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Financial Reports That Don’t Age Like Milk: The Power of Real-Time Data 

CFO Talks

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).

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Members’ Profile: Anne-Marie de Bruin 

CFO Talks

When facing professional challenges, my approach is centred around maintaining a problem-solving mindset and a proactive attitude. This helps in developing a well-informed strategy to tackle the problem. I completed all my degrees through part-time, online study while working full-time and raising children.

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Critical Thinking: The CFO’s Secret Weapon in an Uncertain World 

CFO Talks

Critical thinkers adapt decisions to the specific challenges and opportunities their businesses face, from navigating BEE compliance to leveraging local market dynamics. Collaborative Problem-Solving: Engaging the Broader Team Critical thinking isn’t a solo activity.

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Members’ Profile: Rofhiwa Irene Singo

CFO Talks

When you’re young, focus on deeply understanding the core accounting principles, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance. When team members observe my approach to challenges and decision-making, they gain insights into effective problem-solving and professional standards.

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Bridging the Gap: Finance and Development as Critical Partners in Nonprofit Success

The Charity CFO

Learn more about compliance requirements for nonprofits here. Joint problem-solving: When issues arise, such as uncollectible pledges or cash flow challenges, finance and development should work together to present a unified solution to leadership.

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Accounting in Zimbabwe is “very very different”

CFO Talks

South African firms’ focus on compliance, but only a little else. Essential skills for accountants to possess Zebediah lists effective communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking are crucial skills for accountants. Now, they are back, they’re applying for a new bank account because they have just won a tender.”

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Diverse Teams, Unified Goals: Managing Multifaceted Finance Staff

CFO Talks

Different work styles, communication preferences, and problem-solving approaches may create friction. This not only promotes collaboration but also enhances problem-solving by ensuring that diverse perspectives are considered. However, a diverse team can also present management challenges.

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