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Finance vs. Accounting

CFO Simplified

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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3 Ways to Improve Your Company’s Financial Management Right Now

Beacon CFO Plus

Invest in financial technology (fintech) solutions. Leverage technology to streamline financial processes and enhance efficiency. These are just a few things a part-time CFO can do: Conduct a comprehensive financial analysis to identify areas of potential cost savings and efficiency improvements.

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Mastercard In Control Integrates With MineralTree

PYMNTS

Mastercard ‘s commercial card spend management solution In Control has been integrated into the accounts payable (AP) automation platform of MineralTree , the companies said in a press release on Thursday (Jan. MineralTree, meanwhile, has partnered with Visa in the past to support the adoption of commercial cards in accounts payable.

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3 Steps to Kickstart Your Business

CFO Simplified

Create a cash flow forecast. It’s no secret that cash flow management is a top concern for any type of business. While this might seem like an obvious concept, cash flow problems are a major reason why companies fail, and many owners claim they never saw the problem coming.

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Checks, Data Sharing Limits Force B2B FinTechs To Find A Workaround

PYMNTS

Analytics technologies like machine learning, artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics process automation (RPA) turned cash flow forecasting into more of a science than it’s ever been. Of course, at the heart of this advancement is increased access to detailed financial data, but it’s not easy for everyone. In the U.S.,

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What to expect from accounting firms specializing in nonprofits

The Charity CFO

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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A Buyer’s Guide for the Top 10 FP&A Software 2022

The Finance Weekly

It’s the budgeting, financial forecasting, financial analysis, and decision-making that support an organization's health and strategy. Every business performs accounting as part of its standard operations. Analyzing the effects of past and future financial activities and behavior in order to evaluate risk.