CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

For example, while South African companies follow International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), the US requires compliance with its Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). IFRS is principles-based and allows for some judgment in financial reporting, while GAAP is more rigid, rules-based, and less forgiving.

IFRS

CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Members’ Profile: Anne-Marie de Bruin In this edition of CFO Club Africa’s Members Spotlight, we are introducing Anne-Marie de Bruin, a highly experienced finance professional and the freelance Financial Manager at AM Cross Country Consulting.

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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.

Accounting

CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Members’ Profile: Rofhiwa Irene Singo In this edition of our CFO Spotlight series, we are featuring Rofhiwa Irene Singo, an accomplished finance leader whose journey is a testament to resilience, adaptability, and impactful leadership. I’m more of a night owl, so I often find my productivity peaks in the late hours.

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CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The Role of IFRS in Simplifying Cross-Border Financial Reporting In todays interconnected world, businesses are no longer confined by borders. While this global reach brings opportunities, it also comes with challengesespecially when it comes to financial reporting. But what does it really mean to be IFRS-compliant?

IFRS

The Charity CFO

APRIL 29, 2025

Build a Strong Leadership Team with Financial and Operational Accountability Behind every financially sound nonprofit is a leadership team that doesnt just care about the missionbut also owns the outcomes. When leaders understand how finances support the missionand take ownership of financial resultseverything changes.

Leadership

The Charity CFO

JANUARY 22, 2025

Many nonprofit leaders think accounting belongs solely to their CFO or accountant. If youre a particularly small organization, it may even be the CEO who wrangles an accounting spreadsheet every once in a while. But what if the key to financial clarity and stability lies in sharing the load?

Nonprofit

CFO Talks

JUNE 17, 2025

The CFO Confessional: Bless Me, Market, For I Have Sinned When a corporate scandal breaks, it sends shockwaves far beyond the headlines. In these moments, the role of the Chief Financial Officer becomes especially critical. The CFO must lead a comprehensive clean-up of financial reporting processes.

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CFO Plans

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

By demonstrating a commitment to accountability, organizations can significantly boost stakeholder confidence. Discover How to Lead with Financial Accountability. Implementing strong corporate financial governance ensures that financial disclosures are both trustworthy and reliable.

Communication

CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Elizabeth Burns, CFO of Gas du Cameroon (GDC), exemplifies this balance, demonstrating how strategic financial leadership can support environmental responsibility. Elizabeth highlighted the dual challenges of managing high capital expenditures while maintaining financial discipline. Elizabeth, thank you so much for joining us.

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Global Finance

OCTOBER 28, 2024

To tackle the shortage of accountants, KPMG, Deloitte and their colleagues at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and EY have embraced the development of alternative pathways to CPA licensure. To become a certified public accountant (CPA), candidates would no longer need to present 150 college credit hours. The Big Four are cautious.

Management Consulting

CFO Talks

JUNE 4, 2025

From Boardroom to Broadcast: The CFO as Company Spokesperson For many years, the Chief Financial Officer was viewed as the quiet operator behind the scenes. Todays CFO is not just managing the finances of the business. Todays CFO is not just managing the finances of the business. That someone is the CFO.

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CFO Talks

JUNE 3, 2025

Predictive Finance, Ethical Leadership, and Public Sector Innovation: Lessons from SAQA CFO Innocent Gumbochuma In the latest episode of CFO Club Conversations , we had the privilege of speaking with Innocent Gumbochuma, Chief Financial Officer of the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and the 2024 Public Sector CFO of the Year.

Leadership

Future CFO

AUGUST 3, 2025

As Asia's finance leaders navigate an era defined by artificial intelligence, evolving ESG mandates , and data-driven decision-making, the role of the CFO is no longer confined to stewardship—it is increasingly strategic. This underscores the growing expectation for accountants to ensure accuracy and transparency in non-financial reporting.

Finance

CFO Plans

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Consider a financial services company that managed to scale its operations by prioritizing cash flow optimization. By employing advanced forecasting tools and real-time financial reporting, they maintained a healthy cash reserve, allowing them to invest in new markets and technologies confidently.

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 1, 2025

At The Charity CFO , weve worked with hundreds of nonprofits (if not thousands)and reviewed thousands of financial systemsover the past decade. The organizations that thrive have a shared commitment to financial discipline, strong internal controls, and strategic leadership. Its not just about clean books or audit prep.

Nonprofit

CFO Talks

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Achievement Orientation in Finance: How to Set and Meet High Standards As a CFO, you play a key role in setting the tone for performance in your organisation. Achievement orientation is about more than meeting deadlines or hitting financial targetsits about consistently striving for excellence and encouraging your team to do the same.

Finance

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.

Leadership

CFO Dive

AUGUST 11, 2025

Skip to main content CONTINUE TO SITE ➞ Dont miss tomorrows CFO industry news Let CFO Dives free newsletter keep you informed, straight from your inbox. By CFO Dive staff • Updated July 15, 2025 Frederick M. Will the new sequel and the franchise’s drama help attract more young people to the accounting profession?

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Future CFO

DECEMBER 29, 2024

This dual role necessitates a transformation in finance operations, compelling CFOs to embrace innovative solutions while fostering a culture of agility and collaboration within their teams. Evolving role Historically, CFOs were the stewards of financial reporting and compliance.

Finance

The Charity CFO

JANUARY 15, 2025

Restricted Funds and Accounting Rules The discussion touched on the tensions that can arise around restricted funds and accounting rules. Morris emphasized the importance of honoring donor intent, even when it may conflict with standard accounting practices. If you need help with your accounting and bookkeeping, lets talk.

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Global Finance

AUGUST 5, 2025

The 2025 PrimeRevenue Annual CFO Trend Report notes that companies thriving in today’s volatile markets are those that are rethinking how capital flows through their operations. “As a CFO, the priority is to understand the substance behind the hype,” he says. You need to be human-centric.”

Finance

CFO Talks

AUGUST 6, 2025

But in the back of your mind, you know the hard work starts now, because you, as CFO, are the one who must bring order to financial chaos in a world that speaks many accounting languages, follows different rules, and operates on different calendars. Welcome to cross-border CFOing. It’s complex, risky, and demanding.

Foreign Exchange

CFO Talks

JULY 25, 2025

Welcome to life as a CFO. Being a modern CFO means thinking long term, but never losing sight of the short-term controls that keep the business running smoothly. The Operator Behind the Scenes Behind every confident board presentation is a system of controls and processes that must work perfectly. This is not just a job title.

Leadership

CFO Talks

APRIL 8, 2025

Members Profile: Julius Katanaka In this edition of our CFO Spotlight series, we feature Julius Katanaka, Head of Finance at Wazalendo SACCO Ltd, a seasoned finance professional with a strong accounting and strategic financial management background. I aim to transition from CFO to CEO or become a consultant.

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CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

At its heart, corporate governance is built on four key principles: accountability, transparency, fairness, and responsibility. Accountability: Leaders Must Answer for Their Decisions One of the most important aspects of good governance is accountability. Without accountability, businesses become reckless.

Profit and Loss

CFO Thought Leader

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

By all accounts, when Moran Shemesh joined Mobileye in 2016 as Corporate Controller, the drama of its IPO was behind it. She recalls, “The finance team was very lean at the time, so I had to wear many hats, which gave me broad exposure to financial reporting and controls.” In 2017, Intel acquired Mobileye for $15.3

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The Charity CFO

JUNE 4, 2025

” – Aaron Landis In this episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast , Tosha sat down with Aaron Landis, Director of Business Development at The Charity CFO and a former Director of Corporate Partnerships at Habitat for Humanity in Austin, Texas. Download The Charity CFO Financial Blueprint Want to go deeper?

Sales

The Charity CFO

JANUARY 22, 2025

Financial Management Moving from basic bookkeeping to GAAP-compliant accounting became necessary as the organization grew. Blackwell is now focused on developing more sophisticated financial management skills. About The Charity CFO We are an accounting partner that truly understands nonprofits. Get the free guide!

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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.

Finance

CFO Talks

JUNE 20, 2025

Member Profile: Rajesh Bux In this edition of our CFO Spotlight series, we feature Rajesh Bux, a seasoned finance executive and strategic leader with deep roots in Africa’s telecommunications sector. Serving as Group Head of Reporting (UK) at Liquid Telecom, where I helped standardise reporting across regions.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)

The Charity CFO

JANUARY 29, 2025

About The Charity CFO We are an accounting partner that truly understands nonprofits. If you need help with your accounting and bookkeeping, lets talk. Book a FREE consultation here Do You Struggle to Make Sense of Your Financial Statements? We get nonprofits, because nonprofits are all that we do. Get the free guide!

Nonprofit

CFO Talks

JUNE 10, 2025

A CFO who mentors intentionally protects the business, the function, and their own professional standing. Most finance teams can deliver reports. They can reconcile accounts, update forecasts, and manage audit schedules. First, the CFO mentors the wrong people. A good CFO mentor teaches decision-making under pressure.

Auditing

CFO Talks

JANUARY 8, 2025

For example, reviewing your accounts receivable terms can uncover opportunities to accelerate payments from customers. For example, financial reporting software can provide real-time visibility into your company’s performance. Instead of waiting for monthly reports, you can spot trends as they happen and act quickly.

Economics

CFO Talks

MAY 29, 2025

Reporting Rules That Make or Break Your Reputation Financial reporting is often thought of as the final step in the business process, the box to tick at the end of the quarter or financial year. But experienced CFOs know better. For a CFO, fluency in that language is no longer optional.

IFRS

CFO Simplified

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Bringing Value Through CFO Insights When a company is in difficulty, it’s often a cash flow shortage that first raises the red flag. They needed an interim Controller to put their accounting team back on track. The company had a fractional CFO that was doing less and less for them over time. And do you understand the difference?

Invoicing

CFO Talks

JUNE 18, 2025

When there are compliance risks, cash flow problems, or gaps in accountability, bringing control into a smaller, more focused team can help create order and reduce risk. Giving them control over budgets, hiring, pricing, and strategy makes them more accountable and more motivated. It becomes sustainable.

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