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. Why Shared Financial Responsibility Matters A single CEO, CFO or accountant should not hold all financial knowledge.

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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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Strategic Treasurer

MAY 19, 2025

Episode 359 Leading Practices in Treasury: Bank Account Management Architecture In this episode, Paul Galloway explores the three-in-one architecture of bank account management (BAM). He explains how visibility, account structure, and bank services come together to reduce risk, improve cash positioning, and support fraud prevention.

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CFO Plans

OCTOBER 29, 2024

This article explores effective strategies for accounts receivable and payable management, offering actionable insights to enhance financial stability and promote growth. Improving Liquidity through Accounts Receivable Efficiency Optimizing accounts receivable efficiency is crucial for improving liquidity.

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Global Finance

JANUARY 2, 2025

Baruch Lev is Philip Bardes professor emeritus of Accounting and Finance, Kaufman Management Center, Leonard N. Feng Gu is chair and professor of Accounting and Law at the School of Management, State University of New York at Buffalo. Feng Gu GF: About the loss of talent, can better, more timely communication help prevent this?

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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). Modern project management tools can help track these timelines and keep everyone accountable.

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CFO News

JULY 2, 2025

SBI has classified Reliance Communications' loan account as fraud, citing diversion of funds and misuse of invoices. Anil Ambani's legal team expressed shock, claiming procedural lapses and incomplete information. Canara Bank had previously flagged similar concerns.

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Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 24, 2024

In this episode, we talk in-depth about how Paul works with advisors to produce short books that can be read in 1 to 2 hours (which increases the chances that it will actually be finished), why Paul recommends advisors self-publish their books on Amazon (both because of its lower price point than using a traditional publishing firm, and because of (..)

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

These experiences introduced me to the broader business world and significantly accelerated my career. Following my articles, I moved into the corporate sector as a Group Accountant at Datacentrix, gaining insight into private sector finance. What key skills should a newly qualified accountant develop on their path to becoming a CFO?

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CFO Talks

JANUARY 8, 2025

Allowing someone who primarily works in accounts payable to gain experience in forecasting or treasury provides them with a broader understanding of finance operations. Regularly communicate the companys goals and strategies and show how the finance department contributes to achieving them.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Within finance teams, it’s about ensuring accountability and transparency. Leading by Example Finance teams often look to the CFO for cues on communication and collaboration. By leading with openness and accountability, a CFO can set a tone that encourages others to work more transparently and cooperatively.

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Future CFO

DECEMBER 31, 2024

For the new year, the focus lens should indeed be panned to the fact that accountancy professionals make relevant connections between the environment, people, and finance, as according to the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, they are undoubtedly champions of driving quality decision-making for sustainable value creation.

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Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 12, 2024

In this 153rd episode of Kitces and Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss how advisors can navigate the challenge of managing underpaying clients.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Cheah says these differences across Asia impact AI adoption, particularly in finance and Accounts Payable (AP). A gradual, agile phased approach with pilot programs and clear communication on the objectives and goals of the mission and initiative is a critical success factor."

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 15, 2025

Both experts agreed that open communication and realistic goal-setting are crucial for creating a workable budget. Anderson highlighted the need for fundraisers to communicate clearly about the timing of pledge payments and cash flow implications. About The Charity CFO We are an accounting partner that truly understands nonprofits.

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CFO Simplified

JANUARY 23, 2025

Banks may not fully understand how your specific business has been impacted by changes in the economy, or how it might be affected this year by changes like new tariff policies, so communication is key. Examine your open Accounts Receivable Review your open accounts and check the financial stability of your customers.

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CFO Talks

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Create a Safe Environment for Open Communication In XYZ Corporation’s case, it took a whistleblower to expose the unethical practices. Regularly communicate the importance of these channels, so employees know they’re there and feel safe using them. Hold leaders accountable to the same ethical standards as employees.

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Global Finance

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Ashley Pater , general manager of Hedge Trackers LLC, a global accounting, consulting, and software services company focused on financial risk protection, owned by platform provider GTreasury says automation is improving FX risk visibility, transforming FX risk management from a reactive task to an operational imperative.

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 9, 2025

In the 155th episode of Kitces & Carl , Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss how advisors can look beyond engagement metrics to understand which services have the greatest impact on their clients' experience.

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Future CFO

JANUARY 19, 2025

My father is an accountant. This is particularly challenging when effective cross-cultural, cross-geographical, and cross-generational communication becomes key to success in the world today. FutureCFO: Whats your advice to female finance & accounting professionals who aspire to become CFOs?

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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. They fail when accountability is vague, leadership is fragmented, and financial ownership falls on one persons shoulders.

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Global Finance

DECEMBER 26, 2024

I started in public accounting at Ernst & Young, where we did everything manually. Rouse: You have to be deeply involved in the business; its not enough to just be an accountant. Rouse: Communication. Global Finance: How has the CFO role changed? Paul Rouse: The speed of change has been incredible. Ledgers and calculators.

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CFO Talks

JUNE 12, 2025

However, excessive centralisation often leads to bottlenecks, indecision, and reduced accountability. Communicating the Strategy with Consistency Recovering from financial difficulty is not only a technical process. Communication must be clear, frequent, and meaningful. It calls for discipline, communication, and courage.

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E78 Partners

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Start with high-priority items like accounts receivable (A/R) aging, inventory details, and accrued liabilities—elements that form the basis of early audit steps​. Open lines of communication with relevant departments help ensure data accuracy and expedite the audit process by addressing potential concerns upfront​.

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CFO Talks

MARCH 13, 2025

This means decisions can be made quickly, without waiting for accountants to prepare reports. Breaking Down Silos Between Departments One of the biggest challenges in large companies is the lack of communication between departments. AI-powered financial systems can: Detect fraud by identifying unusual transactions in real-time.

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CFO Talks

APRIL 22, 2025

Focus on risks with: High financial exposure High likelihood of materialising Limited controllability Think: FX volatility, interest rate changes, labour unrest, regulatory shifts, or dependency on key accounts. You need to assign likelihoods to each scenario and build a weighted average view of future outcomes.

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Trade Credit & Liquidity Management

JULY 9, 2025

From a Press Release dated July 2, 2025, London, UK Chaser , a leader in accounts receivable automation, has launched an AI email generator that streamlines how finance teams manage debtor communications. Centralized communication , with all emails and replies managed and logged within Chaser for full audit trails.

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Future CFO

JUNE 29, 2025

Giselle Arellano-Geronimo , Shearwater Health 's vice president & head of finance, accounting & procurement, says standard operating process (SOP) activities such as transactional, clerical, and recurring items can be centralised in a low-cost location.

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Trade Credit & Liquidity Management

JUNE 2, 2025

Open Lines of Communication and Understanding Calibrate Perceptions: Regularly assess how your department is perceived by sales, customers, and management. Share Expertise: Communicate your credit knowledge, industry trends, and benchmark customer comparisons with the sales team. This positions credit as a resource, not a roadblock.

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CFO Talks

JUNE 17, 2025

While legal and communications teams may lead initial responses, it is the CFO who must rebuild the financial and reputational foundations of the business. If the scandal involved misreporting, aggressive accounting policies, or deliberate manipulation of results, the damage to the organisation’s credibility will be severe.

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Strategic Treasurer

JULY 7, 2025

From threat assessments and forecasting to communication and automation, they explore how treasury can enhance resilience and agility in uncertain times. Discover practical steps to ensure liquidity, visibility, and strategic readiness when disruption strikes.

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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. We know the missions that drive you, the obstacles that challenge you, and the dedication your job demands. We get nonprofits, because nonprofits are all that we do.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

How to Handle It: Stand firm on ethical accounting practices and remind decision-makers of the long-term implications of financial misrepresentation. Communicate transparently about the rationale behind decisions, even if they are unpopular.

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Future CFO

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Through structured communication and collaborative problem-solving, Wong says he focuses on fostering clarity at every level, eliminating confusion, and driving unified efforts. Navigating career transitions Wong concedes that navigating career transitions is never easy, but highlights key principles that have guided him along the way. “I

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Future CFO

MARCH 5, 2025

AI in accounting and finance is supremely suited to identify patterns and trends with unparalleled accuracy, speed and scale, and this will be an absolute game changer for our industry."

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Global Finance

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Fbio Eurico Correia is currently head of Investor Relations and Communications and Brand Management at BAI. In regard to country comparisons, South Africa is a huge financial market, accounting for US$400 billion. billion in own-account investments and a further $1.18 Fourth is Angola, with US$27 billion. billion, included $1.51

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CFO Talks

JUNE 17, 2025

Malungane, this isn’t a burden, it’s a source of empowerment. “We are no longer stewards of the past, we are co-architects of the future.” She cautions, however, that without proper support structures, blurred accountability and burnout are real risks. Board-level accountability is key. But you’re right, the danger is real.

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