Global Finance

JUNE 13, 2025

Rouven Bergmann: The balance of managing long term and short term is always the biggest struggle for the CFO. GF: There is a sort of academic debate over how the role of the CFO has changed: becoming more an ally and business partner of the CEO and less an accountant. I think there are three types of CFOs. What do you think?

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CFO Talks

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Members’ Profile: Jerome Reip In this edition of our CFO Spotlight series, we are featuring Jerome Reip. Jerome’s professional journey began with PwC (Luxembourg) as an Audit Manager, where he built a solid foundation in financial management and corporate governance. I’ve crossed many cultures.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Members’ Profile: Rofhiwa Irene Singo In this edition of our CFO Spotlight series, we are featuring Rofhiwa Irene Singo, an accomplished finance leader whose journey is a testament to resilience, adaptability, and impactful leadership. What key skills should a newly qualified accountant develop on their path to becoming a CFO?

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CFO Talks

JUNE 17, 2025

The CFO Confessional: Bless Me, Market, For I Have Sinned When a corporate scandal breaks, it sends shockwaves far beyond the headlines. While legal and communications teams may lead initial responses, it is the CFO who must rebuild the financial and reputational foundations of the business. A scandal creates a credibility gap.

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CFO News

MARCH 24, 2025

Amid an ongoing debate over whether CMA and CS should be included as accountants in the new Income Tax Bill and allowed to conduct tax audits a role currently reserved for Cas the Lok Sabha's Select Committee has likely tasked EY with reviewing the curriculums of these professional courses.

Auditing

CFO Talks

JUNE 3, 2025

Predictive Finance, Ethical Leadership, and Public Sector Innovation: Lessons from SAQA CFO Innocent Gumbochuma In the latest episode of CFO Club Conversations , we had the privilege of speaking with Innocent Gumbochuma, Chief Financial Officer of the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and the 2024 Public Sector CFO of the Year.

Leadership

CFO Talks

JULY 23, 2025

The CFO Needs a Map, a Voice, and a Spine! The CFO closed the spreadsheet and spoke with quiet confidence. Today’s CFO is no longer the guardian of yesterday’s results. The CFO is the architect of tomorrow’s direction. There was a time when CFOs supported strategy by validating the numbers and assessing risk.

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CFO Talks

AUGUST 1, 2025

Grit and Grace: CFO Lessons from a Resource-Constrained Beginning You haven’t earned the title of CFO until you’ve lied awake at night wondering how to pay salaries on Friday. You will not find that line in any corporate finance textbook, but it is something many CFOs have lived through. It is month-end. The numbers are tight.

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CFO News

JULY 21, 2025

In a rare alignment with ICAI despite past rifts over SA 600 and SQM, NFRA has recommended to the Lok Sabha Panel that only CAs be authorised for tax audits under the proposed Income-Tax Bill, 2025, citing audit training gaps in ICMAI and ICSI, ETCFO exclusively reports.

Auditing

CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

As a CFO your influence extends beyond financial reports and budgets. Escalate concerns to the audit committee or external advisors if internal discussions don’t resolve the issue. Propose additional governance measures, such as third-party audits, to demonstrate transparency.

Leadership

CFO Thought Leader

DECEMBER 10, 2024

These are the three Ps that guide CFO Zach Johnsons data-driven approach to financial leadership. Precision involves rigorous financial processesclean audits, timely closes, and granular understanding of key metrics. These are the three Ps that guide CFO Zach Johnsons data-driven approach to financial leadership. []

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CFO News

APRIL 22, 2025

NFRA's latest audit inspections reveal critical flaws in Indias top audit firms, including compromised auditor independence, poor documentation, and inadequate scrutiny of related party transactions. Here are complete details of what is wrong with Indias auditing and audit firms and what firms are doing to overcome lapses.

Auditing

CFO Dive

JUNE 23, 2025

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Members’ Profile: Anne-Marie de Bruin In this edition of CFO Club Africa’s Members Spotlight, we are introducing Anne-Marie de Bruin, a highly experienced finance professional and the freelance Financial Manager at AM Cross Country Consulting. Leadership and communication skills are equally important.

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Embark With Us

JULY 1, 2025

As a CFO or Head of Finance at a SaaS company , you’ll need to pivot from the scrappy “move fast” mindset to a more polished, investor-ready approach. In Series A or B, investors often bet on potential and dreams; by Series C and D, they’re betting on performance and data. The stakes (and check sizes) are higher, and so are the expectations.

Compliance

Beacon CFO Plus

JUNE 4, 2025

A Guide to CFO Compensation for Small Business Owners If you’re a small business owner looking to improve financial strategy, gain control over cash flow, or prepare for growth, a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) can make all the difference. Hiring a CFO doesnt always mean bringing on a full-time executive with a six-figure salary.

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CFO Talks

JUNE 4, 2025

From Boardroom to Broadcast: The CFO as Company Spokesperson For many years, the Chief Financial Officer was viewed as the quiet operator behind the scenes. Todays CFO is not just managing the finances of the business. Todays CFO is not just managing the finances of the business. That is because the CFO represents the truth.

CFO

CFO Talks

AUGUST 6, 2025

But in the back of your mind, you know the hard work starts now, because you, as CFO, are the one who must bring order to financial chaos in a world that speaks many accounting languages, follows different rules, and operates on different calendars. Welcome to cross-border CFOing. Are there statutory audit requirements?

Foreign Exchange

The Charity CFO

MAY 13, 2025

In this episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast , Tosha Anderson sits down with Nancy Fussner, Director of Onboarding at The Charity CFO, to walk through the top five red flags that your accounting may be messier than you thinkand exactly what to do about it. And if your gut is telling you somethings wrong, it probably is. Get the free guide!

Accounting

CFO News

JULY 15, 2025

As the September 1 compliance deadline nears, a critical question confronts CFOs and Audit Committees: Are companies fully prepared to meet SEBI’s revised RPT disclosure norms without compromising governance or efficiency?

Auditing

Future CFO

AUGUST 3, 2025

As Asia's finance leaders navigate an era defined by artificial intelligence, evolving ESG mandates , and data-driven decision-making, the role of the CFO is no longer confined to stewardship—it is increasingly strategic. In 2025, the finance function is being reshaped not just by new tools, but by new expectations.

Finance

CFO News

JULY 7, 2025

Giridhar Sanjeevi, ex-CFO, Indian Hotels Co Ltd, in this article exclusively shared with ETCFO, highlights how growing regulatory scrutiny from SEBI, NFRA, and the Companies Act is expanding audit committee responsibilities, raising the question: Are audit committee chairs becoming ‘Super CFOs’?

Auditing

CFO Talks

APRIL 9, 2025

What Every CFO Should Know to Protect the Business (and Their Career) You dont need to be an actuary or compliance expert to understand risk. But for the CFO, risk is anything that can derail strategic goals, interrupt operations, or eat into the bottom line. A failed audit. Smart CFOs dont wait to be surprised.

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CFO News

MAY 5, 2025

The Supreme Court has directed a review of the Consumer Protection Act, highlighting the critical need for regular performance audits of laws. Such audits would help the government assess impact, identify deficiencies, and adapt legislation to meet evolving needs, ensuring they remain fit for purpose.

Auditing

CFO Thought Leader

JULY 30, 2025

His first finance hire brought Big Four audit expertise. And I face those pain points myself as a CFO. We want to bring in new features, move upmarket, and address even more of the CFO office’s challenges. “You kind of become a bottleneck at some point,” he tells us. The sooner you realize that, the better.”

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CFO Talks

MAY 2, 2025

And if youre the CFO, that responsibility (and opportunity) lands squarely in your lap. What Every CFO Needs to Lead On Smart investment strategy starts with asking: Whats the purpose of this money? What Every CFO Needs to Lead On Smart investment strategy starts with asking: Whats the purpose of this money? Thats inertia.

Treasury

The Charity CFO

APRIL 1, 2025

At The Charity CFO , weve worked with hundreds of nonprofits (if not thousands)and reviewed thousands of financial systemsover the past decade. Its not just about clean books or audit prep. This guide is the foundation of our fractional CFO services and reflects the systems, processes, and mindsets we implement for clients every day.

Nonprofit

CFO Thought Leader

JANUARY 8, 2025

CFO Kfir Lippmann began his career at Ernst & Young in Tel Aviv, auditing high-growth tech clients and navigating the intricacies of IPO-bound businesses. Now as CFO of Salt Security, he applies the same philosophy of aligning metrics with execution to drive both rapid expansion and operational discipline. Salt Security www.

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CFO Thought Leader

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Maybe it was a little bit of beginners luck, Georgy Egorov tells us, reflecting on his first CFO appointment at a biotech startup. Egorov began his career in audit at PwC Moscow, building an understanding of financial fundamentals before transitioning into more high-stakes investment banking.

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Beacon CFO Plus

JULY 16, 2025

Financial Storytelling With CFO Services When it’s time to raise capital or prepare for a sale, most business owners rush to polish their pitch deck, revamp their website, and rehearse their talking points. This is where a CFO becomes your secret weapon. This is where a fractional or part-time CFO becomes essential.

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CFO Talks

OCTOBER 28, 2024

A recent internal audit had revealed that some employees in high-stakes roles were bending the rules to meet targets. As CFOs, we play an important role in guiding organisations not only to financial success but to sustainable success built on a foundation of ethical performance. Here’s a practical guide to building that culture.

Leadership

CFO Talks

MAY 20, 2025

Playing the Global Tax Game Without Getting Burnt: What Every South African CFO Must Get Right Its no longer enough to know your way around a balance sheet. Todays CFO is the nerve centre of every strategic decision, from pricing to expansion, and increasingly, international tax planning.

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E78 Partners

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Companies may face situations where hiring an interim CFO can provide immediate expertise and strategic direction. E78 specializes in providing experienced interim CFOs who can swiftly address pressing financial challenges, allowing businesses to focus on their core operations while maintaining clear paths toward long-term success.

Leadership

CFO News

MARCH 9, 2025

The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) has called for enhanced communication between auditors and audit committees regarding complex tax estimates under Ind AS 12, particularly Deferred Tax Assets (DTAs) and Liabilities (DTLs).

Communication

CFO News

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) has published its 2023 audit inspection report on Price Waterhouse Chartered Accountants LLP (PWCA) and Price Waterhouse & Co Chartered Accountants LLP (PW & Co CA), highlighting issues related to the verification of related party transactions and adherence to independence standards.

Auditing

CFO Talks

APRIL 15, 2025

Without it, even the most brilliant CFO will find themselves patching up avoidable errors, defending late reports, and wasting energy on workarounds. Why CFOs Need to Champion Accountability If accountability is to thrive, it must start at the top. The CFO sets the tone not just in strategy, but in culture.

Accounting

CFO Plans

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, the role of a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in the financial services industry has evolved significantly. No longer confined to traditional financial management, CFOs now play a pivotal role in safeguarding their organizations against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.

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