CFO Thought Leader

JULY 19, 2024

This insight spurred the creation of Ledge, a platform designed to automate repetitive tasks and streamline financial data management Read More Tal’s experiences highlighted the critical role of AI in transforming finance functions. I think rightfully so. And there’s a few different opportunities.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

By working together, we can leverage diverse perspectives and expertise to develop innovative solutions. Professionally, my primary objective is to propel our business forward by leveraging advanced AI technologies. Proficiency in these areas can significantly enhance one’s ability to manage and interpret financial data.

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VCFO

MAY 17, 2024

Let’s look further at foundational factors that v360 weighs: Financial Factors v360 analyzes your company’s historical financial data and past performance, not for history’s sake but to inform the roadmap for the future. You don’t want to be good enough – you want to be your best. The v360 roadmap will help you achieve that.

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Centage

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Gather the Data. Collect your company’s financial data, including the budgeted and the actual figures for the same timeframe. You must prioritize the ones that have the most significant impact on your business. We’ve laid the step-by-step process out below. Which Types of Variances Are Important to Analyze?

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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. Data-driven decision-making enables more informed and precise financial strategies.

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CFO Plans

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

By leveraging advanced software, businesses can streamline their accounting processes, reduce errors, and save valuable time. Platforms like QuickBooks and Xero provide real-time insights into financial data, enabling more informed decision-making and efficient tax preparation.

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CFO Network

MARCH 11, 2024

SMBs should prioritize timely payment of invoices to maintain positive relationships with suppliers while taking advantage of any available discounts for early payment. Leveraging Technology for Cash Flow Management Technology plays a crucial role in modern cash flow management for SMBs.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 29, 2018

More than 670 professionals at mid-sized and large firms were asked about how they collaborate with human resources and IT departments, both areas of the enterprise that have significant impacts on financial management.

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CFO Plans

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

For instance, consider a local bakery that leveraged financial advisory services to streamline their expenses and increase profitability by 20% within a year. These professionals can help you develop a robust financial strategy, ensuring that your business remains profitable and compliant with tax regulations.

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The Finance Weekly

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

To stay ahead of the curve, CFOs must , embrace technology and invest in digital transformation initiatives that drive innovation and efficiency in financial management. This includes utilizing cloud-based solutions, automating manual processes, and implementing real-time analytics tools to gain deeper insights into financial data.

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The Finance Weekly

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

AI integration in their FP&A function brings various positive outcomes: AI algorithms boost efficiency by swiftly handling large amounts of financial data, reducing the , risk of errors , and enhancing data integrity. Advanced AI solutions offer real-time analysis during data entry.

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The Charity CFO

AUGUST 21, 2024

Misaligned goals and priorities: Fundraisers focus on securing funds quickly, while accountants prioritize accurate recording and management. Timing and urgency of information needs: The difference between when a team needs information can cause delays in gathering and reporting accurate financial data.

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The Finance Weekly

MARCH 5, 2024

Next, came a new solution, Datarails Connect , which leverages Excel's success to transform it into a kind of self-service BI solution, enabling finance professionals to become truly independent by connecting their entire data stack to Excel in a simple and self-service manner.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Businesses also prioritize having up-to-date financial status data that will enable them to carefully oversee liquidity across all their various bank accounts and to make accurate decisions. Managing Cash Flow Reporting in B2B. On the consumer side, [cash flow reporting is] not a concern,” Carter said. “If

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Spreadym

JUNE 27, 2023

Budgeting involves allocating resources and setting financial targets for various departments or business units within the organization. Financial Analysis: FP&A professionals conduct in-depth analysis of financial data to assess the organization's performance and identify areas for improvement.

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Planful

OCTOBER 19, 2021

From there, you can decide how to leverage your financial acumen and recommend the best way forward. Organizations that don’t prioritize net-zero transition run the risk of having BlackRock voting against management and selling its shares. But corporate governance isn’t static. Recently, Larry Fink , CEO of BlackRock Inc.,

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CFO News Room

DECEMBER 26, 2022

In addition, taking a systematic approach towards participating in and using industry benchmarking studies also indirectly helps advisory firm owners overcome the challenges of collecting, organizing, and comparing their firm’s data. Traditional options to do so include tapping the advisor’s network (e.g., lawyers and accountants).

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The Charity CFO

AUGUST 15, 2023

Accountants deserve positions that leverage technology to improve the department and the organization and when they don’t get that, it creates a challenge. When you work in an environment that prioritizes these things, you’ll never have to wonder if everyone has the same goals.

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Bramasol

JANUARY 15, 2025

The Spread of Agentic AI Over the past two years, the rise of Generative AI applications, started by Open AI's ChatGPT and quickly followed by big players such as Google, Meta, Apple and more, have radically changed the world of business and personal usage cases for leveraging artificial intelligence.

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