Bramasol

AUGUST 31, 2023

Over the past eight years, many episodes in this blog series have focused on revenue recognition and how SAP solutions such as Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) have provided a robust foundation for compliance with ASC 606 and IFRS 15.

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CFO Talks

MARCH 13, 2025

Financial Information Systems help businesses automate compliance checks, ensuring they meet regulations such as International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS 17) and tax laws. These systems automatically flag discrepancies, reducing the chance of financial penalties and improving audit readiness.

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CFO Talks

MAY 12, 2023

Why Maake believes Treasury was right A core point of Maake’s argument is that State Owned Companies (SOCs) like Eskom are expected to not only adhere to IFRS and the Companies Act, but also the PFMA. All these elements are covered under IFRS. But there must be an alternative way of making management to be accountable.”

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CFO Talks

MARCH 14, 2023

Written by Leigh Schaller “Growing up in my dad’s business, accounting was natural for me. In high school, I always received the accounting awards. It was a natural progression into the accounting industry,” Ehsaan Moosa, told the CFOClub podcast. I learnt a lot of the key skills I need in the auditing profession.

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Bramasol

MARCH 24, 2022

This important issue was previously explored last year in Are You Ready for "Carbon Accounting" Compliance? A subsequent blog post specifically addressed How Can Carbon Accounting Impact the Value of M&A Deals? ISSB was established by the IFRS Foundation in response to the Glasgow COP 26 conference in November 2021.

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CFO Share

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Embarking on your first financial audit can be nerve-wracking. This article includes small business accounting tips to prepare for an audit while minimizing its expenses and findings. An audit evaluates: Compliance with accounting standards (GAAP or IFRS.) How Long Do Financial Audits Take?

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CFO Talks

MARCH 2, 2023

CFO Club Africa is a division of the Chartered Institute of Business Accountants, the professional body for business accountants, financial managers and chief financial officers. and join our community of accounting and finance executives. Ehsaan is a Chartered Accountant. Go to www.cfoclub.co.za

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Future CFO

OCTOBER 27, 2020

New report Accounting & tax: the global and local complexities holding multinationals to account analyses and ranks 77 jurisdictions based on the complexity of their accounting and tax laws and practices. Source: TMF 2020.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 19, 2023

Accounting standards for nonprofits are probably not the first thing you think about, but are crucial for your organization to succeed. Because of their unique structure and operational model, nonprofits must comply with various accounting standards that are, in many ways, different from for-profit organizations.

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Bramasol

MAY 16, 2025

Revenue Recognition Compliance: Navigating ASC 606 / IFRS 15 rules for multi-element arrangements and variable consideration. Account Expansion Strategy: Converting a land-and-expand model into upsells and renewals consistently. Audit Readiness: Growing need for internal controls (e.g., IT, finance, end users).

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CFO Talks

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

This is not just an accounting issue; it’s a symptom of a broader problem that threatens our ability to compete in the global economy. At the heart of this issue is IAS 38 , the international accounting standard for intangible assets, which may be doing more harm than good for South Africa’s economic ambitions.

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CFO Leadership

OCTOBER 18, 2023

AI in the “Real World” While these powerful tools seem to have a near mastery of natural language communication, they are not necessarily designed to possess many of the skills required by finance and accounting professionals. However, they still have a place in corporate finance and accounting.

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Bramasol

JULY 26, 2024

As the SAP partner with the most revenue recognition implementations and deepest involvement in the ongoing refinement of solutions such as SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) and Automated Revenue Management solutions, Bramasol can help you navigate the most complex RevRec scenarios.

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CFO Talks

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Implementing robust security measures, such as encryption, access controls, and regular audits, is essential to protect sensitive financial information. Regular updates to the system to reflect changes in these regulations are also crucial.

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Future CFO

JULY 3, 2024

Integrated financial sustainability reporting is here In June 2023 the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) issued its first two IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards, IFRS S1 General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Information and IFRS S2 Climate-related Disclosures.

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Planful

JUNE 22, 2017

Financial Consolidation in the Accounting World. But in the accounting world, “financial consolidation” is a well-defined process that includes several complexities and accounting principles. Here are the key accounting consolidation steps in the finance consolidation process : Collecting trial balance data (e.g.,

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CFO Talks

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

For example, recent amendments to the Companies Act have altered financial reporting and audit requirements, impacting many businesses. Complex Reporting Standards: Adhering to both International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and local regulations can complicate financial reporting.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

"It is absolutely critical businesses implement an accounting and reporting system for their ESG data that is as auditable, transparent, and reliable as their financial data accounting," Hasenoehrl says, "2024 is the year we have to start treating enterprise carbon data the same way we treat financial data."

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Future CFO

MAY 1, 2024

As they assist in compliance audits and the monitoring of internal controls to ensure that everyone within the company does their job correctly, they are also expected to thrive and flourish amid the challenges along the way for the benefit of the organisation.

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Future CFO

AUGUST 18, 2022

The number of global companies obtaining independent assurance on their ESG information increased from 51% to 58% in 2020, compared to the previous year, said the International Federation of Accountants ( IFAC ) recently. The use of, or reference to, Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) standards more than doubled in 2020.

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Future CFO

JUNE 12, 2024

Hence, it is crucial to adopt established standards and frameworks such as the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Sustainability Disclosure Standards issued by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and ISO 14064.

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Planful

JANUARY 19, 2016

When I was a staff accountant back in the mid-1980s, I remember spending many nights and weekends working to close the year-end books. Life is so much easier for accounting and Finance staff now with today’s technology. Correctly accounting for minority interests. Built-in accounting for minority ownership.

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CFO Talks

JULY 16, 2024

The event, approved with 12 CPD hours for full attendance and 5 CPD hours for the workshop by the Chartered Institute for Business Accountants (CIBA), attracted top professionals from across the continent. Delegates also received a complimentary 1-year membership to the CFO Club.

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Future CFO

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

China’s financial environment is the region’s most complex, followed by Vietnam, South Korea, Malaysia and Indonesia, according to TMF Group’s report titled Accounting & tax: The global and local complexities holding multinationals to account. However, APAC and EMEA take a much more localised approach.

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The Finance Weekly

MARCH 28, 2022

Converging ESG and Sustainability Reporting Standards There are several competing standards for ESG/Sustainability reporting including the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), and others. Data validations, controls, and audit trails are extensive.

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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.

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CFO Talks

JUNE 8, 2022

In a new paper looking at the future of sustainability reporting standards, the authors found that the next 12 to 18 months are likely to result in some of the most significant innovations in corporate accounting and reporting we have seen in decades.

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Musings on Markets

OCTOBER 19, 2021

The second is that interest groups have become much more savvy about lobbying regulatory groups and accounting rule writers to get their required data items on the required list. The second is the notion of materiality , a key component of how accountants and regulators think about what needs to be disclosed.

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Planful

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

From the collection and consolidation of financial results, to the creation of year-end financial statements, to audits and regulatory filings – finance teams are often distraught throughout the process. These results then require consolidation following US GAAP or IFRS guidelines. Attend to Reconciliations Early.

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Planful

AUGUST 1, 2017

You’re preparing for an IPO or external audit, which requires having rock-solid financial statements. US GAAP, Canadian GAAP, IFRS, etc.). Such processes include adjusting journals, intercompany eliminations, and accounting for non-controlling interests. So what does the financial consolidation and close process entail?

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Jedox Finance

JULY 11, 2023

5 Other sustainability reporting initiatives in development include those of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), developed by the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Foundation. The final ESRS requirements are to be passed as law at the end of July 2023 and no later than the end of August 2023.

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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. So a lot of it was leading back office finance for the company.

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CFO Talks

OCTOBER 1, 2024

This Interview conducted by Leana van der Merwe CBA(SA), CA(SA), a Technical Specialist at the Chartered Institute for Business Accountants (CIBA) and editor of CFO Club, with Dr. Daan Steenkamp, the CEO of Codera Analytics. Differences in accounting treatment for intangible assets in South Africa versus other countries.

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CFO Talks

MARCH 31, 2022

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. That was attractive to me, so I went down that route.

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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. Tell us about your trip to Mexico, what were the impressions.

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Onplan

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Users report that locked versions change as accounts, level structures, or simple formula calculations change, which can be frustrating for less tech-savvy budget owners. Centage Budget Maestro: You can use Centage Planning Maestro in conjunction with Centage Budget Maestro for your general accounting software needs.

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CFO Talks

JANUARY 27, 2025

And before I give you a chance, a little bit about CFO Club, it’s a division of CIBA, the Chartered Institute for Business Accountants. I’ve, acted as a CFO for some very, big and large corporates, global corporates, and then also works closely with professional bodies internationally, especially in the accounting sector.

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