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5 Ways to Mitigate the Accountant Shortage

CFO Leadership

Lessen the workload with technology Many accountants spend a large portion of their time doing basic, repetitive tasks rather than more strategic financial analysis. With the right technology in place, companies can lessen the accounting staffing needed, without sacrificing accuracy or compliance.

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From Controller to CFO: What Changes?

CFO Talks

Financial Analysis: The CFO decides what financial analysis to do to improve the business and shares these insights with other department heads. Accounting Responsibilities: Both the CFO and Controller collaborate on overseeing the annual audit, ensuring thoroughness and compliance.

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When Should You Hire a Part-Time Bookkeeper?

CFO Share

As a business grows, so do its financial intricacies. It’s common for many small business owners and finance directors to handle accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other financial tasks themselves in the early days. However, as the business scales, this can become overwhelming.

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From Necessary Evil to Mission Fuel: The Strategic Role of Nonprofit Financial Statements

The Charity CFO

Nonprofit financial statements. Is this just a necessary evil just to meet compliance requirements , and make sure there’s enough cash in the bank? Or can your financial statements be a lens to view your organization and fuel the mission? accounts payable, loans).

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The 5-Minute Guide to Nonprofit Finances

The Charity CFO

Even on nonprofit financial committees, some members may be skilled in accounting, others in banking, and others in investing or financial analysis. But if you bring zero experience in accounting or financial management to your organization, that’s okay. Step #3: Understand what is required.

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Finance vs. Accounting

CFO Simplified

In publicly traded companies, the CFO is also responsible for the company’s compliance with Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules and regulations. Accounting focuses on the day-to-day flow of money in and out of a business. . Accounting teams are responsible for: Invoicing. Reconciling accounts. Creating reports.

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What Controllers Can Do to Help Leverage FP&A Solutions

The Finance Weekly

Compliance: Abide by laws regarding environmental regulations, financial reporting, etc. In this way, the FC can provide high-detail, granulated financial analysis that can be used by the CFO for broader financial planning. Strategic: Quality of various strategies helping companies reach short and long term goals.