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The Relationship Between a Fractional CFO and Your Public Accounting Firm

Beacon CFO Plus

How to Divide Responsibilities and Prioritize Communication The relationship between a fractional or outsourced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and your company’s public accounting firm should be collaborative, clear, and well-defined. This ensures your company’s financial and accounting needs are met effectively.

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What to Look for in a Nonprofit Accounting Partner

The Charity CFO

Managing a nonprofit can be complex, especially when it comes to nonprofit accounting. Finding the right accounting partner for your nonprofit is essential to the financial success of your nonprofit organization. That’s why you need a strong accounting partner who specializes in nonprofits.

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7 Questions to Ask a Nonprofit Accountant

The Charity CFO

The right accountant can be the difference between an efficient accounting process and a total mess. That’s why it’s so important to know what to look for in a nonprofit accountant. So what happens after you’ve found a few firms that offer the services you need? How Do You Approach Financial Reporting for Nonprofits?

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Real Talk: Is Outsourced Accounting Right for Your SMB?

CFO Network

Accounting is a pivotal area among the various outsourced functions. But before you jump on the bandwagon, let’s have a candid conversation: Does outsourced accounting work for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs)? Accounting firms employ professionals proficient in various accounting and finance domains.

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Talent retention in Southeast Asia: Accountants as valuable assets

Future CFO

Talent shortage among accounting staff continues to persist in many parts of the world including Southeast Asia, with the issue being most felt by small accounting firms that struggle to compete with the big accounting firms: KPMG , PwC , Ernst & Young , and Deloitte.

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Accounting in Zimbabwe is “very very different”

CFO Talks

Written by Leigh Schaler In a recent interview on the CFOTalks podcast, Zebediah Marewangepo a Senior Business Consultant at Taxdirect, shared his insights on the accounting profession in Zimbabwe and South Africa. but somewhere along the line I ended up doing accountancy and I then finished college in 1994.

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The value of emotional intelligence in the accounting profession

Future CFO

Accounting professionals are often tangled within intricate financial landscapes, working against tight deadlines and managing complex regulations. The distinct stressors accountants face stem from cyclic nature of peak periods, such as tax seasons, which intensify the workload, leading to increased stress. Self-regulation. Motivation.