CFO Talks

MARCH 13, 2025

Now, picture the opposite: instant access to real-time financial insights, automated compliance checks, and AI-driven forecasts guiding your next move. This shift allows businesses to move from reactive decision-making to proactive planning. Reducing Errors and Ensuring Compliance Mistakes in financial reporting can be costly.

Financial Reporting

CFO Dive

JUNE 23, 2025

They are focusing on driving growth and efficiency to help their companies move faster, benefiting both top line revenue and operational performance,” says Tarek Ebeid, KPMG Private Leader and Partner in Charge – Audit Practice at KPMG US. You can unsubscribe at anytime. Most Popular Intel alum to get $1.9M Registered in England and Wales.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

This opportunity allowed me to audit clients like the South African Revenue Service and South African Tourism, as well as manage accounts for Mastercard South Africa. I was particularly impressed with how organised and meticulous the Chinese are in their planning and how they receive their guests.

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CFO News

MARCH 13, 2025

Sebi expands the scope of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI) to include proposed fundraising activities, restructuring plans, and one-time bank settlements. Effective from June 10, Sebi's amended insider trading regulations aim to enhance regulatory clarity and compliance.

Restructuring

CFO Plans

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

CFOs must stay informed about the latest threats and trends to effectively evaluate secure financial services and ensure compliance with financial technology regulations. Navigating Financial Technology Compliance Adhering to financial technology compliance and data privacy regulations is another critical responsibility for CFOs.

Prioritization

Future CFO

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Addressing such gaps is crucial for the organisation, including the Finance function, as it can impact cost planning and decision-making processes. Cloud-based financial systems have improved collaboration, making data more accessible while ensuring compliance with evolving regulations."

Cash Flow Forecasting

Future CFO

JULY 29, 2025

Mike Whitmire , co-founder and CEO of FloQast , emphasises the growing importance of these technologies in the modern finance organisation, stating: “AI agents have the potential to fundamentally shift how CFOs and finance teams plan, analyse, and report their financials by enabling real-time insights and predictive capabilities.”

Finance

CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Additionally, I worked for a South African company that exported its products internationally, giving me exposure to the complexities of global trade and compliance. What stood out to me most in these experiences is the importance of adaptability and cultural awareness.

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CFO Strategic Partners

APRIL 15, 2025

A Year-Round Audit Strategy Is A Great Place To Start Insights from Acclarity Accredited to Small-to Medium Business Leader: Michele Himes For all but one day of the year, the end of your financial year is always approaching — sometimes year-end is still months away, other times year-end is right around the corner. Month-End Close.

Auditing

CFO Talks

APRIL 15, 2025

Accountability Is More Than Compliance Finance professionals are trained to be cautious. Compliance is non-negotiable, of course. Submitting reports on time is a compliance requirement. Teams that are accountable tend to deliver faster closes, more accurate forecasts, and fewer audit findings.

Accounting

CFO Talks

MAY 29, 2025

And ensuring compliance with global reporting standards is what keeps that lens clear, trusted, and investment-ready. Its not just about avoiding penalties or surviving the audit. This is where the difference lies between compliance that ticks a box and compliance that builds a reputation. They are champions of clarity.

IFRS

Global Finance

JUNE 13, 2025

There is more of an accountant, who comes from the audit function, which I think is more about compliance and implementing standards but has less business interaction. It was a role that was a combination of operational planning and financial planning. For me, I don’t think it has changed.

CFO

Future CFO

JUNE 29, 2025

She further suggests the importance of setting up objectives that encompass cost efficiency, standardisation, enhanced compliance, talent optimisation, and readiness for automation and AI integration. A proactive approach to risk management, coupled with established compliance protocols, will safeguard organisational integrity.

Finance

Future CFO

JUNE 19, 2025

Asset acquisitions, market entries, and decentralised operations demand more than technical expertise, as they require navigation around fragmented regulations, cultural complexities, and resource constraints while ensuring agility and compliance. Serve as a liaison between sales and compliance teams," Kozlov says.

Finance

The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Compliance and Regulatory Requirements One of the most significant impacts of receiving federal funding is the increased scrutiny and compliance requirements. Organizations that expend over $750,000 in federal funds (increasing to $1 million in 2025) are subject to a single audit.

Nonprofit

CFO Talks

JULY 23, 2025

Strong controls, clean audits, and transparent reporting cannot be compromised. They must be able to explain the financial impact of a pricing model, the risks of a growth plan, and the returns expected from a new product line. It is no longer just about balance sheet exposure or compliance gaps. The Numbers Still Matter.

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Future CFO

MAY 11, 2025

Editors note: In todays A Day in the Life , Nguyn Trung Ngn (pictured), tax senior manager at Deloitte Vietnam , shares with FutureCFO audiences how leading a complex transfer pricing audit for a multinational client became pivotal for her career and how her passion for public writing became one of her greatest sources of inspiration.

Leadership

Bramasol

JANUARY 15, 2025

In this Insights news post we provide an updated look at the four key areas of AI, Cloud, Compliance and Sustainability. The next frontier of artificial intelligence that is accelerating in 2025 is agentic AI, which uses sophisticated reasoning and iterative planning to autonomously solve complex, multi-step problems.

SAP

CFO Talks

APRIL 10, 2025

When fraud hitsand eventually, it willyou need a plan. Not a vague policy buried in a shared folder, but a live, tested response plan that your team knows how to execute under pressure. If you’re managing a fraud investigation internally, maintain a timeline and audit trail. A Fraud Playbook: Do You Have One?

Leadership

E78 Partners

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Adopt Reserved Instances and Savings Plans Commit to longer-term usage through reserved instances or savings plans to secure significant discounts, especially for predictable workloads. Perform Regular Audits: Schedule periodic evaluations of your cloud infrastructure to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.

Cost Management

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. While many executives associate risk with compliance departments or specialist consultants, CFOs dont have the luxury of passing the buck. A failed audit. The board expects more.

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CFO Strategic Partners

MARCH 28, 2025

These services include general and operational accounting, financial planning and audit, governance, risk and compliance, transactional transformation, IT and business intelligence solutions, and outsourced accounting and interim management solutions. Latest insights Leadership 05.29.25

Auditing

CFO Talks

JUNE 4, 2025

In South Africas business environment, where public trust is fragile, regulatory compliance is non-negotiable, and financial transparency is a competitive advantage, the CFO plays a crucial role in shaping whether a company is seen as credible, ethical, and stable. The best CFOs do not just focus on clean audits. That starts with you.

CFO

The Finance Weekly

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Under this familiar process, financial personnel export data from their organization's software, typically the company's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. Most, if not all, such processes are currently reliant on Excel spreadsheets.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

CFO Talks

MARCH 5, 2025

Knowing the specific rules for your industry helps you prepare in advance and avoid compliance issues. If there are differences, it can lead to problems during audits or inspections. Keep track of reporting deadlines Use a compliance calendar so you never miss a submission.

IFRS

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 27, 2025

Compliance is another consideration for advisors implementing automations, especially for client-facing communications like text messages and emails.

Leverage

CFO Talks

AUGUST 7, 2025

It was about budgets, forecasts, monthly closes, and audits. It can reduce the role to one of reporting and compliance, rather than strategy and leadership.   Leading unstructured work should not come at the cost of financial reporting, compliance, or risk management. Everything had its place. Everything had a process.

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CFO Talks

JUNE 20, 2025

They prove that the plan is working. Every improved margin, every clean audit, every accurate forecast is a chance to reset the narrative—from “we’re in trouble” to “we’re getting there.” What Counts as a Small Win? Small wins may not make headlines or trigger analyst upgrades, but they do something just as valuable.

Finance

CFO Talks

MAY 20, 2025

Todays CFO is the nerve centre of every strategic decision, from pricing to expansion, and increasingly, international tax planning. Smart tax planning begins with mapping your groups global tax footprint: where income is earned, where costs sit, and, crucially, where decisions are made. Get it right, and you unlock value.

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CSC Advisors

APRIL 24, 2025

Lenders care much more than our business ideathey want accuracy, planning, and proof that we handle our finances well. Errors in Documentation and Compliance Its easy to let paperwork slide when business gets busy. Missing compliance deadlines or failing to renew permits raises doubts about our reliability.

Compliance

CFO Talks

MAY 27, 2025

Scenario planning, risk-weighted forecasting, pricing model evaluations, and strategic growth mapping arent nice to have, theyre core tools in your arsenal. What to do : Dont delegate compliance updates to juniors. The investor calls that dont go as planned. Create your own internal audit of stressors, and put controls in place.

IFRS

CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Next, I develop a plan that outlines potential solutions. In summary, my approach to overcoming obstacles involves thorough assessment, planning, collaboration, adaptability, and a focus on continuous learning. Newly qualified accountants should familiarize themselves with risk assessment frameworks and compliance regulations.

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CFO Plans

APRIL 1, 2025

However, with this growth comes the critical task of maintaining legal and financial compliance. For those daring enough to embark on this journey, mastering Entrepreneurial Compliance Strategies is not just a necessityit’s a catalyst for sustainable growth and success.

Compliance

Future CFO

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

CFOs, with their unique understanding of financial risk and strategic planning, must champion cybersecurity initiatives and weave them into the core of their business strategy. Regulations are guidelines but not guarantees The line between compliance and security is blurring. Participants like Travel + Leisure Co.'s

Investments

CFO Strategic Partners

MARCH 22, 2025

These benefits segue into ROI-boosting outcomes like better accuracy, reduced operational costs, compliance peace of mind, and real-time insights that support better decision-making. 12 Steps to Ensure Your Company Is Audit Ready 12 Steps to Ensure Your Company Is Audit Ready Learn More Leadership 04.14.25

Technology

The Charity CFO

APRIL 1, 2025

Its not just about clean books or audit prep. This section focuses on: Approval workflows and disbursement controls Monthly reconciliations and reporting cycles Digital document retention Audit readiness and compliance planning These practices are essential to creating a trustworthy, funder-ready organization.

Nonprofit

CFO Talks

MAY 20, 2025

Whats Your Plan B? Louis is known for his mantra: Whats your Plan B? Louis is known for his mantra: Whats your Plan B? He challenged CFOs to treat their business as the crown jewel it is, calling out the flawed reliance on annual audits as a substitute for true health checks. The real challenge? What Do You Compete With?

Restructuring