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Taking a strategic approach to AI adoption

Future CFO

As AI becomes increasingly embedded in financial operations, data literacy becomes crucial, as professionals need to interpret AI-driven insights and validate the accuracy of financial models. Hardman says AI is transforming financial analysis by providing real-time insights, improving accuracy, and enhancing predictive capabilities.

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Generative AI is a game changer

Future CFO

It still needs a level of financial acumen to probe the data and ask the right questions to the system. The hardest part of financial analysis is going over data and seeing relevant information, flagging data variances and coming out with a comprehensive analysis for decision-making.

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The 5-Minute Guide to Nonprofit Finances

The Charity CFO

Even on nonprofit financial committees, some members may be skilled in accounting, others in banking, and others in investing or financial analysis. But if you bring zero experience in accounting or financial management to your organization, that’s okay.

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5 Excel-heavy Pain Points still Dragging down finance teams in 2025

The Finance Weekly

However, even with these advanced ERP systems and other third-party software products, most small to large businesses still must manually use Microsoft Excel (Excel) for financial analysis, reporting, and other activities.

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Where Can FP&A Career Path Take You?

Fpanda Club

Planning, budgeting and forecasting are linked together forming financial planning processes. Financial analysis is a type of economic analysis based on the financial data and focused on the assessment of stability and evaluation of profitability of a company, business or project.

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What to expect from accounting firms specializing in nonprofits

The Charity CFO

Financial forecasting services can also help you plan for the future. Financial Analysis Financial analysis can provide valuable insights into your nonprofit’s financial performance. They can also provide recommendations on how to improve your financial reporting processes.

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From Controller to CFO: What Changes?

CFO Talks

It’s about making plans for the company’s financial future and finding ways to make the business better. Example: When it’s time for an audit, the Controller is hands-on, working directly with the auditors, showing them the books, and explaining the details. The Controller might help by pulling together the necessary data.

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