The CFO College

AUGUST 31, 2021

If company owners don’t have a realistic view of their financials and are not set up for capital raising, reports, and tax prep, their dream may fade away before they ever get a chance to open their doors. As an accountant or bookkeeper, you can help prevent startups from going under or losing profitability.

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Fpanda Club

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

This is true in all possible economic situations: in times of growth FP&A participates in setting business objectives, analyzing options of growth, assessing market opportunities and risks, while in times of recession FP&A can contribute to corrective action plans, cost-cutting and other initiatives to preserve company’s financial health.

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E78 Partners

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Leaders are at the helm steering their organizations through changing consumer, market, and Board expectations. To guarantee they remain on the right course, having a solid plan and budget in place is paramount for ensuring success. Enter – The BP&B Health Check. The survey and guide for a better path forward. What is BP&B?

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Spreadym

JUNE 27, 2023

What is Financial Planning and Analysis or FP&A? FP&A is a process used by organizations to develop and manage their financial plans and make informed decisions based on financial analysis. What is Financial Planning and Analysis? The primary objectives of FP&A.

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CFO Leadership

APRIL 5, 2023

Even military personnel who have finance and budgeting as their job specialty aren’t practicing private sector finance principles and concepts. For transitioning veterans, a foundational understanding of Finance and Accounting is a gap that must be closed. Most veterans’ Excel knowledge is limited to pivot tables and V-lookups.

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Fpanda Club

APRIL 11, 2021

Whether in a startup or in a well-known corporation, it is hard for FP&A practitioners to avoid building financial models of these 3 basic financial statements. The FP&A function in turn should find the ways to say “yes”, help to improve the ideas and their potential financial outcomes. HOW TO DEAL WITH.

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The Finance Weekly

AUGUST 5, 2023

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) involve a range of activities, including planning, forecasting, budgeting, and analytical tasks, all of which are vital in providing essential support for a company's major business decisions and overall financial well-being.

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E78 Partners

AUGUST 15, 2023

In the dynamic landscape of modern business, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) has evolved from a conventional accounting function to a strategic partner that steers organizations towards growth, profitability, and free cash flow.

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Michigan CFO

JUNE 7, 2023

Their primary duties include financial planning, analysis, risk management, financial reporting, and leadership of the finance & accounting team. CFOs play a pivotal role in strategic decision-making, ensuring the financial health and stability of the business. What Do Virtual CFOs Do?

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E78 Partners

JULY 19, 2023

Effective FP&A allows organizations to anticipate market trends, optimize resource allocation, and align their strategies with dynamic market conditions. This entails developing a well-crafted plan and budget for 2024, which serves as a critical foundation for success.

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Spreadym

JUNE 6, 2023

It provides insights into the potential financial outcomes and helps in setting goals, budgeting, resource allocation, and evaluating the financial feasibility of projects or initiatives. It may be used for: Budgeting and financial planning: Financial forecasts are used to develop budgets and allocate resources.

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BlueLight

AUGUST 21, 2020

Their expertise ranged from seed stage start-ups, where the CEO also served as the in-house finance leader, to growth stage companies where an in-house CFO monitored the entity’s current and future financial health. While at PWC I started writing business plans and creating financial models for startups. Accounting ?—?Many

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CFO Share

MARCH 23, 2021

A rolling 12-month forecast projects financial performance over a 12-month time horizon using the “add/drop” approach to forecasting. Unlike a budget or calendar year forecast, a rolling 12-month forecast adds one month to the forecast period each time a month is closed so that you are continuously forecasting for 12 months.

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Jedox Finance

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

It provides CFOs the line of sight to maximize top-line and limit discretionary spending, which is something an annual budget cannot achieve. This allows CFOs to stay laser-focused on triggers and initiatives that account for most of their business value. Now, CFOs must go further with dynamic forecasting.

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CFO Talks

MARCH 19, 2024

By attending project meetings, participating in training sessions alongside team members, and being among the first to use the new system for financial reporting, the CFO not only shows a personal stake in the initiative’s success but also signals the importance of adaptability and continuous learning.

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CFO Talks

MARCH 14, 2024

As businesses increasingly rely on holistic strategies to navigate complex markets, the ability of the CFO to work closely with other departments becomes critical for ensuring cohesive action and alignment with the company’s strategic goals.

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Future CFO

AUGUST 6, 2020

Dynamic forecasting gives CFOs the line of sight to maximize top-line and limit discretionary spending – something an annual budget cannot achieve. This allows CFOs to stay laser-focused on triggers and initiatives that account for most of the business value. Planning multiple business routes. CFOs did this at the start of the crisis.

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BlueLight

MAY 1, 2020

Medium size company: CFO has a Controller as a direct report to handle the day-to-day financial operations and reporting. Early-stage startup: Focused on finding product market fit, limited financial information to work with. The CEO outsources accounting to a third-party accounting firm and may conduct simple FP&A.

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The Finance Weekly

AUGUST 30, 2022

With FP&A software, companies can automate their data collections and create valuable dashboards and insights that will help them understand trends and make more accurate budgets, forecasts, and business decisions. Datarails is one of the best priced platforms on the market, and the best on this list. Jedox Fun Fact.

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Future CFO

AUGUST 3, 2021

The pandemic gave new meaning to financial agility. It became vital as companies pivoted, recalibrated their financial models, and looked to withstand market shocks. For financial leaders, this shift in meaning created challenges. When COVID-19 hit the Asia Pacific region, market outlooks became clouded.

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Adam Kae

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Are you spending too much time marketing for one service that isn't bringing the results you need? We build custom financial models to find the best strategies for your current situation. Budget Management. Budget management is one of most tedious, complex tasks you must do for your business. Risk Assessment.

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Jedox Finance

JULY 23, 2019

These are often not “out of the box” solutions and will require us to spend time learning new skills in process automation, analytics and financial modeling. There is little argument that some of the leaders in cloud accounting tools are Xero and Intuits QuickBooks Online. Financial Modeling. Crystal ball.

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Cube Software

MAY 11, 2023

These financial modeling tools are one of the most important to help a company prepare for any kind of scenario imaginable and map out a future trajectory. Pro forma statements are financial projections that ask and attempt to answer "what if" questions. Other use cases include budgeting and analyzing mergers and acquisitions.

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The Finance Weekly

AUGUST 30, 2022

With FP&A software, companies can automate their data collections and create valuable dashboards and insights that will help them understand trends and make more accurate budgets, forecasts, and business decisions. Datarails is one of the best priced platforms on the market, and the best on this list. Jedox Fun Fact.

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Musings on Markets

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

In my first two posts on Facebook, I noted that its most recent earnings report, and the market reaction to it, offers an opportunity for us to talk about bigger issues. In the second post, I pointed to inconsistencies in how accountants classify operating, capital and financing expenses , and the consequences for reported accounting numbers.

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Centage

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

When it comes to business budgeting and planning, traditional spreadsheets are labor-intensive, prone to errors, and static, so it can be difficult to get a clear view on your current and future financial position. With the fast pace of business change, CFOs need accurate financial information to make informed decisions on the fly.

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The Finance Weekly

APRIL 13, 2024

This includes tracking past financial activities, ensuring compliance and reporting, as well as forecasting future financial scenarios for better budgeting. These tools offer capabilities ranging from spending tracking and improved budgeting to making informed investment choices.

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Centage

AUGUST 24, 2022

For example, Price Family Vineyards & Estates was managing budgets across four entities with Excel. Each of the wineries had its own LLC and individual budget. As the businesses grew, it became more challenging to consolidate financial statements and manually prepare budgets promptly. Double-checking for errors.

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The Finance Weekly

JULY 19, 2022

That's why we've put together this list of the best FP&A tools on the market, including what each one is, how it can benefit you, and where you can find it. FP&A stands for "financial planning and analysis," and is the backbone of the modern finance department. Improving the company's budget and resource allocation.

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Future CFO

AUGUST 24, 2020

We train FP&A professionals to be specially equipped to mitigate uncertainty and make the numbers work to determine holistic strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting that ties into the goals of the business.," FP&A professionals are accustomed to revisiting budgets and business forecasts under pressure. Soriano concluded.

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CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

directly via email: Resources Featured In This Episode: Looking for sample client service calendars, marketing plans, and more? Full Transcript: Michael: Welcome, Mindy Crary, to the “Financial Advisor Success” podcast. I can’t open accounts for them. Check out our FAS resource page ! Mindy: Thank you so much.

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The Finance Weekly

JULY 31, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is gradually revolutionizing various industries, including the field of accounting and finance. With the emergence of , AI tools and Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, Google Bard, and BERT, professionals in these fields can benefit from enhanced capabilities and streamlined processes.

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Onplan

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Finance professionals and teams today have numerous solutions available to help them plan, budget, forecast, and analyze financial information. OnPlan is a financial modeling and forecasting tool built by financial planners and analysts. It’s one of the most flexible and powerful SaaS solutions on the market.

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