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Finance vs. Accounting

CFO Simplified

The terms “finance” and “accounting” are often used interchangeably. There are, however, very real differences between finance and accounting. While many business owners look for a CFO to bolster their existing accounting team, here at CFO Simplified, we consider that a CFO would be categorized squarely in the finance category.

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What is a 13 Week Cash Flow Forecast?

CFO Share

A 13 week cash flow forecast is a short term forecast used during liquidity shortfalls to plan a company’s cash flows and avoid financial distress such as missing payroll, defaulting on debt, and ending up in bankruptcy or receivership. When to use a 13 week cash flow forecast. How to make a 13 week cash flow forecast.

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5 Accounting Challenges Startups Face and How to Help Them Thrive

The CFO College

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.

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The 5 best budgeting software solution to increase efficiency of the business

Spreadym

Expense tracking: The budgeting software allows users to track and categorize corporate expenses, either by manually entering transaction details or by integrating with other sales software and bank accounts to automatically import transaction data. It offers flexible budget creation, real-time monitoring, forecasting, and variance analysis.

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Top 8 AI Uses in Finance Embraced by FP&A Leaders

The Finance Weekly

Forecasting and Predictive Analytics AI uses its analytical capabilities to examine past financial data, market patterns, and macroeconomic signals. It produces reliable predictions and strong predictive models, enabling it to confidently predict a company's financial performance.

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Breaking Down the FP&A Function of the CFO Suite

BlueLight

Early-stage startup: Focused on finding product market fit, limited financial information to work with. The CEO outsources accounting to a third-party accounting firm and may conduct simple FP&A. The Controller is responsible for accounting and financial reporting. Let’s get into the details.

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Change Management: The Modern CFO’s Blueprint 

CFO Talks

The CFO needs to consider how AI can be leveraged not just for automating routine tasks, but also for providing deeper insights into financial forecasting, risk management, and strategic decision-making. Measuring Progress Finally, establishing clear metrics to measure the success of the finance agenda is essential.

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