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CFOs more worried about inflation than recession: Deloitte

CFO Dive

Nearly three quarters of CFOs are more concerned about persistent inflation than a recession, Deloitte’s third-quarter survey found.

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Is this chart going up or down?

The Reformed Broker

Is this chart going up or down? It’s not a trick question. Just look at it and tell me what primary the trend is. You’d be amazed at how many financial advisors, insurance brokers acting as financial advisors, financial planners, wirehouse wealth managers, financial consultants and other assorted intermediaries in this business could not for the life of them look at this chart and give you a straight answer.

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CDMO Races Along on a Digital Transformation Journey

Navigator SAP

As COVID-19 has infected and killed millions across the globe, it has spurred researchers to accelerate the delivery of therapeutics and vaccines. But the reality is that the process of drug and vaccine research and development is time-intensive, requires high capital outlays, and takes place in a complex multi-party ecosystem that includes regulatory agencies.

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EVs Raise Cash

Corporate Finance

EV makers Nikola and Lucid both announced secondary stock offerings today. As we mentioned in the textbook, SEOs often have a negative effect on stock prices, and these announcements were not exceptions. Nikola announced a $400 million stock offering, to be sold at the market price. The stock price dropped about 10 percent on the announcement. For Lucid, the company announced an $8 billion shelf offer to be sold over the next three years.

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Planning Your Restaurants Path to Profitability

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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The modern challenges for CFOs

CFO Dive

Mike Kelly of Ernst & Young (EY), talks talent retention, inflation, ESG reporting requirements and how these evolving issues are reshaping the top financial seat.

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Why Manufacturing Enterprises Need to Use ERP Systems

Navigator SAP

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) gives manufacturing organizations control over every aspect of production and performance. Advanced data tracking mechanisms and consolidation of all data points into one overarching software system helps executives monitor every step in the manufacturing process.

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All eyes on SPX 4,000

The Reformed Broker

I like the way Ari Wald at Oppenheimer frames the current technical set-up for the S&P 500. Now we’re caught between the declining 200-day and the rising 50-day – the latter might be the next major pivot point for short-term traders and for general sentiment depending on what happens if and when we get there: Here’s Ari: A Bullish Base vs. a Resuming Bear The S&P 500’s rejection from its 200-d.

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Rise of female CFOs outpaces slowing diversity gains

CFO Dive

Women comprised 16% of big company CFOs while Black, Latino and Asian executives held 10.9% of the top finance seats as of July 31, a study found.

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What Data Makes NBER Recession Calls?

Barry Ritholtz

First Half 2022, NBER Edition. The debate between the official NBER determination of a recession and the 2Qs approach has been endlessly discussed. Rather than spill more pixels on this, I will instead direct you to the Menzie Chin chart above (hat tip Invictus ). You can see why the NBER does not rely on GDP (pink line) alone; GDP was slightly negative, while Manufacturing and Trade Sales were more negative.

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How Automation is Driving Efficiency Through the Last Mile of Reporting

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

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Evaluating ERP Vendors for Small to Medium Business

Navigator SAP

Many enterprises around the world are now incorporating Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions into their systems to streamline their day-to-day business processes and customer relations. The increasing uptake of ERP systems has led to a rise in ERP vendors in the market, so it may be difficult to determine which vendor suits your business when searching for small-scale industrial ERP software.

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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 were 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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Fed’s Williams sees inflation falling to 2.5% to 3% next year

CFO Dive

The Federal Reserve must interpret several “crosscurrents” in the economy as it fulfills its pledge to curb inflation to 2%, according to the president of the New York Fed.

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10 Friday AM Reads

Barry Ritholtz

Our end-of-week morning reads, which have had an edit button since 1967: • Bosses say remote work kills culture. These companies disagree. Some business leaders worry remote options could destroy their company culture. But companies that have operated remotely for years say culture doesn’t come from a physical office. ( Washington Post ). • Global Bonds Tumble Into Their First Bear Market in a Generation : Bloomberg bond index drops 20% from its January 2021 peak A new environment as bonds fall

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Register Now: Sneak Peek Into Close Automation SkyStem Web Demo

Technology is rapidly changing the way accountants perform and manage month-end activities. Spreadsheets, email, and shared drives no longer have to slow us down. Join us as we present a "sneak peek" recorded demo of SkyStem's month-end close solution – ART. In under four weeks, your team can start reaping the benefits of month-end close automation by vastly reducing spreadsheets, cut down on reconciliation work, speed up the month-end close, and better manage your remote team.

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Oracle ERP Cloud Versus SAP Business One

Navigator SAP

The global Enterprise Resource Planning systems market is growing exponentially, and it’s expected to maintain an upward trajectory in the foreseeable future. In 2021, the market was worth more than $41.69 billion; despite this growth, there is ongoing debate about the best choice between Oracle ERP cloud and the SAP Business One system.

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Cochrane and Coleman: Quantitative Easing and Asset Price Dynamics

CFA Institute

"Wall Street wisdom is that QE is immensely powerful and is stoking financial bubbles. Academics say, 'I take your $100 bills, I give you back 10 $10 bills. Who cares?'".

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Guide: How to turn your tax function into a strategic profit centre

CFO Dive

Many tax department heads and CFOs believe their organisations’ tax function needs to become more efficient and well-integrated.

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10 Wednesday AM Reads

Barry Ritholtz

My mid-week morning train WFH reads: • Who Holds the Student Loan Debt? Most individuals see a return on their student loans in the form of a higher paying career. ( Of Dollars And Data ) see also Debt Babies : Make repayment of all student loans (assumed to the current year only) 100% tax deductible, and retroactively — at least in some part — for people who already paid.

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Accounting Software and ERP Readiness Guide

In this white paper, we explore the factors to consider in deciding whether the time is right for your Company to consider a new ERP or accounting software, the total cost of ownership and plans necessary to make the potential leap to these systems.

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Why Are ERP Systems for Contract Development?

Navigator SAP

Organizations considering the best ERP for biotechnology may require a solution incorporating extra features, such as contract development and management. This functionality isn't standard in every ERP, but it can be highly valuable when choosing between software solutions such as SAP for life sciences.

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Powell Prescribes More Economic Pain: Three Financial History Lessons Support His Diagnosis

CFA Institute

“The first lesson is that central banks can and should take responsibility for delivering low and stable inflation,” Jerome Powell says.

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Focusing on tech skills could give finance a hiring edge

CFO Dive

Focusing on tech-based skills could help financial departments get ahead of changing talent retention trends, according to Selby Jennings’ Kareem Bakr.

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Long Weekend !

Barry Ritholtz

The unofficial end of Summer is here. Labor Day may just be a 3 (or 4) day weekend to you but in the rosy glow of nostalgia, it marked when the freedom of Summer came to a bittersweet close, and the regimented structure of school soon followed. As investors, we understand the impact of seasonality (overstated though it may be) and the return of participants to the market in full. we see this in liquidity and flows as well as more people in the office and the city (though who knows what the post-

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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.

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Top ERP for Biotechnology

Navigator SAP

Enterprises in biotech often integrate advanced life sciences software to improve quality assurance, organizational efficiency, and compliance–but choosing the right ERP is difficult. Much depends on the nature of the company; for example, a small or midsize corporation needs to balance functionality versus cost.

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How To Avoid Nonprofit Accountant Turnover

The Charity CFO

I’m sure you’ve heard about the “Great Resignation” that’s been taking place over the last year or so. Not surprisingly, this above-average employee turnover impacted nearly every industry, but it has hit nonprofits and financial professionals particularly hard. . However, nonprofit accountant turnover is not a new problem in the sector. It’s an ongoing issue that’s merely exacerbated by the Great Resignation.

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Cybersecurity firm ExtraHop names new CFO

CFO Dive

ExtraHop appointed Mike Parson as its new CFO, one of a series of new C-suite leaders named as the company seeks to scale up.

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Digital Transformation in Retail Drives Flexibility and Foresight

Embark With Us

To state the obvious, things have been turbulent in retail over the last few years. A global pandemic, mandatory quarantines, a tidal wave of e-commerce colliding with an already stretched supply chain that, for some, lead to inventory oversupply, short-term margin pressure, and a mad dash to liquidate inventory – we could go on, but you get the idea.

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PowerPoint Best Practices for Creating Stellar Presentations

Mastering data visualization in PowerPoint will help accelerate your career because it positions you as someone who can present data that drives business decisions forward. think-cell's PowerPoint Best Practices eBook was created specifically for professionals aiming to master the art and science of data-driven storytelling. What’s inside: Practical Insights: Uncover valuable tips for crafting engaging and persuasive presentations.

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How to Use SAP Software for Beginners

Navigator SAP

Studies have shown that System Applications and Products (SAP) has the largest market share of all Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, with an unmatched premium in the ERP and IT industry. This is why many enterprises around the world are now implementing SAP software in their systems.

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The Challenges of Constant Change and the Need for Accurate Scenario Planning

Centage

It’s impossible to know for certain what the future holds. However, the area in which successful companies excel is responding to change. Along with being agile and able to pivot on a dime, these businesses have the ability to make decisions and act on them with confidence, and that means mastering the art of scenario planning. A way to secure control despite uncertain circumstances, scenario planning involves identifying assumptions about the future and creating a plan for how your business wi

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Earnings Roundup: CFOs squeezed by high food costs hit price levers

CFO Dive

Executives in the restaurant and grocery sectors are being selective about how they raise prices to beat soaring ingredient and input costs.

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