Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Financial advisors have a fiduciary obligation to act in their clients' best interests, and at the same time are prohibited by state and SEC rules from making misleading statements or omissions about their advisory business. These responsibilities also extend to the use of any technology used in the process of giving advice: A recommendation made with the aid of technology still needs to be in the client's best interests, while the technology also needs to carry out any function as it's describe

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CFO News

DECEMBER 26, 2023

In the era of constant change, organizations must embrace dynamic finance to thrive. Rajani Kesari, CFO at Nayara Energy, explores the transformative principles shaping finance, driving collaborative business integration, and propelling finance into a strategic driver of sustainable profitability.

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Centage

DECEMBER 27, 2023

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Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Welcome everyone! Welcome to the 365th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Rob Nelson. Rob is the CEO and Founder of NorthRock Partners, an RIA based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, that oversees $5 billion in assets under management for 1,500 client households. What's unique about Rob, though, is how while many advisory firms increasingly talk about being more than 'just' their client's financial advisor and instead their entire 'personal CFO', Rob has b

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Speaker: Nancy Wu, Head of Sales and Customer Success at SkyStem

Join us for an enlightening webinar as we delve into the transformative realm of modern accounting practices. In today's digital age, the convergence of outsourcing and automation has revolutionized how businesses manage their financial operations. In this webinar we will explore the synergistic potential of these two strategies to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, save cost and drive strategic decision-making.

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CFO News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Edtech platforms including Emeritus, Coursera, upGrad, Simplilearn and Great Learning say they have seen a sharp uptick in the number of top executives—including CXOs—who are opting for upskilling to stay on top of things in a fast-changing business environment.

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Barry Ritholtz

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Billie Eilish may be only 22, but she sings like a chanteuse with decades of hard living behind her — a world-weary angel. Her version of this little tune gives it an entirely different read than the original Judy Garland take from Meet Me in St Louis. I imagine this version has some studio exec suggesting she do an album of Christmas songs; but not only is it way too early in her career) for that, it’s a bit lightweight and ephemeral for her wonderful voice and phrasing; instead, sh

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Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that the S&P 500 index is on pace to return around 24% in 2023, defying expectations that investors had early this year for weak growth and high volatility – which underscores both the unpredictability of markets in the short term and the need to diversify in order to defend against that unpredictability in the long term.

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CFO News

DECEMBER 28, 2023

"Inexpensive sensorisation and the power of artificial intelligence are opening up new ways to drive extreme levels of efficiency, ensure real-time decision-making, and rapidly deploy transformative business models.

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Cube Software

DECEMBER 29, 2023

The fundamentals of marginal revenue: a quick recap Marginal revenue is the additional income generated from selling one more unit of a product or service. It's key in strategic finance for making informed decisions about pricing and production.

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Barry Ritholtz

DECEMBER 23, 2023

This week, we speak with Stephen Suttmeier , director and chief equity technical strategist at B of A Merrill Lynch. His Monthly Chart Portfolio of Global Markets and Market Analysis Commentary are both widely read among professional traders. He has been highly ranked in Institutional Investors’ Research Poll and was the winner of the Best Bank for Equity Research category in the Technical Analyst Awards.

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Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Each week in Weekend Reading For Financial Planners, we seek to bring you synopses and commentaries on 12 articles covering news for financial advisors including topics covering technical planning, practice management, advisor marketing, career development, and more. And as 2023 draws to a close, we wanted to highlight 25 of the most popular and insightful articles that were featured throughout the year (that you might have missed!).

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CFO News

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Wipro Sues Former Cfo: Former Wipro CFO Jatin Dalal joined Cognizant on December 1.

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The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Employee benefits packages play a big role in attracting and retaining top talent. According to Forbes, 10% of workers say they’d take a pay cut to get access to better benefits. As a small nonprofit, it can be difficult to determine what benefits mean the most to your employees, especially if you’re working within a strict budget. This nonprofit employee benefits guide goes through the most common types of benefits and how you can add them to your benefits offerings.

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Speaker: James Kahler, COO of Full Course

Ever wondered where to splurge and where to safely conserve when it comes to operating and growing your restaurant? 🤔 Join James Kahler, COO of Full Course and industry visionary, in this new webinar where he'll talk all about best practices to invest in your restaurant's success! Whether you're a new business or an established restaurant, a seasoned pro or a rookie, you'll learn the keys to sustainable success in this competitive industry.

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Barry Ritholtz

DECEMBER 23, 2023

The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of coffee, grab a seat by the fire, and get ready for our longer-form weekend reads: • The 2024 research dump! A comprehensive round-up of all the 2024 investment outlook reports ( Financial Times ) • Christmas Didn’t Start Out as a Shop Fest. Here’s How It Became One. the holiday season accounts for nearly a fifth of U.S. annual retail sales, and more for sellers of clothes, toys, and other prime gift items.

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Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Throughout history, there has been an age-old question of the difference between an investment and an expense. Society often views expenses as a permanent fixture in life, suggesting that there is no path away from their burden. But what if there was an alternative path? What if there was a way to shift our financial mindset about expenses from one of endless sunk costs to one of intentional investment?

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CFO News

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Tarun Rustagi, Chief Financial Officer of Canara HSBC Life Insurance elaborates on how 2023 shaped customer behaviour and how the regulations shaped the industry.

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The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Does your nonprofit have ownership of a for-profit entity? Whether your organization owns a for-profit company outright or has limited ownership, a for-profit subsidiary can have serious tax implications for your nonprofit. Let’s work through some of the most pressing tax implications you might face as a nonprofit with ownership in a for-profit company.

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Speaker: Jamie Eagan

As organizations strive for agility and efficiency, it's imperative for finance leaders to embrace innovative technologies and redefine traditional processes. Join us as we explore the pivotal role of digitalization and automation in reshaping what is commonly referred to as the “last mile of reporting”. We’ll deep-dive into why digitalization is no longer a choice, but a necessity for finance departments to stay competitive in a fast-paced environment touching on: 2024 trends for the Office of

Finance

Barry Ritholtz

DECEMBER 27, 2023

 The Best Way to Sell Your House with Jonathan Miller, Miller Samuel, December 27, 2023 Is it a seller’s market? That seems to be the consensus, but there are still tips and tricks to getting the biggest return for your home. On today’s episode, we discuss what to do, and NOT do, when selling a house. Full transcript below. ~~~ About this week’s guest: Jonathan Miller is founder and President of Miller Samuel.

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Cube Software

DECEMBER 26, 2023

What is Vena solutions? Vena solutions is comprehensive software designed for financial planning and analysis (FP&A). It's a platform that combines advanced financial forecasting, budgeting, and reporting capabilities with a familiar interface. At its core, Vena leverages the versatility and familiarity of Microsoft Excel interface while enhancing it with powerful features typical of more advanced FP&A software.

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CFO News

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Embarking on a transformative journey, CFOs emerge as strategic architects, shaping corporate destinies. ETCFO delves into the impactful stories of top 2023 promotions, illustrating their key role in propelling success and fostering change.

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CFO News

DECEMBER 29, 2023

In this insightful piece, Mukul Kanchan, Head of Finance at Plum, emphasizes the imperative synergy between CFOs and CHROs, advocating for data-driven decisions to elevate employee engagement and well-being, ultimately proving that investing in employees yields significant returns.

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CFO News

DECEMBER 29, 2023

The Madras High Court has stayed the Income Tax Department's demand of ₹9,403.09 crore from Cognizant Technologies for its share buyback of over ₹19,000 crore in 2017-18. The court has directed Cognizant to pay ₹1,500 crore within four weeks as security against the tax demand. If the company fails to comply, the stay order will be vacated automatically.

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CFO News

DECEMBER 29, 2023

In detailed guidelines, the CBDT said TCS will be collected on the gross amount charged to the customer. In case the buyer receives a discount, the TCS will be on the final invoice raised to the buyer irrespective of whether the first e-commerce operator is offering the discount or the second. The CBDT also said in case of purchase of goods which are not under the purview of Goods and Services Tax, the TDS will be applicable on the amount without including state levies, VAT or other tax.

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CFO News

DECEMBER 29, 2023

India Inc 2023: The year 2023 saw significant turmoil within several prominent Indian businesses, including Bharat Forge, Indigo, Raymond Group, and Religare Enterprises. These disputes among family members, friends, and stakeholders shed light on critical issues. It emphasized the necessity for clear succession plans, strategies to shield companies from relationship conflicts, and improved scrutiny of stakeholders.

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CFO News

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Uday Kotak, the Kotak Mahindra Bank founder, voiced for corporates to shift away from banks as part of helping India achieve dreams of 9% annual growth and becoming a $30 trillion GDP by 2047. Highlighting the shift from savers to investors, he emphasised challenges in banking, urging large corporates to shift to capital markets. He warned against Japan's economic history and stresses policies to avoid market bubbles.

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