The Charity CFO

JANUARY 22, 2025

Many nonprofit leaders think accounting belongs solely to their CFO or accountant. If youre a particularly small organization, it may even be the CEO who wrangles an accounting spreadsheet every once in a while. Why Shared Financial Responsibility Matters A single CEO, CFO or accountant should not hold all financial knowledge.

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The Charity CFO

MAY 13, 2025

Top 5 Signs Your Accounting Is a Mess (And How to Fix It) When your nonprofits finances feel offbut you cant quite put your finger on whyits often because the accounting system is quietly unraveling behind the scenes. To fix this, start by performing monthly reconciliations for every bank and credit card account.

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Future CFO

JANUARY 22, 2025

Pathways to finance leadership Fortune Ernest Jose , chief financial officer, Enderun Colleges , believes that becoming a competent financial leader requires a blend of education, experience, and skill development. I also directly work with the shared service because they are really doing the accounting tasks," Nuez says.

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Future CFO

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The accountancy profession, as we know it, faced challenges in technology--what with the concerns on how artificial intelligence poses threat on their jobs regarding the way it can take over their roles. Finance teams found their way in 2024 to keep up with the ever-changing market landscape brought about by a number of factors.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The accountancy profession is at a pivotal crossroads as it grapples with significant challenges going forward, with technological advancements and shifting workforce dynamics in the driver's seat. Yet, rather than replacing accountants, AI redefines their roles, allowing them to focus on strategic decision-making and value creation.

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CFO Dive

JUNE 23, 2025

Brown via Getty Images Opinion The Ben Affleck accounting shortage hack “The Accountant” movie from 2016 is loved by many CPAs. Will the new sequel and the franchise’s drama help attract more young people to the accounting profession? By Jim Tyson • May 1, 2025 Frederick M. TechTarget, Inc.s Newton, MA 02466.

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CFO Thought Leader

OCTOBER 28, 2024

This experience reinforced Eckstein’s belief that leadership means taking full responsibility, even when circumstances are inherited. ” Through these efforts, Eckstein began to repair the business unit’s trajectory, validating that accountability and decisive action are essential to strategic leadership.

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E78 Partners

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In today’s fast-paced business environment, leadership transitions are often unavoidable due to unexpected departures, mergers, or restructuring initiatives. Enter interim leadership, a strategic solution providing organizations with the expertise to navigate these challenging times. How Can Interim Leadership Address These Issues?

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The Charity CFO

MAY 12, 2025

When youre running a nonprofit, its tempting to think of accounting as something you can get by withmaybe its a part-time admin, a volunteer with QuickBooks experience, or a reactive scramble at tax time. But heres the truth: If your organization doesnt have a skilled accounting team, you dont just have a bookkeeping problem.

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CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Ethical Leadership Because Orange Jumpsuits Are Not a Good Look In todays business world, ethics play a crucial role in corporate leadership. Ethical leadership is more than just following rules; it is about making decisions that are fair, transparent, and responsible. What is Ethical Leadership?

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CFO Plans

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Start Saving on Accounting Costs Today and transform your entrepreneurial journey with innovative financial solutions. The financial services industry is rapidly evolving, and entrepreneurs are discovering the transformative impact of cost-saving accounting services.

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CFO Dive

APRIL 9, 2024

Companies are turning to interim financial leadership more frequently as they struggle to fill widening gaps in their accounting and finance functions.

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CFO Talks

JUNE 17, 2025

The Rise of the Strategic CFO with Dr. Huruda de Castro Malungane : ESG, Ethical Leadership, and Breaking the Isolation in Africa In a captivating episode of CFO Club Conversations , Leana van der Merwe speaks with Dr. Huruda D’Castro Malungane, an extraordinary leader at the intersection of finance, governance, risk, and human capital.

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CFO News

JULY 11, 2025

In this article, Rohit Agarwal, Director, Finance, Vertex Ventures SE/India, highlights how startup finance teams must evolve from basic accounting to strategic leadership. By embedding governance, embracing digital transformation, and enabling business growth, finance can become the true catalyst for sustainable success.

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CFO Selections

DECEMBER 9, 2024

When it comes to ethics in accounting the data is in and the numbers arent pretty! Its no surprise then that 41% of respondents reported that ethical leadership and culture were top priorities at their organizations. Addressing todays increasingly complex ethical issues requires strong leadership!

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CFO Talks

JUNE 3, 2025

Predictive Finance, Ethical Leadership, and Public Sector Innovation: Lessons from SAQA CFO Innocent Gumbochuma In the latest episode of CFO Club Conversations , we had the privilege of speaking with Innocent Gumbochuma, Chief Financial Officer of the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and the 2024 Public Sector CFO of the Year.

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CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The Art of Leadership: Insights from Paula Amesbury on Inspiring Teams and Navigating Change Introduction Leadership is more than making strategic decisionsits about inspiring people, adapting to change, and creating a culture where teams thrive. One-size-fits-all leadership doesnt work.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 8, 2025

In this episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, host Tosha Anderson sat down with Kathryn Hoffman, CEO of the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy (MCEA), to discuss how to balance a big mission with human-centered leadership. Want more nonprofit leadership tips? If you need help with your accounting and bookkeeping, lets talk.

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CFO Thought Leader

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Joanne Chengs career had already carried her through multiple successful exits and finance leadership roles when an unexpected opportunity arose. So, Cheng followed her instincts and joined Jellyfish as its first finance hireeven before an accountant or controller was brought on. Jellyfish www.jellyfish.co Jellyfish www.jellyfish.co

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CFO Talks

JUNE 11, 2025

Lessons from an Unfinished Merger: What Integration Failures Reveal About Strategy and Leadership When two companies merge, the strategic rationale often appears convincing. Leadership teams could not reliably distinguish between profitable and loss-making divisions. In theory, centralisation enhances efficiency.

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CFO Dive

JUNE 24, 2025

The compromised data varied by customer and account, but may have included full names, email addresses, mailing addresses, phone numbers, social security numbers, dates of birth, and AT&T account numbers and passcodes, according to a set of frequently asked questions published by the company at the time. Editors picks Frederick M.

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CFO Thought Leader

JUNE 30, 2025

Over the following year, Whalen tells us, her team tackled three major initiatives: fixing broken cost accounting at a dairy plant, realigning sales incentives to drive margin, and overhauling the P&L reporting structure to match the new parent company’s expectations. She accepted. The team was skeptical—“They said, ‘You’re crazy.

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CFO Talks

APRIL 15, 2025

Accountability Isnt Admin Its Your Performance Lever For all the talk about AI-driven forecasting, real-time dashboards, and digitising the finance function, there remains one cornerstone of high-performing finance teams that no technology can replace: accountability. But accountability goes a step further.

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Future CFO

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Finance leadership is undoubtedly not a cakewalk, as it involves various roles for the organisation to grow and drive value. Look for organisations with cultures that resonate with your values and roles that challenge you or expand your leadership skills,” Wong advises. I firmly believe in the power of self-improvement,” says Wong.

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Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 9, 2024

If those who demonstrate emotional ownership are not given the respect, recognition, and opportunities afforded to legal owners, leadership risks fostering frustration and resentment. Team members who feel a sense of emotional ownership can be a tremendous asset to the firm, driving productivity, innovation, and leadership.

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CFO Thought Leader

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Joanne Chengs career had already carried her through multiple successful exits and finance leadership roles when an unexpected opportunity arose. So, Cheng followed her instincts and joined Jellyfish as its first finance hireeven before an accountant or controller was brought on. Jellyfish www.jellyfish.co Jellyfish www.jellyfish.co

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CFO Talks

MAY 27, 2025

The CFOs New Mandate: Scott Farrell’s take on Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, and Judgement in a Complex World The role of the CFO is evolving faster than ever, and its no longer just about numbers. A lack of fundamental technical skills, such as journal entries and T-accounts.

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CFO Talks

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Cultivating Organisational Success Through Effective Leadership Leadership plays a critical role in driving the success of any organisation, especially when navigating the complexities of today’s fast-paced business world. Lead by Example The foundation of effective leadership is setting the right example.

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The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 11, 2024

In a recent episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, host Tosha Anderson sat down with Mohan Sivaloganathan, CEO of Our Turn and advocate for youth leadership and equity in education, to discuss the concept of harmonious leadership and its potential to transform the nonprofit sector.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

I then applied for a Junior Accountant position and pursued further studies to support that career shift. Recognizing the need to enhance my managerial capabilities, I pursued a Postgraduate Diploma in Management, which equipped me with essential leadership skills.

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 1, 2025

The organizations that thrive have a shared commitment to financial discipline, strong internal controls, and strategic leadership. These arent just accounting tacticstheyre cultural and strategic best practices that define high-performing organizations. TRANSPARENCY & ACCOUNTABILITY Financial visibility isnt just for the CFO.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Identifying and Overcoming Ethical Dilemmas in Business In the corporate world, numbers might drive decisions, but values define leadership. These dilemmas might not always come with flashing warning signs, but how you handle them speaks volumes about your leadership and your company’s culture.

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CFO Talks

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Members’ Profile: Ronel Jooste In this edition of our CFO Spotlight series, we are featuring Ronel Jooste, a dynamic force in the worlds of finance, wellness, and leadership development. I enjoy numbers and finances; and I loved accounting at school. What sparked your interest in finance?

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