February, 2025

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Tesla CFO, board members offload millions in stock

CFO Dive

The sales occurred after board members, including Kimbal Musk, agreed to pay a collective $919 million back to the EV maker to settle claims of excessive compensation last month.

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Conquer Complexity Through Real-Time Data with Cloud ERP

Navigator SAP

Theres a lot of complexity in a modern business. But real-time data with cloud ERP can help businesses cut down on this complexity. First, though, lets talk about the problem. Businesses today are more complex than ever, and there are a number of reasons for this complexity.

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Airbus Delays Flight

Corporate Finance

Airbus has been a proponent of hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft, stating that it wanted to have the first plane in the air by 2035. Now, it appears that Airbus was too ambitious in its goal as it has delayed plans for the new jet. Airbus did not give a new target date, but noted that the technology was 5-10 years behind the pace needed to bring the plane to the skies by 2035.

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Tulipmania!

Barry Ritholtz

Previously : 1 2 3 See also : Is This a Bubble? (Ben Carlson, January 31, 2025) Tulipomania! (The Paris Review, February 3, 2014) The post Tulipmania! appeared first on The Big Picture.

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Bringing AI to Finance: How to Leverage Technology for Efficiency and Control

Finance teams are balancing more than ever, but manual processes shouldn’t slow you down. In this ebook from BILL, discover how AI is transforming finance—automating AP, expense tracking, and document management to reduce errors, increase efficiency, and improve financial control. Learn how real companies are using AI-powered automation to streamline workflows, detect anomalies, and gain deeper insights.

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1069: Driving Value Through Agile Finance Leadership | Lior Maza, CFO, Priority Software

CFO Thought Leader

Early in his career, Lior Maza chose to immerse himself in smaller, venture-backed startups rather than large enterprisesa move that exposed him to a range of responsibilities, from fundraising and recruiting to crisis management. When youre in a small team, Maza tells us, you end up doing everything, and thats where the agility mindset really takes root.

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US manufacturing grows despite risk of tariff-triggered trade war

CFO Dive

Confidence among manufacturers last month rose to the highest level in nearly three years.

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An End-to-End Backend Solution for Growth-Focused Consumer Products Companies

Navigator SAP

Growing consumer products companies need a backend system that will grow with them. Whether a manufacturer, a distributor, or a seller of consumer products, continued growth requires workflows and backend infrastructure that can scale and meet the needs of the business both today and tomorrow. If a consumer products business is struggling with complexity, data silos, or IT systems limitations, it is time to consider an ERP solution such as SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition.

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Automated Financial Reporting: A call to Excellence

CFO Talks

Automated Financial Reporting: A call to Excellence By Lutic Molo Mosoane When I reflect on the evolving business landscape, I am reminded of the pivotal role financial reporting plays. As someone passionate about justice and precision, I find parallels between dismantling societal injustices and addressing inefficiencies in business processes. Both require a commitment to excellence, a refusal to accept the status quo, and a vision for transformation.

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Cash flow management as a top threat to organisational growth

Future CFO

Cash flow management has emerged as a top financial risk that poses the greatest threat to organisational growth, according to a report by insurance company Chubb. In the Chubb Risk Decisions 360: Emerging Risks that Can Impede Sustainable Company Growth report, which polled senior risk management or insurance purchaser decision-makers, to seek clarity on the emerging risks that can impede sustainable company growth, it was revealed that there is a huge concern among executives involving cash fl

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Say ‘Goodbye’ to Clunky Spreadsheets and Say ‘Hello’ to Month-End Automation

Technology is rapidly changing the way accountants perform and manage month-end activities. Spreadsheets, emails, and shared drives no longer need to slow you down. 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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Why Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) Aren’t Always Worth The ‘Triple Tax Savings’ Advantage

Nerd's Eye View

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) have become an increasingly popular tool for financial advisors and their clients due in part to the 'triple tax savings' they offer: tax-deductible contributions, tax-free growth, and non-taxable distributions for qualifying expenses. However, HSAs require individuals to be covered by a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), which has tradeoffs compared to traditional health insurance plans.

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Optimism Among Gamblers & Investors?

Barry Ritholtz

You might have been bored by the not-so-Superbowl last night (at least the better team won this year). Several non-football fans went to see the Becoming Led Zeppelin documentary (they raved). But neither the game nor Zep’s origin story was the biggest story last night. Rather, the most intriguing aspect of last night was the gambling. Sports betting on Super Bowl LIX (2025) was estimated at more than $1.5 billion — a 15% increase compared to 2024.

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Costco’s ‘voice’: The long goodbye

CFO Dive

Richard Galanti retired from the warehouse club on Jan. 30, after pivoting to an advisory role following his departure from the CFO seat he held for roughly four decades.

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Data Update 6 for 2025: From Macro to Micro - The Hurdle Rate Question!

Musings on Markets

In the first five posts, I have looked at the macro numbers that drive global markets, from interest rates to risk premiums, but it is not my preferred habitat. I spend most of my time in the far less rarefied air of corporate finance and valuation, where businesses try to decide what projects to invest in, and investors attempt to estimate business value.

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Outsourcing Vs. In-House: The Ultimate Battle For Better Collections

Speaker: Susan Richards

Your past-due accounts are growing, cash flow is tightening, and the pressure is on. The big question: Do you handle the collections internally or outsource to experts? Both strategies come with advantages and risks - but which one delivers the best impact for your business? In this session we’ll dive deep into the in-house vs. outsourcing debate, examining cost-effectiveness, efficiency, compliance risks, and overall recovery success rates.

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Union budget 25-26: Very good, good, and not so good: for business and finance

CFO News

In a detailed analysis, Robin Banerjee, a seasoned finance expert evaluates India's recent Union Budget 25-26, identifying critical steps to tackle slowing GDP growth, inflation, and employment challenges. While some initiatives show promise, can India truly accelerate its economic growth and transform its fiscal landscape in the coming years? Dive into Banerjee's insightful review to explore the budget's potential and limitations.

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Building back: Leadership in good and bad times

Future CFO

It was supposed to be the merriest time of the year in 2019 when Typhoon Odette , or Super Typhoon Rai , hit the Philippines. With a wind speed of 316km/h and a 5-meter storm surge, it was one of the most powerful typhoons ever recorded, displacing over 4 million people, and causing damage to infrastructure across a huge area of the country, especially in Cebu.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (February 8–9)

Nerd's Eye View

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that CFP Board CEO Kevin Keller this week announced his plans to retire and step down from his position at the end of April next year. During his nearly two-decade tenure, Keller oversaw a near-doubling of the number of CFP professionals, the establishment of a new 501(c)(6) professional organization to promote the benefits of financial advice and planning careers, and up

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Webinar: Learn All About the Extensibility Options Built into SAP Cloud ERP

Bramasol

Among the many advantages of moving to SAP Cloud Public or Private Edition is greater ability to leverage a fit-to-standard approach that optimizes performance, maintainability, and scalability, while reducing cost and complexity. This is supported by the Clean Core concept that establishes a standardized software environment and minimizes customization.

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Building a Business Case for Finance Automation

Speaker: Danny Gassaway and Wayne Richards

Finance leaders are prioritizing efficiency and digital transformation, yet many hesitate to automate due to uncertainty. Without a clear understanding of its impact, organizations risk falling behind competitors who are leveraging automation to drive productivity and cost savings. Join Wayne Richards and Danny Gassaway from AvidXchange for a practical guide on bringing accounts payable (AP) automation to your organization.

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Strategic CFOs must build ‘complementary’ finance teams: Gartner

CFO Dive

For CFOs to meet their strategic goals, they must think differently about the skills they need in the finance function.

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January’s inflation report was a bit of a disaster

Tips Watch

All-items and core inflation both rose much higher than expectations. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The January inflation report, just released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, demonstrated that U.S. inflation is far from tamed. This was not good news.

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RBI sold at least $4 billion to prop up rupee, traders say

CFO News

India's central bank aggressively sold between $4 billion and $7 billion to support the rupee, which faced record lows due to portfolio outflows and US trade tariff uncertainties. The Reserve Bank of India intervened heavily before markets opened, a departure from its previous steady pace in managing the currency.

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Revitalising the accountancy profession

Future CFO

The accountancy profession is at a pivotal crossroads as it grapples with significant challenges going forward, with technological advancements and shifting workforce dynamics in the driver's seat. As artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly permeates the financial landscape, job displacement concerns loom. Yet, rather than replacing accountants, AI redefines their roles, allowing them to focus on strategic decision-making and value creation.

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Next-Level Fraud Prevention: Strategies for Today’s Threat Landscape

Speaker: Sierre Lindgren

Fraud is a battle that every organization must face – it’s no longer a question of “if” but “when.” Every organization is a potential target for fraud, and the finance department is often the bullseye. From cleverly disguised emails to fraudulent payment requests, the tactics of cybercriminals are advancing rapidly. Drawing insights from real-world cases and industry expertise, we’ll explore the vulnerabilities in your processes and how to fortify them effectively.

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How To Determine The ‘Best’ CFP Education Program (For You): 2025 Update

Nerd's Eye View

To earn the CFP marks, candidates must fulfill four key requirements: Education (holding a bachelor's degree and completing the required coursework through a CFP Board registered program), Exam (passing the 170-question CFP exam), Experience (gaining hands-on experience providing financial advice to the public), and Ethics (acting as a fiduciary). Among these, the Education component offers the greatest flexibility in how it can be completed.

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Data Update 7 for 2025: The End Game in Business!

Musings on Markets

I am in the third week of the corporate finance class that I teach at NYU Stern, and my students have been lulled into a false sense of complacency about what's coming, since I have not used a single metric or number in my class yet. In fact, we have spent almost four sessions (that is 15% of the overall class) talking about the end game in business.

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How to build your treasury playbook for a competitive edge

CFO Dive

Companies often focus on boosting sales or streamlining operations, but have you considered the role of the finance team?

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ION partners with Avalara to tackle tax compliance risks in energy trading

Reval

LONDON 13 February 2025: ION Commodities, a global leader in energy and. The post ION partners with Avalara to tackle tax compliance risks in energy trading appeared first on ION.

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GEP Spend Category Outlook Report 2025

2025 will feel familiar, in some regards. The procurement and supply chain category management landscape will remain turbulent, with geopolitical tensions, worries over fresh tariffs, rising costs, and supply chain disruptions posing significant challenges. But you should also expect some lightning-fast changes in 2025 as artificial intelligence continues to upend the way enterprises and procurement, supply chain, and category management professionals operate.