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The Difference between a Bookkeeper, an Accountant, and a CFO

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When most people think of an organization’s financial department, they think of accountants. But did you know there are a variety of financial professionals that are essential to the financial well-being of an organization? What is an Accountant?

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The Key Differences Between a Controller and a CFO in Small Businesses

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A controller primarily oversees accounting processes, ensuring accurate financial records and compliance with regulations. In contrast, a CFO is a more strategic financial professional, focusing on long-term planning, investor relations, and overarching financial strategy.

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Best Practices in Corporate Governance for Ethical Excellence

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It involves balancing the interests of a company’s stakeholders, including shareholders, management, customers, suppliers, financiers, the government, and the community. For CFOs, this responsibility extends to ensuring transparency, integrity, and accountability in financial reporting and decision-making processes.

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From CA to CFO: Navigating the competency framework

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The journey from a Chartered Accountant (CA) to a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a transformative one, requiring a shift from technical expertise to strategic leadership. The Certified Financial Officer (SA) designation offered by CIBA provides a comprehensive competency framework to guide this transition.

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Delivering value beyond compliance with ESG reporting

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“Depending on an organisation’s environmental/social footprint, an ESG team or dedicated senior member is generally appointed to ensure that the organisation’s enterprise risk management adapts to the regulatory landscape,” he continues. This will improve consistency and comparability amongst organisations.

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Practising ESG: where rubber meets the road

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David W Duffy To set the baseline straight, the Corporate Governance Institute (CGI) defines sustainability as a holistic approach that considers the interplay between the three dimensions of environmental, social, and economic impacts. We are aligned to strategy and accountability that will deliver on business and societal impacts."

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Navigating IFRS, Key Updates and Changes

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Navigating IFRS , Key Updates and Changes Introduction In today’s fast-paced financial world, staying up to date with the latest International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) is critical for CFOs. If the economy shows signs of a downturn, the bank may need to increase its loss provisions, impacting its profits.

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