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From Controller to CFO: What Changes?

CFO Talks

Key Differences in Everyday Tasks: Reporting: The Controller prepares financial reports; the CFO reviews these reports and uses them to make decisions or plan strategies. Financial Analysis: The CFO decides what financial analysis to do to improve the business and shares these insights with other department heads.

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

The Charity CFO

This information is crucial for financial planning, budgeting, and identifying potential areas of revenue growth. It enables financial analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities, manage expenses, and ensure efficient resource allocation. accounts payable, loans).

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When Should You Hire a Part-Time Bookkeeper?

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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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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. Don't hire the wrong accountant for your nonprofit!

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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.

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The best software for financial close and overview of the process

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These entries correct errors, allocate costs, or reclassify transactions to the appropriate accounts. Subsidiary Ledgers and Reconciliations: Subsidiary ledgers, such as accounts receivable and accounts payable, are reconciled to the general ledger to ensure consistency and accuracy.