CFO Talks

MARCH 20, 2024

It’s about making plans for the company’s financial future and finding ways to make the business better. 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 Controller might help by pulling together the necessary data.

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CFO Leadership

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Many have since advanced to intelligent process automation (IPA) — RPA amplified with artificial intelligence (AI) — to streamline and improve more complex work, from tax and compliance reporting to financial statement reconciliation. What data governance, privacy and security procedures do we have in place or need?

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CFO Talks

MARCH 14, 2024

The position of Chief Financial Officer has evolved significantly over the past few decades. 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.

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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. Preparation for annual audits. CFOs are part of the company’s internal finance team just as bankers, and CPAs, are part of the company’s external finance team. The Upshot.

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Future CFO

AUGUST 30, 2021

The specialist skills within finance and accounting that are proving to be the most difficult to find amongst job candidates include business/financial analysis, compliance, financial planning and analysis, risk, and internal audit. Among the most sought-after qualifications for the post below.

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The Finance Weekly

JULY 19, 2022

FP&A stands for "financial planning and analysis," and is the backbone of the modern finance department. It’s the budgeting, financial forecasting, financial analysis, and decision-making that support an organization's health and strategy. Strategic financial planning. What is FP&A?

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