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. Technological advancements, evolving market demands, and a heightened focus on sustainability are converging to reshape the finance landscape. The half-life of a skill today is estimated to be around four years.

Finance 69

Finance Communication Leadership Profit and Loss 69

The Finance Weekly

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Businesses that integrate analytics into their planning can align operations with financial goals. For example, if a company aims to expand online sales, FP&A teams analyze marketing costs and expected revenue to determine budget allocations. Present financial data with clear charts for faster decision-making.

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Future CFO

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Wong says the ability to connect financial insights to the broader business landscape is crucial. “A A great finance leader sees the bigger picture, understanding how financial data aligns with organisational goals and drives growth. Wong adds that it is about anticipating change and making informed, forward-thinking decisions.

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CFO Talks

APRIL 17, 2025

Market demand? The Strategic Power of Information Financial leaders sit at the intersection of every major business decision. Whether it’s expansion into a new market, investment in digital infrastructure, or rationalising product lines, information is the common currency that enables sound judgement.

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Musings on Markets

DECEMBER 11, 2024

I had taken a job as a teaching assistant, almost entirely because I needed the money to pay my tuition and living expenses, and in a subject (accounting) that did not excite me in the least. If you are a business owner or operator, this class should give you the tools to use to make business choices that make the most financial sense.

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CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

IFRS provides a universal financial language, ensuring that businesses across the world speak the same accounting dialect. Being IFRS-compliant means that a company follows a set of internationally recognised accounting rules when preparing its financial statements. But what does it really mean to be IFRS-compliant?

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Trade Credit & Liquidity Management

JUNE 25, 2025

Real-Time Web and Social Media Data AI-powered tools can be used to scan company websites and social media for the latest business developments, leadership changes, or reputational issues. Banking and Financial Data via APIs With permission, fintech platforms can regularly access bank accounts for up-to-the-minute financial health checks.

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CFO Talks

MARCH 5, 2025

Listed companies (on the stock exchange) They must meet strict financial disclosure rules, often set by stock market regulators like the JSE (Johannesburg Stock Exchange). To make sure everything aligns: Set up strong internal processes Have a clear system in place for collecting and verifying financial data.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

While other children were captivated with languages, I found elegance of arithmetic, accounting and how it applied to business economics. Whether it was forecasting future growth, analyzing market trends, or identifying cost-saving opportunities, it could drive real-world change. Focus on: 1.

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CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

However, historical data alone is not enoughbusinesses must also consider current and future factors that could influence financial outcomes. Incorporate Real-Time Data and Market Trends While historical data provides a good starting point, businesses should also look at real-time data and industry trends.

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The Finance Weekly

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

With global economies bracing for uncertainty in 2025 , financial teams are under pressure to adapt faster than ever. Political shifts, rising inflation, and unpredictable market trends are forcing businesses to rethink their financial planning strategies.

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Bramasol

JANUARY 15, 2025

With a significant portion of the market still untapped, the approaching 2027 deadline for mainstream ECC support, the high costs of extending that support, and a notable increase in RFP activity, all indicate a forthcoming wave of mass adoption for the remaining 63%.

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The Finance Weekly

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Project Planning - Assess project impact on financial and operational performance. Marketing Planning - Optimize marketing spend by analyzing budget allocations vs. sales objectives. Period Close Management - Automate account reconciliation and reduce financial close cycles.

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Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Planning General Ledger (GL) Forecasting 52

CFO Strategic Partners

APRIL 14, 2025

This ensures that a drop in revenue doesn’t leave you with a financial crisis. Invest – Beyond your savings, you’ll also want to invest in key areas like talent, technology, and marketing so that you can scale. You’ll be able to make financial decisions with confidence, knowing that you are operating from a strong financial position.

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E78 Partners

JUNE 16, 2025

Early IT due diligence, followed by a structured integration plan, ensures scalability and data consistency from the outset. Inconsistent Financial Reporting and Controls: A lack of visibility into financial data, reporting cadence, or compliance frameworks can result in missed targets and stakeholder distrust.

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Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Leadership Profit and Loss Communication 52

Future CFO

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Ninja Van has embraced Workday Adaptive Planning to centralise its finance and operations data, enhancing its budgeting processes amid rapid growth and new service launches. Now, with Workday's integrated approach, we have a single source of truth for financial data.

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The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Tracking specific metrics helps nonprofits see how well theyre doing in areas such as: Fundraising Marketing Program delivery Operational efficiency Overall impact In turn, KPI data helps leaders make informed decisions, optimize resources, and build trust and accountability with donors and stakeholders.

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The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Fundraising Costs : Budget for donor engagement, events, campaigns, and marketing to sustain and grow your funding. Involving key stakeholders ensures transparency and accountability. Encourage department heads to regularly review financial reports for greater accountability.

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Future CFO

DECEMBER 15, 2024

As a result, users can complete tasks like reconciling accounts, forecasting, while analysing financial data can be completed with unprecedented speed and accuracy. For instance, Generative AIwhen applied strategicallycan transform finance functions by automating repetitive tasks and delivering actionable insights.

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Future CFO

JUNE 23, 2025

Whether it’s discussing market opportunities, delivery challenges, or team dynamics, I see my role as helping connect the dots and keep us all pointed in the same direction. It was also a period where I had the opportunity to lead high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability, trust, and continuous growth.

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Embark With Us

MARCH 20, 2025

Align Financial Reporting and ERP Systems First and foremost, standardizing financial reporting processes and ERP systems is imperative. This standardization creates a uniform operational and financial landscape across the merged healthcare entity. Provide training for staff to ensure they are adept at using the new systems.

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Bramasol

JULY 7, 2025

Freemium and Ad-Supported Models : In response to market saturation and competition, some services (like Hulu and Peacock) offer a mix of subscription tiers, with options for both ad-supported free models and premium ad-free experiences.

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SAP Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) IFRS Compliance 59

PYMNTS

APRIL 7, 2017

The approach to financial services for consumers and businesses is quite vast, but across the spectrum, access to and management of financial data is a critical component. Finicity , a company built for financial data aggregation, is jumping into the conversation.

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PYMNTS

JULY 26, 2020

The announcement by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) comes on the heels of a symposium it held in February which included experts from consumer groups, financial technology (FinTech) companies, trade groups, banks and data aggregators.

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Financial Data Leverage Accounting Securities 69

PYMNTS

MARCH 21, 2019

Zion Market Research released a report about the accounts payable software market on Wednesday (March 20), estimating the market will reach about $1,567 million by 2025, according to a release by the company. The global accounts payable software market is segmented on the basis of type and application.

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Accounts Payable Accounting Marketing Startups 52

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

As Open Banking spreads further into the small business (SMB) financial services market, accounting and lending platforms are taking advantage. A spokesperson for the bank confirmed reports, noting that JPMorgan had already signed agreements that cover about 95 percent of data access requests.

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Accounting Banking Invoicing Sales 87

The CFO College

AUGUST 31, 2021

If company owners don’t have a realistic view of their financials and are not set up for capital raising, reports, and tax prep, their dream may fade away before they ever get a chance to open their doors. As an accountant or bookkeeper, you can help prevent startups from going under or losing profitability. And much more.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

APIs offer third-party FinTech firms new opportunities to make use of valuable data stored within traditional bank accounts. In some instances, these systems deploy this data to create a solution that banks haven’t developed themselves, often due to restricted investments in small business product development.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 26, 2021

marked its third anniversary of adopting its open banking framework, making it the leading market to drive the concept of unlocking customers’ bank account data for integration with third-party solution providers. Last week, the U.K. where there is no open banking regulatory mandate.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

The CFPB is taking a closer look at consumers and the relationship to their financial records — specifically the issues they face in accessing, using, and securely sharing their financial records. Technology provides opportunities to use these records to create new consumer tools that help improve financial lives.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

BlackLine recently published a report titled, Finance & Accounting: in a Post-COVID World: Navigating the Changing Landscape. Just as important is the ability to respond to volatile market challenges,” he added. The pandemic has exposed gaps in the policies, the processes, the technologies that finance and accounting rely on.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 9, 2019

One way this shift has materialized is in how small businesses seek and hire financial professionals to join their companies. In a 2017 report from job hunting site Indeed , researchers found that “small business accountant” was nowhere to be found in the top-10 job positions sought after by most small business employers.

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Accounting Corporate Finance Accounting Firms Financial Data 71

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Amid market volatility, organizations are finding it imperative to accelerate their accounts receivables while extending accounts payables and still maintaining positive buyer-supplier relationships. Most of the companies I talk to in the middle market will use one of the big ERPs and invariably pull the data into Excel.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Google is planning to launch consumer checking accounts next year in partnership with Citigroup and Stanford University, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Wednesday (Nov. Code-named Cache, the accounts will be handled by Citigroup and a credit union at Stanford University. A recent McKinsey & Co.

Accounting 64

Accounting Banking Financial Systems Startups 64

Future CFO

JANUARY 22, 2024

The accounting industry is undergoing profound transformation due to rapid technological advancements across all sectors in the market. Changes from manual record-keeping to sophisticated software solutions has undeniably shifted the accounting landscape, bringing in an era of heightened efficiency and accuracy.

Accounting 52

Accounting Reconciliations Financial Analysis Financial Data 52

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Traditional financial institutions (FIs) continue to anticipate future demands and make progress in their modernization efforts, but they're not doing it alone. Plus, one FinTech offers a new spin on the open banking model to drive financial inclusion. In a statement, Citi U.S. WEX Talks Bank Partnerships To Advance B2B Payments.

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CFO Plans

AUGUST 9, 2024

In the rapidly evolving landscape of business accounting, staying ahead requires more than traditional bookkeeping. Modern businesses need comprehensive financial strategies that ensure compliance, drive growth, and improve efficiency. Get specialized financial consulting for real estate.

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Accounting Tax Planning CFO Startups 52