Evaluating Benchmark Misfit Risk
CFA Institute
DECEMBER 19, 2022
How can we identify and measure a portfolio's benchmark misfit risk?
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Benchmarking Has Become Circular
CFA Institute
AUGUST 17, 2021
Benchmarking a company against its peers tends to be the quickest path to mediocrity.
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Differences Between Budgeting and Forecasting in Business
Spreadym
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
They serve as a benchmark against which actual performance is measured, and any deviations from the budget may require approval or justification. Performance Measurement Budget: Budgets are primarily used to measure actual performance against planned performance.
A Practical Guide for the New CFO
CFO Talks
MARCH 14, 2024
Link Performance Measures to Strategy: Aligning performance metrics with the company’s strategic goals is vital. The CFO should review and adjust the existing measurement systems to ensure they are driving the desired behaviors and outcomes. This can lead to cost savings and improved operational efficiency.
Budget vs Actuals: The Key to Measuring Business Performance
Centage
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Benchmarking Performance Budget vs actuals analysis provides a starting point you can measure your business’s financial performance against. Resource Allocation Identifying areas where your actual performance doesn’t measure up to your budget gives you a roadmap to allocate resources more strategically.
Are Reindeer Good Stock Pickers?
CFA Institute
DECEMBER 19, 2021
Beating a passive benchmark is hard. And that's true for both reindeer and people.
The modern CFO: Guardian, Change-maker, Manager, Planner
CFO Talks
MARCH 20, 2024
The CFO must also allocate finance resources effectively to drive the greatest return on investment while managing risks associated with global operations and evolving financial reporting standards. They work to align the organization’s behavior with its strategic and financial goals.
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