CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Pressure to Manipulate Financial Results Example: The board pressures you to inflate revenue projections to secure a loan or attract investors, suggesting it’s “just this once” to meet strategic goals. Whistleblowing on Corruption Example: You uncover bribery within the sales team to secure contracts with key clients.

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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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PYMNTS

JUNE 29, 2020

Open banking is one of the most significant emerging trends in the financial industry, allowing banks and FinTechs to share financial data in a quick, easy and secure manner across a network of platforms. Security Risks Facing Open Banking. Securing Open Banking Systems.

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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. He says that building peoples houses provides emotional, social, and physical security. We never stopped.

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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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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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Navigator SAP

JULY 15, 2022

And securing these endpoint devices is a must. Your ERP platform should be able to unify different modules for different areas of the business, including payroll, bills of material, inventory, accounting, customer relationship management, supply chain management, and others, helping these different departments communicate.

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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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Simply Treasury

AUGUST 3, 2022

Automated bank connectivity through a single secure channel has become essential to reduce costs, facilitate on-boarding by banks, secure transactions, speed up and automate reconciliations and reduce staff workload. The approver receives an email alert and can connect to the secure payment tool. Virtuous bank connectivity.

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CFO Plans

MAY 2, 2024

When it comes to revolutionizing your financial management, finding the right accounting partner is a critical decision. This introspection will guide you towards the ideal accounting partner that aligns with your unique needs. Look for an accounting partner that values open communication, responsiveness, and proactive problem-solving.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Now, security providers and financial institutions (FIs) are working to stop them from impacting banks’ assets and customers by turning to new, emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). Maybe 20 years ago, the aspiration was really robust security, meaning you could stop all cyberattacks,” he said.

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Future CFO

MARCH 5, 2025

When 2024 ended, its trends and themes for the Finance function certainly did not ceaseas digital transformation , ESG, and cyber security costs continue to dominate the stage for chief financial officers to watch.

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CFO Talks

MARCH 6, 2025

A CIBA Business Accountant in Practice keeps up with all these changes and makes sure everything is done correctly and legally. A professional accountant can keep your records organised, so you always know where your money goes. Not all accountants are the same. Communication is key. And lets talk about the cost.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Leverage External Frameworks and Standards Adopt Recognised Reporting Standards: Implement existing frameworks such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), or the Task Force onClimate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) tostructure ESG reporting.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Revolut has announced a new Open Banking feature that will allow customers to access all their bank accounts on a single app. For example, the new feature will make it easier for customers to track spending across all their accounts, and allow them a way to budget if they choose. The service was approved by the U.K.’s

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PYMNTS

JULY 24, 2020

and Canadian online grocery delivery service, blamed reused passwords for the recent account hacks that led to the theft of its customers’ personal data that landed on the dark web. Instacart advised customers to select unique, strong passwords for their accounts that they do not use on any other apps or websites as an extra precaution.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Increasingly, FinTechs and the businesses they serve are pulling double duty with solutions that tackle both accounts receivable and accounts payable friction for each end of the B2B transaction. Digitizing and modernizing B2B payments cannot be a one-sided effort. Wells Fargo, Bill.com Pull Double Duty With Partnership.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 8, 2021

billion during a financing round in September and has more than 13 million user accounts, said Bloomberg. 16, Massachusetts securities regulators filed a complaint against Robinhood alleging that the company aggressively marketed to inexperienced investors and failed to implement controls to protect them, violating state laws and regulations.

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CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

This means leading by example, ensuring policies reflect ethical principles, and holding everyone accountable to high moral standards. b) Accountability Good leaders take responsibility for their actions. For example, should a company prioritise employee job security or cost-cutting measures to increase profits?

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

This shift has been so acute that small business cloud accounting firm Xero is even petitioning the Oxford English Dictionary to change the definition of “accountant” to one that includes the word “advise.” Changing Demand. That demand for human talent, by the way, hasn’t decreased.

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CFO News Room

DECEMBER 7, 2022

But for many years, advisers looking for guidance from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding what kind of performance advertising was permissible had to rely on fairly general guidelines and SEC staff statements in the form of “no-action” letters. by changing the addressee’s name) are considered advertisements.

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CFO Share

APRIL 11, 2024

But many fear remote bookkeeping exposes them to security risks – hackers, fraudsters, and embezzlement – especially if the virtual bookkeeping solutions use employees in foreign countries. Bookkeeping security risks are always a valid concern, especially since internal staff perpetrate 57% of small business fraud.

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Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 26, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the Department of Labor released the final version of its Retirement Security Rule (a.k.a.

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CFO Talks

JANUARY 30, 2025

Roger highlighted that clarity in communication and tangible benefits for employees are critical in aligning the team with the companys vision. He recommended frequent communication to address concerns and align employees. He recommended frequent communication to address concerns and align employees.

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CFO Network

MARCH 18, 2024

Accounting is a pivotal area among the various outsourced functions. But before you jump on the bandwagon, let’s have a candid conversation: Does outsourced accounting work for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs)? Accounting firms employ professionals proficient in various accounting and finance domains.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 1, 2020

SWIFT , a global provider of secure financial messaging, announced a new service Thursday (Oct. The platform pledges to improve communications between financial institutions, optimize speed and provide transparency and predictability from one account to another anywhere.

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CFO Plans

AUGUST 9, 2024

In the rapidly evolving landscape of business accounting, staying ahead requires more than traditional bookkeeping. Cloud Accounting Services Transform Financial Practices The shift to digital has revolutionized accounting practices. Transform your financial practices with cloud accounting services.

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CFO News Room

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Job security is always a concern when choosing a career, but some fields are more recession-proof than others. They may work in various industries, such as investment firms, accounting firms, banks, or the government. Chief compliance officers often have a degree in finance, law, accounting, or business administration.

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CFO Simplified

DECEMBER 12, 2021

The terms “finance” and “accounting” are often used interchangeably. There are, however, very real differences between finance and accounting. While many business owners look for a CFO to bolster their existing accounting team, here at CFO Simplified, we consider that a CFO would be categorized squarely in the finance category.

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CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

At its heart, corporate governance is built on four key principles: accountability, transparency, fairness, and responsibility. Accountability: Leaders Must Answer for Their Decisions One of the most important aspects of good governance is accountability. Without accountability, businesses become reckless.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 18, 2020

The tool aims to offer a single hub for information in order to facilitate data-driven decisions and effective communication. Security is top of mind for the healthcare industry as the move to digital continues to accelerate during the pandemic. As best practices are hammered out, security standards remain fragmented.

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The Charity CFO

JULY 1, 2024

Choosing the right accounting services is crucial for the financial health of your nonprofit. The right nonprofit accountant helps your organization properly manage its finances, which improves trust and transparency with stakeholders and donors. Technology is one of the most important tools in modern nonprofit accounting.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 26, 2020

Acknowledging that delayed and late B2B payments is not solely caused by poor payment behavior on the customer’s end is an important piece of optimizing the accounts receivable (AR) process, according to Alex Louisy, co-founder and CEO of France-based FinTech Upflow , who said that the notorious spreadsheet is often to blame.

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Beacon CFO Plus

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

How to Divide Responsibilities and Prioritize Communication The relationship between a fractional or outsourced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and your company’s public accounting firm should be collaborative, clear, and well-defined. This ensures your company’s financial and accounting needs are met effectively.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 21, 2020

The risk of late payments has opened up conversations about how businesses can improve their collections practices and secure the cash they’re owed without damaging the buyer-supplier relationship. This is one area in which AR solutions’ integration with back-office accounting, ERP and other software platforms is critical.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Securities and Exchange Commission ( SEC ) filed an “emergency action” against former NS8 Inc. Investors are entitled to accurate information about a company’s financial condition, and the SEC is committed to holding accountable corporate executives who deceive investors.”. 17) statement. Gottschall said in a statement.

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