CFO Thought Leader

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Lifting the receiver, she heard the familiar voice of her fatheran accountant who had always championed her career. He simply couldnt fathom how his daughter, who had taken only one accounting class, was now the CFO of the New York Stock Exchange. Numbers alone dont compel action, she tells us.

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CFO Selections

DECEMBER 9, 2024

When it comes to ethics in accounting the data is in and the numbers arent pretty! Addressing todays increasingly complex ethical issues requires strong leadership!

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CFO Share

JANUARY 2, 2025

But four days before year-end the busiest time of year for accounting firms they ran out of cash and ceased operations. For example, Bench ranked #1 in accounting SEO thanks to its professional marketing department. It’s like musical chairs except the number of chairs available is based on the Federal Funds Rate.

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Global Finance

MARCH 2, 2025

Weve got what we think is a rather exciting model, which we describe in a working paper, that helps forecast in advance the likelihood that a firm will go on to commit accounting fraud. But mostwell, allof the research into accounting fraud has focused on detection rather than prevention. Joanne Horton: Yes.

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Musings on Markets

JANUARY 10, 2025

Not surprisingly, the company listings are across the world, and I look at the breakdown of companies, by number and market cap, by geography: As you can see, the market cap of US companies at the start of 2025 accounted for roughly 49% of the market cap of global stocks, up from 44% at the start of 2024 and 42% at the start of 2023.

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CFO News Room

DECEMBER 15, 2022

To convey at least a part of that missing texture, we’ve pulled together some recent journalistic and more granular accounts of how state and local school education officials have responded to the long-term rise in teacher vacancies. Unfortunately, almost all of these have proved to be less than ideal for teachers and students.

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CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Investing in a guaranteed interest account is a great way to secure your money, as there is very little risk. Guaranteed interest accounts provide reliable, consistent returns and can be used for short-term savings or to supplement other investments in your portfolio. Guaranteed interest accounts offer a stable rate of return.

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CFO News Room

DECEMBER 10, 2022

For those of you who like to see the numbers, here’s an example of compound interest at work: Suppose you invest $1,000 in a five-year certificate of deposit, paying 5% and compounded annually. Actual Number of Years to Double Your Investment. What Types of Accounts are Best for Compounding? Banks Savings Accounts.

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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. Lev: One important element of successful due diligence is to look at the accounting.

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Future CFO

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

"Southeast Asia’s strong consumer base, growing middle class, and strategic importance in sectors like real estate, healthcare, and renewable energy remain attractive to investors," says Hwee Ling Tay , accounting & reporting assurance leader at Deloitte Southeast Asia. "As For the first 10.5 billion raised across 163 IPOs in 2023.

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CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Its not merely numbers on a page but its the heartbeat of accountability and the foundation of trust with external stakeholders, particularly investors. Investors rely on your numbers to make informed decisions. In 2014, an accounting error resulted in the company overstating its income by R849 million. The result?

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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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Musings on Markets

DECEMBER 11, 2024

I had taken a job as a teaching assistant, almost entirely because I needed the money to pay my tuition and living expenses, and in a subject (accounting) that did not excite me in the least. The second is valuation , a class about how to value or price almost anything, with a tool set for those who need to put numbers on assets.

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Bramasol

MAY 23, 2024

Previous episodes in this Insights Series have explored the challenges created by new Digital Solutions Economy paradigms for billing, fulfillment, invoicing, revenue accounting, and compliance across a wide range of industries. Entitlement Management - Tracking and managing software licenses to ensure they are accounted for accurately.

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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. The finance function is undergoing a seismic shift.

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Global Finance

OCTOBER 29, 2024

As of October 31, 2023, the number of foreign workers in Japan reached a record high of 2,048,675, marking a 12.4% By industry, manufacturing accounts for the largest share at 27%, followed by the service industry at 15.7% Each country has adopted distinct strategies to address these challenges, with varying degrees of success.

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Musings on Markets

JANUARY 31, 2025

As the number of potential applications of AI proliferated, thus increasing the market for AI products and services, another part of the story was also being put into play. The Value Effect Now that my AI story is in the open, I will use it to revisit my valuation of Nvidia, and incorporate my new AI story in that valuation.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The ability to analyze numbers and translate them into actionable strategies has always intrigued me. Early in my career, I realized that finance is not just about managing numbers—it’s about empowering organizations to make informed decisions, optimize resources, and achieve long-term goals.

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Fpanda Club

MARCH 19, 2025

Being good at finance and getting numbers right is not enough anymore Of course, strong analytical skills and knowledge of finance are essential for an FP&A professional but gone are those days when these skills or proficiency in Excel were enough to excel in this role, pardon the pun.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Within finance teams, it’s about ensuring accountability and transparency. CFOs who foster trust see greater cooperation and a smoother path to implementing financial initiatives across the company. By leading with openness and accountability, a CFO can set a tone that encourages others to work more transparently and cooperatively.

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CFO Talks

MARCH 18, 2025

By tracking the right numbers, businesses and individuals can make informed decisions, spot potential problems early, and set themselves up for long-term success. Current Ratio This shows whether a company has enough short-term assets (like cash and accounts receivable) to pay short-term debts. Its an important number for investors.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

This early encouragement played a key role in shaping my future, as it introduced me to the world of business and numbers. This opportunity allowed me to audit clients like the South African Revenue Service and South African Tourism, as well as manage accounts for Mastercard South Africa.

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Global Finance

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Growing numbers of experienced chief financial officers are abandoning the corporate grind to take freelance roles for multiple clients—whether in parallel or on a serial basis. Two years ago, only about 2,000 LinkedIn accounts featured people promoting C-suite fractional services. In other words, introverts need not apply.

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CFO Talks

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Holton’s professional path is guided by a passion for numbers and a philosophy that sees finance not just as a support function, but as a powerful tool for steering businesses toward success. I loved the intricacy of number, how these 10 digits can tell a story depending on the context they are places and the accuracy of the information.

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CFO Talks

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Tools like cloud accounting systems, AI-driven financial analysis, and automated reporting not only reduce costs but also improve efficiency and accuracy. Build Resilient Teams: Train your finance team to look beyond numbers. Instead, look for cost-saving opportunities in non-core areas, like back-office functions.

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Future CFO

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Beyond technical expertise In terms of taking on essential skills beyond just technical expertise, Wong says becoming a standout finance leader definitely takes more than just mastering the numbers. Advice For younger, aspiring finance professionals, Wong advises: Always look beyond the numbers.

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Generation CFO

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Our sprints are short, focused innovations which have helped us significantly improve how we operate in specific areas such as VAT and management accounts,” says Josh. . “We The number of people who interact with us who say their problems are causing them stress or anxiety is extremely high.” . Contact Us.

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CFO Talks

DECEMBER 12, 2024

A Chartered Accountant (SA) with a Diploma in Exercise Science and a host of other credentials, Ronel combines her expertise in finance with her passion for wellness to create impactful solutions for her clients. I enjoy numbers and finances; and I loved accounting at school. What sparked your interest in finance? Soft skills.

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 6, 2025

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

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The Finance Weekly

MARCH 24, 2025

With so many financial metrics thrown around, its easy to get lost in the numbers. Thats where EBITDA comes in. But like any metric, it has its advantages and l

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Numbers Accounting Finance 52

CFO Talks

MARCH 25, 2025

The Real Cost of Dirty Data Lets say your monthly numbers are off because someone pulled figures from the wrong version of a spreadsheet. You spend hours reconciling, re-checking, and trying to figure out which number to trust. No more random updates to customer accounts or GL codes. Thats not just annoying, its expensive.

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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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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 15, 2025

Anderson shared her experiences as a CPA, noting the frustration of dealing with arbitrary fundraising targets or “plug” numbers to balance the budget. Restricted Funds and Accounting Rules The discussion touched on the tensions that can arise around restricted funds and accounting rules.

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CFO Talks

JANUARY 22, 2025

With over two decades of professional experience spanning finance, accounting, and leadership, Henk’s journey began in high school, where his passion for numbers was ignited by managing his own small business and assisting with his fathers bookkeeping. Since high school I have loved accounting and mathematics.

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