Fpanda Club
APRIL 11, 2021
Many FP&A professionals have faced the misunderstanding of the role of the FP&A function and its core activities in the company. Unfortunately, the existence and support of some of the misperceptions create a negative image of FP&A practitioners in the eyes of their colleagues and make the profession less attractive from the standpoint of graduates and young specialists.
Anaplan
APRIL 12, 2021
Technologies that not long ago were science fiction are now mainstream—and the possibilities look exciting. But jumping into that future isn’t easy. It’s full of buzzwords: Artificial intelligence or AI. Machine learning. Predictive forecasting. Automated insights. Advanced analytics. Heard of them? Sure. But can you tell them apart? Some of these terms have been used […].
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Planful
APRIL 16, 2021
If you’re in finance, your instinct likely tells you to always protect the money—and your gut’s not completely wrong. But business debt isn’t always a bad thing. It’s not uncommon for high-growth companies to use debt financing to achieve positive cash-flow status and fund business expansion. In 2019, global corporate debt held by non-financial corporations […].
Future CFO
APRIL 15, 2021
Have you ever wondered if your finance function is over-investing in new analytics tools? Gartner confirms your thought if you do. Many finance leaders have transformation plans that seek to expand the role of their analytics portfolios, without recognising the improvement in enterprise-wide access to analytics capabilities that were previously the sole domain of finance, the advisory firm pointed out.
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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CFA Institute
APRIL 15, 2021
Is active equity poised for a new golden era?
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Planful
APRIL 13, 2021
Stacy Brown, Senior Manager at UHY Consulting, joined me on the Being Planful podcast to talk about empathy, FP&A, and technology. UHY is an implementation specialist focused on creating sustainable and transformational change for their clients. The company is also a Planful partner. In this episode, Stacy and I explore how her training in Finance […].
Future CFO
APRIL 14, 2021
The pandemic has changed CFOs’ hiring and employee management practice, said employer of record platform Globalization Partners recently when releasing results of a survey jointly done with CFO Research. The February 2021 survey of CFOs , CEOs, and other senior finance executives cites a common theme that they are prioritising the need to build resiliency and although optimistic, disclose that their businesses are still stabilising and in recovery, the firm pointed out.
CFA Institute
APRIL 13, 2021
How do special-purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) serve public investors?
Proformative
APRIL 13, 2021
Our company recently donated fully depreciated computers. I know there should be.
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.
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Planful
APRIL 16, 2021
If you’re in finance, your instinct likely tells you to always protect the money—and your gut’s not completely wrong. But business debt isn’t always a bad thing. It’s not uncommon for high-growth companies to use debt financing to achieve positive cash-flow status and fund business expansion. In 2019, global corporate debt held by non-financial corporations reached over 75 trillion U.S. dollars —that’s almost two trillion more than the previous year.
Future CFO
APRIL 13, 2021
The average covenant quality (CQ) score for Asian full-package high-yield bonds improved by 3% in the first quarter (Q1) of 2021 to 3.54 (weak) from an all-time weakest quarterly score of 3.63 (weak) in the previous quarter, said Moody’s recently. A lower score denotes stronger covenant quality on Moody's 1.0 to 5.0 scale, according to the credit rating agency.
CFA Institute
APRIL 12, 2021
Even as equity markets set all-time highs and bond yields near generational lows, it is still possible to build resilient portfolios with reasonable return expectations.
Planful
APRIL 13, 2021
Stacy Brown, Senior Manager at UHY Consulting, joined me on the Being Planful podcast to talk about empathy, FP&A, and technology. UHY is an implementation specialist focused on creating sustainable and transformational change for their clients. The company is also a Planful partner. In this episode, Stacy and I explore how her training in Finance gives her an edge in helping companies not just dissect their challenges, but also find the right solutions.
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.
Future CFO
APRIL 12, 2021
The global economy is bouncing back in terms of economic confidence, orders, employment and spending, said ACCA recently when releasing results of its survey jointly conducted with IMA (Institute Management of Accountants). The worldwide survey of 1,000 senior accountants and finance professional recorded the biggest jump in economic confidence this quarter in the 12 years it has been running, ACCA noted, adding that the balance of those more optimistic minus those less optimistic increased by 2
Future CFO
APRIL 11, 2021
The IPO markets in Hong Kong and China are well supported to continue to perform vibrantly in the rest of 2021, thanks to the ample liquidity from various monetary and economic easing measures in the world to dissipate the negative impact brought by the ongoing pandemic, said Deloitte China recently when releasing an outlook report. . High-growth, new economy companies will still be the most well-received investments given their important roles demonstrated during the pandemic, the firm noted.
Future CFO
APRIL 11, 2021
PwC’s Global Crisis Survey 2021 examines the worldwide business community’s response to unprecedented social, economic and geopolitical disruption. Find out how organisations reacted to the crisis and how they’re incorporating what they’ve learned into a strategy for resilience. The post Charting a resilience roadmap for 2021: Are you ready for what’s next?
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