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Webinar: 2023 Treasury Perspectives Survey Results | April 20

Strategic Treasurer

Learning Objectives : Learn the current perspectives, plans, and strategies of treasury and finance practitioners on issues such as economic and geopolitical outlook, top concerns, credit use and availability, operations and benchmarks, staffing, regulation, bank relationship management, technology, and more.

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The modern CFO: Guardian, Change-maker, Manager, Planner

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The modern CFO: Guardian, Change-maker, Manager, Planner To help new accountants get ready for a CFO role at large companies, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario (ICAO) and Queen’s University conducted extensive research on the roles of the CFO. Strategist (Planner) , plotting the company’s financial future.

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Differences Between Budgeting and Forecasting in Business

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They serve as a benchmark against which actual performance is measured, and any deviations from the budget may require approval or justification. Benchmarking: Compare your budgeted figures to industry benchmarks and competitors to ensure your financial targets are realistic and competitive.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (Dec 17-18) 2022

CFO News Room

In order to obtain the CFP certification, an individual must complete what are known as the “Four E’s”: Education , Examination , Experience , and Ethics. And current holders of the CFP marks have a Continuing Education (CE) requirement of at least 30 hours every two years. Melanie Waddell | ThinkAdvisor).

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How To Fight Inflation: 14 Tips For Business Owners

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Start the process by educating yourself on the insidious and dangerous impact of inflation. If you allow your accounts receivable collection cycle to extend too far out, you are essentially losing money on every sale due to timing. Accountability. Benchmark employee compensation to competitors and across industries.

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Civil Discourse – Leaders Can Bring it Back

VCFO

It’s the “golden rule” for a reason – ageless advice and a good benchmark to vet your decisions and actions against. Hold ourselves, our employees, and our circles of influence accountable to those standards we set. Hold ourselves, our employees, and our circles of influence accountable to those standards we set.

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Your Ultimate Finance Department Checklist

CFO Simplified

It’s easy to grow without noticing that your finance and accounting department is stretched far too thin. From overworked staff accountants to controllers running month-end closes, a poorly structured finance, and accounting department can put strains on your business’ growth. Roles and Responsibilities. Company Size.

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