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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CFO Auditing Compliance IFRS 83

CFO News Room

DECEMBER 16, 2022

And while there’s no guarantee that any job will be immune to cutbacks or layoffs, some industries weather economic storms better than others. After all, people will always need financial services, whether investing their money , taking out loans, or managing their taxes. Chief Compliance Officer. Financial Examiner.

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Finance Budgeting Financial Analyst Compliance 130

Future CFO

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

This technology drives human-centric transformation, fortifies an organisation's ecosystem position, enhances employee relationships, and builds resilience for future economic shifts." E-invoicing mandate and ESG compliance add further complexity dimensions to the priorities and challenges faced by the Office of the CFO.

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Accounts Payable Accounting Invoicing CFO 52

Navigator SAP

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

How do you keep employees engaged and business thriving in an economic landscape marred by the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on society at large? Manufacturing ERP is designed to optimize efficiency in quality and compliance. The ERP functional areas of management are extensive, as they aid almost every part of a business.

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SAP Invoicing Manufacturing Compliance 130

CFO Talks

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Practical Applications of Predictive Analytics in Risk Management To get started with predictive analytics, you don’t need to be a data scientist. Financial Risk Forecasting Predictive models can analyse your company’s financial data—such as revenue patterns, cash flow, and expenses—to identify potential financial risks.

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Risk Management Compliance Forecasting Credit Risk 95

The Finance Weekly

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Investing in cloud-based , unified data solutions can support decision-making processes and enhance organizational agility. While transitioning from legacy systems to modern solutions can be costly, especially amid economic uncertainties, the long-term benefits justify the investment.

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Budgeting Forecasting Compliance Economics 69

Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

It's more than just a compliance process, think about how to embed sustainability within your business strategy." Fouesnant concedes that investors are asking for it, and therefore a company can no longer get away with just disclosing its financial data. Lastly, is getting companies to get past the compliance stage.

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CFO Finance Compliance Financial Data 98

Fpanda Club

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

FP&A analyst, in turn, is a promising yet developing profession that can be interesting to graduates with finance, statistics, economics or business degrees as well as to finance professionals from adjacent disciplines. Planning, budgeting and forecasting are linked together forming financial planning processes.

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Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Corporate Finance Communication Forecasting 130

Future CFO

JULY 14, 2022

“Besides physical risks, companies also face transition risks from policy, technology and other socio-economic changes as the world shifts towards a low-carbon future. Furthermore, you need robust, embedded internal system controls to ensure compliance with regulatory authorities.

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Risk Management Compliance Finance Strategic Planning 98

PYMNTS

APRIL 8, 2020

financial institutions as they scrambled to apply for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. With a focus on compliance, Wolters Kluwer revealed its new solution to enable financial institutions issue PPP loans to small businesses. Wolters Kluwer.

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Banking Accounts Payable Compliance Technology 98

Bramasol

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The Importance of Education: Education is a fundamental human right and a key driver in economic development. These include carbon taxes and ETF trading schemes, emphasizing the urgency to meet data and compliance standards. However, companies are now recognizing substantial benefits beyond mere compliance with ESG mandates.

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SAP Prioritization Education Compliance 81

The Finance Weekly

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Earlier this year, Oracle identified four repeating techniques that the most ambitious and inventive organizations have used to obtain a competitive advantage and achieve significant development: business model innovation; mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, accelerate the financial close, and developing a risk-aware culture.

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Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Economics Risk Management Reconciliations 52

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Chinese consumers may even have more privacy than those in other markets, as they have more protections regarding financial apps and products outside of the typical banking ecosystem, Chorzempa explained. He described how government regulators recently chastised Alibaba for compliance troubles with its credit scoring feature, Sesame Credit.

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Compliance Banking Securities Financial Data 64

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. Economic shifts, new regulations, and technological changes constantly test your ability to keep your company financially stable.

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Corporate Finance Finance Cash Flow Forecasting IFRS 52

Future CFO

JANUARY 22, 2024

Real-time Data Insights The advent of cloud-based accounting solutions has turned real-time financial data availability into a reality for businesses of all sizes. In the present landscape, businesses can access up-to-date financial information at any given moment, empowering them to make well-informed decisions promptly.

Accounting 52

Accounting Reconciliations Financial Analysis Financial Data 52

Spreadym

OCTOBER 3, 2023

FP&A candidates typically have a background in finance, accounting, or a related field and possess a combination of skills and knowledge in financial analysis, modeling, and strategic planning. Many candidates also hold advanced degrees like a Master's in Business Administration (MBA) or a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

There is some concern that widespread financial regulations like Basel III may lead economies to lose sight of FinTech innovation and overall economic growth. Corporates in particular are struggling with some of these financial reforms, according to research from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce released last year.

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Accounting Banking Cash Management Compliance 54

PYMNTS

MARCH 7, 2017

Three broad areas of special interest to the bureau were discussed – encouraging consumer-friendly innovations, the issue of consumer control over their personal financial data and the benefits and risks of using unconventional sources of data to underwrite loans and provide access to credit to more consumers.

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Nonprofit Compliance Financial Data Startups 49

Future CFO

DECEMBER 9, 2019

However, businesses cannot afford to have the integrity of their financial data questioned at a time when investors as well as the local regulators are evidently becoming more stringent about unnecessary and unwarranted financial risks," he noted.

Accounting 52

Accounting Financial Data Investments Compliance 52

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 8, 2020

economic slowdown fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic is likely to continue into 2021 but could start bouncing back by mid-year as the population gets vaccinated, according to a December survey from the National Association for Business Economics (NABE). Economists: Stimulus, Vaccine Key To Full Recovery By Year-End 2021.

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Startups Economics Compliance Forecasting 52

CFO Plans

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

This startling statistic underscores the critical importance of accurate financial forecasting. By predicting future financial outcomes based on historical data, market trends, and economic indicators, small businesses can navigate uncertainty, plan for growth, and ensure long-term sustainability.

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Forecasting Planning Strategic Planning Leverage 52

Simply Treasury

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Finding the right responses to face these emerging challenges makes the difference in a complicate economic environment. Treasurers are going to have to become “data consumers”. The treasury is the depository for a mass of financial data. To evolve, it needs to transcend its initial roles and focus more on data science.

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Treasury Technology Finance Securities 130

Spreadym

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Gather Financial Information: Collect all relevant financial information, including past financial statements, income sources, expense records, and any other financial data. Regulatory Environment: Changes in regulations and compliance requirements can impact costs and revenue.

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Budgeting Strategic Planning Forecasting Economics 59

CFO Talks

AUGUST 15, 2024

Futuristic Finance: Strategic Thinking for Tomorrow’s CFO In an era where rapid technological advancements and global economic shifts are the norm, Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) are not just financial stewards but strategic visionaries. This frees up time for the finance team to focus on more strategic tasks.

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CFO Finance Problem Solving Budgeting 52

Future CFO

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Exceptions will trigger AI-driven, automated audits to ensure compliance. Technology and some budget flexibility will boost confidence The theme of 2023 is doing more with less, and that will continue to be the case as economic uncertainty carries over into 2024, said Tom Lavin, Chief Controlling Officer, Marketing and Solutions.

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SAP Finance Budgeting Data Analysis 52

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 30, 2020

The demand for faster payments is ringing louder than ever during the economic downturn. Pandemic-induced economic disruptions have hit small- to medium-sized businesses ( SMBs ) especially hard, and these firms must protect steady cash flows to survive. It depends on, ‘Is that customer really cash-strapped?

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B2B Banking Economics Prioritization 59

Future CFO

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Asked what value AI brings to the finance team, he opined that AI and advanced algorithms can help deliver insights on ways to boost financial performance. Sanjay Patil : AI helps automate transactions and allows finance organisations to make better decisions with the data. Sanjay Patil.

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Finance CFO Compliance Auditing 52

CFO Talks

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

We develop financial strategies, direct the finance team, liaise with auditors and regulators, and produce annual financial statements. A big part of our work is ensuring compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Nicolaas van Wyk: That’s fascinating! To our listeners, please connect with Dr.

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Finance Auditing CFO Leadership 97

PYMNTS

APRIL 29, 2016

The clarion call came last week from a group of stakeholders that had convened at the World Economic Forum last at Davos in January. Elsewhere, compliance issues will dominate, and so will insurance. The result? One tailwind might push the discussion to be deeper and even more urgent: low interest rates.

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Valuation Invoicing Startups Compliance 41

Jedox Finance

MAY 31, 2023

At the same time, organizations must contend with evolving variables such as economic volatility, a ruthlessly competitive talent market, and an increasingly remote workforce. Additionally, reconciling financial data with HR data can be a time-consuming and error-prone process, leading to delays and inaccuracies.

Planning 52

Planning Forecasting Finance Budgeting 52

The Charity CFO

JULY 19, 2024

They also help nonprofit leaders maintain compliance with legal standards and tax regulations. What is a Chief Financial Officer (CFO)? As an executive-level role, the CFO is in charge of guiding the overall financial strategy of the organization. An accountant takes on a higher level of responsibility than a bookkeeper.

CFO 52

CFO Accounting Nonprofit General Ledger 52

Centage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

There is some risk to using past performance to inform your long-term plans, and this can be compounded during times of economic uncertainty. These components are also necessary for presenting data in a way that decision-makers can easily understand and use to create action plans. Your company needs to make plans for the future.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 98

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Planning Forecasting Profit and Loss 98

Spreadym

JULY 10, 2023

The financial close process, also known as the accounting close process or month-end close, is a series of steps undertaken by an organization to finalize its financial records for a specific accounting period. Adjustments are made to ensure that financial statements reflect the economic reality of the period being closed.

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Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Reconciliations Accounts Payable General Ledger 52

CFO News Room

DECEMBER 26, 2022

In addition, taking a systematic approach towards participating in and using industry benchmarking studies also indirectly helps advisory firm owners overcome the challenges of collecting, organizing, and comparing their firm’s data.

Planning 130

Planning Benchmarking Profit and Loss Communication 130

Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

In particular, they must harness new tools to offer a quicker turnaround of data with key financial highlights, more robust tracking of business performance, and enhanced productivity measures,” said Wang. Automation will also allow them to respond faster to future economic changes and other possible disruptive events,” Tam added.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Forecasting Planning Foreign Exchange 52

Centage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

There is some risk to using past performance to inform your long-term plans, and this can be compounded during times of economic uncertainty. These components are also necessary for presenting data in a way that decision-makers can easily understand and use to create action plans. Your company needs to make plans for the future.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Planning Forecasting Profit and Loss 52

Global Finance

JULY 31, 2024

AI can also be used to conduct periodic audits to review access logs, identify anomalies, and ensure compliance with security protocols. AI-driven data-masking, protects sensitive information, which reduces insider threats. Customer exit: Clear protocols should be in place to delete data from closed accounts.

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Banking Leadership Budgeting Securities 64