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Finance vs. Accounting

CFO Simplified

Cash flow forecasting. Preparation for annual audits. A team member in the finance department addresses how a business manages their money, from: Investing and borrowing. Growth planning . CFOs are part of the company’s internal finance team just as bankers, and CPAs, are part of the company’s external finance team.

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A Buyer’s Guide for the Top 10 FP&A Software 2022

The Finance Weekly

FP&A teams are responsible for a variety of activities, including periodic financial close and consolidations, strategic and annual planning, monthly forecasting, cash flow forecasting, financial reporting, financial modeling, and what-if scenario planning and analysis.