VCFO

APRIL 21, 2022

Gary is a finance professional with more than 45 years of expertise in business development, global accounting, and process improvement across multiple industries. Gary is also a Certified Public Accountant. Gary currently serves as the Chairman of both the Audit and Compensation committees for SQL Technologies, Inc. About vcfo.

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VCFO

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Lee Ann’s depth and breadth of expertise includes board reporting, audit preparation, business plan development, market research and analysis, risk management, and capital requirements. She had complete ownership of financials, reporting, auditing, and compliance for all entities.

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The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Budget tracking is the process of monitoring your nonprofit’s income and expenses to ensure they stay within your planned budget. Effective budget tracking is essential to financial transparency, efficient resource allocation, and strategic planning for your nonprofit.

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The Charity CFO

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

They handle all payroll and accounting functions and manage investments and fundraising efforts. A Bachelor’s Degree In Accounting, Finance, Or A Related Field Is Required. A bachelor’s degree will give the candidate a strong foundation in accounting and finance principles, which is essential for the role.

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CFO Simplified

MARCH 20, 2022

Navigate an audit or transaction. For example, developing a cash flow forecast, completing price/cost analyses, performing due diligence on an acquisition, creating a strategic plan for the company, preparing or an exit strategy for the business owner, the list goes on. Raise capital. Implement systems.

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The Charity CFO

JULY 13, 2022

The Star Rating is based on a proprietary methodology that considers both Financial Health and Accountability/Transparency. And by sharing your financial statements , strategic plan, and demographic makeup, you can earn the coveted Platinum Seal of Transparency. Don't hire the wrong accountant for your nonprofit!

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CFO News Room

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Financial managers are responsible for developing long-term financial plans, directing investment activities, and generating financial reports for their company. They may work in various industries, such as investment firms, accounting firms, banks, or the government. Senior Accountants. Insurance Advisor. Investment Banker.

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BlueLight

JULY 30, 2020

The CFO role has evolved into a highly strategic role but needs a robust system to handle the day-to-day reporting tasks and generate accurate financial information. My motivation was to understand the responsibility of the CFO suite, the process of billing to accounting, and the software tools available to run an effective finance office.

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CFO Leadership

AUGUST 12, 2021

Prior to joining the AHA, Christina was vice president of finance for the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago where she led the financial planning and analysis functions for the Chicago Fed and collaborated on projects with leaders across the Federal Reserve System. Joy is our first Ascend Honoree. She is a CPA in both Texas and California. .

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Fpanda Club

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Another important aspect to consider within the discussed topic is how exactly FP&A is different from other finance disciplines, namely accounting, corporate finance and financial control. All this makes financial controllers obvious candidates for communicating with external auditors and managing the audit process.

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Future CFO

AUGUST 30, 2021

According to Payscale.com , skills such as leadership, and financial reporting and strategic planning, won’t elevate your take-home pay much. These days, strong computer skills, as are advanced knowledge of accounting, budgeting, and finances. What makes for a sought-after chief finance professional (CFO)?

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Future CFO

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

This includes establishing clear data entry standards, validation rules, and periodic data audits. Strategic Thinking CFOs should encourage their teams to use spreadsheets strategically. This involves leveraging spreadsheets for scenario analysis, strategic planning, and decision support.

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CFO Simplified

JANUARY 2, 2022

According to the Journal of Accountancy 2018 , “in small businesses, there is a 29% chance that the owner or an executive is the one who will commit fraud.”. If employees sense that the Accounts Payable (AP) team is harried and barely scraping by, it can be tempting to test the waters on an expense report.

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Onplan

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Back to the basics: overseeing accounting is one of the basic tasks of every SaaS finance leader. Meticulous accounting sets the foundation for making good decisions. Bookkeepers or outsourced accounting typically handle the accounting of a SaaS business for the first few months.

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Onplan

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Back to the basics: overseeing accounting is one of the basic tasks of every SaaS finance leader. Meticulous accounting sets the foundation for making good decisions. Bookkeepers or outsourced accounting typically handle the accounting of a SaaS business for the first few months.

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Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Finance CFO Forecasting 52

VCFO

AUGUST 3, 2023

Getting assistance from specialized experts can go a long way here, especially as it relates to government contract accounting , IT security, and intellectual property rights. Big primes regularly audit their subcontractors’ direct costs, labor rates, allowable and unallowable expenses.

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CFO Talks

MARCH 14, 2024

They play a crucial role in strategic planning, risk management, and driving innovation, extending their influence far beyond the finance department. This collaborative approach helps to align departmental goals with financial realities and strategic objectives.

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CFO Simplified

APRIL 15, 2022

Financial Reporting and Accounting. The chart of accounts doesn’t reflect the unique nature of the products that the company sells, nor the specific cost elements of manufacturing. Some account allocations are miscoded, leaving zero balance accounts negative. The company has never created a budget for planning purposes.

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Future CFO

DECEMBER 27, 2022

One area in which companies have shown a particular improvement is strategic planning around climate risk. The barometer scores organisations’ strategies by examining, for example, the extent to which they factor climate risks and opportunities into their plans or how they build resilience through diversification.

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VCFO

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

These actions might include: A blitz on collection of past due receivables to reduce cash tied up in past due accounts, reduce bad debt exposure and improve DSO (days sales outstanding – a metric often scrutinized by lenders). Read more in our blog about Lease Accounting Updates.) audited or reviewed financial statements).

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CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 13, 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.

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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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Boston Startup CFO

OCTOBER 29, 2012

CFO: If your company has closed a seed round of funding or is earning more than $250K per year, you need a CFO to handle your financial strategy and run your accounting team. You can also hire a consulting group to provide accounting support on a project basis. Specifically, you can outsource the following 3 functions: 1.

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Startups Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) CFO GAAP 52

VCFO

MAY 5, 2022

Are the books and records clean and audit ready? Ideally, the transaction advisory team will consist of at least one, and often all, of the following: investment banker, attorney, CFO, CPA/tax accountant, and financial wealth advisor. Are there incentives to motivate and keep key players in place, even after the transaction closes?

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Sales Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Planning Valuation 79

Fpanda Club

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Moreover, over 30% of finance leaders still do not have a seat at the table during strategic planning discussions. Monthly closing, reporting, compliance and support in audit are among the most frequent responsibilities mentioned in the descriptions. Literally almost everything but finance business partnering.

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CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Farhaan Moolla: Innovative Leadership: The Journey of a modern and dynamic CFO Written by: Staff writer In this podcast Farhaan Moolla, a seasoned CFO with a notable career in financial leadership and strategic planning, shared his journey, beginning with his entrepreneurial family background. And as I said, he’s a qualified CA.

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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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Jedox Finance

JULY 11, 2023

The evolving role of finance in ESG Do finance professionals have the inherent skill set needed to effectively transform ESG initiatives from aspiration to accountability? A unified, strategic plan is created, able to weather changing circumstances, by having ESG data as well as traditional financial data to inform the plan.

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Centage

JULY 25, 2023

Businesses across numerous industries use Microsoft Excel spreadsheets to accomplish a wide range of tasks, including bookkeeping, accounting, and project management. For many business owners, automated software outperforms conventional Excel spreadsheets for several accounting tasks, especially for emerging and growing businesses.

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