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Finance vs. Accounting

CFO Simplified

The terms “finance” and “accounting” are often used interchangeably. There are, however, very real differences between finance and accounting. How to Define Finance vs. Accounting. How to Define Finance vs. Accounting. Finance is categorized as strategic while accounting is much more tactical.

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Mastering financial agility: Learnings from ASEAN finance leaders

Future CFO

The pandemic gave new meaning to financial agility. It became vital as companies pivoted, recalibrated their financial models, and looked to withstand market shocks. For financial leaders, this shift in meaning created challenges. As a result, every company sought financial clarity. Source: FutureCIO-AFP, 2021.

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What is a Virtual CFO? A Guide for Businesses

Michigan CFO

Understanding the Role of a CFO A CFO is a high-level executive responsible for overseeing the financial activities of an organization. Their primary duties include financial planning, analysis, risk management, financial reporting, and leadership of the finance & accounting team.

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Change Management: The Modern CFO’s Blueprint 

CFO Talks

Let’s break down what CFOs need to do to be successful in this expanded role: Crafting and Sharing a Finance Vision A successful CFO starts with a clear finance agenda, pinpointing both immediate goals and long-term objectives.

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Hospital CFO’s advice: Diversify your experience

Future CFO

Editor’s note: Finance executives could no longer succeed by focusing simply on numbers. Grace Lim (pictured), CFO at KK Women's & Children's Hospital (KKH) in Singapore shared with FutureCFO audiences how female finance executives could become CFOs. This article is part of FutureCFO's Female Leadership in Finance Series.

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What is a 13 Week Cash Flow Forecast?

CFO Share

Best practices for cash management using a rolling 13 week cash flow model are: Accounting updates the outflow section to include all bills, payroll, and debt service payments. The CFO and management meets to review the financial model, identify and remedy short term liquidity issues. Accuracy is critical in this step.

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AIs Impact on Corporate Finance

The Finance Weekly

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is gradually revolutionizing various industries, including the field of accounting and finance. With the emergence of , AI tools and Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, Google Bard, and BERT, professionals in these fields can benefit from enhanced capabilities and streamlined processes.