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FP&A’s Scope: What Is In And What Is Out?

Fpanda Club

Such tasks as reconciling accounts, monthly closing, preparing financial statements are part of the accounting cycle and are typically managed by accounting departments. However, the interpretation and analysis of economic trends are typically the responsibility of specialized professionals.

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Taking a strategic approach to AI adoption

Future CFO

Platforms like Hitachi iQ enable advanced financial modelling and anomaly detection, while automation has reduced the burden of reconciliation and regulatory reporting, allowing teams to focus on strategic decision-making."

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Numbers Never Lie but They Rarely Tell the Whole Story 

CFO Talks

Numbers Never Lie but They Rarely Tell the Whole Story For too long, financial analysis has been seen as a back-office functionprocessing numbers, producing reports, and ensuring compliance. So how do we move from routine financial analysis to something more insightful? Assumptions are rarely questioned.

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Musings on Markets: A Return to Teaching: The Spring 2023 Edition

CFO News Room

Pre-game Prep. If there is a lesson be learnt from the last few years of market mayhem, it is that far too many investors, professional as well as retail, seem to have lost their moorings (or never had them in the first place), when it comes to the basics of accounting, finance and statistics.

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5 Excel-heavy Pain Points still Dragging down finance teams in 2025

The Finance Weekly

However, even with these advanced ERP systems and other third-party software products, most small to large businesses still must manually use Microsoft Excel (Excel) for financial analysis, reporting, and other activities. These legacy financial models typically appear overly complicated.

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Generative AI is a game changer

Future CFO

The basic concepts I always hold on to when it comes to financial statement analysis are as follows: The financial statements should tell the story of the period. The budget and forecast should reflect the Company’s plans, visions, expectations and educated guesses on the market trends. Yes and No.

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The Future of Finance and Sustainability with Elizabeth Burns

CFO Talks

From the financial side, I am heavily involved in the scoping of the AFE, ensuring all financial models, scenario planning, and required returns are accurately detailed. From digital tools for financial analysis to technologies that improve operational efficiency, staying ahead of the curve will be key.

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