CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

From achieving clean audits in the public sector to leading diverse teams and mentoring the next generation of finance professionals, his journey is a testament to determination, faith, and the power of transformative leadership. However, Mr. Moloto’s passion for accounting rubbed off on me, sparking a love for finance.

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Future CFO

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Strategies to Address This Challenge Conduct Data Audits : Regularly review your customer database to identify inaccuracies. Use Technology : CRM tools and data validation software can automate much of the cleanup process. Ensure Data Quality : Conduct regular data audits to support seamless integration.

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CFO News Room

DECEMBER 2, 2022

When Frances Lawrence was first brought in as Financial Director at software company FISCAL Technologies in 2019, the business was in real need of working capital to accelerate the growth curve. . Frances’ beginnings at FISCAL Technologies. The post Frances Lawrence, CFO, FISCAL Technologies appeared first on GENCFO.

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CFO News Room

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Maxar Technologies – Shares of the satellite owner and operator surged 122% following news that private equity firm Advent International will acquire the company and take it private in a deal valued at $6.4 gained access to necessary audit documents. Meta Platforms – Shares of Meta Platforms rose 3.5% billion, or $53 a share.

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Global Finance

MARCH 2, 2025

Horton: I think auditors, for sure, because they want to know their audit risk, especially if you are taking over from a previous auditor. GF: Will there be some technology available using your model? Here in the UK, the Financial Reporting Council looked into audit papers of the FTSE 100 and basically gave them a good health score.

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CFO News

AUGUST 2, 2023

Sudhir Soni also stressed retaining high-quality talent in audit and responding to rapid technology changes are the top two challenges facing the accounting profession.

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CFO Thought Leader

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

These experiences, coupled with her GE foundation, ultimately paved the way for future CFO appointments and her latest CFO chapter at Amprius Technologies. ” —Sandra Wallach, CFO of Amprius Technologies, Inc. CFOTL: Tell us about what Amprius Technologies does and its offerings today. .”

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Global Finance

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Technology quickly took off. Its essentially doing the internal audit work while also functioning as an organizational tool. You really have to be flexible and adapt because things move much faster than they used to. I started in public accounting at Ernst & Young, where we did everything manually. Ledgers and calculators.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

As businesses navigate their way around various technological advancements, finance teams are faced with the task to integrate analytics and automation into their existing processes, determining at the same time which specific system to transform first for maximum operational impact.

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Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Also in industry news this week: Financial Planning Association CEO Patrick Mahoney died this week after a battle with cancer, leaving behind a legacy that includes rejuvenating the relationship between FPA National and its chapters A group of advisory trade groups and broker-dealers have sent a letter to Congressional committees requesting that the (..)

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E78 Partners

DECEMBER 5, 2024

This approach provides technology leaders with the visibility and tools they need to achieve long-term scalability and financial flexibility. Asset Optimization & Rationalization: Streamlined technology portfolios for maximum efficiency. Learn more about our Inventory Assessment and Historical Audit here.

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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

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. If I could relive one day from my career, it would be 31st July 2014—the day my team and I finally achieved an unqualified audit opinion for the Department of Mineral Resources.

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E78 Partners

APRIL 26, 2024

E78 uses an evidence-based methodology to validate telecom inventory by combining time-tested process, tailor-made auditing BI and the best experts in the field. Our clients who already have a TEM today can still achieve average savings of 15%-30% from E78 audits and 30%-50% from E78 sourcing and advisory services work.

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CFO News

JULY 29, 2024

Former ICAI President highlights the disparity in remuneration between Big 4 and smaller audit firms, linking higher pay to better quality and to an extent mandated appointments as well and stressing the need for fair audit fees and greater awareness.

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Future CFO

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In today's fast-paced world, creating an effective audit procedure is critical for companies to remain competitive and adhere to evolving regulations. Through this, companies can be certain their audits are completed accurately and quickly.

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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

APRIL 1, 2024

Embracing technology has been proven an imperative among firms to remain relevant in talent attraction and acquisition. The ACCA-CA ANZ study reveals a significant trend: with 92% of individuals contemplating entry into the audit profession prioritise prospective employers' investment in and use of advanced technologies.

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CFO Talks

MARCH 5, 2025

If there are differences, it can lead to problems during audits or inspections. Use Technology to Make Reporting Easier Financial reporting can be time-consuming, especially if youre relying on spreadsheets or manual calculations. Many companies are now using technology to simplify the process and reduce human error.

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Future CFO

APRIL 4, 2024

In a recent joint survey by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand , it was revealed that both current audit professionals and prospective entrants stress the crucial need to achieve equilibrium between work and one’s personal life.

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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. Bookkeeping technology and software help reduce human errors and ensure consistent data entry and calculations.

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The Charity CFO

MARCH 13, 2025

This ensures accountability and makes audits or donor inquiries easier to manage. If you dont have real-time access to financial reports, its time to upgrade your processes or invest in better financial management technology. It allows for individual spending cards, built-in approvals, and easy receipt tracking.

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Future CFO

MARCH 26, 2024

Chief audit executives expect audit coverage of artificial intelligence-related risks will grow as organisations race to adopt the technological advancement , according to a Gartner study. Half of the top six risks with the greatest increase in audit coverage are AI-related."

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Future CFO

JULY 16, 2023

The top priorities for chief audit executives (CAEs) in 2023 are advancing data analytics, providing assurance on proliferating digital risks, and talent management, said Gartner recently. CAEs’ focus on providing assurance over technology and digitalisation and advancing audit’s use of data analytics is not new,” said McKnight.

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Future CFO

JANUARY 22, 2024

Two audit firm solutions of Wolters Kluwer have been pre-approved by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), a statutory board of the Singapore government, said Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting (TAA) Asia Pacific (APAC) recently.

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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. The post Climate risks as a consideration in audit processes appeared first on FutureCFO.

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CFO Plans

APRIL 1, 2025

In the exhilarating realm of technology startups, ambitious entrepreneurs and CEOs are on a relentless quest for rapid expansion. Leverage Technology: Utilize platforms that automate compliance processes, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in monitoring regulatory changes.

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CFO Plans

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

This includes deploying cutting-edge encryption technologies such as Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) and Transport Layer Security (TLS) to secure data both in transit and at rest. Navigating Financial Technology Compliance Adhering to financial technology compliance and data privacy regulations is another critical responsibility for CFOs.

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The Charity CFO

MAY 6, 2022

It also takes time to build-out software and technology capabilities. Do I need an audit to secure federal grant funds? No, you don’t always need a nonprofit audit in order to qualify for federal grant funding. . A single audit is different from a financial statement audit, but the process is somewhat similar.

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Future CFO

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

It's clear that AI is becoming an integral part of every business, and the technology is emerging as a critical driver of business growth. In fact, 77% see the technology as crucial to their long-term goals. Respondents across the Asia Pacific cite key hurdles, including cost (40%), skills (38%), governance (38%) and quality (33%).

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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. The investment now will save you in the future.

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Future CFO

MAY 15, 2024

Efforts to standardise reporting practices are also underway, and we see firms investing in technology to enhance their disclosure capabilities. Now, with AI and automation, this has presented even more possibilities to make the audit process less tedious,” he opines.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 9, 2020

We have built world-class expertise and technology, in partnership with our customers, to address the firmware risk,” Eclypsium CEO Yuriy Bulygin said in an announcement. “We Zira Technologies , a workplace management technology platform, has notched $3.1 Canada, India and Mexico can access Zira’s technologies.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

These aspirations drive me, and I look forward to the exciting projects and leadership opportunities that lie ahead. Have you had any international or different cultural experiences in your career? Lastly, developing a strong understanding of technology and its role in finance is vital.

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CFO News

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

According to the Caseware International survey report, firms are adopting new technologies at a rapid pace to attract and retain talent, connect with clients and increase insights. Here are the challenges they face in the process, and how tech is playing its role to overcome:

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Future CFO

JUNE 24, 2024

This will be an ongoing challenge with AI as there should always be a means to review and audit the system and results. Since the technology is new, there is the question of how Gen AI Financial Statements undergo the scrutiny of regulatory requirements and audits.

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CFO News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

As the NFRA marks six years of enhancing audit quality in India, top auditors call for stronger governance engagement, technological adoption, and a remedial approach.

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