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Finance vs. Accounting

CFO Simplified

The terms “finance” and “accounting” are often used interchangeably. There are, however, very real differences between finance and accounting. While many business owners look for a CFO to bolster their existing accounting team, here at CFO Simplified, we consider that a CFO would be categorized squarely in the finance category.

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From Controller to CFO: What Changes?

CFO Talks

Think of a Controller as the head of getting day-to-day money matters right, like making sure every penny is accounted for and reports are spot-on. It’s about making plans for the company’s financial future and finding ways to make the business better. The CFO, however, looks at the bigger picture.

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The 5-Minute Guide to Nonprofit Finances

The Charity CFO

Even on nonprofit financial committees, some members may be skilled in accounting, others in banking, and others in investing or financial analysis. But if you bring zero experience in accounting or financial management to your organization, that’s okay. Don't hire the wrong accountant for your nonprofit!

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What is Quality of Earnings?

CFO Share

A Quality of Earning report, also called a QOE or QofE report, helps investors understand the historic earnings and forward-looking performance of the business through rigorous financial analysis. What is the difference between a quality of earnings report and an audit? Changes in accounting principles.

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Where Can FP&A Career Path Take You?

Fpanda Club

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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How to Earn Big as a CFO?

The Finance Weekly

CFOs need strong finance and accounting skills, along with years of experience, to find ways to enhance the organization's financial well-being. The CFO may work with the finance and accounting team to predict the effects of different operational decisions. Resolve accounting and finance problems.

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Preparing Your Finance Organization for the New Era of AI

CFO Leadership

Future-forward finance and accounting organizations were quick to embrace robotic process automation (RPA) years ago to manage mundane, repetitive back-office tasks like data entry and routine financial reporting. AI is a tool and not a replacement for finance professionals.