Future CFO

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The accountancy profession is at a pivotal crossroads as it grapples with significant challenges going forward, with technological advancements and shifting workforce dynamics in the driver's seat. Yet, rather than replacing accountants, AI redefines their roles, allowing them to focus on strategic decision-making and value creation.

Accounting 64

Accounting Education CFO Finance 64

CFO Dive

APRIL 29, 2024

Companies hiring for internal audit need to prepare for disruption from new technology such as artificial intelligence and robotic process automation, IIA said.

Auditing 294

Auditing Accounting Technology 294

E78 Partners

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Effective technology expense management is essential for companies looking to optimize budgets and stay competitive in today’s fast-paced digital landscape. Businesses must develop a strategic approach that addresses common obstacles and ensures that technology investments align with their operational goals to avoid these issues.

Technology 59

Technology Budgeting Forecasting Investments 59

CFO Dive

AUGUST 28, 2023

Ever-evolving technology that can improve efficiencies while reducing risks and optimizing costs should be explored and exploited for their potential benefits to the organization.

Accounting 246

Accounting Finance Technology 246

Barry Ritholtz

JANUARY 8, 2025

This is no time for confessing At The Money: with Matt Hougan on Crypto Technology (January 8, 2025) Are you crypto-curious? And find the entire musical playlist of At the Money on Spotify APPLE EMBED TRANSCRIPT: Matt Hougan on Crypto Tech What’s going on with the technology underlying cryptocurrencies? I’m Barry Ritholtz.

Technology 52

Technology Investments Currencies Securities 52

E78 Partners

JANUARY 29, 2025

Effectively managing technology expenses is more important than ever. This is where technology expense management automation comes into play. E78 explores how AI in technology expense management (TEM) is transforming the landscape of expense management, providing businesses with enhanced visibility, automation, and financial control.

Technology 52

Technology Leverage Compliance Investments 52

Future CFO

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

In navigating the current world that is ever-changing, evolving constantly with various technological advancements that almost always force their way in to day-to-day routines of organisations, it is a no-brainer that the Finance function has shifted its focus on artificial intelligence for some time now.

Accounts Payable 52

Accounts Payable Accounting Invoicing CFO 52

E78 Partners

JANUARY 22, 2025

Your accounting function is no longer just about balancing the books; its about ensuring business continuity, empowering strategic decision-making, and maintaining a competitive edgeeven in the face of unprecedented challenges. Without resilience, accounting operations risk becoming a bottleneck that undermines broader business objectives.

Accounting 52

Accounting Marketing Compliance Communication 52

Global Finance

JUNE 11, 2024

Lori Schwartz, Global Head of Liquidity & Account Solutions and Digital & Design at J.P. Lori Schwartz : We are looking at ways to harness the power of such technology to simplify and make our internal processes more efficient. Schwartz : A big misunderstanding is that innovation is only about technology.

Technology 119

Technology Treasury Prioritization Strategic Planning 119

CFO News Room

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Financial planning technology, in particular, has allowed advisors to automate time-intensive back-office tasks and delegate routine analyses to support staff, freeing up their time to engage more personally with clients.

Technology 130

Technology Planning Investments Leverage 130

Future CFO

JULY 11, 2024

Imtiaz Ahmad FCCA speaks from his years of experience about how different technologies have changed accounting , and the benefits of artificial intelligence in his own practice. The post Will AI take all the accountancy jobs? appeared first on FutureCFO.

Accounting 97

Accounting Finance Technology 97

CFO Dive

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Savvy accounting leaders who “see the writing on the wall” are focused on bringing cutting-edge technologies into their teams’ daily tasks, including the monthly close, writes Horváth’s Tony Klimas.

Leverage 300

Leverage Accounting Technology 300

Future CFO

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

For the accountancy profession, transformation has always been a part of the process, let alone the manner of life. For Harding, the accountancy profession, through its history, has continually adapted and seized future opportunities. “A

Accounting 96

Accounting Finance Construction Auditing 96

CFO Dive

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The Big Four firm’s dedicated AI group comes as accounting and financial firms continue to write large checks aimed at cashing in on the technology’s potential.

Accounting 293

Accounting Technology 293

CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

That skewing can affect valuation and pricing judgments about these firms, and correcting accounting inconsistencies is a key step towards leveling the playing field. I am not an accountant, and have no desire to be one, but I have used their output (accounting statements) as raw material in valuation and corporate finance.

Accounting 130

Accounting Marketing Advertising Valuation 130

CFO Talks

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Accountability in Finance Teams, Methods and Benefits Accountability is a big deal in any business, but for finance teams, it’s especially important. Methods for Building Accountability Clear Roles and Responsibilities The first step to accountability is making sure everyone knows what they’re supposed to do.

Accounting 98

Accounting Finance CFO Invoicing 98

CFO News Room

DECEMBER 10, 2022

What Types of Accounts are Best for Compounding? Banks Savings Accounts. Most savings accounts, money market accounts, and certificates of deposit earn compound interest. Taxable vs. tax-deferred vs. tax-free accounts. It’s also possible to take advantage of tax-free accounts. 3) Money Market Accounts.

Investments 130

Investments Accounting Treasury Construction 130

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.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) 124

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Finance Accounting Forecasting 124

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.

Forecasting 111

Forecasting Auditing Accounting Profit and Loss 111

Future CFO

APRIL 25, 2024

Affin Bank’s Vision is to be the most creative Financial company in Malaysia: creative in terms of innovation and technology, creative in terms of unrivalled customer service and creating value for our shareholders, customers, and people, explained Rodrigues.

Technology 94

Technology CFO Banking Communication 94

Future CFO

MARCH 14, 2024

Talent shortage among accounting staff continues to persist in many parts of the world including Southeast Asia, with the issue being most felt by small accounting firms that struggle to compete with the big accounting firms: KPMG , PwC , Ernst & Young , and Deloitte.

Accounting 98

Accounting Finance Financial Analysis Compliance 98

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.

Technology 98

Technology Compliance Securities Planning 98

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. Technological advancements, evolving market demands, and a heightened focus on sustainability are converging to reshape the finance landscape. The half-life of a skill today is estimated to be around four years.

Finance 69

Finance Communication Leadership Profit and Loss 69

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.

Technology 98

Technology Compliance Securities Planning 98

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 6, 2025

Welcome to the January 2025 issue of the Latest News in Financial #AdvisorTech – where we look at the big news, announcements, and underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisors! FINNY AI, an AI-powered prospecting tool, has raised $4.2

Prioritization 75

Prioritization Startups Technology Communication 75

CFO News

APRIL 27, 2023

The positive hiring intent can be attributed to high demand of multiple services delivered by these firms such as taxation, business consulting, risk advisory, deal advisory, technology services, ESG services.

Accounting Firms 119

Accounting Firms Accounting Technology 119

Future CFO

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Financial transformation has emerged as a critical imperative for organisations in 2024, driven by the need to adapt to rapidly changing economic conditions, technological advancements, and evolving business landscapes. However, the increasing complexity of global markets and the pace of technological change have redefined this role.

Finance 98

Finance Compliance Data Analysis Leadership 98

Generation CFO

JANUARY 31, 2022

Customer centricity, data, cloud and technology, agility and one newbie: the coronavirus pandemic. Cloud and Technology. Now, let’s look at technology. There are so many new technologies being released every single day. To narrow down the term would lessen the gravity of just how important technology is. .

Communication 213

Communication CFO Technology Accounting 213

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.

Accounting 98

Accounting CFO Economics Accounting Standards 98

Future CFO

MARCH 5, 2025

Winnie Law , CFO, Technology & Operations (T&O), Global Functionsand Fit for Growth, Standard Chartered , believes the war on talent continues to be a challenge as the role of Finance pivots from being mere number crunchers and financial journalists to strategy influencers.

Finance 91

Finance Problem Solving Communication Technology 91

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.

Corporate Finance 115

Corporate Finance Valuation Finance Numbers 115

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. Lastly, developing a strong understanding of technology and its role in finance is vital.

CFO 98

CFO Leadership Problem Solving Communication 98