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For the fun of it: An Open House for my Spring 2025 Classes

Musings on Markets

As you look at my class list in the next section, you will note that each of the classes is built around a story line, with the sessions building up to what is hopefully a climax. to the transactional (how much of my business should I give up for a capital infusion?)

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4 questions to drive your audit firm’s evolution

ThomsonReuters

Automation tools can help streamline processes , reduce inefficiencies, and free up human auditors to focus on higher-value tasks. This includes investing in the necessary training to keep their teams up to date with the latest technologies and skills needed for the future.

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CFO Corner With Iveco Group’s Anna Tanganelli

Global Finance

Tanganelli started her career at UBS, then moved to Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), where she held various roles, primarily in Business Development and M&A. Tanganelli: AI has the potential to revolutionize finance by enhancing data analysis, improving forecasting accuracy and automating routine tasks.

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How predictive modeling can help accounting firms

ThomsonReuters

As you go up the analytics food chain , you start off with what happened and then also trying to understand why it happened. With predictive, you are starting to incorporate all of that historical data to start predicting what might happen,” said Domingo Huh , lead UX designer for Thomson Reuters Labs.

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How to Value a Business: One Part Art…One Part Science

Viking Mergers

This information can also help a prospective buyer understand the quality of equipment you use in your business and whether they may need to invest in more up-to-date assets. Equipment: Have all equipment used in your business appraised to determine the value of these vital assets. The Art of Business Valuation.

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Sustaining audit innovation: How to set your firm apart

ThomsonReuters

As technology and data analysis evolve, audit firms must stay ahead of the curve to remain competitive in the industry. Data analysis is also playing an increasingly important role, with advanced analytics tools providing insights into financial performance and risk exposure. What is the role of innovation in auditing?

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Commodity Hedge Funds: The Most Lucrative “Hidden Gem” in Finance?

Brian DeChesare

But a few related areas, such as commodity desks at banks, commodity trading advisors (CTAs), and physical commodity trading shops could put up a good fight for that “most cyclical” title. Given the amount of data analysis required, you might be wondering if it’s essential to have computer science skills for commodity trading.

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