Tips Watch

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com We knew this day would come, after enjoying 5% nominal yields on very safe investments for more than a year.

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CFO Leadership

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Here’s how we see it: CFOs can build the operating foundation needed for an IPO now, then go public when the time is right for their business. Maybe that time is coming soon for you, since the initial public offering (IPO) market in the US is showing signs of waking up. There were 30% more IPOs in the first half of 2024 compared to the first half of 2023, according to EY’s 2024 IPO Market Trends report.

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Global Finance

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Is the SPAC back? Maybe, a little. As a group, special purpose acquisition companies have crashed and burned spectacularly. Some 860 SPACs raised money from investors in the frenzied years 2020–2021, according to corporate advisor Kroll. Less than 100 survived. Most SPACs simply folded and returned cash to investors without ever making an acquisition.

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CFO Dive

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

As we move closer to 2025, the insurance market presents a window of opportunity with a period of relative stability compared to the volatility of recent years.

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Speaker: Joe Wroblewski, Sales Engineer Manager

Automating time-consuming manual tasks can save your firm hundreds of hours–and thousands of dollars. But it can also have longer-lasting benefits, like helping you attract and retain the next generation of CPAs, and we don’t need to tell you how important that is amid the current generational staffing crisis in the tax and accounting profession. You'll want to save your seat for this new webinar with industry expert Joe Wroblewski, where we'll explore how to: Maximize ROI with Cost-Effective Te

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Navigator SAP

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

A new ERP solution can dramatically upgrade a business with added visibility, automation, and more efficient operational processes among many other benefits. However, when buying ERP software, some essential implementation questions should be asked before purchase.

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CFO Plans

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of small business, staying ahead of financial challenges is crucial. Enter outsourced CFO services—a transformative solution for businesses seeking expert financial guidance without the overhead of a full-time executive. Discover how outsourced CFO services can elevate your financial strategy today. Let’s delve into why your business needs these services and how they can elevate your financial strategy.

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CFO News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has issued an advisory, urging taxpayers to proactively manage their records as new archival policies limit GST return data availability to seven years.

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Bank of the West

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

This year marks the 20th anniversary of BMO’s Equity Through Education Program (ETE). On one day every year, BMO donates institutional equity, BMO InvestorLine equity and ETF trading commissions to… Read more The post Twenty years of changing lives with BMO’s Equity Through Education appeared first on About BMO.

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Reval

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

LONDON – 26 September 2024: ION Commodities, a leading global provider of commodity. The post Elemental selects ION’s Aspect to power its metals, battery, and commodities trading business appeared first on ION.

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The Charity CFO

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Your nonprofit organization relies on the knowledge and guidance of its leadership team to advance its mission. A strong leadership team makes it easy for your organization to reach its goals by effectively using resources and managing strategy. However, nonprofit leaders face unique challenges that their for-profit counterparts don’t, such as limited resources or reliance on volunteers.

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CFO Dive

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Richard Barkham, CBRE’s global chief economist, is expecting “a meaningful uptick” in commercial real estate deals rather than an “explosion.

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Barry Ritholtz

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

In celebration of Abbey Road being released 55 years ago today (September 26, 1969), here is a short, Beatles-related excerpt from my upcoming book: “ How Not To Invest: The ideas, numbers, and behaviors that destroy wealth – and how to avoid them.” The book is being published ~March 18, 2025, and is available for pre-ording today.

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CFA Institute

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Christopher M. Dall, CFA, is managing director, Defined Contribution Retirement Solutions, for PNC Institutional Asset Management® (PNC IAM). In this role, he leads PNC IAM’s efforts to provide 3(21) investment advisory, 3(38) investment management, financial wellness, and employee education services for defined contribution plans. He provides functional oversight to the Retirement Plan Advisors and Employee Education Consultants who are responsible for providing defined contribution solutions t

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Tips Watch

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

For some investors, cashing in low-fixed-rate I Bonds makes sense, combined with the gift-box strategy to add to holdings in October. By David Enna, Tipswatch.

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CFO Dive

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Amid a high-profile backlash, many businesses are scrutinizing their policies. But the vast majority end up sticking with DEI, in part because it’s key to growth.

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Barry Ritholtz

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

This week, we speak with Kyla Scanlon , creator, host of YouTube’s,“Let’s Appreciate” podcast , writer of daily short-form videos about economy + markets. She has been published at Bloomberg, New York Magazine, FT, and the NYT. Her new book “ In This Economy?: How Money & Markets Really Work ” just came out this Summer. We discuss how she came up with the idea of a “ Vibecession ” and how it became a popular New York Times guest essay.

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CFA Institute

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Investment consulting is continually evolving. As technology evolves, so will our approaches, yet the core of consulting -- relationship-driven, strategic advice -- will remain steadfast.

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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.

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Over the last 60 years, the top Federal marginal tax bracket has steadily decreased from over 90% in the 1950s and 60s to 'just' 37% today. However, with the national debt expanding rapidly, observers of U.S. tax policy are predicting that Congress will inevitably be forced to again increase tax rates in order to raise revenue and balance the national budget – and that the current regime of relatively low tax rates will prove to be a temporary phenomenon.

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CFO Dive

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

IT and business professionals fear the technology's adoption can lead to data leakage, according to a Deloitte report.

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Global Finance

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Susanne Prager, head of cash management at Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI), discusses the challenges affecting global banking services and the need for the latest tech tools to help companies succeed in CEE and around the world. Global Finance: What are the overall trends impacting international banking transactions? Susanne Prager: With the inclusion of new markets in the EU, businesses demand faster, more transparent, and compliant cross-border transactions.

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CFO Talks

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Never Settle, Fostering a Culture of Continuous Learning in Finance In the ever-evolving landscape of finance, the role of the CFO has transformed dramatically. No longer confined to balancing books, today’s CFOs are at the forefront of shaping strategy, guiding decision-making, and steering their organisations through complex challenges. To maintain a competitive edge, it’s crucial to embed a culture of continuous learning within your finance team.

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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.

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent study by Cerulli has shown a sharp increase in the number of affluent investors willing to pay for advice, which on the one hand reflects the increasing financial complexity in peoples' lives (while they've also gotten busier than ever at work and at home) to the extent that they're more willing to work with someone to navigate those financial challenges; while al

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CFO Dive

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Costco lowered prices on a number of its store brand items as high food prices have become a hot button issue in the presidential election.

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Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

As the business world's thirst for mastering technological advancements properly intensifies, with the seemingly never-ending developments in artificial intelligence, automation, and machine learning, it is expected that organisations steer their priorities towards investments on the IT side. Finance leaders are already aware of such shifts , and it has been a part of the CFO agenda for quite some time now.

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Bramasol

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Life sciences includes a broad range of scientific fields that study living organisms and their interactions with the environment. Some of the key areas within life sciences include: Biology: The study of life and living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, evolution, and behavior. Biotechnology: The use of biological systems, organisms, or derivatives to develop or create products, often focusing on medical or agricultural applications.

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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.

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