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.

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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.

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Future CFO

JANUARY 22, 2024

Two audit firm solutions of Wolters Kluwer have been pre-approved by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), a statutory board of the Singapore government, said Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting (TAA) Asia Pacific (APAC) recently.

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CFO Plans

MAY 2, 2024

When it comes to revolutionizing your financial management, finding the right accounting partner is a critical decision. This introspection will guide you towards the ideal accounting partner that aligns with your unique needs. Look for an accounting partner that values open communication, responsiveness, and proactive problem-solving.

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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.

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CFO Dive

APRIL 12, 2023

Back in September, the Big Four accounting firm announced plans to split its auditing and consulting arms into two entities. Now, ‘Project Everest’ has been halted.

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CFO Leadership

OCTOBER 10, 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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E78 Partners

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Today’s business environment is experiencing a notable deficit in skilled talent in the finance and accounting sectors, prompted by a transformation in professionals’ priorities. This is contributing to one of the most competitive finance and accounting talent markets in over a decade.

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 5, 2022

If you’re like many people, you probably think that there is a single set of accounting rules that every company must follow. . But that’s not quite true—nonprofits face a decision between 2 different accounting methods for tracking their financial activity: cash accounting vs. accrual accounting.

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PYMNTS

JULY 11, 2019

s so-called Big Four accountancy firms — KPMG, PwC, EY and Deloitte — have reportedly failed to reach audit quality standards set by the Financial Reporting Council , Reuters reported this week. Only 75 percent of the audits of the U.K.’s It will review a larger number of the firm’s audits in the coming year.

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Future CFO

JANUARY 26, 2024

The outcome is boosted efficiency, increased accuracy, cost reduction, and stronger supplier relationships—a game-changer in Accounts Payable that allows finance leaders to navigate uncertain economic conditions and elections with confidence. The post Transforming accounts payable operations through AI appeared first on FutureCFO.

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 25, 2024

For nonprofit organizations, accounting comes with a lot of complexity. Instead of slow, paper-driven, backward-looking accounting, these organizations are moving quickly through digital integrations allowing them to focus on their core responsibilities. What is the actual goal in a nonprofit accounting setup?

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CFO News

APRIL 11, 2023

The company had announced plans for the split in September, setting the stage for what could have been the biggest shake-up in the sector in more than two decades. The London-based firm, which is one of the Big Four accounting giants, said the split could ease regulatory concerns over potential conflicts of interest.

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 2, 2024

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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The Charity CFO

APRIL 28, 2023

Is there an advantage to working with accounting firms specializing in nonprofits? However, running a nonprofit comes with unique challenges that require specialized expertise, particularly in financial management and accounting. Grant Accounting Many nonprofit organizations rely on grants to fund their programs and services.

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Beacon CFO Plus

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

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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PYMNTS

JULY 6, 2020

The Big Four accounting firms will have to put their United Kingdom auditing and consulting practices in separate business units by 2024, but may keep them within the same parent companies, under regulations announced today by the Financial Reporting Council. The measures by the U.K.’s

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PYMNTS

MARCH 1, 2020

s audit regulator, announced plans this week to break up the dominance of the largest four accounting firms, Deloitte, EY, KPMG and PwC , according to the Financial Times. The plans, if put forth, would constitute a huge shake-up for the accounting industry in the U.K.,

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CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Stiles CFO Lili Grobler on what her auditing degree didn’t teach her Lili Grobler is the CFO of Stiles since 2016, a growing business based in George. In a corporate auditing firm, theoretically you only apply legislation and it’s like a ticking exercise, you did this, you didn’t do that. Fortunately, I love reading,” says Grobler. “If

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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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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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The Charity CFO

AUGUST 15, 2023

Myths of Nonprofit Accounting and Why They Matter to Job Seekers Unfortunately, many job seekers fall victim to the stereotypes and believe the myths surrounding nonprofit accounting. In this section, we will debunk the three most common nonprofit accounting myths. Ready to dive deep into this exciting realm?

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The Charity CFO

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

What should you look for when evaluating nonprofit accounting services? Yes, they might have a board member or volunteer who takes care of the finances, but they often lack specific expertise in nonprofit accounting. Benefits of Nonprofit Accounting Services. Nonprofit organizations exist to further a mission or goal.

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Bramasol

JULY 22, 2023

Previous posts in this blog series o n Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and carbon accounting have spotlighted carbon accounting as a trend to watch , looked at ESG impacts on M&A , and tracked the emergence of new ESG standards.

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Boston Startup CFO

APRIL 3, 2023

Financial accounting: A topic that can easily disorient even the most driven entrepreneurs. Fortunately, we present you with a compass – a diagram that demystifies the functions of financial accounting. In this tier, a double-entry accounting system is employed to ensure the accurate recording of all transactions.

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PYMNTS

MAY 4, 2020

Despite an audit that raised questions about operations at Wirecard, a publicly traded financial services provider based in Munich, its CEO has ignored calls to resign. The survey by KPMG, a global auditing firm, criticized the company’s lack of transparency and cooperation. The company employs 5,300 workers.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 17, 2022

If you’re like most nonprofit leaders, you’re not researching nonprofit accounting basics to satisfy your curiosity. with this overview of nonprofit accounting basics. . What is nonprofit accounting? Investopedia defines accounting as “the process of recording financial transactions pertaining to a business.” .

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CFO Simplified

DECEMBER 12, 2021

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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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is moving forward with a plan that could boot Chinese companies from U.S. auditing rules. inspectors from the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) look over audits from Alibaba , Baidu , and other firms trading in American markets, Bloomberg reported.

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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? Information about climate-related targets and goals, and transition plan, if any.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 11, 2020

With market volatility and economic pressure higher than it has been in more than a decade, the ways businesses manage and account for their money is inevitably included in that wave of operational change. That means significant implications for the ways accountants and auditors operate both within an enterprise and externally from it.

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The CFO College

JUNE 3, 2021

Increase Your Value and Boost Your Services with Two CFO-Level Accounting Tools. Yes, automations can crunch numbers, but there is so much more to providing accounting services than calculations. Skill #2 - The Permanent Audit Trail. The Permanent Audit Trail is a detailed recording and reporting of transactions and events.

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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.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Deloitte will be the first of the “Big Four” auditors to break up its business after selecting a new auditing board to undertake the task, according to a report from The Telegraph. 11), Deloitte revealed it had set up an audit governance board to help to eventually separate the audit division from the rest of the company.

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Future CFO

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Cyberthreats and IT governance are among the top concerns of auditors in 2023, said Gartner recently when releasing the Gartner 2023 Audit Plan Hot Spots Report. The post What are top concerns of auditors in 2023? appeared first on FutureCFO.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Parliament will commence an inquiry into the nation’s corporate auditing market, which is currently dominated by the Big Four accounting firms Deloitte, PwC, EY and KPMG, adding new pressure on an industry already being probed by other policymakers. Reports in Reuters on Sunday (November 11) said the U.K.

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CFO Talks

JULY 5, 2022

Join the SAIBA Tour to India as we attend the 21st IFAC World Congress of Accountants. This year’s World Congress of Accountants 2022, will be hosted by the Institute of Charteded Accountants of India in Mumbai, India. Professional Accountancy organization leaders. Theme they will be focusing on: Building trust.

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