CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

I then applied for a Junior Accountant position and pursued further studies to support that career shift. Each country has its own business norms, regulations, and communication styles, so I had to be flexible and open-minded in my approach. My career began as an admin clerk and bookkeeper, roles that left me feeling unfulfilled.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Cheah says these differences across Asia impact AI adoption, particularly in finance and Accounts Payable (AP). A gradual, agile phased approach with pilot programs and clear communication on the objectives and goals of the mission and initiative is a critical success factor."

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CFO Talks

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Create a Safe Environment for Open Communication In XYZ Corporation’s case, it took a whistleblower to expose the unethical practices. Regularly communicate the importance of these channels, so employees know they’re there and feel safe using them. Hold leaders accountable to the same ethical standards as employees.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

For example, while South African companies follow International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), the US requires compliance with its Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Modern project management tools can help track these timelines and keep everyone accountable.

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Future CFO

MARCH 3, 2025

By 2025, the traditional image of number-crunching accountants confined to back offices will be a relic of the past. CFOs, controllers, and management accountants must embrace agility and foresight to thrive in this dynamic environment. This doesn't necessarily translate to job losses, but rather a shift in required skills.

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Finance Communication Leadership Profit and Loss 69

Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 20, 2024

However, the results of these simulations generally don't account for potential adjustments that could be made along the way (e.g., Ultimately, the key point is that the probability-of-success results of Monte Carlo simulations can be highly stressful for clients, worrying them about the impact on their spending from a future market downturn.

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Navigator SAP

MARCH 11, 2022

ERP solutions hold vast amounts of data from all of your business operations—ranging from accounting to manufacturing to human resources and beyond—in one central place. Does the lack of communication between your different applications make things harder? Does your team lose track of spreadsheets?

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Global Finance

JANUARY 2, 2025

Baruch Lev is Philip Bardes professor emeritus of Accounting and Finance, Kaufman Management Center, Leonard N. Feng Gu is chair and professor of Accounting and Law at the School of Management, State University of New York at Buffalo. Feng Gu GF: About the loss of talent, can better, more timely communication help prevent this?

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Fpanda Club

MARCH 19, 2025

Business acumen, strategic thinking, project management, collaboration and communication, to make long story short: neither of them was probably taught at your masters in finance. The FP&A function is often seen as accountants or controllers rather than strategic partners. If you want to stand out, learn beyond finance.

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CFO Talks

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Accountability in Finance Teams, Methods and Benefits Accountability is a big deal in any business, but for finance teams, it’s especially important. Methods for Building Accountability Clear Roles and Responsibilities The first step to accountability is making sure everyone knows what they’re supposed to do.

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Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 24, 2024

Over the past few decades, advicers have used Monte Carlo analysis tools to communicate to clients if their assets and planned level of spending were sufficient for them to realize their goals while (critically) not running out of money in retirement.

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CFO Talks

APRIL 5, 2023

Written by Leigh Schaler In a recent interview on the CFOTalks podcast, Zebediah Marewangepo a Senior Business Consultant at Taxdirect, shared his insights on the accounting profession in Zimbabwe and South Africa. but somewhere along the line I ended up doing accountancy and I then finished college in 1994.

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Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 12, 2024

In this 153rd episode of Kitces and Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss how advisors can navigate the challenge of managing underpaying clients.

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Generation CFO

JANUARY 31, 2022

Al Ramich for Forbes describes it better than I could: “Being customer-centric means anticipating a customer’s wants, needs and communication preferences. Well, agile working is more effective, perhaps nowadays only effective, when combined with digitalised processes and communications. . And then getting it right.”.

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Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 24, 2024

In this episode, we talk in-depth about how Paul works with advisors to produce short books that can be read in 1 to 2 hours (which increases the chances that it will actually be finished), why Paul recommends advisors self-publish their books on Amazon (both because of its lower price point than using a traditional publishing firm, and because of (..)

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

These experiences introduced me to the broader business world and significantly accelerated my career. Following my articles, I moved into the corporate sector as a Group Accountant at Datacentrix, gaining insight into private sector finance. What key skills should a newly qualified accountant develop on their path to becoming a CFO?

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Global Finance

DECEMBER 26, 2024

I started in public accounting at Ernst & Young, where we did everything manually. Rouse: You have to be deeply involved in the business; its not enough to just be an accountant. Rouse: Communication. Global Finance: How has the CFO role changed? Paul Rouse: The speed of change has been incredible. Ledgers and calculators.

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 20, 2023

How can nonprofit accounting software help your organization with efficiency? 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.

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Accountancy Today

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Almost all (95%) of UK business leaders acknowledge the importance of accountants to their organisations, According to new research from online accounting provider FreeAgent. Notably, it found a convergence of opinion between accountants and business leaders on the top skills accountants need to be successful.

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Accounting Problem Solving Tax Planning Economics 98

Future CFO

MARCH 14, 2024

Talent shortage among accounting staff continues to persist in many parts of the world including Southeast Asia, with the issue being most felt by small accounting firms that struggle to compete with the big accounting firms: KPMG , PwC , Ernst & Young , and Deloitte.

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 9, 2025

In the 155th episode of Kitces & Carl , Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss how advisors can look beyond engagement metrics to understand which services have the greatest impact on their clients' experience.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 15, 2025

Both experts agreed that open communication and realistic goal-setting are crucial for creating a workable budget. Anderson highlighted the need for fundraisers to communicate clearly about the timing of pledge payments and cash flow implications. About The Charity CFO We are an accounting partner that truly understands nonprofits.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

The first thing we did was we had to account for everyone in our company and make sure that they were safe and sound. He says that a leader should have a blend of two qualities: a good communicator and a deep thinker. (CLI) recalls how the huge devastation became a precious opportunity to live out their values as a company.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

However, Mr. Moloto’s passion for accounting rubbed off on me, sparking a love for finance. His dedication motivated me to pursue internal auditing, and later, I transitioned to accounting, not just to identify problems but to become part of the solution. A newly qualified accountant should focus on developing analytical skills.

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Future CFO

JANUARY 19, 2025

My father is an accountant. This is particularly challenging when effective cross-cultural, cross-geographical, and cross-generational communication becomes key to success in the world today. FutureCFO: Whats your advice to female finance & accounting professionals who aspire to become CFOs?

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CFO Plans

OCTOBER 29, 2024

This article explores effective strategies for accounts receivable and payable management, offering actionable insights to enhance financial stability and promote growth. Improving Liquidity through Accounts Receivable Efficiency Optimizing accounts receivable efficiency is crucial for improving liquidity.

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CFO Simplified

JANUARY 23, 2025

Banks may not fully understand how your specific business has been impacted by changes in the economy, or how it might be affected this year by changes like new tariff policies, so communication is key. Examine your open Accounts Receivable Review your open accounts and check the financial stability of your customers.

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CFO Dive

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

New owner Elon Musk now has access to sensitive internal communications that could touch on his claim Twitter has more fake accounts than it says it does.

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E78 Partners

MARCH 21, 2025

Champion communications, culture and change management initiatives. Identifies risks, resolves challenges, and ensures accountability. Sales and Marketing: Aligns branding, customer communication, and positioning. Communication and Change Management Leaders Develop messaging strategies to ensure transparency.

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CFO Leadership

OCTOBER 10, 2023

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. However, they still have a place in corporate finance and accounting.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 29, 2025

About The Charity CFO We are an accounting partner that truly understands nonprofits. If you need help with your accounting and bookkeeping, lets talk. We know the missions that drive you, the obstacles that challenge you, and the dedication your job demands. We get nonprofits, because nonprofits are all that we do.

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CFO Talks

DECEMBER 4, 2024

What key skills should a newly qualified accountant develop on their path to becoming a CFO? The foundational theory and accounting practice is just a start. Learn tolerance, learn to communicate and understand that not everyone sees your vision. Finance is essentially a support service for most businesses. No one is the same.

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Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 30, 2024

We start with several articles on retirement planning: Why considering a client's retirement time horizon and spending flexibility could lead to more accurate (and often higher) safe withdrawal rates than the simpler "4% rule" Four unique risks retirees face when drawing down their assets, from sequence of returns risk to tax risk, and how financial (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 6, 2025

FINNY AI, an AI-powered prospecting tool, has raised $4.2 FINNY AI, an AI-powered prospecting tool, has raised $4.2

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The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Erin stresses that this clarity should permeate all aspects of the organization, from internal communications to external marketing materials. This deep knowledge of donor motivations and preferences is crucial in crafting effective communication strategies that resonate with supporters. Want to jump right in?

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Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 24, 2025

Second, measurable progress: the plan needs objective standards and measurable benchmarks so that everyone can track development and stay accountable. We have provided an onboarding plan template for advisors to download, which breaks up the skills list into two primary categories: 1) client communication skills (e.g., Read More.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

How to Handle It: Stand firm on ethical accounting practices and remind decision-makers of the long-term implications of financial misrepresentation. Communicate transparently about the rationale behind decisions, even if they are unpopular.

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