CFO Talks

APRIL 15, 2025

Accountability Isnt Admin Its Your Performance Lever For all the talk about AI-driven forecasting, real-time dashboards, and digitising the finance function, there remains one cornerstone of high-performing finance teams that no technology can replace: accountability. But accountability goes a step further.

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CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Optimising Budgets: Strategies for Effective Financial Forecasting Financial forecasting plays a crucial role in managing budgets effectively. It allows businesses and organisations to predict future income, expenses, and cash flow, ensuring that they remain financially stable and prepared for challenges.

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Centage

MARCH 2, 2022

To achieve this, you need a cloud-based financial reporting software that can support frequent forecasting, scenario planning, and reporting. While accuracy in reporting remains a top priority for CEOs, efficiency and speed follow close behind. Financial Reporting & Analytics Made Easy. Learn More.

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Centage

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Recognizing that organizations with access to and insights into the most data have the best chance of weathering the downturn, savvy business owners are taking steps to improve their financial reporting. Key Financial Reports to Run. The Importance of Automated Financial Reporting.

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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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Budgeting Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) General Ledger Forecasting 98

Lime Light

MAY 20, 2025

If you're a small to mid-sized business using QuickBooks Online (QBO), chances are you've experienced its ease of use for accountingbut maybe not so much for budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. You're not alone.

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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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Centage

DECEMBER 7, 2022

the maker of QuickBooks Online Advanced, to bring automated budgeting, forecasting, reporting and analytics capabilities to QuickBooks Online Advanced customers and mid-market organizations looking for more robust and streamlined budgeting capabilities. Real-time reporting – specifically around variance reporting, and alerting.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 15, 2025

The Budget: A Source of Tension and Opportunity One of the primary sources of tension between finance and development is the budgeting process. Anderson and Morris agreed that the ideal scenario involves a collaborative approach, where key players from all departments contribute to the budget creation.

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The Charity CFO

MARCH 16, 2022

Today we’re proud to announce another amazing addition to the industry’s best nonprofit accounting team! Theresa Guest is joining The Charity CFO team in the role of Accounting Manager. Don't hire the wrong accountant for your nonprofit! Get the free guide!

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 20, 2023

How can nonprofit accounting software help your organization with efficiency? In today’s digital age, technology has revolutionized almost every aspect of business operations, including accounting and finance. For-profit companies have long used accounting software to track their financial transactions and monitor their bottom lines.

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Centage

JANUARY 4, 2022

It’s that time of year again when many organizations are busy setting business objectives and planning budgets for the next fiscal year. Part of that effort requires a deep dive into the overall financial health of your organization. There’s no denying these factors play a major role in an organization’s overall long-term success.

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 1, 2025

This isnt just a checklistits a proven framework for building a financially strong, scalable nonprofit. WHY WE CREATED THE CHARITY CFO FINANCIAL BLUEPRINT Over the years, our team of nonprofit accounting and CFO professionals has developed a deep understanding of the patterns behind nonprofit financial successand failure.

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Centage

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Financial reporting is a critical task for any organization. Understanding where your actual financials stand in relation to budgets and projections is important to keeping your business on track and in helping to create new projections and budgets. When it comes to financial reporting, Excel just doesn’t hold up.

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Centage

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Once upon a time, businesses were satisfied with creating an annual budget. You used your budget as a measuring stick to gauge performance against assumptions made months ago. If your board asked you to run new numbers based on fresh assumptions, it took you days or weeks to create a new set of reports. Watch Demo.

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The Charity CFO

MARCH 13, 2025

Government regulations are tightening, and donors are demanding more accountability. From federal grant compliance to donor transparency expectations, nonprofits must meet a growing list of financial integrity standards. If your organization doesnt have airtight financial oversight, youre at risk of losing funding.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 21, 2022

And the issue of restricted funds presents unique bookkeeping and accounting challenges for a nonprofit that a for-profit company doesn’t face. This accounting system is called fund accounting. This accounting system is called fund accounting. Who’s Required to Use Fund Accounting? .

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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. So you can understand what’s happening in your business and communicate effectively with your board members, donors, and financial team. with this overview of nonprofit accounting basics. . It’s a necessity.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Accountability is another key component. The AFE lays out clear lines of responsibility, documenting who approved what and ensuring departments are held accountable for financial decisions. Our CSR efforts are guided by defined policies and a dedicated budget.

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Centage

JANUARY 17, 2023

As part of this process, the office of finance and department heads spend an immense amount of time creating, reviewing and approving the business’s budget for the fiscal year ahead – but it’s important that financial management doesn’t stop there. Budget vs Actual Statement – What It Is and What It Isn’t.

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Collectiv

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

The most valuable indicators of the financial health and position of an organization are the metrics that are tracked in financial statements—Balance Sheets, Profit and Loss Statements, Cash Flow Statements, Account Receivables, and more. Ready to learn a better way to visualize and present financial reporting?

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A Fractional CFO

MARCH 26, 2025

By Tony Fremarek | A Fractional CFO, LLC A CFO is responsible for managing the financial operations of a business, this includes accounting, financial reporting, cash management, budgeting, maintaining controls, capital structure issues, and financing.

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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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Generation CFO

JANUARY 5, 2022

Like many finance leaders, Aidana Zhakupbekova, VP Finance at HousingAnywhere , the largest European mid to long-term rental accommodation platform, has worked across accounting, credit control and FB&A spheres. . When I joined, we had an external accountant and several admin staff, but there was no decent reporting.

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The Charity CFO

MAY 31, 2024

Transparency and accountability are two of the most important factors in nonprofit accounting. Being transparent in your nonprofit accounting helps build trust in your organization. But what financial reports are most important to build that trust through transparency with your board of directors?

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The Finance Weekly

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Strong FP&A practices help finance teams improve data accuracy , use technology effectively, and make well-informed financial decisions. This leads to better budgeting, more reliable forecasting, and stronger financial stability. Improve steps by doing this: Monitor real-time financial performance to stay on track.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

As a CFO your influence extends beyond financial reports and budgets. How to Handle It: Stand firm on ethical accounting practices and remind decision-makers of the long-term implications of financial misrepresentation.

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The Finance Weekly

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Financial modeling can also help in performing sensitivity analysis, preparing budgets for capital expenditures, and evaluating the potential value of mergers or acquisitions. Forecasting - Estimating future financial outcomes based on historical data. Investment Evaluation - Assessing mergers, acquisitions, or new projects.

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CFO Plans

JUNE 27, 2024

One effective strategy businesses are adopting is outsourcing their accounting services. By leveraging tailored financial solutions, companies can drive growth and navigate the financial landscape with confidence. Discover how customized accounting can transform your business.

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Future CFO

MARCH 3, 2025

By 2025, the traditional image of number-crunching accountants confined to back offices will be a relic of the past. CFOs, controllers, and management accountants must embrace agility and foresight to thrive in this dynamic environment. This doesn't necessarily translate to job losses, but rather a shift in required skills.

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Finance Communication Leadership Profit and Loss 69

The Finance Weekly

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Prophix aims to address these challenges by offering advanced, cloud-native financial planning solutions. Prophix is an enterprise financial management software designed to streamline budgeting, planning, reporting, and analysis. Charting and Graphing Tools Create interactive financial visuals to support decision-making.

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CFO News Room

DECEMBER 16, 2022

As a financial executive, the chief financial officer (CFO) is responsible for the financial health of an organization. The CFO role is multi-faceted and includes everything from financial planning and analysis to business budgeting, financial decision-making, and risk management. Senior Accountants.

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Spreadym

AUGUST 17, 2023

A financial reporting dashboard is a visual representation of financial data and key performance indicators (KPIs) presented in a consolidated and easily digestible format. This helps users stay informed about critical changes in financial metrics. This helps identify trends and patterns that can inform future strategies.

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CFO Plans

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Discover expert tax planning and accounting services designed to help you thrive. Navigating the financial landscape of a small business can be overwhelming. According to the Small Business Administration, 20% of small businesses fail within their first year, often due to poor financial management.

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CFO Talks

MARCH 4, 2025

Here are seven key financial strategies to help you stay in control and thrive no matter whats on the menu. Ditch Rigid Budgets Stay Flexible Instead Imagine planning a long road trip. You map out your route, pick your stops, and set a budget for fuel. Thats why businesses need rolling forecasts instead of rigid budgets.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

I then applied for a Junior Accountant position and pursued further studies to support that career shift. For a newly qualified accountant aiming to become a CFO, there are several key skills that are essential to develop. My career began as an admin clerk and bookkeeper, roles that left me feeling unfulfilled.

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CFO Talks

JUNE 20, 2025

Currently serving as Group Chief Financial and Risk Officer at Link Africa and Interim CEO at BitCo Telecoms, Rajesh plays a pivotal role in capital raising, risk governance, M&A strategy, and financial transformation. Serving as Group Head of Reporting (UK) at Liquid Telecom, where I helped standardise reporting across regions.

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