CFO Simplified

DECEMBER 12, 2021

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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The Finance Weekly

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Today, small businesses can use software to enter their income and expenses, , set financial goals , and monitor their progress instantly. Some software can even integrate with accounting systems to further streamline financial management. You can create models using variables and plain-English formulas, saving time and effort.

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BlueLight

MAY 1, 2020

The CFO is focused on company-level strategic planning and building a relationship with investors. Medium size company: CFO has a Controller as a direct report to handle the day-to-day financial operations and reporting. Early-stage startup: Focused on finding product market fit, limited financial information to work with.

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Spreadym

JUNE 27, 2023

FP&A is a process used by organizations to develop and manage their financial plans and make informed decisions based on financial analysis. It involves forecasting, budgeting, analyzing, and reporting financial information to support strategic planning and operational decision-making.

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Fpanda Club

APRIL 18, 2022

SWOT SWOT stands for the analytical tool to uncover Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats and is frequently used in strategic planning exercises. Imagine a commercial director who constantly hears that sales are too low, and they should use promotions to boost them but keep company’s profitability at a certain level.

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CFO Share

MARCH 23, 2021

Budgeting and forecasting are best practices in small business financial modeling. The rolling 12-month forecast enables continuous planning by extending the time horizon beyond a calendar year. The 12-month (or sometimes 24-month) rolling forecast is the most important financial planning tool for your business.

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CFO Talks

MARCH 19, 2024

This list should encompass both quick wins, such as automating invoice processing to improve cash flow management, and long-term objectives, like integrating AI-driven analytics for more accurate financial forecasting and strategic planning.

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