Jedox Finance

JULY 6, 2021

When considering the performance of any forecasting model, the prediction values it produces must be evaluated. This is done by calculating suitable error metrics. An error metric is a way to quantify the performance of a model and provides a way for the forecaster to quantitatively compare different models 1. They give us a way to more objectively gauge how well the model executes its tasks.

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CFO Share

JULY 8, 2021

A 13 week cash flow forecast is a short term forecast used during liquidity shortfalls to plan a company’s cash flows and avoid financial distress such as missing payroll, defaulting on debt, and ending up in bankruptcy or receivership. Cash flow models, cash flow projections, and cash flow forecasts are shorthand for a 13 week cash flow model. The 13 week cash flow model is a tactical forecasting tool used in business turnaround situations, rather than a strategic business forecasting model use

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CFA Institute

JULY 7, 2021

Your social capital grows as the people you help today advance their careers and step into more senior roles tomorrow.

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CFO Strategic Partners

JULY 9, 2021

On the outside, it appeared that one of Orlando’s growing fast-casual restaurants was nothing but success. The chain was expanding quickly and gaining passionate fans, and the owners were making their dreams a reality. Internally, however, it was a different story. Financial reporting was inconsistent and unreliable, and without that data, it was impossible to see whether rapid-fire growth could be supported.

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Speaker: Frank Taliano

Document-heavy workflows slow down productivity, bury institutional knowledge, and drain resources. But with the right AI implementation, these inefficiencies become opportunities for transformation. So how do you identify where to start and how to succeed? Learn how to develop a clear, practical roadmap for leveraging AI to streamline processes, automate knowledge work, and unlock real operational gains.

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Future CFO

JULY 8, 2021

Provisions and write-offs of bad debt increased from $9,750 million in 2019 to $12,262 million in 2020 — a 25.8% increase, according to a Gartner analysis of 796 financial statements. The standard approach to determining receivables risk underestimates the risk of customer nonpayment because it fails to account for those who can pay but still won’t, said the advisory firm.

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Planful

JULY 7, 2021

This is the first in a three-part series highlighting key insights provided at a recent panel discussion from the CFO Leadership Council’s Atlanta chapter. The conversation focused on cash cash flow management, planning and forecasting during a cash-crunched environment, and featured insights from two CFOs and a VP of Finance. In this installment, these leaders […].

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Driven Insights

JULY 6, 2021

When you're on a road trip, how often do you check the gauges on your car’s dashboard? Routinely, if you're like most people. Those indicators tell you important information like where you are in your journey, how you’re tracking relative to expectations and whether you have enough fuel to get there.

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Future CFO

JULY 7, 2021

Loreal Jiles (pictured), Director of Research – Digital Technology & Finance Transformation, Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) weighs in on how CFOs can create an agile finance function and why it matters. Loreal Jiles, Director of Research – Digital Technology & Finance Transformation, IMA. FutureCFO: How do you define agility? Loreal Jiles (LJ): Agility describes behaviours and attributes that enable individuals, teams, and organizations to sense and more efficiently and effec

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Capital CFO LLC

JULY 7, 2021

Proper payroll accountability and reporting is a critical component of grant management. Yet, many nonprofits do not utilize a payroll service and are subject to manual tracking and reporting. A […]. The post Payroll Impact on Grant Management appeared first on Capital CFO.

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Speaker: Claire Grosjean

Finance teams are drowning in data—but is it actually helping them spend smarter? Without the right approach, excess spending, inefficiencies, and missed opportunities continue to drain profitability. While analytics offers powerful insights, financial intelligence requires more than just numbers—it takes the right blend of automation, strategy, and human expertise.

Finance

CFA Institute

JULY 6, 2021

How are the FANGMAN and other tech stocks performing from a gender lens perspective?

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Anaplan

JULY 6, 2021

This post summarizes Anaplan’s HR approach in using our own product to implement flexible workforce location strategies.

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Future CFO

JULY 6, 2021

Employee wellbeing continues to be an issue as finance executives feel fatigued and jaded after having worked harder in the last 12 months than they’ve ever done before, said ACCA when releasing results of a survey. “The finance profession has experienced a ‘five years in five months’ evolution due to Covid-19, as organisations increasingly looked to them to plot a path of financial stability in challenging business conditions,” ACCA noted in a statement.

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Planful

JULY 7, 2021

This is the first in a three-part series highlighting key insights provided at a panel discussion from the CFO Leadership Council’s Atlanta chapter. The conversation focused on cash cash flow management, planning and forecasting during a cash-crunched environment, and featured insights from two CFOs and a VP of Finance. . In this installment, these leaders look back at how they dealt with the initial shock of lockdowns and closures, how that impacted FP&A teams and their approach to cash flo

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Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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CFA Institute

JULY 4, 2021

The public market equivalent (PME) does not reflect the economic reality of private equity investing.

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Future CFO

JULY 5, 2021

As companies transition to new ways of work, the number of organisations in Asia Pacific (APAC) making employee experience a top priority has surged, said Willis Towers Watson recently when releasing results of a survey of 1,550 employers around the world. Of that total, 440 respondents from 14 different markets in APAC participated in the 2021 Employee Experience Survey, WTW noted, adding that the survey was conducted in April 2021 and the APAC respondents employ more than 1.4 million workers.

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Future CFO

JULY 4, 2021

Hong Kong’s export index has risen for the fifth consecutive quarter, soaring from a record low of 16.0 at the beginning of the pandemic last year to 48.7 in Q2 of 2021, which is close to expansionary territory, said Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) recently. . The sustained upturn indicates that local exporters have gradually regained confidence in the city’s export outlook, HKTDC noted.

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Future CFO

JULY 4, 2021

Refresh your skills and re-energise yourself with ACCA's 10talks and the three step programme to staying mentally resilient. The post 10talks: Resilience — How to get ahead and still keep your head appeared first on FutureCFO.

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Speaker: Dave Sackett

Traditional budgeting and forecasting methods can no longer keep pace with today’s rapidly evolving business environment. Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty. To stay ahead, finance leaders must leverage a future-forward approach—one that leverages real-time data, predictive analytics, and continuous planning to drive smarter financial decisions.

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