CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

By Jeff Ryan , MD of AWCape, a Platinum Sage business partner for HR, payroll and financial solutions South Africa’s Budget Speech for 2023 is an eagerly anticipated event for CFOs and financial leaders alike, as it provides insight into the government’s economic priorities and plans for the year ahead.

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Beacon CFO Plus

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Define Roles and Responsibilities: The CFO typically focuses on financial strategy, planning, and management, while the accounting firm handles compliance, audits, and financial reporting. The CFO should work closely with the accounting firm to provide the necessary information for audits and reporting.

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 13, 2023

In order to successfully manage the financial health of your nonprofit organization, here are 7 key concepts you should understand: Compliance and Audit Requirements Compliance is the act of ensuring the public that nonprofits are abiding by the rules that allow them to take advantage of tax exempt status and other financial incentives.

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CFO News Room

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The CFO role is multi-faceted and includes everything from financial planning and analysis to business budgeting, financial decision-making, and risk management. Chief Compliance Officer. A chief compliance officer ensures financial institutions adhere to all applicable laws and regulations. Budget Analyst.

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Future CFO

MAY 2, 2024

The third annual 2024 ESG Practitioner Survey polled more than 2,000 people involved in corporate reporting, including finance and accounting, sustainability, risk, and internal audit professionals across North America, Europe, and Asia. “The Assured integrated reporting is about more than compliance," says Volpe. "It

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CFO Talks

MARCH 20, 2024

Example: When it’s time for an audit, the Controller is hands-on, working directly with the auditors, showing them the books, and explaining the details. The CFO, on the other hand, talks strategy with the audit partner and handles any big issues that pop up. Budgeting: The Controller gathers info and puts the budget together.

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 18, 2024

These challenges include financial issues, data security compliance, and talent retention problems. Review your nonprofit budget and cash flow data to find areas for improvement. Compliance with Evolving Regulations Nonprofits are no strangers to regulatory and compliance issues. 2024 will be no different.

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The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Because accurate nonprofit accounting can help with reporting and auditing requirements, and ensure that the funds are being used in accordance with the grantor’s wishes. Doing this ensures that you can demonstrate compliance with grant requirements and provides a clear audit trail for any future reviews. Conduct regular audits.

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VCFO

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Lee Ann’s depth and breadth of expertise includes board reporting, audit preparation, business plan development, market research and analysis, risk management, and capital requirements. She had complete ownership of financials, reporting, auditing, and compliance for all entities.

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The Charity CFO

MAY 31, 2022

You can see how much revenue comes into an organization and how they spend that money by looking at the Statement of Activities (also called the Income Statement) or an updated Budget report (also referred to as the Budget vs. Actual report). In most cases, these include an annual audit and federal tax return.

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Future CFO

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Exceptions will trigger AI-driven, automated audits to ensure compliance. Technology and some budget flexibility will boost confidence The theme of 2023 is doing more with less, and that will continue to be the case as economic uncertainty carries over into 2024, said Tom Lavin, Chief Controlling Officer, Marketing and Solutions. “And

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The Finance Weekly

JULY 28, 2022

One of Vena’s customers, , Verra Mobility , claimed that Vena misled them into believing that the Soc 1 Type II report that Verra was given had been audited by an independent auditor. Vena is currently undergoing audits to rectify the situation. SOC reports started in 1992 under the Statement on Audit Standards (SAS).

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The Charity CFO

AUGUST 15, 2023

One key differentiator is that what is recorded following GAAP is what will show up on the audit and may not show up on the IRS tax form, Federal Form 990. Compliance Like traditional accounting positions, nonprofit accountants have to ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations.

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The Charity CFO

OCTOBER 4, 2022

They also develop and implement operational procedures and systems and manage budgets and financial reports. Implement Budgets and Oversee Financial Strategy. The operations manager must also be acutely in-tune with the organization’s budget. Ensure Compliance and Organization.

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Future CFO

DECEMBER 31, 2019

As organisations continue to collect customer and employee data, chief audit executives (CAEs) are increasingly concerned about how to govern and protect it, noted Gartner. More than half of organisations, however, lack a formal data governance framework and a dedicated budget.

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Boston Startup CFO

APRIL 3, 2023

Additionally, you open yourself up to compliance and audit issues, and you’ll potentially decrease your chances of securing funding and financing. Adopting innovative solutions tailored to industry-specific accounting needs will streamline operations and enhance compliance and decision-making capabilities.

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 19, 2022

Red Flag #2: Hidden Compliance Issues. When most nonprofits think about ‘accounting issues,’ they’re concerned about poorly prepared financial reports, bookkeeping errors, gaps in communication with funders, bad audits and a million more things in this vein. DO NOT let compliance issues linger. And those are all valid concerns.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 5, 2023

Tax issues and non-compliance with regulatory requirements. A Nonprofit Budget. A nonprofit budget is a planning document that helps predict expenses, allocate resources, and monitor ongoing operations throughout the year. A well-formulated budget should focus on the goals and objectives of your organization.

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Future CFO

AUGUST 23, 2022

A CFO can drive sustainability agenda in these four key areas: Sustainable Financing – incorporating “sustainability’ metrics into fundraising, budgeting, sustainable procurement and risk reporting which is incorporating ESG metrics into risk management,” said Lim. Nelson Lim. “A Where to begin.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Slow compliance checks and sluggish processing times are commonplace, especially on the legacy systems still used by many banks around the world. Automating Compliance. Cash payments are quickly falling to the wayside, with only 26 percent of all U.S. consumer purchases made with cash.

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Future CFO

MAY 21, 2020

At the same time, tactical responsibilities have not diminished, and the unpredictability of market conditions mean CFOs spend more time on functional tasks such as developing budgets, managing financial reporting, audit, and compliance.

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Fpanda Club

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

The list of typical FP&A activities usually includes planning, budgeting, forecasting, analysis, management reporting and performance management. Budgeting is a type of short-term planning whose goal is to transform strategic objectives into an operational plan by allocating available resources.

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The Charity CFO

MAY 11, 2023

When utilizing outsourced accounting services, you only pay for the services you need and you may have access to more premium software than you could purchase on your in-house budget. Labor Costs You will have the ability to obtain services when you need them without worrying about flexibility, vacation days, or geographical location.

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The Finance Weekly

OCTOBER 31, 2021

Many of the same financial issues that profit-seeking enterprises face, such as increasing revenue, managing audits, and dealing with compliance, encounter non-profit organizations (NPOs). Many of the same issues that private-sector businesses face, such as raising revenue and managing budgets, apply.

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CFO Share

APRIL 2, 2024

CFO outsourcing can cover all tasks an in-house CFO, Finance Director, Controller and accounting team might perform for a small business.

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The Charity CFO

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

As a result, the organization might not adhere to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), which can trip them up come tax time or during an audit. Improves compliance. This mitigates penalties, late filings, audits, and fraud (all too common in the nonprofit sector). Prepare for and manage an annual audit.

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CFO Talks

AUGUST 10, 2022

I think it must be extremely difficult to be a CFO of a local authority, there is a lot of pressure on those CFOs to achieve unqualified or clean audits. Did you manage to achieve clean and unqualified audits for the Moqhaka Municipality? A clean audit basically says your financials and your compliance are in sync.

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CFO Simplified

DECEMBER 12, 2021

In publicly traded companies, the CFO is also responsible for the company’s compliance with Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules and regulations. Budgeting and forecasting. Preparation for annual audits. A team member in the finance department addresses how a business manages their money, from: Investing and borrowing.

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Future CFO

AUGUST 2, 2020

Excel remains the de facto standard for planning – users can quickly, cost-effectively and independently conduct budgeting, and forecasting. At the same time, the disadvantages are unavoidable – prone to errors, time-consuming, lacking in modern data security & compliance standards, and often become simply unmaintainable over time.

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The Finance Weekly

JANUARY 22, 2024

Assist with risk management, audits, and research. Collaborate with other executives and department heads on budget creation and management. Technical Skills CFOs acquire hard skills through formal education or certification programs, including expertise in accounting, budgeting, and forecasting.

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Future CFO

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

You get this whole new level of streamlined accounting and compliance processes. We see better planning, budgeting, and forecasting as AI provides the flexibility, agility and responsiveness needed today in the unpredictable, fast-paced business environment. Sanjay Patil.

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CFO Talks

MARCH 14, 2024

No longer confined to the guardianship of financial reporting and compliance, modern CFOs are now pivotal strategists and advisors at the heart of corporate decision-making. This might involve setting aside a portion of the budget specifically for new projects or technologies, even if they carry a higher risk profile.

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Bramasol

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

In addition, B2B companies increasingly use pricing optimization models to tailor subscription packages to the unique needs and budgets of enterprise clients. A third issue is to provide more transparency on sources of data to assure auditability of AI generated results.

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KG Virtual CFO

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Neglecting to save receipts Although keeping them in a folder or box is still necessary in the case of an audit, most online and digital accounting programs like QuickBooks Online and Xero have accompanying apps that allow you to snap a picture of your receipt and associate them with the appropriate expense entry. We're here to help!

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The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

On top of that, nonprofit bookkeeping requires staying updated on income tax changes and filing requirements to ensure compliance. . Determine budgets and wages. Efficiency, transparency, and compliance are the hallmarks of an organization with effective bookkeeping. . So it’s much more complex than it may seem at first glance.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 26, 2023

Monthly Financial Reporting Maintaining accurate and timely financial reporting is one of the most effective ways to keep your organization in compliance and ready for tax filing. You don’t want to make any mistakes that could trigger an audit or even the loss of your 501(c)(3) status.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Almost a third (28%) see potential for new tax audits relating to support or stimulus as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, only 47% actively track current tax policy developments on an international scale, 37% routinely test their own tax filings using data analytics, and 28% regularly conduct a program of mock audits.

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