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Forecasting Future Fraud: Q&A With Joanne Horton Of Warwick Business School

Global Finance

Weve got what we think is a rather exciting model, which we describe in a working paper, that helps forecast in advance the likelihood that a firm will go on to commit accounting fraud. So, they change inventory methodology, or they change their assumptions on revenue recognition, and they make it such that they beat these forecasts.

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Transforming Audit Readiness into a Strategic Advantage

E78 Partners

Preparing for a financial audit can be a daunting task, especially for private equity-backed firms where accuracy and efficiency are paramount. This article provides a deeper look at the steps CFOs can take to create a seamless, streamlined audit experience.

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Financial Reports That Don’t Age Like Milk: The Power of Real-Time Data 

CFO Talks

Financial Reports That Dont Age Like Milk: The Power of Real-Time Data Imagine running a business where financial decisions feel like guessworkwaiting weeks for reports, struggling with outdated data, and constantly fearing human error. This is the power of Financial Information Systems (FIS).

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Accountability Isn’t Admin – It’s Your Performance Lever 

CFO Talks

Accountability Isnt Admin Its Your Performance Lever For all the talk about AI-driven forecasting, real-time dashboards, and digitising the finance function, there remains one cornerstone of high-performing finance teams that no technology can replace: accountability. Reports are produced. Are variances explained, or merely noted?

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Data Talks, CFOs Listen: Why Analytics Are Key To Better Spend Management

Speaker: Claire Grosjean, Global Finance & Operations Executive

Join Claire Grosjean for a dynamic discussion on how finance leaders can leverage data-driven strategies to improve spend visibility, enhance forecasting accuracy, and drive cost optimization without losing sight of the human element that makes financial decision-making effective. Master the balance between analytics and action.

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Predictive Finance, Ethical Leadership, and Public Sector Innovation: Lessons from SAQA CFO Innocent Gumbochuma

CFO Talks

To counter this, Innocent and his team use agile forecasting frameworks, scenario modelling, and real-time analytics. He explains that this approach not only stabilised SAQA post-COVID but also helped them build financial reserves to secure operations for several years. When Innocent joined QCTO, he found financial chaos.

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From Jo’burg to Jakarta: The CFO’s Passport to Global Control

CFO Talks

Before setting up shop, understand: Which financial reporting standards apply (e.g. Are there statutory audit requirements? What are the filing deadlines, documentation standards, and audit tolerances? Set up a robust communication and reporting cadence. Ensure local teams know when, what, and how to report.