to temporarily shut their doors, or simply due to lack of demand since many of their customers decided to stay at home out of an abundance of caution.

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October inflation brings positive news: Flat for the month, sliding lower for the year

Tips Watch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Here we go: A good news inflation report as we head toward a new year. The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) was unchanged in October on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S.

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Retail sales fall, adding to signs economy cooling after hot Q3 growth

CFO Dive

Gradual declines in consumer spending, hiring and inflation suggest that the Federal Reserve may achieve a “soft landing” for the economy.

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NFRA joins IFIAR to strengthen global audit oversight

CFO News

This collaboration with 55 global counterparts signifies a commitment to enhancing audit practices worldwide and fostering the exchange of best practices.

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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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Optimizing Virtual Client Meetings To Make Them More ‘Real’ And Less Exhausting

Nerd's Eye View

Traditionally, financial planning meetings have been held face-to-face in an advisor's office, and over the years, a body of research has emerged showing that how the advisor's office is laid out can have a significant impact on how clients perceive the advisor, their mood during the meeting, and even their resulting financial planning decisions. However, over the last decade (and particularly since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic), many advisors have increasingly been holding virtual cli

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The Fed’s Gonna Cut

The Reformed Broker

On episode 118 of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by Kevin Simpson to discuss: covered call strategies, the Fed, Warren Buffett’s latest moves, and much more! You can listen to the whole thing below, or find it wherever you like to listen to your favorite pods! Listen here: Apple podcasts Spotify podcasts Google podcasts Everywhere else!

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Orsted CFO, COO step down following large losses

CFO Dive

The two executives are departing as the offshore wind industry flounders among rising interest rates, narrowing margins and challenged supply chains.

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Yulu's CFO Anuj Tewari assumes Co-Founder role amidst plans for rapid growth and expansion

CFO News

After the official announcement, Tewari becomes an integral part of the current three-member founding team, which includes Amit Gupta as CEO, Naveen Dachuri as CTO, and RK Misra as President of Ecosystem Partnerships.

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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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#FA Success Ep 359: Building A Financial Planning Assessment To Show Clients Progress And Value Over Time, With Eric Miller

Nerd's Eye View

Welcome back to the 359th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Eric Miller. Eric is the Chief Financial Advisor and Co-Owner of Econologics Financial Advisors, an independent RIA based in Largo, Florida, that generates more than $4M of revenue while working with nearly 300 client households. What's unique about Eric, though, is how he leverages a custom-built financial planning assessment he calls their Financial Prosperity Index, which he gives to bo

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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. These are the most read posts on the site this week, in case you missed it: . The post This Week on TRB appeared first on The Reformed Broker.

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Escalating SaaS prices outpace CPI inflation

CFO Dive

Software-as-a-service spending now accounts for 14.1% of a typical company’s expense line, up from 12.7% last year, according to research from Vertice.

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Qatar slaps Rs 239 crore tax penalty on L&T

CFO News

Larsen & Toubro (L&T), India's renowned construction and engineering giant, has encountered a financial setback as Qatar's income tax authorities imposed penalties amounting to Rs 238.95 crore. The penalties consist of Rs 111.31 crore and Rs 127.64 crore, respectively, and are attributed to alleged discrepancies in the income declared by L&T in comparison to the assessment conducted by the Qatari tax authorities.

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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.