Cover story describes CFOs who work in exciting sectors and whose companies sell holidays, ice creams, films and yachts, tell us about the unique challenges they face and the fun way they have .

DELAYED GST RETURNS: HOW TO LESSEN THE BLOW OF COMPOUNDING INTEREST PENALTIES Any error in summary GSTR-3B returns could result in very large interest penalty costs. But there is an alternative approach.

If I were not a CFO, something else I’d rather be... We set out
to find the dream alternate profession that our top CFOs
would like to be in. The results were surprising. Find out
for yourself and also what other dreams they harbour...

Class action suits against Indian companies on grounds of corporate governance violations are on the rise. It’s time to revisit the rules and laws around it to be better prepared, This year’s Deloitte survey suggests that CFOs might have already been rolling up their sleeves to take investment risks as their optimism about India’s economic prospects reaches new heights.

50  DAYS OF GST - WHAT LIES AHEAD...The first 50 days of GST were tough. Will the road ahead be better?...

A RACE TO FINISH With GST, the Government of India set itself a very ambitious task. The first 50 days were a never-ending ordeal for many, especially, the small businesses and individuals. There are also plenty of roadblocks ahead. Yet, the overall sentiment remains positive.  

“THE INSOLVENCY PROFESSIONAL IS AN OUTSIDER TO THE BUSINESS”...

Is Corporate Governance A Culture Thing? - There is a dawning realisation that to expect compliance without a company culture of corporate governance is a fallacy, and boards must play a central role here.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE: FROM COMPLIANCE TO CULTURE? - Even as governments across the world push regulatory measures to drive corporate governance compliance, there is a dawning realisation that governance without culture is a paper tiger. 

TECHNOLOGY IS OVERWHELMINGLY THE MOST IMPORTANT ENABLER OF FINANCIAL TRANSFORMATION.

UNDERSTANDING THE TRUE POTENTIAL OF FORENSIC TECHNOLOGY.

2017: A BENCHMARK YEAR IN THE MAKING? - The year that began on a dissonant note is shaping up to become a yardstick for the future. We pause and reflect as 2017 hurtles past the half-year mark.

CFO PROFILE: HUMILITY PERSONIFIED, PHILOSOPHY SIMPLIFIED - Dharmender Chhabra, Vice President, Finance – Corporate Treasury & Taxation, EXL Service has successfully helped a startup transform into a NASDAQ listed multinational corporation and calls it a great learning experience.  

WHY EFFECTIVE LEADERS MUST MANAGE UP, DOWN, AND SIDEWAYS.

BEST PRACTICES FOR DEALING WITH SEXUAL HARASSMENT INVESTIGATION.

SELECTING A LEGAL ENTITY FOR YOUR STARTUP.

THE COMPANIES ACT: REINVIGORATING SOON ON THE RELATED PARTY FRONT!

A Leap of Faith - Digital transformation calls for strategic decisions and tailored solutions. As with all things technology, it is a calculated gamble enterprises must take to stay ahead of the curve. And here, finance must lead the way...

“GST IS LIKELY TO FUEL INFLATION IN THE SHORT TERM” - Vishesh Chandiok, National Managing Partner, Grant Thornton India LLP on the challenges for companies in complying with GST, and the steps that will ensure the success of India’s biggest tax reform.

ARE YOU PREPARED FOR A CORPORATE CRISIS? - No one can predict when disaster will strike—but knowing what to expect if it does will buy precious time.

CONNECTING THE DOTS: IND AS AND MAT - Revamped MAT provisions pave the way for IND AS implementation; but there is a need for clarity on computation under normal tax provisions.

Sustainable Upside - The positive triggers in the Indian economy are tantalizing. Will India live up to its promise?..

A NUMBERS GAME? - The dichotomy in Indian economy makes reading its future a difficult game. While positive triggers that could rev up growth are discernible, there are concerns that could pull its prospects down. The three-city breakfast sessions of CFO India peer group, each chaired by a prominent economist, threw much light on this dilemma. We try to capture the conflicting signals. 

“GST HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH ANY SPECIFIC SECTOR. IT WILL IMPACT ALL INDUSTRIES.” - Anoop K. Joshi, President, CFO & Company Secretary, SRF Limited, on the prospects of technical textiles business in India, the road ahead for SRF and how GST will help the unorganised sector and small businesses in India.

Transforming Finance: Building Blocks of Disruption - Technology is disrupting finance as never before. We stand at the brink of a technological storm and to survive it, CFOs must arm themselves with the right knowledge. We present an insight with our experts on the disruptive power of technology in finance. 

The future of finance:  disruptive innovations - There is a convergence of technologies that is changing the way finance functions. CFO India takes a look at some of the recent ones that CFOs must adopt to stay abreast of the new wave.

Highlights - 7th Annual CFO100 Conference and Felicitation Ceremony.

ROAD TO REFORMS: WHITHER COMPLIANCE? - 1 April 2017, when India starts its new financial year, could mark the beginning of a new chapter in the financial history of
the country – a time when corporate India changes gear to adopt a number of path-breaking initiatives aimed at improving disclosures, bringing in transparency, raising corporate governance standards and
boosting investor confidence. But are we ready? 

I THINK CFO ROLE IN THE SPOTLIGHT - The recent boardroom dramas in the corporate history of India have brought the spotlight on CFOs. CFO India features three of our senior members
for clarity on the leadership role of the CFO.

WHY INDIA NEEDS A CYBERSECURITY VISION IN LINE WITH ITS DIGITAL INIDA MISSION.

“A LOT OF INVESTMENT IS REQUIRED IN TRANSMISSION AND SUB-TRANSMISSION NETWORKS” Harsh Shah, CFO....

Budget 2017-18: Tough or Tepid? - Presented in the shadow of the cash ban, a united opposition and the crucial assembly elections, Budget 2017-18 was a tough call for Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. The FM appeared to ditch populism for fiscal prudence adopting a mild and careful approach. Has this ‘left of centre’ budget left corporate India high and dry?...

Breaking down blockchain - Not only banks, several Indian IT bigwigs too are spending a lot of money in the blockchain network.

INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS, A MYTH? - The Tata-Mistry boardroom spat seems an indictment of the larger malaise afflicting corporate India. It has thrown open the debate on how independent are independent directors.

I THINK BOON OR CURSE? - Vivek Agarwal, CFO & WT Director, Jindal Realty, an O P Jindal Group company, analyses the effects of currency ban, listing its pros and cons.

CFONEXT100 EVENT REPORT - STARS &  SUPERSTARS.

Temples of Trade Around the World - Uncertain times, volatile markets and major geopolitical risks have had the bull and the bear running amok. CFO India profiles the top stock exchanges of the world that reflect the health of the global economy and tries to analyze the trends in 2017.

In this issue: What does digital mean for the CFOs? Going digital has not changed the core finance function, but there are newer things that have come up which the CFO must understand to create value and focus on profitability, Govt Merges Railway Budget with General
Budget, 3 ways to succed in a workplace as a millennial
David Lim talks about the ‘Gen X’ and Boomer generation and how to work with them and much more...

THE FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION - Finance 4.0 will happen at the edge of chaos . Standing at the brink of the Fourth Ind u strial Revolution , finance heads speak about the opportunities, challenges and the way ahead.

GST IS A REALITY NOW. ARE WE READY?.

THE ESSENCE OF CREATING VALUE.

MAKING SENSE OF CHAOTIC GLOBAL EVENTS.

WINNING THE (B)ORDERLESS WORLD AND  MORE.

In this issue: WE LOVE JUNK Robin Banerjee, Managing Director, Caprihans India, talks about ‘junk bonds’ – a non-investment grade fixed-income debt instruments providing higher yield and discusses the junky behaviour of the industry and individuals, RBI SETS NEWAGENDA FOR BANKING A cyber security framework and the new payment vision put a lot of items on the agenda of CIOs and CISOs in banks, A TRAINLOD OF TROUBLE A recent news story that reads like a tale of espionage in otherwise staid and somewhat boring corporate Singapore has caught the attention of global media.inability and much more...

TRAPPED BY SHORT TERMISM, CFOS SEEK LONG INNINGS - Driven by business pressures to meet quarterly targets, CFOs are caught in the mighty grip of short termism. A CFO India survey done with CFA Institute mapped the perceptions of the finance community towards quarterly reporting and found that they would rather play for long-term value creation for business sustainability.

I THINK - FRAUD: A REASON FOR INDIAN BANKING WOES - Robin Banerjee, Managing Director at Caprihans India Ltd and also an author, discusses the concept of fraud in the
corporate world.

GLOBAL ROUND-UP - UK CREATES HISTORY: BREXIT’S NOW A REALITY

POLICY CAPSULE - BIG PUSH TO FDI POLICY

The Super CFO - With greater power comes bigger responsibility. Dealing with today’s rapidly changing economic environment rife with technological innovations, threats and risks, makes a CFO no less than a superhero. CFO India explores the intricacies of this highly demanding role & the next milestone on their agend

I THINK: INDRAJIT BANERJEE - A sound IFC will bring in immense benefits and make India a favourite investment destination writes Indrajit Banerjee, Former CFO, Ranbaxy & Independent Financial Consultant.

Sometimes a scandal is needed to bring policy reforms. Find out the sentiments of finance community on Panama Papers leak, To make progress on gender diversity companies should focus on the biggest pain points of the issue, Check out CFO India’s discussion on business practices worldwide with KPMG leaders, David Lim defines the fine line between success and failure through an Everest climbing experience...

TRUE NORTH - The 6th Annual CFO100 winners have one thing in common — their winning edge. They are passionate, determined, highly skilled, tech savvy, energetic, global, contemporary and above all authentic — who have discovered their True North.

CFO PROFILE - TANUSHREE BAGRODIA

I THINK - DHARMESH TRIVEDI

IN PRACTICE - INTERNET OF THINGS

Cheating & Stealing White Collar Crime in Digital Age - Corporate fraud has become uncertain with the confluence of technologies in the age of the internet – the wired world, which has lent an edge to this age-old practice. CFO India finds out the changing and evolving contours of white collar crimes in the digital age and its impact on corporates.

CFO PROFILE - SIDHARATH KAPUR, PRESIDENT-FINANCE, GMR

GLOBAL ROUND-UP - BREXIT

INSIGHT - REVISITING THE MATRIX ORGANIZATION.

BUDGET 2016 - WHAT CFOs WANTS - The countdown to the Budget has begun and so have the speculations...will it, won’t it...yes, the government must walk the talk to fulfill its promises. Our CFO India Survey points to the same...

CFO PROFILE - RAJENDRA PRASAD

INSIGHT - REAL CREDIT

LOUNGE - FORD ENDEAVOUR

GST-THE BIG GAME-CHANGER OF 2016 - The much awaited Goods & Services Tax is expected to unleash a swathe of positive economic outcomes for the nation. CFO India checks out the reality and chronicles the  challenges of this transition.

I THINK - JOYDEEP DATTA, SAPIENT

INSIGHT - GENDER DIVERSITY

LOUNGE - FIAT AVVENTURA

GLOBAL FINANCE LEADERS - As finance ministers and central bankers become headline newsmakers, CFO India takes a lens to the finance leaders who shape the world for us and the issues that they face.

Big Thinkers - Nobel Laureates

Column - Shankkar Aiyar

Big Trade-offs - Impossible Choices

A Case for Arbitration - Resolution of commercial disputes is tough in India— partly due to the unavailable legal mechanisms but also due to various other factors. CFO India figures out why successful arbitration  matters to India Inc.

I THINK - VS Parthasarathy, M&M

INSIGHT - Disrupting Beliefs

LEADER’S WORLD - David Lim

Complications around the new Income tax computation and disclosure standards, key things to keep in mind when transitioning to a regional role of a global organization, how do you cope with the era of extreme mobility...

Niggling issues surrounding tax and legal takes the joy out of the REIT regulations for India Inc, India Inc may have got the perfect remains an area of concern, says Asish K Bhattacharyya, What must I buy for the cloud...

The term 'ordinary course of business' makes an appearance many times in the Companies act 2013, it is not defined however in law, CFO India explores how are companies coping with his new animal, the economic turmoil in Greece and the likely interest rate hike by the US federal Reserve later this year is likely to set the negative tone for Indian debt markets....

In the past year the NDA government has focused on economic growth and infrastructure a marked departure from the past, insight supply chain, how agile is your supply chain, the international monetary and financial system...

Insight social media, digital hives creating a surge around change, in practice enterprise mobility, mobility helps Reime cut losses improve top line, the Singapore story: 4 things that lee got right...

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The Chief Financial Officer's (CFO) role has been under transition for the last decade - but the pace only seems to have increased. The CFO has emerged as the Most Valuable Player (MVP) in the Board Room, and now shapes corporate strategies. New challenges appear on the horizon continuously and the dilemmas grow by the day. In our view, the need of the hour is to facilitate the on- going transition by creating networks for exchange and engagement. 

Equally important is the need to ensure that the experience and knowledge of today's CFO is harnessed for use by the next-in-line through mentoring platforms. The CFO Institute's programmes and publications have been designed as a means to this end, and help the finance fraternity meet their new benchmarks for success. This is a monthly publication.

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