Future CFO

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Digital transformation has elevated the role of the finance function from financial steward to enabled. The extended COVID-19 pandemic has upped the ante in the race to finance agility. Source: Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) | 7th Global Corporate Reporting Survey | February 2021, EY. Best practices.

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Future CFO

JUNE 24, 2024

It took me years to be skilled in financial planning and analysis. Not every finance professional can be sharp enough to detect key highlights and provide analysis for the financial statements. It still needs a level of financial acumen to probe the data and ask the right questions to the system.

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Future CFO

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Most finance functions are behind other functions in AI implementation. According to a survey of 130 finance leaders and 91 associates in administrative support functions by Gartner in June this year, 61% of respondents either have no plans for AI implementation or are still in the initial planning phase.

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CFA Institute

JUNE 3, 2019

Fabozzi, CFA, spoke with Paul Kovarsky, CFA, about the state of academic finance and financial theory.

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Fpanda Club

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

The growing variety and complexity of tasks within the finance function has resulted in the creation of a discipline that is supposed to become a bridge between the finance and business to support decision-making process by leveraging data and technology. This relates to FP&A which stands for financial planning and analysis.

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CFO News Room

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Starting in late January 2023, I will be back in the classroom, teaching valuation and corporate finance to the MBAs and valuation to the undergraduates, and these classes will continue through May 2023.

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The Finance Weekly

DECEMBER 2, 2024

When you’re making small-talk with someone who isn’t in finance or accounting about how work is going, and they answer with “busy,” do you ever question how hard it really is? We spoke to 20 finance teams for research on this article. After all, how busy someone is will be relative to their business, function, and industry.

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CFO Simplified

DECEMBER 12, 2021

The terms “finance” and “accounting” are often used interchangeably. There are, however, very real differences between finance and accounting. While many business owners look for a CFO to bolster their existing accounting team, here at CFO Simplified, we consider that a CFO would be categorized squarely in the finance category.

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CFO News Room

JANUARY 25, 2023

During my teaching lifetime, I have taught a wide swath of classes, ranging from banking to equity instruments, but in the last twenty years, my focus has been on three classes, c orporate finance, valuation and investment philosophies , with the last one taught only online.

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Future CFO

MARCH 14, 2024

A Gartner survey of finance function employees revealed that 84% of finance employees asked have less engagement and less interest in going above and beyond than their peers and other functions. For this reason, it is important then to dig deep and find out what can be of help to cultivate and retain talent within the finance function.

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Musings on Markets

JANUARY 11, 2024

The six classes that I prepped for in those two years ranged from banking to investments to corporate finance, and while I have never worked harder, much of what I teach today came out of those classes. In 1984, I moved on to the University of California at Berkeley, as a visiting lecturer, teaching anything that needed to be taught.

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Future CFO

AUGUST 30, 2021

What makes for a sought-after chief finance professional (CFO)? According to Payscale.com , skills such as leadership, and financial reporting and strategic planning, won’t elevate your take-home pay much. These days, strong computer skills, as are advanced knowledge of accounting, budgeting, and finances. David Jones.

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CFO Talks

AUGUST 13, 2024

Building Effective Finance Teams: A Guide to Staff Management Building a top-notch finance team is like assembling a puzzle where each piece needs to fit perfectly. In this article, we’ll explore practical strategies and real-world examples to help you build an effective finance team that can elevate your company to new heights.

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Beacon CFO Plus

MAY 5, 2023

But what does Chat GPT mean for finance teams? Financial institutions are increasingly leveraging NLP technologies to improve their customer service and streamline various financial processes. GenCFO recently polled their users on LinkedIn and found that 65 percent felt that Chat GPT has a place in accounting and finance.

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CFO Thought Leader

AUGUST 24, 2024

Clemente Cohen’s finance career began in the early 1990s inside the Munich offices of Silicon Graphics, approximately 6,500 miles from the Silicon Valley company’s headquarters and some 7,500 miles from his birthplace in Argentina.

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CFO Talks

OCTOBER 22, 2024

These profiles spotlight the journeys, expertise, and personal insights of CFOs and finance leaders who are making a real impact in their organizations and the finance industry. In this edition, we’re featuring Engela van Loggerenberg, Group Financial Director, whose leadership and commitment to excellence have shaped her career.

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CFO Network

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Have the proper CFO for your company can often be the difference between whether or not you are able to accurately implement your financial analysis. Since how well you manage your finances often dictates how successful your business will be, it’s important to consider the utility that an outsourced CFO can provide.

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Future CFO

MARCH 1, 2021

Data analytics can help overcome challenges surrounding the collection of data from multiple sources through combining data from existing financial solutions into a single, centralised source for analysis. Business managers and finance staff should collaboratively define, develop, and apply finance analytics.

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CFO Talks

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Tools like cloud accounting systems, AI-driven financial analysis, and automated reporting not only reduce costs but also improve efficiency and accuracy. Build Resilient Teams: Train your finance team to look beyond numbers. Instead, look for cost-saving opportunities in non-core areas, like back-office functions.

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Future CFO

AUGUST 18, 2023

In the finance function, basic accounting processes like accounts payable, payroll and purchasing are often allocated under the shared services model. This allows the organisation’s core finance and accounting (F&A) operations to concentrate on more strategic work, such as financial analysis and planning. "We

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Musings on Markets

DECEMBER 11, 2024

I like to make a difference : I do not expect my students to agree with all or even much of what I have to say, but I would like to think that I sometimes change the way they think about finance, and perhaps even affect their choice of professions.

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CFO Share

APRIL 8, 2024

The quick ration requires no complex financial analysis – just simple arithmetic on the balance sheet. If you do not have a good finance team, you are more likely to miss the early warning signs in financial statements. What red flags will indicate that the business is in trouble?

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Musings on Markets

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Starting in late January 2023, I will be back in the classroom, teaching valuation and corporate finance to the MBAs and valuation to the undergraduates, and these classes will continue through May 2023.

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Future CFO

MAY 1, 2024

As the person responsible for preparing an organisation’s financial reports, which include balance sheets and income statements, the role of a finance controller is anything but ordinary. Accurate problem definition is emphasised, highlighting the controller's role as the choice architect in resolving business issues.

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CFO Share

JUNE 18, 2024

As your business grows and success becomes more tangible, the complexities of managing your finances increase as well. Whether you’re working with a bookkeeper or virtual bookkeeping services , adopting advanced techniques can significantly improve your financial management.

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CFO News Room

JANUARY 11, 2023

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, finance-related jobs are predicted to experience an 8% annual growth rate until at least 2030. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , finance-related jobs are predicted to experience an 8% annual growth rate until at least 2030 – in line with other professional sectors.

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Spreadym

JULY 21, 2023

Digital transformation in finance refers to the process of integrating digital technologies and innovations into all aspects of financial services and operations within a financial institution or organization. What is a Goal of Digital Transformation in Finance?

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Centage

JANUARY 3, 2023

Connectivity: Our software can automatically integrate with your general ledger for budget analysis, offering a clearer picture of your company’s financials. Centage provides modern FP&A software solutions that empower Finance teams to lead the way to a stronger, more agile business.

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Collectiv

JANUARY 17, 2023

In this episode, we chatted about ways to make the transition to a leadership career in finance, what the experience was like, and how CFOs can continue to succeed in 2023 and beyond. Why Transition Into a Finance Leadership Role? Melissa took these newfound skills into a forward-thinking finance position.

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Future CFO

DECEMBER 6, 2023

FutureCFO spoke to Rizza Maniego-Eala , chief finance officer (CFO), treasurer and chief risk officer (CRO) with Globe Group to peer into her observations and experiences on the role past, present and future. She concedes that it will be an even trickier balancing job for a CFO and his/her Finance team in 2024.

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Lime Light

JANUARY 12, 2022

The three main financial statements, balance sheet, cash flow, and income statement are the building blocks of organization-wide financial analysis. For these reasons and more, these financial statements are the most important for the finance office.

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The Finance Weekly

JANUARY 21, 2024

When you’re making small-talk with someone who isn’t in finance or accounting about how work is going, and they answer with “busy,” do you ever question how hard it really is? spoke to 20 finance teams for research on this article. spoke to 20 finance teams for research on this article. These processes vary.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Furthermore, accountants request monthly bank statements and other financial documents from their small business clients to analyze that information and provide feedback. However, running a small business is often a 24/7 year-round job, often having questions on a Saturday morning or needing financial analysis in real time.

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Adam Kae

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

You steer your clients towards financial success, navigating the complexities of the business landscape. However, there's one area where a surprisingly large number of agency owners fall short - managing their own finances. It demands a comprehensive understanding and proactive management of your own finances.

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Centage

JANUARY 17, 2023

Between a volatile stock market, high interest rates, supply chain issues, inflation, and a possible recession, having a solid financial planning process in place is an important piece of sustaining your business through challenging times. Budget Variance Explanations All Year-Long Finance leaders know that budgets are never set in stone.

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Adam Kae

JANUARY 23, 2020

As you look at your financials, it may be overwhelming to make sense of everything. Today, we talk about the importance of regularly analyzing your finances and some easy tricks to do it! Be Organized Organization is a must for any business owner, but it especially applies when looking at your business finances.

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Spreadym

APRIL 27, 2023

Financial analysis and planning (or FA&P) software is a type of business software that helps companies manage their finances and operational activity by analyzing financial data and providing tools to plan, forecast and make budgets for efficient business growth.

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