CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

This opportunity allowed me to audit clients like the South African Revenue Service and South African Tourism, as well as manage accounts for Mastercard South Africa. When you’re young, focus on deeply understanding the core accounting principles, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance.

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The Charity CFO

MARCH 13, 2025

This ensures accountability and makes audits or donor inquiries easier to manage. Maintain Detailed Financial Reporting Your nonprofits accounting system should allow you to generate detailed reports on every dollar spent. Do You Struggle to Make Sense of Your Financial Statements? Download it for later.

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The Charity CFO

MAY 31, 2024

Luckily, modern accounting software and other bookkeeping technologies can help you keep up with day-to-day bookkeeping, reporting, and accounting tasks more efficiently. Efficient bookkeeping isn’t just about keeping records–it’s about building a solid foundation for your organization’s financial integrity and operational success.

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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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Future CFO

MAY 15, 2024

For instance, 87% of C-suites claim to have dedicated staff to oversee ESG reporting, yet only 68% of managers say this is so. More interestingly, 62% of executives claim their companies apply the same diligence to ESG reporting as they do to financial reporting. Only 32% of managers say the same.

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Future CFO

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

A finance leader must be able to fully understand the trends in sustainability and the challenges associated with climate change, incorporating such practices in the organisation's overall audit process. This includes disclosing climate risks in the company’s financial statements and other public disclosures.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

First and foremost is financial acumen—understanding financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance is foundational. Lastly, developing a strong understanding of technology and its role in finance is vital.

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Future CFO

JUNE 15, 2021

While 62% of organisations expect external audit fees to rise this year, they could combat this by automating their internal controls, said Gartner recently when releasing results of a survey of 166 publicly traded and privately held external audit firm clients across industries in March-April of 2021.

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The Charity CFO

MAY 6, 2022

It also takes time to build-out software and technology capabilities. Your financial system must be in good working order before you even consider applying for federal funding. In fact, the government places very rigorous financial reporting requirements on organizations that receive federal funding.

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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. Do You Struggle to Make Sense of Your Financial Statements?

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Spreadym

AUGUST 10, 2023

When choosing the best financial reporting software solution, it's important to consider factors such as ease of use, scalability, integration with existing systems, compliance with accounting standards, cost, customer support, and any unique requirements your organization might have. What is financial reporting software?

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The Finance Weekly

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The rise and challenges of ERP systems Over the past 50 years, accounting and finance professionals have embraced existing and new technology, from using the first computers to implementing and using advanced ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems.

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CFO Leadership

OCTOBER 10, 2023

This technology offers unprecedented rewards, but it also presents new risks that we all must navigate. AI driven automation is expected to extend to more complex tasks such as, audits, risk management, and financial planning and analysis. For instance, could financial statements generated by ChatGPT withstand audit scrutiny?

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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. That said, technology is only one aspect of the reporting process.

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Future CFO

AUGUST 23, 2022

These days, at least in Asia, sustainability responsibilities appear to be more closely associated with a Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Lim opined that with the level of scrutiny over ‘non-financial’ and ‘financial’ reporting on the rise, corporates need buy-in and support from the Board to push the sustainability agenda.

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Planful

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Periodic financial reporting is a great example. Most organizations put a great deal of manual effort into their periodic reporting. Our customers love to tell us how many inefficiencies they had in their reporting process before they started using the Planful Platform for financial reporting.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 11, 2020

The key drivers of that transformation include technology, as well as a heightened need for auditors, accountants and their clients to foster a collaborative ecosystem, he said. ” Adding to the challenge is the growing risk of accounting and other financial fraud, which tends to rise in an environment of economic recession, he said. .

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CFO Talks

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Whether it’s streamlining financial reporting, enhancing data accuracy, or ensuring compliance with South African regulatory standards, clearly defining these objectives will guide the entire design process. Choosing the Right Software and Technology Selecting the appropriate financial software is a critical decision.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 18, 2019

USA Technologies CEO Stephen Herbert has stepped down against the backdrop of a proxy war ignited by the company’s biggest investor, New York-based hedge fund Hudson Executive Capital, Biz Journals reported on Friday (Oct. Its shares were suspended from Nasdaq in late September for missing annual and quarterly report deadlines.

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Centage

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

As organizations expand, they will need to rely on more complex reporting functions. Unfortunately, Excel has very defined limits that can make it challenging for businesses to publish their financial reports more quickly and efficiently. Technology does not change so your business can stay the same.

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CFO Talks

JANUARY 7, 2025

Take courses and certifications in evolving or emerging areas in information technology, strategy and accounting. What key skills should a newly qualified accountant develop on their path to becoming a CFO? Continuous development and relevance are key. Earn CPD credits also.

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The Charity CFO

OCTOBER 4, 2022

They also develop and implement operational procedures and systems and manage budgets and financial reports. Information Technology. In turn, your operations manager will either report to the Director of Operations, the Chief Operating Officer (COO), or directly to the CEO or Executive Director. That may include.

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CFO Talks

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

In South Africa, we seem to apply IAS 38 with extra caution—thanks in part to our regulatory environment , where bodies like the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA) enforce stringent controls on audit firms that forces them to favour conservatism over practical considerations to avoid fines and penalties from the IRBA.

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The Charity CFO

JULY 2, 2024

If this feels relatable, this article will walk you through the steps you need to modernize your nonprofit operations–from adopting technology solutions to improving data security. The first thing you need to do to modernize your operations is assess your current processes and policies with an operations audit.

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Future CFO

AUGUST 22, 2024

This includes ensuring ethical and responsible adoption of the technological advancement to maximise its benefits for the organisation. As AI systems become increasingly sophisticated and widespread, it is expected that this technological advancement will reshape the accountancy landscape.

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CFO Talks

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

These include tax laws, financial reporting standards, labor laws, industry-specific regulations, and corporate governance codes. Complex Reporting Standards: Adhering to both International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and local regulations can complicate financial reporting.

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PYMNTS

JULY 5, 2017

For a chief financial officer (CFO), having technology — from ERP systems to cloud accounting and cash forecasting tools — has become paramount when deploying a successful growth strategy. “Companies still rely too much on Excel for reporting,” Born explained. These facts can be audited back to the source.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

USA Technologies’ shares lost roughly 45 percent of their value on Thursday in intraday trading after an SEC filing by the firm revealed that RSM US LLP, the firm’s auditor, resigned over concerns tied to financial reporting by the company. At least some of the company’s previous financial statements are unreliable, said RSM.

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CFO Leadership

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Future-forward finance and accounting organizations were quick to embrace robotic process automation (RPA) years ago to manage mundane, repetitive back-office tasks like data entry and routine financial reporting. But it’s a heavy lift and it requires skill sets you may not have in-house.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

62% of executives strongly agree their companies apply the same diligence to ESG reporting as they do to financial reporting. Just 32% of managers say the same Technology access is going to be key to unlocking value in ESG/Sustainability. There is a disconnect between executives and employees. million for organisations.

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https://trustedcfosolutions.com/feed/

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Imagine a world where financial reports are delivered in real-time without your direct involvement and you stop working late nights, weekends, and during your family vacations? The reports you present to your client need to look world-class like they come from sophisticated software. appeared first on.

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CFO News Room

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Most financial managers have previous experience working in market analysis and forecasting positions similar to this one. Financial managers are responsible for developing long-term financial plans, directing investment activities, and generating financial reports for their company. Financial Reporting Skills.

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VCFO

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

She is highly effective at executing finance function strategically, establishing financial and risk controls, and overseeing capital structure. Lee Ann’s depth and breadth of expertise includes board reporting, audit preparation, business plan development, market research and analysis, risk management, and capital requirements.

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The Charity CFO

MARCH 2, 2022

You used to audit nonprofit organizations back in the day, similar to me, but while I was the CFO of a nonprofit, you were my auditor. Um, so that we can ensure we get through audits and then just kind of balancing all of those things together. I don’t know if my financial reports are inaccurate. Why are they off?

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The Charity CFO

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

As a result, the organization might not adhere to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), which can trip them up come tax time or during an audit. Sound financial management helps avoid jeopardizing tax-exempt status and the success of your operation. . Generates accurate financial reports.

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CFO Leadership

OCTOBER 18, 2023

This technology offers unprecedented rewards, but it also presents new risks that we all must navigate. AI driven automation is expected to extend to more complex tasks such as, audits, risk management, and financial planning and analysis. For instance, could financial statements generated by ChatGPT withstand audit scrutiny?

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The Finance Weekly

MARCH 28, 2022

Continue reading to learn what ESG reporting is, what's new with ESG reporting standards, why Finance teams should care, and the five benefits of aligning ESG and financial reporting. It expects to release two reporting protocols on disclosures in the second half of 2022.

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