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From Chaos to Clarity Smarter Regulatory Reporting for CFOs 

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If there are differences, it can lead to problems during audits or inspections. 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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Financial Reports That Don’t Age Like Milk: The Power of Real-Time Data 

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Financial Information Systems help businesses automate compliance checks, ensuring they meet regulations such as International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS 17) and tax laws. These systems automatically flag discrepancies, reducing the chance of financial penalties and improving audit readiness.

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How to Prepare for a Financial Audit

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Embarking on your first financial audit can be nerve-wracking. This article includes small business accounting tips to prepare for an audit while minimizing its expenses and findings. An audit evaluates: Compliance with accounting standards (GAAP or IFRS.) Do not expect to walk away from an audit with zero findings.

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Navigating South Africa’s Reporting Maze: What Every CFO Needs to Know

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These include the Companies Act, the Tax Administration Act, the Financial Sector Regulation Act, and the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), among others. These statements must be audited or independently reviewed, depending on the company’s public interest score.

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Embracing AI in Finance and Accounting: Balancing Risk and Innovation

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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. As AI permeates finance, questions about its compliance with audits and financial governance will arise.

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A Fresh Look at Ongoing ESG and Carbon Accounting Developments

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From a global perspective, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), which was established by the IFRS in November 2021 at COP26 in Glasgow, has issued its first two standards. IFRS S1 requires companies to communicate the sustainability risks and opportunities they face over the short, medium, and long term.

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Are You Ready for "Carbon Accounting"  Compliance?

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However, for the past couple of decades, ESG has typically consisted of producing an annual glossy Corporate Responsibility Report that discussed various initiatives in descriptive terms across areas such as energy usage, waste stream mitigation, labor practices, community programs, charitable giving, etc.