CFO News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

In light of ongoing debates surrounding group audits, Ashok Haldia, a seasoned finance expert and Chartered Accountant, examines the complexities of SA 600 versus ISA 600 in group audits, exploring contentious issues related to responsibility, access to working papers, and the appointment of component auditors.

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CFO Thought Leader

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The head of finance for the acquired firm struggled to present the information clearly, while the new owners shifted uneasily in their seats. The Plante’s collaborative culture—not to mention the promise of a CFO role within a few years—aligned perfectly with her leadership ethos and goals.

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CFO News

APRIL 29, 2024

NFRA's crackdown on auditing irregularities at Reliance Home Finance Limited (RHFL) for FY 2018-19 resulted in significant penalties and debarments for professionals. This action follows suspected fraud and lapses in auditing standards, highlighting the need for stringent oversight in financial reporting.

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 29, 2022

Many nonprofit organizations both large and small need to undergo a financial statement audit every year. Preparing for a nonprofit audit can be overwhelming and anxiety-filled, especially if it’s your first audit or you don’t have a strong and experienced financial team. What is a financial statement audit?

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CFO Share

JUNE 27, 2024

How a CFO Ensures Compliance in Financial Reporting Reliable financial statements are crucial for business management, but ensuring compliance may feel like a luxury in the resource-constrained world of small business. How can a small business ensure compliance in reporting without overspending on accounting staff and audits?

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CFO Share

JULY 16, 2024

When building your back office, you may consider whether you need a financial controller or a CFO. The skills and responsibilities of these roles overlap, and to make matters more confusing, an underqualified CFO (yes, there are plenty out there) will perform similar to or worse than an excellent controller.

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Future CFO

AUGUST 5, 2024

A new study from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Business School found that the smart contract audit market is thriving, with new technical audit firms leading this. The research provides valuable insights into the factors driving the growth of this market and the role of audits in mitigating risks for investors.

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CFO Talks

AUGUST 28, 2024

Navigating South Africa’s Reporting Maze: What Every CFO Needs to Know Navigating the complex landscape of regulatory reporting in South Africa can be daunting, especially for CFOs who bear the responsibility of ensuring compliance while also driving strategic financial decisions.

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The Charity CFO

AUGUST 23, 2024

Download the Article For nonprofits, audits are more than just a regulatory requirement–they’re a tool for safeguarding the organization’s mission and financial health. An audit helps improve an organization’s financial transparency, builds donor trust, and ensures compliance with regulations. Why is Your Nonprofit Being Audited?

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CFO Thought Leader

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

From aircraft leasing to manufacturing finance, each rotation broadened her expertise and honed her adaptability. This high standard pushed her to develop skills beyond traditional finance roles. Beyond GE, Wallach tells us there were still a few boxes to check before she could step into a CFO role.

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Future CFO

MAY 15, 2024

In 2022 at the start of the euphoria around ESG, FutureCFO observed that CFOs in Asia showed keen interest in leading their organisation’s sustainability initiatives. As one CFO commented : “ESG determines the success of the company and the success of the CFO, so they are intertwined.”

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The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Does the idea of a financial audit on your nonprofit leave you feeling nervous? For many nonprofits, a full financial audit can help ensure the accuracy of their financial recordkeeping. Luckily, not all financial situations require an audit. In some cases, a state may have no requirement for an audit.

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CFO News

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The finance ministry reported over 34.84 lakh audit reports, including approximately 34.09 lakh Tax Audit Reports (TARs), were filed for AY 2024-25 by October 7. This marks a 4.8% increase from the previous year. Extensive outreach and helpdesk support facilitated taxpayers in timely compliance, with the helpdesk handling 1.23

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CFO Leadership

OCTOBER 10, 2023

AI coupled with The Digitization of the Finance Function create powerful levers for today’s CFO. 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.

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Future CFO

JULY 8, 2024

Editor’s note: Audit is much more than a compliance requirement and is definitely not a declining industry, said Narissa Chen (pictured), Partner, Head of Audit & Assurance, Forvis Mazars in Singapore. She shared with FutureCFO what a career in audit offers and how female professionals can become audit leaders.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Members’ Profile: Adelaide Kekana In this edition of CFO Club Africa’s Members Spotlight, we are introducing Adelaide Kekana, the Executive Director of Tax Core & Associates and a seasoned tax professional with over a decade of experience. What sparked your interest in finance? Coffee before Tax. My first boss.

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Fpanda Club

MARCH 27, 2023

FP&A is the sexiest job in finance… While this may seem like an overstatement, FP&A positions are becoming incredibly popular and sought-after. Many finance professionals are starting to feel that they are too focused on historical data, reporting, compliance, etc. Well, there are many reasons for that.

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https://trustedcfosolutions.com/feed/

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Getting audited isn’t something businesses look forward to. Audits cost your business hundreds and thousands of dollars, taking up countless hours researching transactions and data logs, or painstakingly tracking down supporting documentation. Here’s how: Next-Level Efficiency: Streamlining the Audit Feel prepared for your next audit.

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Global Finance

JULY 24, 2024

Renowned Spanish drugmaker Grifols, known for its plasma-derived medicines, announced on July 4 the appointment of Rahul Srinivasan as its new CFO. Enter Srinivasan, whose dealmaking expertise will come in handy as outgoing CFO Alfredo Arroyo gets ready to retire after 17 years. The scrutiny wiped out more than $3.8

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CFO News

AUGUST 23, 2024

As the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) barred Anil Ambani and 24 other entities from the capital markets for five years, the forensic audit of Reliance Home Finance Ltd found the company still had loans worth Rs 8,884.5 crore to "Potentially Indirectly Linked Entities" outstanding at the time of review.

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Future CFO

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Good audit equates to less time wasted, as some leaders recount that 'time is money'. Moreover, results from the audit process should be released in a timely manner. Auditing with agility also brings in greater efficiency and better alignment between the audit work and the organisation's value.

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CFO Thought Leader

OCTOBER 15, 2024

She had excelled quickly, so much so that she was assigned to a leadership role in a major audit project just 2 years into her career. At Scrubbed, she gained broader experience in finance, and, as the company grew exponentially, so did her responsibilities. Read More But life had other plans.

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The Charity CFO

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Does the idea of an audit from the IRS leave you with sweaty palms? Most nonprofit leaders aren’t accountants and the thought of getting audited is a sizable fear. Luckily, being prepared can help you avoid accounting mistakes that could come up in a nonprofit audit. That’s where The Charity CFO can help.

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CFO Plans

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

However, hiring a full-time Chief Financial Officer (CFO) can be a significant financial burden for small enterprises. This is where affordable virtual CFO services come into play, offering a cost-effective and efficient solution. Discover how virtual CFO services can transform your business today.

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The Charity CFO

MAY 31, 2022

It’s a myth that all stakeholders need to be experts in every aspect of nonprofit finances. Yet all nonprofit leaders, including board members, directors, and finance committee members, should have at least a basic understanding of nonprofit finances. Because the basics of nonprofit finances are easy to grasp. .

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CFO News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Balasubramaniam R brings nearly 30 years of expertise across various sectors, with a focus on finance, accounting, auditing, statutory compliances, and management information systems (MIS).

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CFO News

MARCH 24, 2024

RBI initiates special audit for IIFL Finance Ltd and JM Financial Products Ltd due to gold loan concerns. Inspection revealed deviations in gold assaying. Auction process impact customers' interests. Loan restrictions imposed by RBI.

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CFO Thought Leader

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

One of the key lessons that helped advance Jim Benson down the CFO path was one in clarity and focus during his tenure as FP&A leader for the customer service division of Compaq, freshly acquired by Hewlett-Packard. CFOTL: Tell us about your CFO priorities for the coming 12 months. CFOTL: Tell us about Dynatrace.

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CFO Thought Leader

MARCH 20, 2024

Bob Purcell’s leap into the unknown wasn’t a misplaced step; it was a giant stride toward his future as a CFO. From his initial misgivings about audit work at Deloitte to his transformative years at Amgen, where he thrived in a culture of leadership development and diversity, CFO Purcell’s journey was anything but linear.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Navigating Market Shifts: Practical Finance Strategies for South African Businesses The economy is in constant motion, and financial strategies that worked last year may not hold up today. Utilise Credit Smartly : If cash flow is tight, credit lines can act as a buffer, allowing time to adapt without stressing current finances.

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CFO News

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

In this article, Ashok Haldia, a seasoned finance expert and Chartered Accountant, explores the critical role of internal audit in enhancing ESG governance, emphasizing its potential to assist in navigating ESG and bring integrity in ESG reporting that goes beyond mere compliance.

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CFO Talks

AUGUST 13, 2024

Building Effective Finance Teams: A Guide to Staff Management Building a top-notch finance team is like assembling a puzzle where each piece needs to fit perfectly. In this article, we’ll explore practical strategies and real-world examples to help you build an effective finance team that can elevate your company to new heights.

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Future CFO

MAY 31, 2023

Technology has made financial reporting easy for everyone involved in the process, from the finance and accounts team preparing reports to the regulators, investors, and others who use those reports. Click on the PodChat player to get Gan's perspective on the continuing transformation of finance reporting.

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Future CFO

JANUARY 10, 2023

Singapore-listed ECON Healthcare (Asia) recently announced the promotion of Kang Shwu Huey to group CFO and head of overseas development from the CFO role. She has more than 18 years of experience in financial management and audit. Kang started out as an audit cum tax assistant at audit firm K.

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CFO Thought Leader

APRIL 16, 2023

“I had this kind of existential angst—that I didn’t want to die and have my obituary say that I had worked 40 years at Providence Equity,” recalls Halpin, who notes that it was at this point that he began to think about different operating roles in business and the possibility of landing a CFO position.

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CFO Talks

MARCH 20, 2024

From Controller to CFO: What Changes? Moving from being a Controller to a CFO is a big step up. Both the CFO and Controller deal with the company’s finances, but they focus on different things. Both the CFO and Controller deal with the company’s finances, but they focus on different things.

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CFO News Room

DECEMBER 2, 2022

I needed to feel confident that if someone did come in to audit us, those numbers were solid and credible. Frances’ focus on key metrics to measure and assess performance and growth play a crucial part in this even though, as she admits, certain metrics don’t necessarily fall within the scope of traditional finance. Source link.

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