Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 31, 2025

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that following the change of administration (and a new incoming chair of the SEC), the Investment Adviser Association is seeking to find ways to help RIAs (particularly smaller firms) manage the compliance responsibilities they (..)

Valuation 98

Valuation Compliance Communication Planning 98

CFO Talks

APRIL 8, 2025

While accuracy, control, and compliance remain core responsibilities, the modern CFO is also a strategic communicator someone who can turn financial complexity into actionable insight. The ability to simplify complex ideas and communicate them clearly across diverse teams is no longer a soft skill; its a critical leadership function.

Communication 52

Communication CFO Leadership Numbers 52

E78 Partners

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Take a critical look at areas prone to audit issues—such as revenue recognition, procurement, impairment, and financial reporting—ensuring that controls in these high-risk areas meet compliance standards.

Auditing 59

Auditing Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) GAAP Compliance 59

E78 Partners

MARCH 21, 2025

Champion communications, culture and change management initiatives. Functional Integration Leads Each business function must own its integration activities while aligning with corporate strategy: Finance and Accounting: Unifies financial reporting, tax structures, and compliance. Communicate openly with employees to ease uncertainty.

Leadership 52

Leadership Communication Prioritization Compliance 52

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

And yet, despite the prominent role of taxes in financial planning, advisors are often prohibited by their compliance departments from making recommendations for a specific course of action on a certain tax strategy.

Tax Planning 98

Tax Planning Compliance Planning Communication 98

VCFO

JULY 21, 2023

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) – Business Compliance and Implementation Over decades, numerous local, state, and federal laws have been enacted to ensure employees are provided with sensible working conditions and protections from discrimination based on medical conditions and a range of other factors.

Compliance 77

Compliance Communication 77

Future CFO

MARCH 3, 2025

Harding emphasises the importance of "the abilities to influence, the abilities to lead, the abilities to communicate and the ability to inspire." The ability to analyse data, identify insights, and communicate those insights effectively is highly valued.

Finance 69

Finance Communication Leadership Profit and Loss 69

CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Critical thinkers adapt decisions to the specific challenges and opportunities their businesses face, from navigating BEE compliance to leveraging local market dynamics. Regularly assess external factors like community needs, regulatory changes, and economic trends when making strategic decisions.

Problem Solving 52

Problem Solving Leadership CFO Compliance 52

CFO Talks

MARCH 13, 2025

Now, picture the opposite: instant access to real-time financial insights, automated compliance checks, and AI-driven forecasts guiding your next move. Reducing Errors and Ensuring Compliance Mistakes in financial reporting can be costly. This is the power of Financial Information Systems (FIS).

Financial Reporting 52

Financial Reporting IFRS Compliance Problem Solving 52

CFO Plans

APRIL 14, 2025

Creating a Tax Compliance Recovery Plan A comprehensive tax compliance recovery plan is indispensable. This plan should encompass regular training for your financial team on the latest tax regulations and compliance requirements. Staying informed minimizes the risk of non-compliance and the costly penalties that accompany it.

Auditing 52

Auditing Compliance CFO Financial Reporting 52

CFO Talks

APRIL 9, 2025

What Every CFO Should Know to Protect the Business (and Their Career) You dont need to be an actuary or compliance expert to understand risk. While many executives associate risk with compliance departments or specialist consultants, CFOs dont have the luxury of passing the buck. The board expects more. The market demands more.

CFO 52

CFO Leadership Communication Risk Management 52

Future CFO

APRIL 7, 2025

Finance leaders now are faced with the task of identifying and mitigating ESG-related risks, allocating resources towards sustainability initiatives and communicating the organisation's ESG performance to stakeholders. He says businesses are not just pursuing sustainability for compliance purposes but also for long-term value creation.

Compliance 52

Compliance Leverage Finance Risk Management 52

Bramasol

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

However, for the past couple of decades, ESG has typically consisted of producing an annual glossy Corporate Responsibility Report that discussed various initiatives in descriptive terms across areas such as energy usage, waste stream mitigation, labor practices, community programs, charitable giving, etc.

Compliance 77

Compliance Accounting SAP IFRS 77

The Charity CFO

AUGUST 21, 2024

Fundraising and accounting departments provide vital services to the organization, but when they fail to communicate, it can lead to financial errors. Bridging this communication gap can help your organization ensure every dollar raised is used effectively.

Communication 52

Communication Accounting Nonprofit Budgeting 52

Future CFO

APRIL 4, 2025

This is the findings of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants in a recent report, revealing that accounting professionals are posed with three hurdles: identifying and managing AI risk as a user in any role, supporting a collaborative approach to risk management, and helping to understand and prepare for regulatory compliance.

Accounting 52

Accounting Risk Management Data Analysis Compliance 52

Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 24, 2025

We have provided an onboarding plan template for advisors to download, which breaks up the skills list into two primary categories: 1) client communication skills (e.g., meetings, email communication, and phone calls), and 2) technical skills (e.g., building an initial financial plan). Read More.

Planning 52

Planning Communication Benchmarking Construction 52

CFO Simplified

JANUARY 23, 2025

Banks may not fully understand how your specific business has been impacted by changes in the economy, or how it might be affected this year by changes like new tariff policies, so communication is key. Consider revisiting credit terms and maintaining open communication to ensure youre working with customers who can reliably pay.

Cash Flow Forecasting 52

Cash Flow Forecasting Communication Budgeting Forecasting 52

CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

When you’re young, focus on deeply understanding the core accounting principles, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance. Cultivating skills in communication, teamwork, and decision-making is crucial for effectively leading your team and making a lasting impact.

CFO 95

CFO Auditing Leadership Finance 95

CFO Thought Leader

JANUARY 6, 2025

Seymour: Deputy is a workforce management platform for hourly workers, and our technology is designed to streamline employee scheduling, time tracking, and communication for businesses (Overall,) Deputy really helps improve operational efficiency and reduce labor costs (for) the customers we serve.

CFO 52

CFO Leadership Compliance Concentration 52

E78 Partners

MARCH 3, 2025

Maintain compliance with ongoing disclosure and transparency requirements. Internal reporting structures and organizational charts should support these segment classifications to ensure consistency and compliance. Produce comprehensive board-ready financial reports. Ensure their finance team has public company reporting expertise.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) GAAP Marketing Compliance 52

Future CFO

JANUARY 18, 2022

The survey, which canvassed the views of more than 4,700 employees, managers and board directors from 54 countries and territories, found that leaders are struggling to create and communicate a strong and effective culture of integrity within their business, EY said. Report highlights.

Compliance 98

Compliance Communication Investments 98

E78 Partners

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Automation Solutions: Streamlining Back-Office Operations The operational complexity of private equity, from regulatory compliance to financial data management, can burden resources and divert attention from strategic priorities.

Technology 52

Technology Compliance Leverage Valuation 52

CFO Talks

MARCH 5, 2025

Knowing the specific rules for your industry helps you prepare in advance and avoid compliance issues. Keep track of reporting deadlines Use a compliance calendar so you never miss a submission. Risk and compliance teams monitor any changes in regulations and identify potential risks.

IFRS 52

IFRS Auditing Compliance Financial Data 52

Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Also in industry news this week: A CFP Board study indicates that financial planners with the certification earn 10% more than other advisors and show very high levels of career satisfaction A Morningstar study has identified 4 main areas where investors find value from their financial advisors, which might not match an advisor's own list of top ways (..)

Compliance 98

Compliance Communication Practice Management Advertising 98

CFO Talks

MARCH 20, 2025

Talking Money Without Causing Panic Numbers tell the truth, but how you communicate with them determines how they are received. Transparency Without the Trauma Openness about financial realities is not just about compliance, it is a core leadership responsibility. Yet, transparency must be handled with care.

Leadership 52

Leadership CFO Communication Numbers 52

CFO News Room

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Chris Stanley is the Founding Principal of Beach Street Legal LLC, a law practice and compliance consultancy whose sole purpose is to help entrepreneurial investment advisers and financial planners succeed. Author: Chris Stanley. Guest Contributor.

Advertising 130

Advertising Marketing Communication Compliance 130

The Charity CFO

JANUARY 15, 2025

Both experts agreed that open communication and realistic goal-setting are crucial for creating a workable budget. Anderson highlighted the need for fundraisers to communicate clearly about the timing of pledge payments and cash flow implications. Learn more about compliance requirements for nonprofits here.

Nonprofit 52

Nonprofit Finance Budgeting Leadership 52

E78 Partners

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

This ensures their communication systems are optimized for performance and security. Benefits of Telecom Expense Management Managing telecom expenses is crucial for businesses aiming to minimize communication costs while ensuring effective service delivery.

Concentration 59

Concentration Vendor Management Communication Risk Management 59

PYMNTS

AUGUST 9, 2020

and Google’s existing and new relationships through improved communication methods,” the release says. Last October, U.S. suppliers were switched over, and in May of this year, the rest of North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa made the jump, the release says.

SAP 144

SAP Invoicing Risk Management Education 144

CFO News Room

JANUARY 2, 2023

job market remains tight and the demand for the kind of talent the crypto industry seeks is still high , including for professionals that handle the legal and compliance business at firms. I worked with plenty of compliance folks who came from Lehman Brothers…Is it gonna be career-ending for some people? Sam Bankman-Fried.

Compliance 130

Compliance Communication Accounting Currencies 130

Barry Ritholtz

MAY 20, 2023

As president, she is responsible for corporate sustainability and responsible investing; Man Solutions and Man FRM; central trading, funds treasury and bank relationships; operations; financial crime; corporate real estate; and communications. Before joining the firm in 2010 as Chief Compliance Officer for Man GLG, Robyn held Sr.

Compliance 124

Compliance Treasury Communication Investments 124

CFO News

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The committee will be headed by Meleveetil Damodaran, former chairman of markets regulator Sebi, and "will work closely with the board," Paytm said in a press release.

Communication 52

Communication Compliance Marketing 52

Nerd's Eye View

JULY 31, 2024

Even firms with robust compliance programs that do a good job following their required policies and procedures can struggle with examinations if they don't have the information that examiners will ask for readily available.

Auditing 98

Auditing Compliance Advertising Communication 98

CFO Share

JULY 16, 2024

A controller primarily oversees accounting processes, ensuring accurate financial records and compliance with regulations. Purpose of the Role The controller ensures financial reporting compliance and accuracy while preventing and detecting fraud. CFOs must also be excellent communicators.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 98

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) CFO General Ledger Compliance 98

CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” – this week’s edition kicks off with the news that the SEC has issued a risk alert outlining Reg BI-related deficiencies discovered during recent examinations of broker-dealers, from dual-registered advisors not clearly communicating whether they were acting as a commission-based (..)

Education 130

Education Compliance Communication Investments 130

PYMNTS

JANUARY 8, 2021

The company has also hired two new compliance officers. CNBC reported that the Silicon Valley startup has raised more than $1 billion in funding this year. The complaint alleges that Robinhood fell “far short of the fiduciary standard” adopted this year that requires broker-dealers to act in their clients’ best interests.

Compliance 145

Compliance Communication Retail Startups 145

Future CFO

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

FinDep says understanding these regulations is crucial for compliance and success in the market. Engagement : This approach involves active communication with companies to improve their governance structure. This includes management practices and how they relate to risks and opportunities ESG presents.

Finance 52

Finance Risk Management Compliance Communication 52