Future CFO

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

According to the Hitachi Vantara State of Data Infrastructure Survey, there are critical gaps that could undermine the regions AI momentum, despite ambitious investments. Hardman says AI is transforming financial analysis by providing real-time insights, improving accuracy, and enhancing predictive capabilities.

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CFO Plans

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

In the whirlwind world of startups and businesses on the hunt for investment, financial reporting is much more than a collection of numbers; its the story of your businesss vitality, potential, and vision. Discover how to transform your financial reports into investment magnets by aligning them with investor expectations.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

From employing local talent to investing in community health infrastructure, GDC’s approach integrates ESG principles into its broader business strategy. The pressure on South African CFOs to adopt frameworks like the ISSB standards is mounting, as these provide a unified structure for financial and non-financial disclosures. “By

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Finance Profit and Loss CFO Leadership 98

Musings on Markets

AUGUST 15, 2023

In every introductory finance class, you begin with the notion of a risk-free investment, and the rate on that investment becomes the base on which you build, to get to expected returns on risky assets and investments. What is a risk free investment?

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CFO News Room

DECEMBER 22, 2022

If your query is why I would continue to teach rather than seek out more lucrative careers in investing or banking, my answer is a simple one. Finally, I carve out simple (even simplistic) sessions on inflation, interest rates and exchange rate , three macro variables that we are exposed to in almost all financial analysis and valuations.

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Musings on Markets

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

I spend most of my time in the far less rarefied air of corporate finance and valuation, where businesses try to decide what projects to invest in, and investors attempt to estimate business value. A key tool in both endeavors is a hurdle rate a rate of return that you determine as your required return for business and investment decisions.

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CFO News Room

JANUARY 25, 2023

For much of the last two years, rather than teach my classes in a classroom, I taught my classes from my home office, making a few low-cost, low-tech investments to improve my set up. I have always described myself as a teacher , first and foremost, but like many of you, COVID has been a disruptor.

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Musings on Markets

JANUARY 11, 2024

I started in the MBA program at University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) in 1979, at the tail-end of its basketball glory days, fully expecting to move on to a career in consulting or investment banking, when I was done.

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The Finance Weekly

OCTOBER 30, 2024

It’s really a strategy for handling the money coming in and going out of an organization, making sure there’s enough liquidity to pay bills, invest, and handle any unexpected expenses. Effective cash management is a cornerstone of financial health for businesses of all sizes. Why Do Businesses Need Cash Management Solutions?

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CFO News Room

JANUARY 7, 2023

Data: Trickle to a Flood! It is perhaps a reflection of my age that I remember when getting data to do corporate financial analysis or valuation was a chore. That said, to use mean reversion in analysis or investing, you need to know what these averages are, either over time or across companies, and data can help in that pursuit.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Leveraging AI and other advanced technologies to boost the team's financial analysis and decision-making processes can be tricky. Wang suggests that implementing AI-powered analytics platforms that track real-time engagement with IP-based products can be of help.

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Musings on Markets

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

The second entrepreneur starts business B, again with a $60 million investment up front , and that investment is expected to generate $3 million every year in perpetuity. Even with this very simplistic example, there are useful implications.

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Fpanda Club

JULY 24, 2022

oracle Aesop formulated his investment insight "a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush" and since that time the model for calculating the value of an asset as the present value of the cash generated by this asset throughout its life has remained unchanged. In about 600 B.C. and help identify most probable outcomes.

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CFO News Room

JANUARY 11, 2023

For example, investment bankers are near the top of the list, often working for large investment banks like Goldman Sachs or Morgan Stanley. You can find these jobs in financial institutions such as banks, investment banks, hedge funds, and private equity firms. Investment Banker. And how much money do they make?

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Musings on Markets

DECEMBER 21, 2022

If your query is why I would continue to teach rather than seek out more lucrative careers in investing or banking, my answer is a simple one. Finally, I carve out simple (even simplistic) sessions on inflation, interest rates and exchange rate , three macro variables that we are exposed to in almost all financial analysis and valuations.

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CFO News Room

JANUARY 27, 2023

Investing in the stock market, real estate, or crypto has never been easier. Gone are the days when you had to be an expert or work with a stock broker to buy company shares or invest your money. You can invest your money in several ways, with options for every level of risk tolerance and investment understanding.

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CFA Institute

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

What do swimming scallops have to do with investing in Asia? A lot, according to S. Joyce Li, CFA.

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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. Planning: this is the first stage of every business activity.

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Musings on Markets

JANUARY 5, 2024

In pursuit of an answer to that question, I used company-specific data from Value Line, one of the earliest entrants into the investment data business, to compute an industry average. Return on (invested) capital 2. Excess Returns on investments 4. Dividends and Potential Dividends (FCFE) 1. Buybacks 2. Equity Risk Premiums 2.

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The Charity CFO

MAY 31, 2022

Even on nonprofit financial committees, some members may be skilled in accounting, others in banking, and others in investing or financial analysis. Are there complex investments or endowments restricted to specific purposes? . Does the nonprofit have enough cash to fund its programs and meet payroll? .

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Fpanda Club

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Planning, budgeting and forecasting are linked together forming financial planning processes. Financial analysis is a type of economic analysis based on the financial data and focused on the assessment of stability and evaluation of profitability of a company, business or project.

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CFO Thought Leader

JANUARY 15, 2025

In all, were like a co-pilotenhancing human judgment with AI-driven guidanceand our customers typically see a five- to ten-times return on investment within a year. We also offer document intelligence, which quickly scans and extracts data from (hundreds) of pages, streamlining workflows.

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Future CFO

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Finance’s lag is even bigger if with generative AI with just 1% of finance functions having adopted or an intention to invest in the technology—This is compared to customer facing and IT functions where approximately 10-20% have adopted or intend to invest in generative AI.

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CFA Institute

MARCH 26, 2019

Many of today's unicorns have strong growth prospects, but they often have uncertain paths to profitability. .

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Investments Financial Analysis Economics 52

Spreadym

OCTOBER 3, 2023

They play a critical role in helping companies make informed financial decisions and allocate resources effectively. FP&A candidates typically have a background in finance, accounting, or a related field and possess a combination of skills and knowledge in financial analysis, modeling, and strategic planning.

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Spreadym

JUNE 27, 2023

What is Financial Planning and Analysis or FP&A? FP&A is a process used by organizations to develop and manage their financial plans and make informed decisions based on financial analysis. Resource Allocation: Financial Planning and Analysis helps organizations allocate their resources effectively.

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Future CFO

MARCH 14, 2024

Manabat, on the other hand, thinks that there is a growing need for deeper financial analysis expertise, saying that organising seminars and training sessions for current finance teams, especially seasoned professionals, is essential for keeping them abreast of market dynamics.

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CFO News Room

JANUARY 24, 2023

Not surprisingly, Moneyball has found its way into business and investing as well. Mean Reversion works, until it does not : Much of investing over the last century in the US has been built on betting on mean reversion, i.e. that things revert back to historical norms, sooner rather than later.

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CFO Leadership

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Moving too fast to grab the first shiny object you see in the AI landscape could easily result in a poor investment — and more technical debt the business doesn’t need. That includes investing in people and business processes that can help your AI initiative be successful.

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Adam Kae

JANUARY 23, 2020

For example, you may be investing a significant amount to a marketing initiative that isn't receiving a strong ROI. While this may come back to a marketing standpoint, your marketing investments do ultimately affect your revenues. There are three main methods of financial analysis: horizontal, vertical, and ratio.

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Financial Analysis Finance Forecasting Numbers 52

Future CFO

DECEMBER 8, 2022

An EY study reveals that up to 70% of financial controllers and CFOs in Singapore found an increase in demand for financial analysis and forecasts as stakeholders are increasingly interested in including non-financial data for corporate reporting. Marko Horvat. Marko Horvat.

Finance 98

Finance CFO Forecasting Leadership 98

Future CFO

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Coming out from a period of significant opportunistic investments, the focus is on reaping the benefits from those capital expenditures and ensuring the Group maintained its momentum to prepare properly so that we are in the right position when the market recovers,” said Maniego-Eala.

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Future CFO

MAY 1, 2024

As for the interesting parts of the role, Celina Leonardo , senior director of corporate finance & strategic investment at Super Magnificent Coffee Company Pte. She adds that impeccable financial analysis is key as effective communication and relationship-building skills foster an innovative and inclusive culture.

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VCFO

MAY 17, 2024

v360 goes beyond traditional financial analysis and simple snapshots. A clear understanding of your company’s market value drivers will enable you to strategically invest in areas that yield the highest returns. Importantly – v360 also demonstrates ROI on the recommended strategies. How is v360 Different?

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Musings on Markets

DECEMBER 15, 2021

For much of the last two years, rather than teach my classes in a classroom, I taught my classes from my home office, making a few low-cost, low-tech investments to improve my set up. Put simply, if you cannot tell the difference between operating and net income, or what to consider as debt, you will be lost in any type of financial analysis.

Corporate Finance 70

Corporate Finance Valuation Finance Investments 70

Future CFO

MARCH 27, 2025

He believes Finance teams must venture beyond adherence to regulations, and this would include data lineage tracking to ensure transparency in financial models, automated anomaly and bias detection to prevent errors from skewing decisions, and AI model validation protocols to maintain accuracy over time.

Compliance 52

Compliance Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Forecasting Financial Analysis 52

CFO Plans

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Virtual CFOs provide comprehensive small business bookkeeping services , meticulously recording every financial transaction. This accuracy not only maintains financial integrity but also simplifies financial analysis and reporting, making it easier to track progress and plan for the future.

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