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In this episode of CFO Weekly, Keith Causey, SVP of Cloud ERP Transformation at Oracle, joins Megan Weis to discuss the transformative impact of AI on finance, how AI-driven tools are enabling touchless operations, and the role of CFOs as change agents and offers actionable advice for overcoming resistance to innovation.
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Looking to build an efficient accounting team so you can focus on strategy and business growth? As the role of the CFO evolves to include long-term performance leadership, technology expertise, and company-wide strategic guidance, more and more accounting leaders are feeling overwhelmed. Join us as
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