Future CFO

MARCH 30, 2023

Leadership starts with the individual first — their own self-leadership, because 90% of effective leadership is the ability to lead ourselves. Leadership is the cornerstone of the CFO role, but you don’t learn this at accounting school. So, the process to become a CFO from junior accountant is challenging.

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The Charity CFO

AUGUST 21, 2023

Nonprofit communications can be complicated, and sometimes awkward. The secret comes down to how well nonprofit leaders understand what donors are thinking and feeling and how charities communicate with them. Think about an operating reserve as a sort of savings account and safety net for the nonprofit. Get the free guide!

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Collectiv

JANUARY 17, 2023

I was thrilled to chat with Melissa because of our similar crazy career paths…we both started in accounting roles and later became CFOs. In this episode, we chatted about ways to make the transition to a leadership career in finance, what the experience was like, and how CFOs can continue to succeed in 2023 and beyond. Be observant.

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CFO Leadership

OCTOBER 10, 2023

AI in the “Real World” While these powerful tools seem to have a near mastery of natural language communication, they are not necessarily designed to possess many of the skills required by finance and accounting professionals. However, they still have a place in corporate finance and accounting.

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Future CFO

MARCH 27, 2024

Despite concerted efforts, the accountancy profession is struggling to attract and retain talent , and at the same time is facing declining number of entrants, a joint study by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand finds. Provide internal career opportunities.

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Future CFO

MAY 1, 2024

A career “Expectation for a controller continually evolves,” according to Giselle Arellano-Geronimo , vice president – head of finance, accounting & procurement (controller) at Shearwater Health , and the winner of the 2024 FutureCFO Controller of the Year Award.

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CFO Leadership

OCTOBER 18, 2023

AI in the “Real World” While these powerful tools seem to have a near mastery of natural language communication, they are not necessarily designed to possess many of the skills required by finance and accounting professionals. However, they still have a place in corporate finance and accounting.

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Bramasol

JULY 22, 2023

Previous posts in this blog series o n Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and carbon accounting have spotlighted carbon accounting as a trend to watch , looked at ESG impacts on M&A , and tracked the emergence of new ESG standards.

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The Charity CFO

AUGUST 15, 2023

Myths of Nonprofit Accounting and Why They Matter to Job Seekers Unfortunately, many job seekers fall victim to the stereotypes and believe the myths surrounding nonprofit accounting. In this section, we will debunk the three most common nonprofit accounting myths. Ready to dive deep into this exciting realm?

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CFO Talks

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The journey from a Chartered Accountant (CA) to a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a transformative one, requiring a shift from technical expertise to strategic leadership. With 9 competencies, this role focuses on leadership, communication, corporate governance, and change management.

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The Finance Weekly

APRIL 27, 2022

Finance leaders can and should take a leadership role cultivating their company’s ethical competencies and addressing its unique challenges. Document Your Policies: Policies all require clarity, communication, and consistency. Issue reports quickly and ensure management understands them, including their accountability.

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Future CFO

MAY 5, 2024

Boardroom leadership, including chief financial officers, needs to manage artificial intelligence risks to drive trust, according to the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. Financial leaders and controllers will have to be confident about the adequacy of oversight and controls of AI systems.

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Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Terry Smagh: The finance and accounting (F&A) professionals got to give the right information to the C-level, to make decisions about where the businesses can go, and give leadership the perspective of how we can change the future. They also need soft skills like effective communication. Most in-demand skills.

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Bramasol

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

However, for the past couple of decades, ESG has typically consisted of producing an annual glossy Corporate Responsibility Report that discussed various initiatives in descriptive terms across areas such as energy usage, waste stream mitigation, labor practices, community programs, charitable giving, etc.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Reflecting on the recent surge in digital transformation within the insurance sector, Boon Boon Lim , head of finance for QBE Malaysia and head of finance operations for QBE Asia, added: “Our business landscape necessitates strong digital infrastructure and capabilities to work, partner and communicate effectively.

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VCFO

JUNE 19, 2023

While it’s unlikely that one could find an executive that disagrees with this sentiment, manufacturing entities nonetheless often operate in isolated silos with inadequate communication and interaction between the production units and the corporate team. It also shows respect.

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The Charity CFO

JULY 27, 2022

But the most successful nonprofits are already leveraging interconnected software systems to raise money more effectively, optimize internal communications, and work SMARTER instead of harder. How companies like Facebook, Amazon, and Apple make it mandatory that you step up your game when it comes to effective communication.

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Future CFO

DECEMBER 21, 2023

In the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants' Rethinking Public Financial Management report, 73.4% Bring clarity and communicate organisation objectives. Understand your organisation risk appetite Senior leadership across the organisation is responsible for articulating its risk appetite.

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The Finance Weekly

JANUARY 22, 2024

CFOs need strong finance and accounting skills, along with years of experience, to find ways to enhance the organization's financial well-being. The CFO may work with the finance and accounting team to predict the effects of different operational decisions. Resolve accounting and finance problems.

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Future CFO

JANUARY 16, 2024

Marko Horvat, vice president of research in the Gartner Finance practice, noted that CFOs were thinly stretched across many activities in 2023.

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CFO Thought Leader

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

CFO Rodrigo Brumana reflects on his initial days as a CFO, emphasizing the importance of team communication and organizational structure. He candidly admitted that he should have prioritized identifying and solving infrastructure issues, especially in finance and accounting.

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CFO Leadership

APRIL 5, 2023

1 This means that executive leadership should hold the chief human resources officer (CHRO) as well as business leaders throughout the organization accountable as they partner to develop and deploy a suitable talent strategy. The post Talent Strategies Demand a New Normal first appeared on CFO Leadership.

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Future CFO

MARCH 29, 2021

FutureCFO spoke to Marcus Rex, managing director for Asia-Pacific, xSuite, for his perspective on how finance automation in general, and accounts payable in particularly, can help transform finance into a profit centre. Myths around accounts payable (AP) automation. Recurring pain points in accounts payables.

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Fpanda Club

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Performance management is a range of practices which a company uses to measure its performance and communicate results. However, interpersonal and communication skills are equally important, especially today when we are witnessing a huge shift of the FP&A organization towards business partnership model.

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CFO News Room

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Leila discovered that Angel had circumvented her by going to the next-level manager for decisions, which then were not communicated to Leila but implemented directly by Angel, making it look as if Angel was in charge. First, covert bullies gaslight — they will likely try to deny events or present an alternative account to you.

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 23, 2024

When talking with Tamela, we hear a powerful message from her leadership experience within the organization and when it comes to serving others. Defined as ‘a group of items viewed as a whole rather than individually,’ this is a key viewpoint of leadership. Having perspective allows a leader to be forward thinking and proactive.

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CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

They’ve identified three areas where organizations need to focus and invest to keep DEI momentum going: connecting a good strategy to the right accountability; collecting and analyzing the right data; and truly empowering DEI leaders. A good strategy is connected to the right accountable parties. . Collect and analyze the right data.

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Navigator SAP

JULY 15, 2022

It requires budget and commitment from leadership, and change management from employees. An ERP platform can provide data transparency, help you make your operational processes leaner, cut costs, and connect external parties to your supply chain, all while leaving room for future expansion and enhancing your customers’ experience.

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CFO Leadership

APRIL 4, 2023

For example, we asked how much a company should spend on accounts receivable, as a percentage of revenue. So, we asked what percent of revenue a contract manufacturer in the Midwest with $5 million in annual revenue should spend on accounts receivable. Then, we asked “Is accounts receivable part of finance?” Fair point.

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CFO Simplified

APRIL 19, 2023

Strategic Leader Development – A process that promotes ongoing leadership development for talent within the organization. Leadership succession becomes too emotional and too easy to postpone until it can’t be postponed anymore. The owner’s wife, who had not been involved in the business, assumed the leadership role.

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CFO News Room

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Facing high inflation, jittery markets, and retirement accounts at risk, many older adults want and need to work longer. The leadership challenge of reframing essential jobs from tasks perceived as menial to positions full of meaning can be overcome by designing roles with greater purpose.

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CFO Leadership

JANUARY 5, 2024

It’s important for managers to communicate effectively about factors impacting bonus plans, such as individual and company performance. When asked about burnout levels, tech (48%) and accounting and finance professionals (30%) reported high levels of burnout. Industry-specific pain points are prevalent.

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CFO Thought Leader

JANUARY 2, 2024

This experience we learn taught Nussey the importance emanating a calm composure during analyst calls, a key aspect of effective communication in high-stakes environments. Understanding the importance of these relationships, he can tailor his communication to build trust and credibility with these stakeholders.

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Future CFO

APRIL 25, 2024

The management takes great pains to ensure that the plans are communicated regularly throughout the whole Group through various mediums such as town halls, email blasts and newsletters. Suddenly a deep understanding of accounting and finance is not enough.

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The Finance Weekly

JANUARY 18, 2024

The CFO monitors the company’s cash flow, analyzes its financial health, suggests recommendations for possible improvement, and oversees the company’s financial accounting, including timely and accurate reporting. To do so, CFOs should encourage them to communicate freely and to always express their opinions.

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Future CFO

JANUARY 21, 2024

In Singapore, for example, the shortage of accounting staff is most felt by small accounting firms that struggle to compete with the Big Four accounting firms. Accountants are dedicated to their duty, which they show by working extra hours and weekends when needed to meet reporting deadlines.

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CFO News Room

DECEMBER 5, 2022

There are dozens of certifications for other jobs as well, such as business analytics , business processes , inbound marketing , and leadership. LinkedIn Learning is one of the most recognized, but there are many others with courses that can take your functional and leadership skills to the next level. Mentorship.

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