Future CFO

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) calls for IFRS 17 disclosures improvements in its recently published IFRS 17 'Insurance Contracts' thematic review. The IFRS 17 disclosures improvements that FR C expects include the following.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

IFRS 17 will change insurers' reported earnings and equity as it alters their profit recognition patterns and measurement of liabilities, while not directly affecting insurers' creditworthiness, said Moody's recently. The new insurance reporting standard has been taken effect since January 2023.

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CFO Leadership

OCTOBER 10, 2023

AI coupled with The Digitization of the Finance Function create powerful levers for today’s CFO. AI in the “Real World” While these powerful tools seem to have a near mastery of natural language communication, they are not necessarily designed to possess many of the skills required by finance and accounting professionals.

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CFO Talks

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Building Robust IT Systems for Financial Reporting As financial operations become increasingly complex, having the right IT infrastructure in place is no longer just a back-office necessity—it’s a strategic advantage. Automation reduces human error, which is one of the biggest risks in financial reporting.

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Future CFO

AUGUST 15, 2021

Financial reporting specialist and lecturer Adam Deller explains the basic principles of IFRS 2, “Share-based Payment”, in this short video. The post The fundamentals of IFRS 2 appeared first on FutureCFO.

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Future CFO

JULY 3, 2024

Reporting is no longer just about providing quarterly financial performance. Clearly, CFOs and the finance function have a big role to play here. A common initial barrier is agreement on what is material in the context of sustainability reporting.

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Bramasol

JANUARY 27, 2023

In 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) announced the release of new accounting standards, ASC 842 and IFRS 16, that redefined how organizations must account for leases.

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Bramasol

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

According to a PwC 2022 Global Digital CFO Survey , 73% of CFOs agree that digitalization of the finance function is a high priority and already 18.5% The first is the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) in the United States. IFRS S2 sets out specific climate-related disclosures and is designed to be used with IFRS S1. 

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Future CFO

JUNE 12, 2024

These reports must be prepared in line with European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). That ESG reporting has moved from a voluntary exercise to mandatory should not come as a surprise. Stephen Adams , director in the Gartner Finance practice, says: “ESG reporting is more widely watched than many CFOs realise.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

South Korea life insurance firm Kyobo Life has implemented a high-performance computing platform for IFRS 17 and K-ICS financial reporting compliance, said AON recently. The post IFRS 17: South Korean insurer implements a computing platform for compliance appeared first on FutureCFO.

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Future CFO

JANUARY 21, 2020

At its October 2019 meeting, the IASB made progress in phase two of its project to amend IFRS in response to the financial reporting challenges posed by IBOR reform. The post Global IFRS IBOR reform: Phase 2 Classification and Measurement issues appeared first on FutureCFO.

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Bramasol

JULY 22, 2023

From a global perspective, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), which was established by the IFRS in November 2021 at COP26 in Glasgow, has issued its first two standards. IFRS S1 requires companies to communicate the sustainability risks and opportunities they face over the short, medium, and long term.

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Future CFO

APRIL 18, 2022

Finance organizations regularly face the challenges of meeting strict deadlines and satisfying data quality requirements for closing the books and delivering accurate financial statements. IBM Cognos Controller supports the close, consolidation and reporting process with the agility and affordability of a cloud-based solution.

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CFO Talks

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

In this role, I introduced a risk-based auditing approach and later became the bank’s financial manager. After a year in that position, I received a scholarship to pursue an MSc in Investment Management and Risk Finance at the University of Westminster in the UK. Nicolaas van Wyk: What an impressive career path!

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Future CFO

MAY 16, 2024

Sustainable financing has gained substantial momentum in Southeast Asia in the recent years, but even if the progress is notable, the amount of sustainable financing in the region still falls way short of the levels required to drive transition towards net zero targets. We are seeing the same trend at UOB. billion."

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CFO Talks

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

It’s essential to engage with various stakeholders—including finance teams, auditors, and even IT professionals—to identify the specific needs that your system must address. A user-friendly interface can significantly reduce the learning curve and increase the system’s adoption rate among your finance team.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Among the things finance leaders must focus on for the new year is undoubtedly the rising interest and trend on sustainability. ESG reporting is likely to be more on the center stage in 2024 , making evaluation of the organisation’s governance structure and sustainability strategy an imperative to identify gaps in time to address them.

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CFO Talks

AUGUST 21, 2024

Anticipating Financial Challenges: Strategic Measures for Corporate Finance As a CFO in South Africa or elsewhere in Africa, you’re no stranger to the financial hurdles that come your way. Economic shifts, new regulations, and technological changes constantly test your ability to keep your company financially stable.

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Planful

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Periodic financial reporting is a great example. Most organizations put a great deal of manual effort into their periodic reporting. They throw finance bodies at the task of requesting, gathering, collating, and organizing the required data. That is, until the offending task pops up again. That’s just one simple example.

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Planful

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

In an ideal world, financial reports should build shareholder trust by offering accurate data about the performance of the company. In reality, a company’s financial report can be more flimsy—involving estimates and judgment from leadership that’s far from the truth. at its peak to $0.26

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The Finance Weekly

MARCH 28, 2022

In the last 12 months, there has been a growing buzz in the market about environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting. What's behind it, and why should CFOs and finance leaders care about it? But CFOs and Finance teams are now starting to become involved.

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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.

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CFO Talks

AUGUST 28, 2024

Understanding the Regulatory Framework South Africa’s regulatory environment is governed by a myriad of laws and standards that mandate specific reporting obligations. These include the Companies Act, the Tax Administration Act, the Financial Sector Regulation Act, and the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), among others.

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CFO Leadership

OCTOBER 18, 2023

AI coupled with The Digitization of the Finance Function create powerful levers for today’s CFO. AI in the “Real World” While these powerful tools seem to have a near mastery of natural language communication, they are not necessarily designed to possess many of the skills required by finance and accounting professionals.

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Jedox Finance

JULY 11, 2023

According to KPMG, 65% of international dealmakers believe ESG is a key consideration when making investments and in merger and acquisition decisions, 1 and EY reports that 99% of investors use ESG disclosures as a part of their investment decision-making.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 16, 2016

A key part of business life is getting the books closed on time, with clean financial reporting that allows a high-level and granular view of what needs to be done next. This is especially true when multinationals must reconcile data across different accounting standards, such as GAAP and IFRS.

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Bramasol

JULY 26, 2024

Within the Five-Step model, Step 4 of ASC 606 and IFRS 15 requires an allocation of the total consideration in a contract, which your company is entitled to collect for each distinct performance obligation. Standalone Selling Price: What is SSP, why is it needed, and how is it determined?

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CFO Talks

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

These include tax laws, financial reporting standards, labor laws, industry-specific regulations, and corporate governance codes. For example, recent amendments to the Companies Act have altered financial reporting and audit requirements, impacting many businesses.

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CFO Talks

JANUARY 27, 2025

David shared his unique perspectives on the evolving demands of the CFO role, sustainability, and global standards, offering invaluable advice to financial leaders. Career Evolution: A Non-Traditional Pathway Davids career journey reflects a shift from credit enforcement and finance operations to leadership roles in global organisations.

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CFO Talks

JUNE 7, 2022

As a professional body, SAIBA offers the only official designation for Finance Executives, as registered by SAQA. Due to this unique position, we need to ensure that the Finance Executive that earns our acclaimed CFO(SA) designation , is ready for the future of finance. Accounting knowledge (IFRS and taxation).

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The Finance Weekly

JANUARY 31, 2022

Personal leadership is a critical facet of a CFO’s performance which is often ignored by many finance professionals aspiring to take leadership roles. Best way to build your strategic mindset is by asking the right strategic result-oriented questions from the right people within non-finance business functions. Financial Acumen.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 19, 2023

There are ongoing efforts to establish International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for nonprofits, which, if successful, could result in greater consistency and comparability of financial information across countries. Do You Struggle to Make Sense of Your Financial Statements? Get the free guide!

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Planful

JULY 27, 2016

Limited reporting and analysis capabilities, and too much manual effort. Not being compliant with US GAAP or IFRS. The next logical step is to replace the spreadsheet-based process with purpose-built enterprise performance management (EPM) applications designed to streamline budgeting, planning, and financial reporting.

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Planful

JUNE 22, 2017

But in the accounting world, “financial consolidation” is a well-defined process that includes several complexities and accounting principles. Here are the key accounting consolidation steps in the finance consolidation process : Collecting trial balance data (e.g., GAAP or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

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The Finance Weekly

JUNE 17, 2024

Financial planning and analysis (FP&A) is important in automating all of the manual tasks in the finance department and giving everyone greater insights into the data. FP&A not only supports business and financial decision-making but also provides management with insights into the organization’s strategic plans and investments.

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Bramasol

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Universal Parallel Accounting (UPA) Universal Parallel Accounting (UPA) provides a harmonized architecture for ledgers and currencies, which enables a foundation for not only calculating and posting values per ledger and currency along end-to-end processes, but also provides the baseline for future innovations in finance.

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Planful

AUGUST 1, 2017

If the latter is the case, Planful recently held a webinar focused on how you can automate and accelerate the financial close, consolidation, and reporting process and free up more Finance time for value-added analysis. Financial Close, Consolidation, and Reporting – Who Cares? Multi-GAAP reporting (i.e.,

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