E78 Partners

JANUARY 5, 2024

Audits are an essential part of ensuring that a company’s financial statements are accurate and compliant with accounting standards. Proper preparation is critical in navigating the post-acquisition audit process smoothly, minimizing disruptions, and providing timely, accurate information to stakeholders.

Auditing

CFO Share

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Embarking on your first financial audit can be nerve-wracking. As a small business owner or finance manager, it’s crucial to approach this process with a clear plan. This article includes small business accounting tips to prepare for an audit while minimizing its expenses and findings.

Auditing

E78 Partners

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Audits, while essential for maintaining the integrity and trustworthiness of an organization’s financial reporting, can be a daunting task. This is not just because of the intricacies and specificities required by the auditing standards but also due to the numerous challenges faced by organizations in the run-up to an audit.

Auditing

CFO News

MAY 31, 2024

NFRA chairman Ajay Bhushan Pandey emphasized the audit committee's responsibility in ensuring accurate financial statements, even if auditors fail in their duty. He highlighted the need for meaningful communication between audit committees and auditors, stating that it should not be a mere formality.

Auditing

CFO Leadership

OCTOBER 10, 2023

How to use AI in Finance & Accounting As we look to the future, the role of AI in finance will likely expand. AI driven automation is expected to extend to more complex tasks such as, audits, risk management, and financial planning and analysis. a model could be trained to become an expert in finance and accounting.

Accounting

The Finance Weekly

OCTOBER 31, 2021

Many of the same financial issues that profit-seeking enterprises face, such as increasing revenue, managing audits, and dealing with compliance, encounter non-profit organizations (NPOs). By managing and planning finances, you can maximize the return of your activities. Good investment and funding opportunities may be lost.

Planning

VCFO

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Identify opportunities for operational improvement and incorporate strategic adjustments in the planning for the year ahead. It seems obvious, but actively reviewing actual vs. planned results and understanding the variables at play is imperative to identifying areas of improvement.

Finance

Fpanda Club

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

This relates to FP&A which stands for financial planning and analysis. Typical FP&A activities and responsibilities Financial planning and analysis is one of the pillars of the modern finance function. Planning relates to determining the company’s short-term (1-year) and long-term (3-5 years) objectives.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

PYMNTS

JANUARY 2, 2020

KPMG said it would make a $5 billion investment, PricewaterhouseCoopers said it will spend $3 billion and Ernst & Young plans to invest $1 billion.

Data Analysis

Bramasol

MARCH 24, 2022

A subsequent blog post specifically addressed How Can Carbon Accounting Impact the Value of M&A Deals? Certain climate-related financial statement metrics and related disclosures in a note to its audited financial statements; and ? Information about climate-related targets and goals, and transition plan, if any.

Accounting

CFO Share

JUNE 27, 2024

How can a small business ensure compliance in reporting without overspending on accounting staff and audits? In general, financial statement compliance involves adhering to established standards and regulations, such as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) guidelines.

Financial Reporting

VCFO

MAY 30, 2022

Prior to joining vcfo, Jose held roles as Fractional CFO with the Strategic CFO, CFO, Executive Director, and Senior Vice President for Greenfields Petroleum Corporation, as well as senior roles with Enron International, Enron Energy Services, and Brunel Energy.

CFO

Beacon CFO Plus

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Define Roles and Responsibilities: The CFO typically focuses on financial strategy, planning, and management, while the accounting firm handles compliance, audits, and financial reporting. The CFO should work closely with the accounting firm to provide the necessary information for audits and reporting.

Accounting Firms

CFO Leadership

OCTOBER 18, 2023

How to use AI in Finance & Accounting As we look to the future, the role of AI in finance will likely expand. AI driven automation is expected to extend to more complex tasks such as, audits, risk management, and financial planning and analysis. a model could be trained to become an expert in finance and accounting.

Accounting

The Charity CFO

APRIL 13, 2023

In order to successfully manage the financial health of your nonprofit organization, here are 7 key concepts you should understand: Compliance and Audit Requirements Compliance is the act of ensuring the public that nonprofits are abiding by the rules that allow them to take advantage of tax exempt status and other financial incentives.

Nonprofit

Spreadym

AUGUST 10, 2023

When choosing the best financial reporting software solution, it's important to consider factors such as ease of use, scalability, integration with existing systems, compliance with accounting standards, cost, customer support, and any unique requirements your organization might have.

Financial Reporting

PYMNTS

JULY 13, 2018

The nation’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) has referred the case to prosecutors, reports said , after finding that the contract drug manufacturing unit violated accounting regulations in regards to its joint venture with Biogen. “We have legally implemented all accounting procedures,” the company stated.

Accounting

The Charity CFO

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

As a result, the organization might not adhere to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), which can trip them up come tax time or during an audit. Governance issues, tight regulations, and high public accountability standards mean strong accounting practices are more important than ever.

Nonprofit

The Charity CFO

AUGUST 15, 2023

Myth #3: Nonprofit Accounting (GAAP) and the IRS Rules are the Same Another common misconception is that GAAP and IRS rules are the same when it comes to nonprofits, however, they are not. One key differentiator is that what is recorded following GAAP is what will show up on the audit and may not show up on the IRS tax form, Federal Form 990.

Nonprofit

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 12, 2019

auditing firms — EY, Deloitte, KPMG and PwC — for guidance from the Financial Accounting Standards Board in October with regard to how supply chain finance should be classified on financials, similarly pointing to an increased use of reverse factoring arrangements. The SEC’s remarks follow requests by the Big Four U.S.

Finance

Spreadym

JULY 10, 2023

The financial close process, also known as the accounting close process or month-end close, is a series of steps undertaken by an organization to finalize its financial records for a specific accounting period. These software tools offer a range of features to improve efficiency, accuracy, and collaboration during the close process.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

The Charity CFO

MAY 11, 2023

A bookkeeping or accounting service that is right for you will be able to accommodate your needs. Transitioning Transitioning from in-house to outsourced accounting services can be complex and time-consuming. This can be especially helpful if you don’t have a dedicated staff-person with the expertise level required.

Nonprofit

The Finance Weekly

APRIL 28, 2024

They think a solid business plan starts and finishes with easy-to-reach financial data. Covering FP&A, accounting, and operations, this program changes how teams work, helping leaders make swift decisions. With pre-built compliance safeguarding and meeting accounting standards including audit trials and access controls.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

PYMNTS

APRIL 7, 2017

Additionally, bitcoin exchanges in Japan will now be required to conduct employee training programs and submit to annual audits. Switzerland has become a highly bitcoin-friendly nation as of late with Finma ’s plans to clarify regulation , the nation’s railway ticketing systems’ recent adoption of bitcoin ATM functionality, etc.

Currencies

Future CFO

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

However, fundamental tasks in statutory accounts, management accounts, investments, budgeting, analysis, compliance, risk, payroll, audit, taxation and managing working capacity are very much interconnected. CFOs have to adjust their approach and carefully assess the most suitable application for their organisation’s needs.

CFO

PYMNTS

APRIL 10, 2017

While the world probably didn’t need much confirmation in the way of Amazon’s growth-oriented ambitions, it got some nonetheless this past week, as the company released plans to notably grow its workforce. Additionally, bitcoin exchanges in Japan will now be required to conduct employee training programs and submit to annual audits.

Currencies

BlueLight

JULY 30, 2020

System for a high functioning finance office Integrating disparate finance tools Getting full visibility to subscription revenue Financial planning of the CFO suite How do you view the responsibility of the CFO suite? Post Series B, it becomes a full-time job to support strategic planning. Security and Audit ?—?NetSuite

CFO

Future CFO

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Whether your tax, accounting and finance operations are locally-based, centralised or otherwise, investing in the right tools and resources optimises your company’s ability to meet evolving regulatory requirements and gives your team the time it needs to focus on planning, strategy and analysis.

Technology

CFO Talks

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The conversation about the underinvestment in intangible assets in South Africa, and the challenges of accounting for these assets (due to subjective accounting treatments), directly impacts how CFOs approach financial reporting. IFRS, US GAAP). The interview highlights how companies that invest more in intangible assets (e.g.,

Leverage

CFO Talks

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Today’s podcast is sponsored by Draftworx, which provides automated drafting and working paper financial software to more than 8000 accounting and auditing firms and corporations. CFO Talks is a brand of the South African Institute of Business Accountants.

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