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Members’ Profile: Anne-Marie de Bruin 

CFO Talks

I then applied for a Junior Accountant position and pursued further studies to support that career shift. When facing professional challenges, my approach is centred around maintaining a problem-solving mindset and a proactive attitude. This helps in developing a well-informed strategy to tackle the problem.

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Onwards to 2025: How the accountancy profession gears up

Future CFO

The accountancy profession, as we know it, faced challenges in technology--what with the concerns on how artificial intelligence poses threat on their jobs regarding the way it can take over their roles. Finance teams found their way in 2024 to keep up with the ever-changing market landscape brought about by a number of factors.

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How to Prepare Your Finance Team for Growth 

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Not only does this make your department more efficient, but it also builds problem-solving and leadership skills. Allowing someone who primarily works in accounts payable to gain experience in forecasting or treasury provides them with a broader understanding of finance operations.

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Bridging the Gap: Finance and Development as Critical Partners in Nonprofit Success

The Charity CFO

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. As Morris aptly put it, “Fundraising does not happen in a vacuum.

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Members’ Profile: Rofhiwa Irene Singo

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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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Financial Reports That Don’t Age Like Milk: The Power of Real-Time Data 

CFO Talks

Whether you’re a finance professional, business owner, or decision-maker, understanding how to leverage FIS can mean the difference between reactive problem-solving and proactive success. This means decisions can be made quickly, without waiting for accountants to prepare reports.

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Embedding Credit and Collection Risk Awareness Across the Organization

Trade Credit & Liquidity Management

Without proper alignment and communication between credit and other functions, particularly sales, fulfillment, logistics, and finance, the organization risks conflicts, inefficiencies, and ultimately, profit erosion. As she reviews the aging accounts receivable, she notices a spike in late payments from several long-standing customers.