Centage

MARCH 2, 2022

CEOs and boards of directors ask their teams tough questions for a reason: They want to know how their company is performing against plans and identify risks or opportunities that lie ahead. To achieve this, you need a cloud-based financial reporting software that can support frequent forecasting, scenario planning, and reporting.

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The Charity CFO

MARCH 28, 2024

Your nonprofit accounting system might not be the most exciting part of your organization, but it’s one of the most important aspects. An effective accounting system helps you stay in compliance with tax and legal regulations–helping you maintain your exempt status. However, effective accounting isn’t just about following rules.

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Centage

JANUARY 4, 2022

It’s that time of year again when many organizations are busy setting business objectives and planning budgets for the next fiscal year. Part of that effort requires a deep dive into the overall financial health of your organization. This hindsight focus is a necessary aspect of planning for the future of the business.

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Beacon CFO Plus

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

How to Divide Responsibilities and Prioritize Communication The relationship between a fractional or outsourced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and your company’s public accounting firm should be collaborative, clear, and well-defined. This ensures your company’s financial and accounting needs are met effectively.

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CFO News

JANUARY 17, 2024

The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) is planning to directly engage audit committees of large listed companies to sensitise them about accounting standards and their role, a first-of-its kind regulatory outreach to curb corporate frauds, people aware of the watchdog's thinking told ET.

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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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The Charity CFO

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

What should you look for when evaluating nonprofit accounting services? Yes, they might have a board member or volunteer who takes care of the finances, but they often lack specific expertise in nonprofit accounting. Sound financial management helps avoid jeopardizing tax-exempt status and the success of your operation. .

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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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The Charity CFO

OCTOBER 9, 2023

However, that’s not the case with an organization’s accounting systems. Let’s take a closer look at nonprofit accounting systems, the most frequent mistakes, and how to avoid trouble down the road. It’s vital to get these right from the beginning or risk serious consequences in the future.

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Spreadym

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Financial planning is the process of assessing your current financial situation, setting financial goals, and creating a strategy to achieve those goals. It involves evaluating your income, expenses, assets, and liabilities to develop a comprehensive plan for managing your finances effectively.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 1, 2020

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC), the U.K.’s s audit regulator, announced plans this week to break up the dominance of the largest four accounting firms, Deloitte, EY, KPMG and PwC , according to the Financial Times. The regulator issued letters to those firms, known as the Big Four, Thursday.

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CFO Simplified

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The business’ part-time CFO was providing financials that didn’t match the reports they received from their accountant. Develop a cash-flow forecast so that the company could understand cash availability and plan on payments to their vendors and the primary lender. Financial Reporting. Initial contact –.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

CFOs are struggling to keep up with how quickly the requirements for financial reporting are changing, researchers have found. EY researchers released new data this week that concluded CFOs and financial controllers are struggling to keep up with the pace of change when it comes to corporate reporting standards and demands.

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Centage

DECEMBER 7, 2022

the maker of QuickBooks Online Advanced, to bring automated budgeting, forecasting, reporting and analytics capabilities to QuickBooks Online Advanced customers and mid-market organizations looking for more robust and streamlined budgeting capabilities. Real-time reporting – specifically around variance reporting, and alerting.

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Planful

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Planful Perform 2021 Day 1 just concluded and the stats speak for themselves: 2 keynotes. 5 discussions of finance and accounting techniques. These keynotes, hands-on sessions, stories, chats, and trainings—by and for finance and accounting professionals—served as a fitting kickoff to this two-day online conference.

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VCFO

JULY 22, 2022

ASC 842 is a new accounting standard set forth by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). These impacts will include major changes to accounting practices and financial reporting, as well as increased scrutiny of contracts, service agreements, and all leases starting now and moving forward.

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Boston Startup CFO

APRIL 3, 2023

But there's one aspect that often dampens those dreams: accounting. Fear not, dear startup founder, for we have a solution to ease your accounting woes—outsourcing. Here's how outsourcing your accounting can liberate you from number-crunching nightmares and help your startup flourish. Saving money, of course!

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The Charity CFO

MARCH 9, 2023

The accounting industry currently and historically does have a diversity problem. According to the most recent AICPA Trends Report (2021) , 41% of accounting graduates are nonwhite while only 23% of professional staff identify as nonwhite. Encourage mentorship and engagement of young accountants and CPAs of all backgrounds.

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Planful

JULY 25, 2017

It could be because your team lacks crucial financial reporting and analysis capabilities that help track key business metrics and trends. So, what exactly is financial reporting and why is it vital? Key Types of Financial Reports. Importance of Financial Reporting.

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The Charity CFO

MARCH 23, 2023

Nonprofit accounting financial statements may seem like a chore. Nonprofits use financial statements to comply with IRS regulations, build trust with donors, and plan for the future. You may think that nonprofit financial statements are the same as those at for-profit companies, but this is not the case.

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The Finance Weekly

OCTOBER 31, 2021

Many of the same financial issues that profit-seeking enterprises face, such as increasing revenue, managing audits, and dealing with compliance, encounter non-profit organizations (NPOs). By managing and planning finances, you can maximize the return of your activities. Good investment and funding opportunities may be lost.

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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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Spreadym

JUNE 27, 2023

What is Financial Planning and Analysis or FP&A? FP&A is a process used by organizations to develop and manage their financial plans and make informed decisions based on financial analysis. What is Financial Planning and Analysis? The primary objectives of FP&A.

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Bramasol

APRIL 28, 2022

This episode focuses on how DSE business models present new challenges with regard to Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) processes, which require enhanced agility, scalability and end-to-end integration to handle DSE's inherently dynamic requirements. How is FP&A different from traditional accounting?

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PYMNTS

JULY 2, 2018

Financial Reporting Council’s Financial Reporting Lab has released a new report on the potential applications of blockchain in the corporate accounting space. According to reports, the group is taking a cautious approach to the technology.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

However, navigating the path to an IPO can be complex and demanding, requiring significant planning and preparation. A successful listed company is one that is well-run, has a well-defined business model that generates strong financial performance and is well-understood and trusted by the investing public. “A

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PYMNTS

MAY 4, 2020

Accounting firms have become an important collaborator in aiding cloud migrations by small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), according to Alan Chang, managing director of Singapore Corporate Services (SCS). A New Model For Accounting. But overcoming these challenges is essential.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 11, 2020

With market volatility and economic pressure higher than it has been in more than a decade, the ways businesses manage and account for their money is inevitably included in that wave of operational change. That means significant implications for the ways accountants and auditors operate both within an enterprise and externally from it.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 23, 2020

DoorDash , the San Francisco-based prepared food delivery service, is planning to go public by year’s end, Bloomberg reported, citing sources. The food delivery giant’s plans for an initial public offering (IPO) come as Airbnb Inc, Asana Inc., also plan to debut as public companies this year. Palantir Technologies Inc.,

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Banks and businesses alike are heading toward the 11th hour of changes in accounting standards, which will have a major impact on how companies report financial metrics and performance. Experts say the move will not go unnoticed when the accounting standards begin to take effect for public companies in 2021.

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PYMNTS

JULY 11, 2019

s so-called Big Four accountancy firms — KPMG, PwC, EY and Deloitte — have reportedly failed to reach audit quality standards set by the Financial Reporting Council , Reuters reported this week. The FRC said accountants are failing to take a tougher stance with their clients and question information given to them.

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Future CFO

AUGUST 1, 2023

As a result, the market for cloud-based financial applications in the region will witness significant growth in the coming years. FutureCFO spoke to Deka to dig deeper into the topic: Which features/capabilities in financial applications are most in demand by mid-size enterprises?

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Planful

MAY 19, 2021

Over time we’ve seen how those who proactively learn and explore Planful, and work to deeply understand and share its capabilities, become valuable agents of success within their organizations. Today, we’re excited to give them the recognition that they deserve with the launch of the Planful Champions Club.

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Planful

MARCH 18, 2019

The financial reporting manager must be able to clearly explain specific financial concepts at a high level for busy executives. He or she must be able to work with all departments within the company on revenue or expense targets, while also providing guidance on how to stay on track with the overall plan.

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Centage

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Building and managing an effective budget and plan can be daunting no matter what industry, but financial planning for nonprofits can be particularly difficult. Today’s financial professionals cannot be shackled by the disparate, static and error prone tools of a pre-pandemic world. The time for change is now.

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E78 Partners

JANUARY 5, 2024

Audits are an essential part of ensuring that a company’s financial statements are accurate and compliant with accounting standards. An acquisition adds complexity to the financial reporting and audit process, so it’s important to be proactive and prepared.

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