PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

One of the most popular targets for innovators is the accounting space, where business processes touch on various aspects of an overall company, from accounts receivable and payable to cash forecasting and financial strategy development. This has introduced a new dynamic for the small business accountant.

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Accounting Cash Flow Forecasting Startups Forecasting 76

E78 Partners

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Navigating Impairment Analyses and Accounting for Complex Transactions Impairment testing for intangible assets and goodwill, and accounting for complex transactions such as debt refinancings and business combinations, can be among the most challenging aspects of audit readiness.

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Auditing GAAP Restructuring Compliance 52

CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

I then applied for a Junior Accountant position and pursued further studies to support that career shift. For a newly qualified accountant aiming to become a CFO, there are several key skills that are essential to develop. My career began as an admin clerk and bookkeeper, roles that left me feeling unfulfilled.

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CFO Leadership Problem Solving Communication 98

CFO Plans

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Consider a tech startup that transitioned from a break-even approach to a thriving enterprise through strategic planning, leveraging data-driven insights and customer feedback to innovate and expand globally. In 2025, let’s redefine the narrative from merely breaking even to scaling strategically.

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Strategic Planning CFO Concentration Manufacturing 52

VCFO

JANUARY 23, 2023

Five Key Aspects of Accountability in Your Business Inflation issues and supply chain woes aren’t going away anytime soon. To manage effectively, minimize negative business impacts, and gain a competitive edge in a disruptive environment like the one we find ourselves in now, strategic clarity and a strong supportive plan are musts.

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Accounting Leadership Communication Planning 77

The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Importance of Cash Flow : Understanding cash flow is crucial for maintaining operational stability and planning for future growth. Strategic Planning for Expansion : Nonprofits must carefully assess their financial health before pursuing programmatic expansion to avoid creating unsustainable funding gaps.

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Nonprofit Strategic Planning CFO Budgeting 52

CFO Thought Leader

APRIL 17, 2023

Halpin: The one that sticks with me was in 2017, they asked me to become Chief Strategy Officer and build a long term strategic plan at the NFL. CFO GUEST: Chris Halpin of IAC 890: Driving the Internet Sharetaker | Christopher Halpin, CFO, IAC MADE POSSIBLE BY VERSAPAY The first Collaborative Accounts Receivable Network.

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Planful

JUNE 17, 2021

But not every CFO thrives in the strategic planning side of their role. Many finance leaders confuse financial planning with strategic planning. But when it comes to strategic planning components, CFOs shouldn’t be in a pure finance mindset. Strategic Planning Component #1: Revenue.

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Strategic Planning Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Planning CFO 40

VCFO

JULY 22, 2022

ASC 842 is a new accounting standard set forth by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). These impacts will include major changes to accounting practices and financial reporting, as well as increased scrutiny of contracts, service agreements, and all leases starting now and moving forward. A Lease or Not a Lease?

Accounting 75

Accounting Accounting Standards Economics Advertising 75

The Finance Weekly

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Key Features of Workday Adaptive Planning 1) Financial Planning Workday Adaptive Planning provides advanced financial tools to streamline forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning. Scenario Planning - Utilize AI-powered "what-if" modeling to assess financial outcomes and optimize strategies.

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Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Planning General Ledger (GL) Forecasting 52

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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Accounting Finance Cash Flow Forecasting Quantitative Analysis 52

CFO Plans

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Technology and automation are revolutionizing Strategic Financial Planning , offering advanced tools for data analysis and decision-making. From AI-driven financial modeling to cloud-based accounting platforms, these innovations provide businesses with real-time insights and enhanced operational efficiency.

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CFO Cost Management Leverage Planning 52

CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

These skills are taught during Accounting Courses, however I believe it is still insufficient for Directorship, unless the accountant completes his CGMA Qualification. Maintaining clear boundaries and strategic planning are essential to my approach. At this stage, I am in Public Practice.

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CFO Corporate Finance Auditing Leadership 52

E78 Partners

AUGUST 22, 2024

The post SEC Climate Rules in Limbo: Strategic Insights for Accounting Leaders appeared first on E78 Partners. Outsourcing tax and compliance risks can alleviate the burden, allowing leaders to focus on growth. Explore how E78 can support your company’s compliance needs.

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Accounting IFRS Compliance Strategic Planning 59

CFO Plans

MARCH 10, 2025

Mastering Cash Flow Management Tactics Effective Cash Flow Management Tactics are vital for navigating Accounts Receivable Challenges. By using real-time analytics and flexible credit options, they maintained financial stability and met payroll on time, showcasing the effectiveness of strategic planning.

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Economics CFO Risk Management Leverage 52

Focus CFO

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Some business owners downplay the complexity of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) and mistakenly task their accounting team with this crucial function, or hope their CPA firm can be of help. This is the first step in improving FP&A and will continue to inform strategic decision- making throughout the company’s lifecycle.

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Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Strategic Planning CFO Communication 92

CFO Simplified

JULY 22, 2022

Contact each of your open accounts. A business plan isn’t something that you just create when you start a company, it’s a strategic plan for how you’re going to manage and grow over the next two, five, and 10 years. The pandemic changed plans for nearly every business. Update your strategic plan.

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Cash Flow Forecasting Strategic Planning CFO Planning 96

The Charity CFO

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

What should you look for when evaluating nonprofit accounting services? Yes, they might have a board member or volunteer who takes care of the finances, but they often lack specific expertise in nonprofit accounting. Benefits of Nonprofit Accounting Services. Nonprofit organizations exist to further a mission or goal.

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Nonprofit Accounting Auditing GAAP 52

CFO Simplified

JANUARY 23, 2025

Examine your open Accounts Receivable Review your open accounts and check the financial stability of your customers. Use these insights to project your financial performance based on your strategic plan. Take time to analyze current sales, expenses, and net income.

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Cash Flow Forecasting Communication Budgeting Forecasting 52

CFO Plans

JULY 25, 2024

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CFO Plans

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

With so many responsibilities on your plate, why not streamline your financial processes with a one-stop-shop for all your small business tax and accounting needs? Small Business Financial Advisory: Your Strategic Partner for Growth Small businesses thrive on strategic planning and informed decision-making.

Accounting 52

Accounting Tax Planning CFO Risk Management 52

The Charity CFO

JULY 19, 2024

When most people think of an organization’s financial department, they think of accountants. Bookkeepers, accountants, and Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) all serve critical roles in managing an organization’s finances. What is an Accountant? Accountants run reports to help determine if the bookkeeping is done correctly.

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CFO Accounting Nonprofit General Ledger 52

CFO Plans

JANUARY 20, 2025

Strategic Tax Planning for Entrepreneurs The foundation of effective tax management begins with strategic planning. Utilize accounting software or consider hiring a professional to streamline your financial management.

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Tax Planning Compliance CFO Planning 52

https://trustedcfosolutions.com/feed/

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Real-time visibility is a game-changer for family offices, and one that is fueling better strategic planning for wealth management. Sage Intacct’s cloud accounting solution addresses the challenges of navigating venture investments and helps eliminate the headaches of limited financial insight. Lack of speed.

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Risk Analysis Strategic Planning Investments Risk Management 113

CFO Simplified

AUGUST 22, 2022

By this time, you are well on the road to executing your strategic plan for this year. This strategic plan includes evaluating your client relationships: Do they fit into your business model? For example, instead of allowing you to borrow on 80% of your accounts receivable (AR), they are now only giving you 60%.

Banking 98

Banking Strategic Planning CFO Treasury 98

E78 Partners

AUGUST 22, 2024

The post SEC Climate Rules in Limbo: Strategic Insights for Accounting Leaders appeared first on E78 Partners. Outsourcing tax and compliance risks can alleviate the burden, allowing leaders to focus on growth. Explore how E78 can support your company’s compliance needs.

Accounting 52

Accounting IFRS Compliance Strategic Planning 52

Boston Startup CFO

APRIL 3, 2023

Financial accounting: A topic that can easily disorient even the most driven entrepreneurs. Fortunately, we present you with a compass – a diagram that demystifies the functions of financial accounting. In this tier, a double-entry accounting system is employed to ensure the accurate recording of all transactions.

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Accounting Accounting Principles GAAP Startups 52

VCFO

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

A common outcome of this mindset is a rationalization on the part of the CEO that they (perhaps along with the CFO) can adequately represent the views of People Ops as strategic planning commences, check some HR-oriented items off the list themselves, and not bring focused People Operations expertise to the table.

Strategic Planning 73

Strategic Planning Leadership Planning Compliance 73

CFO Simplified

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The business’ part-time CFO was providing financials that didn’t match the reports they received from their accountant. Develop a cash-flow forecast so that the company could understand cash availability and plan on payments to their vendors and the primary lender. Change to accrual basis accounting. Ownership – Two partners.

Accounting 52

Accounting Retail Profit and Loss Cash Flow Forecasting 52

CFO Talks

JUNE 13, 2023

This initiative has attracted prominent CFO associations, including South Africa’s leading African CFO Association, CFO Club, represented by the Chartered Institute for Business Accountants (formerly SAIBA). Several key initiatives were discussed and will shape the alliance’s future activities.

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VCFO

OCTOBER 10, 2023

monthly, annual) performance, much more is needed for effective strategic planning – proactive planning that looks beyond what the business will do in the short term to where you want it to be in five years, ten years, or a similar timeframe. While the Income Statement does provide a view of historical (e.g.,

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Strategic Planning Cash Flow Forecasting Profit and Loss CFO 80

CFO Plans

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Effective Budgeting for Seasonal Downturns Effective budgeting is the cornerstone of financial planning for slow seasons. Picture a family-owned restaurant meticulously planning its budget, accounting for reduced foot traffic during the off-peak season.

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Budgeting CFO Planning Strategic Planning 52

CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Accountability is another key component. The AFE lays out clear lines of responsibility, documenting who approved what and ensuring departments are held accountable for financial decisions. The AFE is also integral to project cost control, ensuring costs are coded correctly and tracked daily.

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Finance Profit and Loss CFO Leadership 98

The CFO College

JUNE 3, 2021

Increase Your Value and Boost Your Services with Two CFO-Level Accounting Tools. Yes, automations can crunch numbers, but there is so much more to providing accounting services than calculations. Thankfully, bookkeeping is far from irrelevant -- you just need to learn to adapt as the industry changes.

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Accounting CFO Auditing General Ledger 52

Global Finance

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

And while the latest tools of the trade—artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML)—promise to make tasks such as liquidity forecasting, cash management, and risk management easier, they come with their own complications and tie the treasury team even more closely into management’s strategic planning.

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Treasury Cash Flow Forecasting Forecasting Cash Management 97

CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Also honored with Standard Bank Eswatini’s BLUE SHEroes Award and recognized by the Eswatini Institute of Accountants. Then I was introduced to accounts in high school, and I just loved the challenge of balancing the balance sheet and cash flows. That just blew me away, it will forever be a pivotal moment in my life.

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CFO Leadership Problem Solving Communication 52

VCFO

MAY 30, 2024

To what extent am I navigating by intuition and feeling as opposed to a well-formed strategic plan? They also seek out expertise that can challenge and/or confirm their views, provide valuable recommendations, and support strategic planning for how to move forward. This takes us back to calibration.

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Strategic Planning Planning Benchmarking Leadership 91