The CFO College

AUGUST 31, 2021

Startups tend to operate on shaky ground. 90% of startups will fail - period. From the moment a CEO starts pouring time and money into an idea, a rock-solid financial foundation is key to increasing the odds of success. As an accountant or bookkeeper, you can help prevent startups from going under or losing profitability.

Startups 81

Startups Accounting General Ledger Forecasting 81

CFO Plans

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Regular Financial Health Assessments provide insights into a company’s overall well-being, helping to pinpoint potential risks and areas for enhancement. For financial services firms, these assessments are particularly crucial in navigating regulatory environments and ensuring compliance.

CFO 52

CFO Cost Management Leverage Planning 52

Beacon CFO Plus

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Providing Critical Financial Strategy, Cost Optimization, and More Hiring a fractional CFO for your startup is a strategic move that brings expert financial guidance without the full-time commitment. This guidance ensures that resources are allocated efficiently and that the company’s financial trajectory remains on track.

Startups 52

Startups Compliance CFO Financial Modeling 52

BlueLight

AUGUST 21, 2020

Financial Advice for Startups I recently spoke with finance leaders from a couple dozen startups. Their expertise ranged from seed stage start-ups, where the CEO also served as the in-house finance leader, to growth stage companies where an in-house CFO monitored the entity’s current and future financial health.

Planning 52

Planning Startups Marketing CFO 52

Beacon CFO Plus

JANUARY 30, 2024

Financial Complexity Overload As your business expands, so does the intricacy of your financial matters. Strategic Financial Guidance Needed Due to the unpredictability of any business landscape, certain situations require agile financial strategies.

CFO 52

CFO Restructuring Leadership Strategic Planning 52

Spreadym

AUGUST 10, 2023

When choosing the best financial reporting software solution, it's important to consider factors such as ease of use, scalability, integration with existing systems, compliance with accounting standards, cost, customer support, and any unique requirements your organization might have.

Financial Reporting 52

Financial Reporting Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Accounting Standards CFO 52

CFO Talks

MARCH 14, 2024

The position of Chief Financial Officer has evolved significantly over the past few decades. No longer confined to the guardianship of financial reporting and compliance, modern CFOs are now pivotal strategists and advisors at the heart of corporate decision-making.

Prioritization 52

Prioritization CFO Leverage Risk Management 52