CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

For example, while South African companies follow International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), the US requires compliance with its Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). IFRS is principles-based and allows for some judgment in financial reporting, while GAAP is more rigid, rules-based, and less forgiving.

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Future CFO

JUNE 27, 2022

Financial reporting specialist and lecturer Adam Deller explains the basic principles of IFRS 8, Operating Segments. The post The fundamentals of IFRS 8 appeared first on FutureCFO.

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Future CFO

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

EY’s new survey explores changes to KPIs under IFRS 17 and recommends actions insurers should take now. The post EY Global IFRS 17 KPI survey appeared first on FutureCFO.

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CFO Talks

DECEMBER 3, 2021

From IAS Plus : The IFRS Foundation has announced the creation of its new International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) that will develop a comprehensive global baseline of high-quality sustainability disclosure standards to meet investors’ information needs. Read more here.

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Future CFO

JUNE 22, 2022

Insurers have reported that there is still a huge amount of work to complete in order to successfully deliver IFRS 17 ahead of the 2023 deadline, said WTW recently. According to WTW’s latest survey, entitled ‘IFRS 17: Will we make it?’, insurers report material progress has been made since WTW’s previous IFRS 17 poll in 2021.

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CFO Talks

AUGUST 28, 2024

Navigating South Africa’s Reporting Maze: What Every CFO Needs to Know Navigating the complex landscape of regulatory reporting in South Africa can be daunting, especially for CFOs who bear the responsibility of ensuring compliance while also driving strategic financial decisions.

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Future CFO

JUNE 14, 2021

The total IFRS cost faced by the global insurance sector to implement the standard is estimated to hit the range of US$15 billion - US$20 billion, said Willis Towers Watson recently. Estimated IFRS costs vary significantly by insurer size, according to a Willis Towers Watson study which polled 312 insurers from 50 countries.

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Future CFO

AUGUST 15, 2021

Financial reporting specialist and lecturer Adam Deller explains the basic principles of IFRS 2, “Share-based Payment”, in this short video. The post The fundamentals of IFRS 2 appeared first on FutureCFO.

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Future CFO

DECEMBER 2, 2019

In the third of EY's Global IFRS video series on the implementation of IFRS 16, Emily Moll and Victor Chan discuss agenda decisions reached by the IFRS Interpretations committee about the application of IFRS 16. The post IFRS Interpretations Committee agenda decisions on IFRS 16 (I) appeared first on FutureCFO.

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Future CFO

AUGUST 22, 2019

IFRS 16, published by the International Accounting Standards Board (IABS), came into effect on January 1, 2019. In an effort to boost transparency, IFRS 16 eliminates the distinction between finance leases, which were previously capitalized on corporate balance sheets, and operating leases, which were not.

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CFO Talks

JULY 16, 2024

Unveiling the 7th Annual CFO Africa: A Showcase of Financial Leadership and Innovation The 7th Annual CFO Africa event was a dynamic gathering of financial leaders, industry experts, and innovative thinkers. Kana discussed new developments around IFRS S1 and S2, focusing on sustainability-related disclosures.

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Future CFO

JANUARY 2, 2022

The post IFRS Video: IBOR reform, year-end considerations appeared first on FutureCFO. This video considers the accounting for the latest IBOR reform developments, as entities transition their exposures to risk free rates.

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Bramasol

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Driven by sweeping changes such as digital transformation, globalization of markets, the subscription-based Digital Solutions Economy™ (DSE), carbon-accounting mandates, a rising emphasis on artificial intelligence, and other disruptive trends, the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is undergoing radical transformation too.

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Future CFO

JULY 12, 2020

After several months of re-deliberations, the International Accounting Standards Board (the Board) has published the final amendments to IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts. The post IFRS 17: Final amendments are out now appeared first on FutureCFO.

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Bramasol

JUNE 25, 2024

The role of enterprise level CFOs has changed radically over the past decade with both a widening scope of influence and greater responsibilities for helping guide corporate transformation programs and technology choices. Sweeping changes in the enterprise technology landscape have also been a key driver in expanding the role of CFOs.

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Future CFO

JANUARY 28, 2020

In this episode, EY Global covers the key reminders and considerations about the implementation of IFRS 16 Leases by lessees as calendar year-end entities finalise their annual financial statements. The post IFRS 16 Leases: Key issues and challenges appeared first on FutureCFO.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

The post Global IFRS: IBOR transition discussions appeared first on FutureCFO. Tony Clifford and David Bradbery from EY talk through the tentative decisions taken in January 2020 by the IASB for their IBOR reform project.

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Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

The CFO Forum and Insurance Europe—representing 23 of the continent’s largest insurers and 95% of premium income—call for a delay of the IFRS 17 implementation deadline to Jan 1, 2023. According to the letter, the organizations also asked for additional changes to IFRS 17.

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Future CFO

JANUARY 3, 2021

In this video Tony Clifford, Jane Hurworth and David Bradbery discuss some practical issues in applying the IFRS IBOR reform amendments, with some illustrative examples. The post Global IFRS video: Applying the IBOR reform amendments in practice appeared first on FutureCFO.

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Future CFO

AUGUST 26, 2019

In the second of our Global IFRS video series on the implementation of IFRS 16, Emily Moll and Victor Chan discuss a recent survey on the disclosure of the expected impact of adopting IFRS 16 on the date of initial application by large entities.

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Future CFO

MAY 23, 2021

The post Global IFRS video: Regulatory assets and regulatory liabilities appeared first on FutureCFO. This EY video addresses the IASB’s proposals for the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of regulatory assets, regulatory liabilities, regulatory income and regulatory expense.

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Future CFO

JANUARY 5, 2020

The survey was conducted to learn more about emerging presentation and disclosure practices, as well as the transition effect of IFRS 15 on entities in selected sectors. The post Overview of EY IFRS 15 presentation and disclosure survey appeared first on FutureCFO.

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Future CFO

AUGUST 9, 2020

Brian O’Donovan from KPMG International Standards Group provides an update on plans to amend IFRS 16 Leases in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. The post What changes are being made to IFRS 16 because of COVID-19? appeared first on FutureCFO.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

South Korea life insurance firm Kyobo Life has implemented a high-performance computing platform for IFRS 17 and K-ICS financial reporting compliance, said AON recently. The post IFRS 17: South Korean insurer implements a computing platform for compliance appeared first on FutureCFO.

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CFO Talks

MAY 12, 2023

Why Maake believes Treasury was right A core point of Maake’s argument is that State Owned Companies (SOCs) like Eskom are expected to not only adhere to IFRS and the Companies Act, but also the PFMA. All these elements are covered under IFRS. How do you close it? ” Read more about it, here.

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CFO Talks

MARCH 14, 2023

Regardless of load shedding, CFOs can’t rely on IFRS alone Like many CFOs, Ehsaan made the leap from an auditing to commercial and operational role. “I However, as a modern CFO, you cannot only rely on your IFRS textbook or your technical abilities. You’ve got to have business acumen skills,” he says.

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Future CFO

MAY 3, 2020

The post Global IFRS: Management performance measures in the financial statements appeared first on FutureCFO. In this episode, experts from EY discuss the changes being proposed by the IASB in relation to management performance measures (MPMs) in its recent ED, General Presentation and Disclosures.

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Future CFO

JANUARY 21, 2020

At its October 2019 meeting, the IASB made progress in phase two of its project to amend IFRS in response to the financial reporting challenges posed by IBOR reform. The post Global IFRS IBOR reform: Phase 2 Classification and Measurement issues appeared first on FutureCFO.

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CFO Talks

JUNE 7, 2022

Due to this unique position, we need to ensure that the Finance Executive that earns our acclaimed CFO(SA) designation , is ready for the future of finance. In developing the CFO(SA) designation, we identified 34 competencies and four pillars that the Modern CFO needs to fulfill to excel in their leadership position.

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Future CFO

NOVEMBER 17, 2019

The post Global IFRS: IBOR reform – phase 1 complete; phase 2 underway appeared first on FutureCFO. In this video on the IBOR reform project, Tony Clifford and David Bradbery provide an overview of the IASB’s work so far and the EY organization’s view of how we see it.

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CFO Talks

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The research “How to improve IFRS for intangible assets? This study provides some key insights that are highly relevant to our discussions and podcasts at the CFO Club on how South Africa can improve its treatment of intangible assets to foster economic growth. How CIBA and the CFO Club Can Assist CFOs 1.

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CFO Talks

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Designing Effective Financial Information Systems: A Guide for South African CFOs In the ever-changing financial landscape, the strength of your financial information system (FIS) plays an important role in determining your organisation’s success. Regular updates to the system to reflect changes in these regulations are also crucial.

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CFO Talks

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Complex Reporting Standards: Adhering to both International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and local regulations can complicate financial reporting. For SMEs, the IFRS for SMEs standard simplifies reporting but still requires thorough understanding and application.

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Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

A watershed moment for the ISSB as IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 are released. Mark Vaessen explains. The post Sustainability reporting : A watershed moment appeared first on FutureCFO.

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CFO Talks

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Nicolaas van Wyk: Good day, CFO Club members, prospective members, and our CFO audience. My name is Nicolaas van Wyk, and I’m hosting another interesting podcast for CFO Club with Dr. Lawrence Nsibandze. I recently met Dr. Lawrence when we were both attending a Marcus Evans event called the 7th CFO Africa Summit.

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CFO Talks

AUGUST 21, 2024

Anticipating Financial Challenges: Strategic Measures for Corporate Finance As a CFO in South Africa or elsewhere in Africa, you’re no stranger to the financial hurdles that come your way. Following local tax laws, international financial reporting standards (IFRS), and other rules is essential but challenging.

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CFO Talks

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

A CFO in a manufacturing company can have their financial software integrated with the production system to automatically pull cost data, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of cost of goods sold. The system should also comply with local regulations like POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) in South Africa.

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