VCFO

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Merle Waterman is a Consulting CFO with more than 30 years of leadership in ecommerce, software, manufacturing, and professional services. Prior to joining vcfo, Merle was a CFO for companies in bicycle ecommerce, food service, search engine, and voice recognition software. At vcfo, our mission is always to make your company stronger.

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Future CFO

AUGUST 30, 2021

What makes for a sought-after chief finance professional (CFO)? According to Payscale.com , skills such as leadership, and financial reporting and strategic planning, won’t elevate your take-home pay much. These days, strong computer skills, as are advanced knowledge of accounting, budgeting, and finances.

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Onplan

DECEMBER 16, 2021

We’ve worked closely with numerous startup SaaS teams, and a fair share of them don’t have a CFO or even a dedicated finance team. But at several million in ARR, finance becomes a critical enabler — or disabler — of success. So what are the three key areas of focus for a SaaS CFO’s success? Let’s dive in.

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Onplan

DECEMBER 16, 2021

We’ve worked closely with numerous startup SaaS teams, and a fair share of them don’t have a CFO or even a dedicated finance team. But at several million in ARR, finance becomes a critical enabler — or disabler — of success. So what are the three key areas of focus for a SaaS CFO’s success? Let’s dive in.

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BlueLight

JULY 30, 2020

The financial implication of these decision is critical and the CFO is the executive helping the CEO navigate these decisions. Historically, the CFO role was focused on backward looking information: ensuring on-time and accurate financial reporting. The following are select responses from the finance leaders.

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VCFO

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

It’s important to differentiate between having audited financial statements and a QoE report, as these are quite different reports. Both give insights into a company’s finances, but they serve different purposes and provide different perspectives. An audit opines on the accuracy of a historical period.

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CFO Talks

MARCH 14, 2024

Beyond the Basics: 7 Key Focus Areas for New CFOs 1. Introduction to the Evolving Role of the CFO In our previous discussion, we outlined the critical first steps a newly appointed CFO should take to establish a solid foundation within their organization. Activities that directly impact these objectives should take precedence.

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VCFO

MARCH 31, 2022

Engaging a virtual or fractional CFO as an outsourced resource is an excellent step for companies that need senior-level finance expertise but cannot afford to recruit or engage a full-time CFO. Validate the experience and expertise of the potential CFO resource. There is no certification for the title of CFO.

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VCFO

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Lee Ann James has joined the vcfo, serving the greater Houston, Texas area as a Consulting CFO. Lee Ann is an accomplished consulting CFO with more than 20 years of experience. She is highly effective at executing finance function strategically, establishing financial and risk controls, and overseeing capital structure.

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The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Budget tracking is the process of monitoring your nonprofit’s income and expenses to ensure they stay within your planned budget. Effective budget tracking is essential to financial transparency, efficient resource allocation, and strategic planning for your nonprofit. Get the free guide!

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The Charity CFO

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Whether you are an educational, charitable, religious, sports, or other public-benefit organization, you need to have a good handle on your finances in order to make the most impact. Yes, they might have a board member or volunteer who takes care of the finances, but they often lack specific expertise in nonprofit accounting.

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Future CFO

APRIL 4, 2024

It is then an undeniable fact that CFOs must face matters on sustainability and dedicate ample time to understand the importance of sustainability reporting to harness potential benefits in operations and decision-making procedures. Without it, investment falters and opportunities are lost."

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Fpanda Club

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

The growing variety and complexity of tasks within the finance function has resulted in the creation of a discipline that is supposed to become a bridge between the finance and business to support decision-making process by leveraging data and technology. This relates to FP&A which stands for financial planning and analysis.

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The Charity CFO

JULY 13, 2022

And they offer you opportunities to make granular details of your finances available to their users. And by sharing your financial statements , strategic plan, and demographic makeup, you can earn the coveted Platinum Seal of Transparency. Reach Out To The Charity CFO! appeared first on The Charity CFO.

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Boston Startup CFO

APRIL 3, 2023

However, don't undervalue the significance of comprehending finance for your startup's survival. Additionally, you open yourself up to compliance and audit issues, and you’ll potentially decrease your chances of securing funding and financing. It can seem like navigating through a complex maze, with no mythical beast to conquer.

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Future CFO

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Ervina Waty : Here are some key changes that CFOs might need to put in place: Enhanced Data Governance and Quality Control CFOs should implement stronger data governance practices to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of financial data. Strategic Thinking CFOs should encourage their teams to use spreadsheets strategically.

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VCFO

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Now is also a good time to reach out to auditors (if an audit or CPA review is required) to plan the timing of the audit, discuss material changes in the business that might impact financial results and/or disclosures, and to obtain a list of their “PBCs” (schedules to be “prepared by client”).

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CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Today’s podcast is sponsored by Draftworx, which provides automated drafting and working paper financial software to more than 8000 accounting and auditing firms and corporations. CFO Talks is a brand of the South African Institute of Business Accountants.

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CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Farhaan Moolla: Innovative Leadership: The Journey of a modern and dynamic CFO Written by: Staff writer In this podcast Farhaan Moolla, a seasoned CFO with a notable career in financial leadership and strategic planning, shared his journey, beginning with his entrepreneurial family background. So, congratulations !

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CFO Talks

DECEMBER 26, 2021

SAIBA’s CEO, Nicolaas van Wyk, provides interesting feedback from the recent CFO World Congress in Mexico, how developments at COP26 will soon change a CFO’s reporting obligations, and the trends for CFOs going into 2022. CFO Talks is a brand of the South African Institute of Business Accountants. Welcome, Nicolaas.

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VCFO

MAY 5, 2022

Panelist – Jim Briggs, Director, Statesman Corporate Finance | jbriggs@statesmanbiz.com. buyer) is only achieved through careful planning and an unbiased look at the business. Are the books and records clean and audit ready? This is where the company CFO and investment banker will shine.

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Boston Startup CFO

OCTOBER 29, 2012

CFO: If your company has closed a seed round of funding or is earning more than $250K per year, you need a CFO to handle your financial strategy and run your accounting team. Even if you’re not yet funded or earning significant revenue, you may still be in need of CFO services.

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Future CFO

DECEMBER 27, 2022

One area in which companies have shown a particular improvement is strategic planning around climate risk. The barometer scores organisations’ strategies by examining, for example, the extent to which they factor climate risks and opportunities into their plans or how they build resilience through diversification.

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The CFO College

JUNE 3, 2021

Increase Your Value and Boost Your Services with Two CFO-Level Accounting Tools. Simply by implementing a few CFO-level skills and tactics (and learning how to prove our value to potential clients), you can position yourself as someone your clients instinctively turn to as they navigate the sometimes turbulent waters of running a business.

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