Future CFO

MAY 14, 2025

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants unveiled its upgraded CGMA Professional Qualification to meet the expanding scope of modern finance. The move comes following the findings of AICPA & CIMAs Future of Finance 2.0 The move comes following the findings of AICPA & CIMAs Future of Finance 2.0

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Finance IFRS Problem Solving Strategic Planning 52

CFO Talks

MAY 27, 2025

Read less about accounting trends and more about human psychology, influence, and communication. With ESG regulations evolving, IFRS standards tightening, and public accountability intensifying, staying compliant isnt optional. Understand the implications of IFRS 17, ESG disclosure frameworks, and the Companies Act.

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IFRS CFO Leadership Compliance 52

Future CFO

OCTOBER 8, 2023

One of the major IFRS 17 challenges is that it’s disrupting business as usual for insurers. According to a WTW IRS 17 survey, there are major post-implementation challenges that insurers still need to overcome after reporting their half-year 2023 results under IFRS 17 for the first time.

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IFRS Accounting Standards Accounting Investments 52

Bramasol

JULY 31, 2023

This new post provides a deeper look at how the leasing of medical equipment along with other bundled services or products presents particular challenges for meshing contracts and lessor accounting with DSE management and revenue recognition. For revenue recognition, they also must comply with ASC 606 and IFRS 15. billion by 2032."

Accounting 81

Accounting SAP GAAP IFRS 81

Bramasol

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

As the world has become more serious about mitigating climate change and the issue of corporate responsibility moves to the forefront, ESG reporting is now shifting toward a more rigorous approach that is increasingly based on accounting disciplines and auditable practices.

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Compliance Accounting SAP IFRS 88

CFO Leadership

OCTOBER 10, 2023

This technology offers unprecedented rewards, but it also presents new risks that we all must navigate. 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.

Accounting 95

Accounting Finance Auditing IFRS 95

Future CFO

JUNE 19, 2025

Harmonising financial reporting and compliance Finding the balance between financial reporting and compliance across multiple jurisdictions, while trying to comply to global standards such US GAAP and IFRS with local tax regimes and regulatory requirements without overburdening local teams can be such a huge task for many organisations.

Finance 52

Finance Compliance IFRS GAAP 52

CFO Talks

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Chinese Study highlights limitations on IAS 38, accounting for intangible assets A recent study from China highlighted the limitations of IAS 38 —the International Accounting Standard that governs intangible assets—and its impact on innovation, particularly in high-tech industries.

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Accounting CFO Accounting Standards Economics 98

Bramasol

JUNE 25, 2024

The role of enterprise level CFOs has changed radically over the past decade with both a widening scope of influence and greater responsibilities for helping guide corporate transformation programs and technology choices. Sweeping changes in the enterprise technology landscape have also been a key driver in expanding the role of CFOs.

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Compliance Accounting Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) SAP 63

Bramasol

MARCH 24, 2022

This important issue was previously explored last year in Are You Ready for "Carbon Accounting" Compliance? A subsequent blog post specifically addressed How Can Carbon Accounting Impact the Value of M&A Deals? ISSB was established by the IFRS Foundation in response to the Glasgow COP 26 conference in November 2021.

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Accounting SAP Analyzing Data IFRS 87

CFO Talks

MARCH 13, 2025

Financial Information Systems help businesses automate compliance checks, ensuring they meet regulations such as International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS 17) and tax laws. This means decisions can be made quickly, without waiting for accountants to prepare reports.

Financial Reporting 52

Financial Reporting IFRS Compliance Problem Solving 52

CFO Talks

MARCH 5, 2025

Follow standard accounting rules In most industries, this means using IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) or IFRS for SME (International Financial Reporting Standard for Small and Medium-sized Entities) to prepare financial statements. This saves time and reduces the risk of mistakes.

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IFRS Auditing Compliance Financial Data 52

PYMNTS

JUNE 10, 2019

Certified Professional Accountants (CPAs) in California are calling on an industry watchdog to clarify standards for cryptocurrency accounting, with expectations that corporations will increase their use of cryptocurrencies moving forward. GAAP,” the letter stated.

Accounting 51

Accounting IFRS GAAP Accounting Standards 51

Bramasol

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

For example, shipments of goods are typically billed based on weight, size and distance and customers that maintain subscription accounts with carriers can receive discounts on their shipping costs. Railway freight services are turning to new technologies for tracking, efficiency and flexibility.

Transportation 92

Transportation SAP IFRS Compliance 92

Bramasol

JULY 26, 2024

As the SAP partner with the most revenue recognition implementations and deepest involvement in the ongoing refinement of solutions such as SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) and Automated Revenue Management solutions, Bramasol can help you navigate the most complex RevRec scenarios.

SAP 90

SAP IFRS GAAP Compliance 90

CS Lucas

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The Need for Specialized Technology Solutions To address this pressing need, treasury teams are relying on CS Lucas Treasury Management System’s dedicated syndicated loan modules. Let’s explore some of the key capabilities of CS Lucas: 1. Management and auditors gain on-demand reporting.

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Technology Treasury IFRS Compliance 52

Future CFO

OCTOBER 27, 2020

New report Accounting & tax: the global and local complexities holding multinationals to account analyses and ranks 77 jurisdictions based on the complexity of their accounting and tax laws and practices. Source: TMF 2020.

Accounting 52

Accounting IFRS Auditing GAAP 52

Bramasol

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Although the initial compliance phase for ASC 606 and IFRS 15 revenue recognition mandates is in the rear-view mirror for most companies, it's important to also keep a focus on the road ahead because optimization of overall RevRec processes across the enterprise will be key to ongoing success. Freeze periods on time-based POBs.

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SAP IFRS Compliance Invoicing 88

CFO Leadership

OCTOBER 18, 2023

This technology offers unprecedented rewards, but it also presents new risks that we all must navigate. 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.

Accounting 52

Accounting Finance Auditing IFRS 52

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 16, 2016

In a survey conducted by the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), and sponsored by Blackline, titled “Process Automation in Accounting and Finance,” examining the attitudes and concerns of 750 financial professionals surrounding accounting and month-end closing processes, manual activities remain prevalent — at the cost of time and money.

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IFRS Reconciliations GAAP Accounting Standards 74

Bramasol

MAY 16, 2025

Revenue Recognition Compliance: Navigating ASC 606 / IFRS 15 rules for multi-element arrangements and variable consideration. Product and Technology Challenges Feature Creep vs. Product Focus: Pressure to ship more features vs. maintaining simplicity and core value. IT, finance, end users).

SAP 85

SAP IFRS Compliance Auditing 85

CFO Talks

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Choosing the Right Software and Technology Selecting the appropriate financial software is a critical decision. Moreover, your system must be designed to comply with relevant financial regulations and standards, such as the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (GAAP), and local tax laws.

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IFRS GAAP Compliance Reconciliations 98

CFO Talks

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

This is not just an accounting issue; it’s a symptom of a broader problem that threatens our ability to compete in the global economy. At the heart of this issue is IAS 38 , the international accounting standard for intangible assets, which may be doing more harm than good for South Africa’s economic ambitions.

Accounting Standards 98

Accounting Standards Economics IFRS Auditing 98

Future CFO

JULY 3, 2024

Integrated financial sustainability reporting is here In June 2023 the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) issued its first two IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards, IFRS S1 General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Information and IFRS S2 Climate-related Disclosures.

Finance 59

Finance IFRS Quantitative Data Communication 59

Simply Treasury

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

However, CFF’s ought to be consolidated (in IFRS format) at least quarterly, with a monthly review, with forecasts going forward to at least the end of the current financial year and with a subsequent review to explain the variances and to instil forecasting discipline. For many, CFFs are simply a sort of budget revision exercise.

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Cash Flow Forecasting Forecasting Treasury Budgeting 130

Future CFO

MAY 1, 2024

A career “Expectation for a controller continually evolves,” according to Giselle Arellano-Geronimo , vice president – head of finance, accounting & procurement (controller) at Shearwater Health , and the winner of the 2024 FutureCFO Controller of the Year Award.

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Leadership IFRS Communication Finance 98

CFO News Room

JANUARY 18, 2023

The question of whether a company is making or losing money should be a simple one to answer, especially in an age where accounting statements are governed by a myriad of rules, and a legion of number-crunchers follow these rules to report profits generated by a firm. The numbers yield interesting insights. .

Marketing 130

Marketing Hurdle Rate Investments Accounting 130

Bramasol

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

For example, at Bramasol we made a decision over a decade ago to focus on SAP finance solutions for the office of the CFO, with a specific emphasis on the new revenue recognition compliance requirements in ASC 606 and IFRS 15. For more on alternative approaches, read the next section.)

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SAP General Ledger IFRS Compliance 82

Bramasol

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In combination with the SAP Business Technology Platform, the core cloud ERP has access to a wide range of applications and third-party extensions that help clients differentiate their businesses with technologies such as machine learning, process automation and artificial intelligence (AI), such as Joule.

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SAP IFRS Compliance Leverage 58

Musings on Markets

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The Value of Intangible Assets Accounting has historically done a poor job dealing with intangible assets, and as the economy has transitioned away from a manufacturing-dominated twentieth century to the technology and services focused economy of the twenty first century, that failure has become more apparent.

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Valuation Profit and Loss Accounting Investments 129

Future CFO

MAY 29, 2024

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) released a guide for the preparation of sustainability report that helps all involved, especially professional accountants, paving way for better business.

Finance 52

Finance IFRS Risk Management Accounting 52

CFO Talks

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Complex Reporting Standards: Adhering to both International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and local regulations can complicate financial reporting. For SMEs, the IFRS for SMEs standard simplifies reporting but still requires thorough understanding and application.

IFRS 52

IFRS Compliance Auditing Financial Reporting 52

Musings on Markets

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Measuring Profitability The question of whether a company is making or losing money should be a simple one to answer, especially in an age where accounting statements are governed by a myriad of rules, and a legion of number-crunchers follow these rules to report profits generated by a firm. The numbers yield interesting insights.

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Hurdle Rate Investments Accounting Entertainment 99

CFO Talks

JULY 16, 2024

Held over two days, this year’s event focused on the expanding roles of CFOs in forecasting, planning, and strategic decision-making, highlighting the importance of technological advancements in driving business innovation.

Leadership 52

Leadership CFO IFRS Strategic Planning 52

Future CFO

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

China’s financial environment is the region’s most complex, followed by Vietnam, South Korea, Malaysia and Indonesia, according to TMF Group’s report titled Accounting & tax: The global and local complexities holding multinationals to account. However, APAC and EMEA take a much more localised approach.

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Compliance IFRS GAAP Accounting Principles 40

Planful

JANUARY 19, 2016

When I was a staff accountant back in the mid-1980s, I remember spending many nights and weekends working to close the year-end books. Of course, the technology we were using to collect and consolidate financial results back then was pretty arcane. Life is so much easier for accounting and Finance staff now with today’s technology.

IFRS 40

IFRS GAAP Reconciliations Auditing 40

Future CFO

MAY 15, 2023

Business perspective: Why managing Inflation is important and how smart technologies can help Inflation has become a major concern for businesses and individuals alike, with the rate of inflation reaching its highest level in 40 years. In the past, stand-alone business technologies lived in siloes, and data was hoarded.

IFRS 52

IFRS SAP Accounts Payable Compliance 52