CFO Talks

AUGUST 21, 2024

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. IFRS 16 Leases: Impact on Balance Sheets IFRS 16 has changed the way leases are recorded on balance sheets.

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CFO Talks

MARCH 5, 2025

Keep track of reporting deadlines Use a compliance calendar so you never miss a submission. Follow standard accounting rules In most industries, this means using IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) or IFRS for SME (International Financial Reporting Standard for Small and Medium-sized Entities) to prepare financial statements.

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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. The IFRS 17 disclosures improvements that FR C expects include the following.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

IFRS 17 will change insurers' reported earnings and equity as it alters their profit recognition patterns and measurement of liabilities, while not directly affecting insurers' creditworthiness, said Moody's recently. The new insurance reporting standard has been taken effect since January 2023.

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Future CFO

JUNE 27, 2022

Financial reporting specialist and lecturer Adam Deller explains the basic principles of IFRS 8, Operating Segments. The post The fundamentals of IFRS 8 appeared first on FutureCFO.

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CFO Talks

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Chinese Study highlights limitations on IAS 38, accounting for intangible assets A recent study from China highlighted the limitations of IAS 38 —the International Accounting Standard that governs intangible assets—and its impact on innovation, particularly in high-tech industries.

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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

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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Future CFO

AUGUST 15, 2021

Financial reporting specialist and lecturer Adam Deller explains the basic principles of IFRS 2, “Share-based Payment”, in this short video. The post The fundamentals of IFRS 2 appeared first on FutureCFO.

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Bramasol

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Driven by sweeping changes such as digital transformation, globalization of markets, the subscription-based Digital Solutions Economy™ (DSE), carbon-accounting mandates, a rising emphasis on artificial intelligence, and other disruptive trends, the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is undergoing radical transformation too.

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Bramasol

MARCH 24, 2022

This important issue was previously explored last year in Are You Ready for "Carbon Accounting" Compliance? A subsequent blog post specifically addressed How Can Carbon Accounting Impact the Value of M&A Deals? ISSB was established by the IFRS Foundation in response to the Glasgow COP 26 conference in November 2021.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 10, 2019

Certified Professional Accountants (CPAs) in California are calling on an industry watchdog to clarify standards for cryptocurrency accounting, with expectations that corporations will increase their use of cryptocurrencies moving forward. GAAP,” the letter stated.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

South Korea life insurance firm Kyobo Life has implemented a high-performance computing platform for IFRS 17 and K-ICS financial reporting compliance, said AON recently. The post IFRS 17: South Korean insurer implements a computing platform for compliance appeared first on FutureCFO.

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Future CFO

JANUARY 21, 2020

At its October 2019 meeting, the IASB made progress in phase two of its project to amend IFRS in response to the financial reporting challenges posed by IBOR reform. The post Global IFRS IBOR reform: Phase 2 Classification and Measurement issues appeared first on FutureCFO.

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Future CFO

AUGUST 16, 2022

When it comes to sustainability standards, the needs of mid-market businesses must be taken into account, said Grant Thornton International recently. We think the board needs to clarify its intention of the proposed standards in terms of what businesses need to report.

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Spreadym

AUGUST 10, 2023

When choosing the best financial reporting software solution, it's important to consider factors such as ease of use, scalability, integration with existing systems, compliance with accounting standards, cost, customer support, and any unique requirements your organization might have. What is financial reporting software?

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 19, 2023

Accounting standards for nonprofits are probably not the first thing you think about, but are crucial for your organization to succeed. Because of their unique structure and operational model, nonprofits must comply with various accounting standards that are, in many ways, different from for-profit organizations.

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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. The optimization of the accounting process, he said, is difficult at times with limited staff.

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Planful

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

In an ideal world, financial reports should build shareholder trust by offering accurate data about the performance of the company. In reality, a company’s financial report can be more flimsy—involving estimates and judgment from leadership that’s far from the truth. at its peak to $0.26

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CFO Talks

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Our financial statements reveal a stark reality—South Africa has one of the lowest representations of intangible assets compared to other countries. This is not just an accounting issue; it’s a symptom of a broader problem that threatens our ability to compete in the global economy. Why is this important?

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CFO Talks

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Whether it’s streamlining financial reporting, enhancing data accuracy, or ensuring compliance with South African regulatory standards, clearly defining these objectives will guide the entire design process. Choosing the Right Software and Technology Selecting the appropriate financial software is a critical decision.

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Bramasol

JULY 26, 2024

As the SAP partner with the most revenue recognition implementations and deepest involvement in the ongoing refinement of solutions such as SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) and Automated Revenue Management solutions, Bramasol can help you navigate the most complex RevRec scenarios.

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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.

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Future CFO

MAY 1, 2024

As the person responsible for preparing an organisation’s financial reports, which include balance sheets and income statements, the role of a finance controller is anything but ordinary. Succeeding amid challenges “Success as a controller relies on an entrepreneurial mindset, analytical rigour, and adept leadership,” says Leonardo.

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Future CFO

APRIL 18, 2022

Click on the link to download to discover in detail a list of the benefits that IBM Cognos Controller provide for finance teams: Data collection and validation Reconciliations Workflow and tasks to improve the close cycle Currency conversion Minority interest calculations Inter-company eliminations Group closing adjustments Management adjustments Allocations (..)

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Planful

JUNE 22, 2017

Financial Consolidation in the Accounting World. But in the accounting world, “financial consolidation” is a well-defined process that includes several complexities and accounting principles. Here are the key accounting consolidation steps in the finance consolidation process : Collecting trial balance data (e.g.,

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CFO Talks

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

These include tax laws, financial reporting standards, labor laws, industry-specific regulations, and corporate governance codes. Complex Reporting Standards: Adhering to both International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and local regulations can complicate financial reporting.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

It is absolutely critical businesses implement an accounting and reporting system for their ESG data that is as auditable, transparent, and reliable as their financial data accounting," Hasenoehrl says, "2024 is the year we have to start treating enterprise carbon data the same way we treat financial data."

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CFO Talks

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

It started in 2016 as a brand of the Chartered Institute of Business Accountants (CIBA), which is one of the larger professional bodies in South Africa, with about 10,000 members. I was eager to grow in this area, especially as a general accountant in South Africa. It’s a far cry from the traditional view of accounting.

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CFO Talks

JUNE 7, 2022

Steward Role & Competencies: Accounting, control, risk management and asset preservation are the proficiencies of the Steward. The Steward must ensure company compliance with financial reporting and control requirements. Accounting knowledge (IFRS and taxation). Investment and credit risk knowledge.

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Future CFO

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

China’s financial environment is the region’s most complex, followed by Vietnam, South Korea, Malaysia and Indonesia, according to TMF Group’s report titled Accounting & tax: The global and local complexities holding multinationals to account. However, APAC and EMEA take a much more localised approach.

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The Finance Weekly

MARCH 28, 2022

Continue reading to learn what ESG reporting is, what's new with ESG reporting standards, why Finance teams should care, and the five benefits of aligning ESG and financial reporting. It expects to release two reporting protocols on disclosures in the second half of 2022.

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Bramasol

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

It marks a substantial leap forward that is built on earlier revenue management systems, such as SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) and SAP Automated Revenue Management (ARM). Increased Accuracy : By automating calculations and providing advanced reporting tools, it improves the accuracy and reliability of revenue recognition.

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The Finance Weekly

JANUARY 31, 2022

Activity-based costing can be used to calculate the cost of each activity for budgeting and financial reporting, so it will be easy for the FP&A function to measure the performance of each business function against these activities as this will help the organization to streamline their operations.

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The Finance Weekly

JUNE 17, 2024

Overview of Planful Planful is a cloud-based software designed to empower finance, accounting, and business users with a range of financial applications. These applications, which include modeling, planning, consolidation, reporting, and analytics, aim to streamline operations across the organization.

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Planful

AUGUST 1, 2017

According to a 2014 study by APQC benchmarking the financial close process, the bottom performers took 12 days or more to close and report their results to management. Then there’s additional time spent on external financial reporting and filings. Multi-GAAP reporting (i.e., US GAAP, Canadian GAAP, IFRS, etc.).

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Michigan CFO

MARCH 21, 2023

In accounting, indefinite lifespan refers to an asset where its rate of capital depreciation isn’t known or cannot be easily calculated. A Challenging Endeavour in Practice While the above formula appears simple enough, accountants struggle to find consistency when determining goodwill asset value.

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