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The business value of fractional CFOs

Future CFO

While it is common to find a chief finance officer (CFO) helming a large or multinational organisation, the costs associated with having one in-house can be a hurdle for smaller organisations. According to payscale , the average base salary of a CFO in Hong Kong is HK$1,351,820 per year. Hiring a CFO when money is the problem.

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Financial Statements: What’s the Most Important Statement You Can Review?

Michigan CFO

Each time we review a financial statement with our clients, they inevitably turn right to the Profit and Loss Statement (P&L, or Income Statement) and look to the “bottom line”. The business could have generated cash through profits, collection of accounts receivable, selling of assets (inventory) to name a few.

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Computer Retailer – Accounting Methods

CFO Simplified

But understanding your company’s profitability is critical to making the right decisions. Bringing Value through CFO Insights. The business’ part-time CFO was providing financials that didn’t match the reports they received from their accountant. Change to accrual basis accounting. Sales – $45,000,000 annually.

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Dealing with Obsolete Inventory

CFO Simplified

Bringing Value Through CFO Insights. The bank reported a loss of confidence in management as a result of the inconsistent financial reporting. This may be after the fact, but the shipping paperwork and accounts payable detail should match. Business owners are always concerned about company profits. Recommendations.

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The Sooner You Know Your Company’s Net Worth The Better

KG Virtual CFO

The balance sheet goes beyond your financial plan or profit and loss statement to determining your financial position. A balance sheet is a calculation of your assets, liabilities, and equity: Assets —anything of value that you own such as cash, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, and property. What Is A Balance Sheet?

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10 Tips CFOs Can Use to Put AI in Finance to Work Today

Planful

Research from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania suggests that, since AI can lead companies to become more profitable, companies can then hire more employees. For many CFOs, the thought of outsourcing data analysis to AI is a nonstarter. But what happens to humans when the bots take over?

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Nonprofit Accounting Basics for Founders, Board Members & Executives

The Charity CFO

The basic accounting principles for nonprofit organizations are the same as accounting for for-profit companies. . So let’s start with the basics, and later we’ll dig into some of the things that make nonprofit accounting unique. . The #1 accounting mistake that nonprofits make is hiring the wrong people to help them.