CFO Talks

MARCH 28, 2025

Case in Point: A mid-sized logistics firm in Morocco used the BIPP to benchmark its financial resilience and non-financial reporting practices. Case Study Highlight: A South African manufacturing firm adopted green accounting after engaging with ICFOA. It enables companies to: Benchmark their practices.

Benchmarking 52

Benchmarking Leadership CFO Finance 52

CFO Talks

MARCH 5, 2025

Some examples include: Banks and financial services These businesses must follow rules like Basel III, which ensures they have enough money to cover risks. Mining and manufacturing These industries must report on their environmental impact, worker safety, and financial results.

IFRS 52

IFRS Auditing Compliance Financial Data 52

Centage

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Three: Benchmark Industry Profitability Ratios Your profit margin might look weak to you, but is it? Real estate, health care, and financial services tend to have high profit margins. Benchmark your industry before looking at your profitability so you know what to aim for.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 98

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Budgeting Benchmarking Valuation 98

VCFO

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

This can include software companies, manufacturers and many who may not even have thought of themselves as a research-oriented business. These impacts will include major changes to accounting practices and financial reporting, as well as increased scrutiny of contracts, service agreements, and all leases starting now and moving forward.

Finance 88

Finance Strategic Planning Auditing CFO 88

Centage

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Three: Benchmark Industry Profitability Ratios Your profit margin might look weak to you, but is it? Real estate, health care, and financial services tend to have high profit margins. Benchmark your industry before looking at your profitability so you know what to aim for.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Budgeting Benchmarking Valuation 52

Planful

APRIL 26, 2017

According to a recent benchmark survey by APQC, the bottom performers take 12 days or more to close the books and report their results to management. Then there is additional time spent on external financial reporting and creating regulatory filings. The best performers are able to get this done in 5 days or less.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 40

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Value-Added Analysis Auditing Benchmarking 40

CFO Talks

MARCH 19, 2024

By attending project meetings, participating in training sessions alongside team members, and being among the first to use the new system for financial reporting, the CFO not only shows a personal stake in the initiative’s success but also signals the importance of adaptability and continuous learning.

CFO 52

CFO Communication Finance Budgeting 52