CFO Share

JUNE 27, 2024

How a CFO Ensures Compliance in Financial Reporting Reliable financial statements are crucial for business management, but ensuring compliance may feel like a luxury in the resource-constrained world of small business. How can a small business ensure compliance in reporting without overspending on accounting staff and audits?

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VCFO

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Assessing Accounting For entities preparing GAAP compliant financial statements, adoption of Revenue Recognition Standard (ASC 606) and Lease Accounting Standard (ASC 842) is now mandatory. Changing how revenue is reported impacts EBITDA and also balance sheet items such as deferred revenue and deferred expenses.

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 20, 2023

In today’s digital age, technology has revolutionized almost every aspect of business operations, including accounting and finance. For-profit companies have long used accounting software to track their financial transactions and monitor their bottom lines. Some tools may also provide forecasting based on historical data.

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CFO Talks

JANUARY 7, 2025

Starting as an engineering graduate with a curiosity about business finance, Morgan transitioned into the world of accounting and finance, where he has built an impressive career spanning leadership roles at renowned organizations like KPMG, United Bank for Africa, and Africa Finance Corporation.

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Bramasol

MAY 13, 2024

Overview of the PCAOB and AICPA The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) is a regulatory body established by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 in response to corporate accounting scandals like Enron and WorldCom.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 6, 2019

Corporate accounting standards are changing, with the Financial Accounting Standards Board adopting new standards in ways companies report on leases, hedging and other financial activity. ’s 9,000 publicly listed companies spiked in 2018 after consistent declines since 2006. In the U.K.,

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The Finance Weekly

MARCH 28, 2022

In the last 12 months, there has been a growing buzz in the market about environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting. What's behind it, and why should CFOs and finance leaders care about it? However, following the recent COP26 conference in 2021, there is now a push for a global standard.

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Future CFO

APRIL 18, 2022

Finance organizations regularly face the challenges of meeting strict deadlines and satisfying data quality requirements for closing the books and delivering accurate financial statements. IBM Cognos Controller supports the close, consolidation and reporting process with the agility and affordability of a cloud-based solution.

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The Charity CFO

MARCH 20, 2025

.” Jason Kruger Too many nonprofit leaders believe an annual audit guarantees financial security. Audits check whether your financial statements comply with accounting standards. They review transactions, but they dont investigate them. If fraud is happening within the approved process, an audit wont flag it.

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Bramasol

JANUARY 27, 2023

In 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) announced the release of new accounting standards, ASC 842 and IFRS 16, that redefined how organizations must account for leases.

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Fpanda Club

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

The growing variety and complexity of tasks within the finance function has resulted in the creation of a discipline that is supposed to become a bridge between the finance and business to support decision-making process by leveraging data and technology. This relates to FP&A which stands for financial planning and analysis.

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CFO Thought Leader

JULY 31, 2024

Read More Going forward, a decision by White to specialize in finance, rather than following the traditional rotation between operational and financial roles, was initially met with skepticism inside the military. Early in his career, it was suggested that his focus on finance could limit his promotion prospects.

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CFO Leadership

OCTOBER 18, 2023

AI coupled with The Digitization of the Finance Function create powerful levers for today’s CFO. AI in the “Real World” While these powerful tools seem to have a near mastery of natural language communication, they are not necessarily designed to possess many of the skills required by finance and accounting professionals.

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VCFO

JULY 22, 2022

ASC 842 is a new accounting standard set forth by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). These impacts will include major changes to accounting practices and financial reporting, as well as increased scrutiny of contracts, service agreements, and all leases starting now and moving forward.

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Bramasol

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

According to a PwC 2022 Global Digital CFO Survey , 73% of CFOs agree that digitalization of the finance function is a high priority and already 18.5% Globalization CFOs have long needed to assure compliance with two different standards-setting bodies. The first is the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) in the United States.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 16, 2016

A key part of business life is getting the books closed on time, with clean financial reporting that allows a high-level and granular view of what needs to be done next. This is especially true when multinationals must reconcile data across different accounting standards, such as GAAP and IFRS.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 21, 2022

If you’re looking for info on fund accounting in government here is a great resource for you. Both Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) 116/117 require at least a minimum level of fund reporting, so you’ll need it in order to pass an audit.

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PYMNTS

MAY 3, 2019

Reports in The Wall Street Journal said CFOs are changing the way they benchmark company performance, with potential implications for investors that continue to rely on traditional metrics to assess the state of a company. “Investors could then ask, ‘What are you doing with all this free cash?'”

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 5, 2022

For example, “salary” is a straightforward line-item on a for-profit financial report. . To complete your IRS 990, you’ll need to report your expenses based on how they fall within 3 categories, they are: . Rather, it’s a way of looking at how you spent your money, according to the function that money accomplished.

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VCFO

MAY 30, 2022

Jose is a senior finance professional with more than 30 years of experience in financial management roles in manufacturing and international energy ventures. Joining vcfo’s Houston market as a Consulting CFO is Jose Perez-Bello. Jose is fluent in both English and Spanish. About vcfo.

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Future CFO

MAY 22, 2022

Financial reporting specialist and lecturer Adam Deller explains the basic principles of IFRS 16, Leases. The post The fundamentals of IFRS 16 appeared first on FutureCFO.

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Future CFO

APRIL 17, 2022

Financial reporting specialist and lecturer Adam Deller explains the basic principles of IFRS 5, 'Non-Current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations'. The post The fundamentals of IFRS 5 appeared first on FutureCFO.

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 13, 2023

Accounting Standards In the United States, all organizations must adhere to the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). For nonprofits, however, there is an additional and specific set of standards that organizations must follow, as set out by the FASB 117. Reach out to us here for a free consultation.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Corporates are gearing up to manage a whole slew of accounting standards changes in the coming years, but one of the more immediate effects involves how leases are recorded on financial statements. Some companies may seek legal advice on adopting the new standards or interpreting loan covenants.

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Future CFO

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) calls for IFRS 17 disclosures improvements in its recently published IFRS 17 'Insurance Contracts' thematic review.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 30, 2020

New lease accounting standards are in effect for publicly traded companies in the U.S. after the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) introduced changes to the way businesses account for their outstanding leases.

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CFO Talks

AUGUST 14, 2024

Best Practices in Corporate Governance for Ethical Excellence In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, the role of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has expanded beyond managing the finances of an organization. Action Point: Implement stringent internal controls to ensure accuracy in financial reporting.

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The Charity CFO

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Whether you are an educational, charitable, religious, sports, or other public-benefit organization, you need to have a good handle on your finances in order to make the most impact. Yes, they might have a board member or volunteer who takes care of the finances, but they often lack specific expertise in nonprofit accounting.

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The Finance Weekly

APRIL 28, 2024

These let you link up your accounting and finance software with all the top business apps out there. Quickbooks Online Overview QuickBooks Online is an accounting software that lets companies, big or small, handle finances from anywhere with an internet connection.

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The Finance Weekly

OCTOBER 31, 2021

Many of the same financial issues that profit-seeking enterprises face, such as increasing revenue, managing audits, and dealing with compliance, encounter non-profit organizations (NPOs). By managing and planning finances, you can maximize the return of your activities. At the very least, you must have transparent financial reporting.

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CFO Talks

JANUARY 27, 2025

David shared his unique perspectives on the evolving demands of the CFO role, sustainability, and global standards, offering invaluable advice to financial leaders. So being a finance guy, of course, I’m not one of these individuals that says, well, profits not important. It is important.

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The Charity CFO

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The Core Functions of Accounting Software Like fundraising software, accounting software uses technology to simplify your bookkeeping and accounting processes. For nonprofits, GAAP ensures transparency, accuracy, and consistency in financial statements. Do You Struggle to Make Sense of Your Financial Statements?

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Bramasol

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Increased Accuracy : By automating calculations and providing advanced reporting tools, it improves the accuracy and reliability of revenue recognition. Enhanced Compliance : Facilitates adherence to accounting standards and regulations, reducing the risk of non-compliance and associated penalties.

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The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 28, 2022

One way to ensure you remain within the confines of your tax-exempt status is to file and share a number of financial statements. You have a primary responsibility to your donors, grantmakers, and other stakeholders to find ways to share these statements while still following the highest accounting standards. Get the free guide!

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The Finance Weekly

APRIL 6, 2024

Understanding the Net Book Value (NBV) of a company's assets is critical for knowing its financial health and potential for future growth. This accounting principle offers an insightful perspective into a business's worth , underlining the importance of financial reporting in today's market dynamics.

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The Finance Weekly

JANUARY 9, 2022

Whether it’s pushing for higher standards due to ideological reasons or in order to give the company a better name, the CFO has the ability to provide the leadership and data to make it happen. CFOs can be the bridge between executives and the finance team in many different ways. What effect does this have on the CFO?

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Spreadym

JULY 10, 2023

The financial close process, also known as the accounting close process or month-end close, is a series of steps undertaken by an organization to finalize its financial records for a specific accounting period. The financial close process is crucial for ensuring accurate and reliable financial reporting.

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