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David Wray: Navigating ESG, Sustainability, and the Evolving Role of CFOs

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1 is, of course, the traditional route, which a lot of people follow and go through one of the accounting firms, and, typically, they go through audit related activities. Audit never interested me all that much, so it wasn’t a route I was particularly excited about. How do I audit this thing? I must be honest.

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The 6 things every CFO should do to prepare for CBAM

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Ensure auditable reporting and compliance The CFO needs to work with other functions like corporate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, tax, treasury, and legal to ensure timely, auditable reporting and financial accounting. The CFO should ensure their team is fully enabled and incentivized to collect actual emissions data.

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Embracing AI in Finance and Accounting: Balancing Risk and Innovation

CFO Leadership

This makes them versatile tools in various fields such as education, customer service, and even creative writing. AI driven automation is expected to extend to more complex tasks such as, audits, risk management, and financial planning and analysis. For instance, could financial statements generated by ChatGPT withstand audit scrutiny?

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Why IAS 38 is Hindering South Africa’s Growth: A Call for Change

CFO Talks

In South Africa, we seem to apply IAS 38 with extra caution—thanks in part to our regulatory environment , where bodies like the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA) enforce stringent controls on audit firms that forces them to favour conservatism over practical considerations to avoid fines and penalties from the IRBA.

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TEST Embracing AI in Finance and Accounting: Balancing Risk and Innovation

CFO Leadership

This makes them versatile tools in various fields such as education, customer service, and even creative writing. AI driven automation is expected to extend to more complex tasks such as, audits, risk management, and financial planning and analysis. For instance, could financial statements generated by ChatGPT withstand audit scrutiny?

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Building Robust IT Systems for Financial Reporting

CFO Talks

A tech startup might start with basic financial software, but as it scales and perhaps looks for external investment, the CFO will need systems that support more detailed and sophisticated financial reporting, such as investor reporting and compliance with IFRS standards. Prioritise security and compliance to protect financial data.

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Unveiling the 7th Annual CFO Africa: A Showcase of Financial Leadership and Innovation 

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Nicolaas emphasized CIBA’s role in supporting CFOs and finance professionals through education, resources, and a strong professional network. Key Highlights Dr. Suresh Kana’s Session : Dr. Kana discussed new developments around IFRS S1 and S2, focusing on sustainability-related disclosures.