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CFOs' guide to business travel cost management

Future CFO

To be prepared, CFOs must keep in mind of the following for better business travel cost management : Utilising new technology CFOs are increasingly leaning on sophisticated travel management systems that offer not just data but insights. It’s an acknowledgment that the human element is critical in managing travel costs.

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Driver-based planning: the best of basics

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Iterative planning and forecasting: Driver-based planning is an iterative process that involves regular review and adjustment of plans based on new data and insights. By continuously monitoring and analyzing the key drivers, organizations can update their plans and forecasts to reflect changing business conditions and market dynamics.

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PodChats for FutureCFO: Capturing opportunities under an evolving payments landscape

Future CFO

Managing costs and improving efficiency For chief financial officers, one of their concerns is the balancing act between cost management and payment efficiency improvement. Edward Metzger This, in itself, is a mechanism for optimising liquidity, Metzger says.

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Podchats for FutureCFO: Action items to accelerate finance transformation

Future CFO

In an IBM Global C-Suite study , two-thirds of CFOs surveyed confirmed that their agenda includes taking an active role in developing strategy, driving growth, reducing costs, managing risks and providing insights. You get this whole new level of streamlined accounting and compliance processes. Sanjay Patil.

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From Necessary Evil to Mission Fuel: The Strategic Role of Nonprofit Financial Statements

The Charity CFO

Is this just a necessary evil just to meet compliance requirements , and make sure there’s enough cash in the bank? It enables financial analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities, manage expenses, and ensure efficient resource allocation. Nonprofit financial statements.

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What it takes to be a leader with competence and capabilities

Future CFO

"Due to the fluidity of the situation, as a business, we had to dynamically manage operations and re-allocate resources to optimise the business outcome," she confided. Inflation and supply chain disruptions resulted in higher cost of doing business. Then there is the talent issue.

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