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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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 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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Bramasol

JULY 22, 2023

Previous posts in this blog series o n Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and carbon accounting have spotlighted carbon accounting as a trend to watch , looked at ESG impacts on M&A , and tracked the emergence of new ESG standards.

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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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PYMNTS

APRIL 21, 2020

Financial institutions (FIs) are among the entities that are working to securely meet clients where they are through mobile and online channels to complete tasks that would more often be completed in person. The app uses near-field communication (NFC) for easy data transfers. Keeping The System Secure. Using AI For Onboarding.

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Future CFO

APRIL 24, 2023

There are nine security trends that CFOs need to be aware when working with CISOs and security and risk management leaders. A human-centered approach to cybersecurity is essential to reduce security failures,” said Richard Addiscott, Sr Director Analyst at Gartner.

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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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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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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

One component of this duty of care is an obligation to seek best execution of client securities transactions. The SEC, in its interpretive release, sets an expectation of "periodic and systematic evaluation" (i.e., The SEC, in its interpretive release, sets an expectation of "periodic and systematic evaluation" (i.e.,

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 25, 2024

For nonprofit organizations, accounting comes with a lot of complexity. Instead of slow, paper-driven, backward-looking accounting, these organizations are moving quickly through digital integrations allowing them to focus on their core responsibilities. What is the actual goal in a nonprofit accounting setup?

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PYMNTS

JUNE 19, 2019

HSBC is rolling out its digital accounts receivable solution for corporates in India after teaming up with Australia-based Identitii , reports in IT Wire said on Tuesday (June 18). “HSBC’s DART is an industry first,” said Identitii CEO Nick Armstrong in a statement.

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The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 8, 2022

But in order to get the most out of these grants, you need to understand how to properly manage and account for them. The IRS has strict regulations on how to handle grants and charitable contributions, so it is essential that you understand the best practices when accounting for them. 8 Best Practices When Accounting For Grants.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 23, 2020

The European Union’s long-anticipated 5th Anti-Money Laundering Directive (5AMLD), which modernizes security rules to reflect the needs and threats facing today’s economy, took effect in mid-January, and its impacts are already being felt across the payments space. Fiat-focused digital wallets must also boost their security.

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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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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 28, 2024

Historically, advisors haven't had many avenues to manage clients' 401(k) plan accounts, since unlike traditional custodial investment accounts, advisors generally lack discretionary trading authority in employer-sponsored retirement plans.

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CFO Talks

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Can you share some career highlights and defining moments? I began my career at KPMG and became a Chartered Accountant, then moved on to Kingsley Heath, where the COO said to me, “Come work for me, and I’ll teach you how to run a business.” Collaboration and open communication are also central to how I tackle difficulties.

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CFO Leadership

OCTOBER 18, 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.

Accounting 52

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 28, 2024

Historically, advisors haven't had many avenues to manage clients' 401(k) plan accounts, since unlike traditional custodial investment accounts, advisors generally lack discretionary trading authority in employer-sponsored retirement plans.

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CFO Share

JULY 16, 2024

A controller primarily oversees accounting processes, ensuring accurate financial records and compliance with regulations. Education and Experience Controllers typically have an accounting degree supplemented with an optional CPA or CMA and 10+ years of experience in managerial accounting.

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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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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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PYMNTS

MAY 13, 2019

These small entities are seeking to win trust despite not being established brands, but customers will only feel safe if they’re confident that their payment information will remain secure. . This month’s Deep Dive explores its key security risks and the ongoing efforts to mitigate them. . Security risks and defenses .

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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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PYMNTS

JULY 15, 2019

As computers become more and more powerful and start to utilize quantum technology, today’s security measures, like encryption, will increasingly be at risk, according to reports. That’s why Dutch bank ABN AMRO has partnered with quantum technology group Qutech to get ahead of the technology and use it to improve security for banks.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 6, 2020

Banking APIs help accounting software providers’ customers access bank account information within accounting programs rather than juggle multiple platforms and manually fill in financial details, for example. Companies, therefore, must work to identify and track APIs’ use and secure them against key threats.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Enter 3-D Secure 2.0. In a webinar with James Rendell, vice president of payment security at CA Technologies, and Paul Baker, vice president/senior business leader of enterprise security solutions at Mastercard, PYMNTS’ Karen Webster delved into just how 3-D Secure 2.0 CA Technologies’ Rendell noted that 3-D Secure 2.0

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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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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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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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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 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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PYMNTS

JANUARY 25, 2019

data protection watchdog is looking into the company after it reported “limited fraudulent activity” on some customers’ accounts. As soon as any customer makes us aware of fraudulent activity we immediately suspend their account to prevent further fraud. This is not the first time that Deliveroo has dealt with this issue, either. “The

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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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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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PYMNTS

JULY 16, 2019

This week’s news of a security flaw in the Android versions of WhatsApp and Telegram, first revealed by Symantec, marked the latest cybersecurity warning for users of high-profile technologies. Analysts warned that this security flaw could have particularly damaging effects when used to alter invoices and manipulate payment instructions. “In

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 27, 2019

As regulators call for a delay of the social media giant’s cryptocurrency project, Facebook is moving forward, pointing to the bug bounty program as evidence it is taking security seriously. “We Although there is no guarantee Libra will get the green light to launch, the bug bounty is intended as a gesture that security is important. “As

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