Centage

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

However, one of the most important planning tools for a business of any size is cash flow forecasting – and it’s especially important in times of uncertainty. Knowing the timing, amount and predictability of future cash flows with cash flow forecasting should be an essential component of the budgeting and planning process.

Cash Flow Forecasting 98

Cash Flow Forecasting Forecasting Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Profit and Loss 98

Future CFO

APRIL 9, 2025

For many organisations, revenue recognition is a strategic function that impacts forecasting, investor relations, and the companys financial health report. There are five big challenges that finance leaders must handle in terms of revenue recognition in 2025: Meeting compliance and audit standards. Inaccurate forecasting and reporting.

IFRS 52

IFRS Auditing Forecasting Compliance 52

CFO Share

AUGUST 5, 2021

Your strategic business forecasting must include proper considerations for section 280E – this is essential to planning cash flow and avoiding catastrophic tax bills at year-end. Hence you need good cannabis accounting to defend yourself in audit. How do I forecast for the 280E tax code? What is IRS section 280E?

Forecasting 96

Forecasting GAAP Profit and Loss Accounting Principles 96

Future CFO

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

He concedes that AI has significantly transformed finance teams by automating processes, improving forecasting, and enhancing risk management, but he notes that its effectiveness depends on access to up-to-date data. Regular skills audits can help finance leaders understand where gaps exist," he says.

Cash Flow Forecasting 78

Cash Flow Forecasting Compliance Leverage Reconciliations 78

Centage

OCTOBER 3, 2022

This accessible program can accomplish various tasks, such as financial forecasting and budgeting. If your business has used Excel for financial forecasting, you may have found some challenges with the program. However, there can be some disadvantages to using Excel for your company’s financial forecasting.

Forecasting 98

Forecasting Budgeting Data Analysis Financial Modeling 98

CFO Talks

JUNE 3, 2025

To counter this, Innocent and his team use agile forecasting frameworks, scenario modelling, and real-time analytics. The United Kingdoms National Audit Office has advised public entities to adopt rolling forecasts and scenario-based planning, particularly in uncertain environments. At SAQA, the same pattern is emerging.

Leadership 52

Leadership CFO Finance Auditing 52

Future CFO

JUNE 27, 2024

Finance leaders are now seeing generative artificial intelligence to have the most immediate impact on explaining forecast amd budget variances, according to Gartner, Inc. Finally, CFOs should audit critical data with respective owners before implementation, to decide what modifications must be implemented for use by a GenAI model.

Forecasting 75

Forecasting Budgeting Finance Auditing 75

CFO Talks

APRIL 15, 2025

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. Forecasting becomes a game of optimism versus realism.

Accounting 52

Accounting Forecasting Auditing Compliance 52

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 83

Nonprofit CFO Leadership Cash Flow Forecasting 83

CFO Talks

JUNE 17, 2025

This includes restating prior-period financials where necessary, strengthening internal controls, and ensuring that audit findings are addressed in full. Engaging internal audit functions and reporting regularly to the board’s audit committee can help provide the oversight and assurance required to rebuild confidence.

CFO 52

CFO Marketing Auditing Compliance 52

The Charity CFO

MAY 12, 2025

Theyre the people who spot errors in a sea of numbers and ensure the books are airtight and audit-ready. A CFO or Finance Director Provides strategic oversight, financial reporting, compliance guidance, forecasting, and high-level decision support. That redundancy minimizes chaos and keeps your nonprofit moving forward.

Nonprofit 93

Nonprofit Accounting Leadership Reconciliations 93

CFO Thought Leader

APRIL 9, 2025

Tony Jarjoura, now CFO of Gigamon, found himself surrounded by audit committee members as a dense, highly technical tax strategy unraveled before them. So being able to forecast accuratelyand then measure against that forecastis absolutely critical.

CFO 64

CFO Finance Auditing Forecasting 64

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. Tracey Holecek is a dynamic CPA with business, accounting, auditing, and finance expertise.

Auditing 52

Auditing Leadership CFO Compliance 52

E78 Partners

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

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.

Auditing 52

Auditing Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) GAAP Compliance 52

E78 Partners

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

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.

Auditing 52

Auditing Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) GAAP Compliance 52

CFO Talks

JUNE 10, 2025

They can reconcile accounts, update forecasts, and manage audit schedules. When reporting season, audits, or board meetings come up, mentoring is the first thing to fall away. Apply the same discipline you use for financial reporting or audit preparation. Mentoring is Not a Soft Skill. It Is a Control.

Auditing 52

Auditing CFO Finance Leadership 52

E78 Partners

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Audit season presents a set of unique challenges for private equity-backed companies, particularly those that must balance the expectations of investors with the demands of compliance. Ensure that impairment analyses are completed according to audit priorities, with asset groupings and forecast data that align with GAAP standards.

Auditing 52

Auditing GAAP Restructuring Compliance 52

E78 Partners

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Audit season presents a set of unique challenges for private equity-backed companies, particularly those that must balance the expectations of investors with the demands of compliance. Ensure that impairment analyses are completed according to audit priorities, with asset groupings and forecast data that align with GAAP standards.

Auditing 52

Auditing GAAP Restructuring Compliance 52

CFO Talks

APRIL 16, 2025

Beyond the Boardroom: What Governance Really Looks Like Good governance doesnt start and end with your annual board calendar or the independence of your audit committee. Inflated earnings, non-disclosures, audit failuresevery one of them passed through a CFOs hands. Governance is a system , not a document.

Auditing 52

Auditing Compliance CFO Leadership 52

E78 Partners

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Inadequate Budgeting and Forecasting Another common pitfall is inadequate budgeting and forecasting. Regularly performing audits on technology investments can help pinpoint genuinely advantageous tools and those that may not be worth the cost.

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Technology Budgeting Forecasting Investments 59

Beacon CFO Plus

JUNE 4, 2025

Do you need someone to: Improve budgeting and forecasting? Best for: Financial reviews or audits One-time funding events Short-term consulting 2. Project-Based Pricing This model sets a fixed fee for a specific deliverable, such as preparing financials for fundraising or building a forecasting model.

CFO 52

CFO Budgeting Forecasting Auditing 52

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. Predictive analytics can also help companies forecast future trends, allowing them to prepare for risks and opportunities ahead of time.

Financial Reporting 52

Financial Reporting IFRS Compliance Problem Solving 52

Future CFO

JUNE 24, 2024

The budget and forecast should reflect the Company’s plans, visions, expectations and educated guesses on the market trends. For finance leaders, Gen AI can help in cash flow projections, impact analysis for tax strategies, forecast outcomes for mergers and acquisitions and even various scenarios of capital planning.

Auditing 111

Auditing Financial Analysis Forecasting Reconciliations 111

CFO Talks

JUNE 20, 2025

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? They reduce uncertainty. They remind teams that their hard work is paying off, even if the end goal is still over the horizon.

Finance 52

Finance Auditing CFO Reconciliations 52

Generation CFO

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Josh, former auditor at the National Audit Office and former management finance professional at environmental leadership group C40, is big on change – but not the sudden, dramatic kind. . We’ve successfully implemented a new reporting, budgeting & forecasting tool and are now looking at the next systems change.” .

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Financial Systems Finance Auditing Accounting 233

E78 Partners

APRIL 23, 2025

Data Cleaning : Eliminate duplicates, standardize formats, and address missing values to ensure AI reliability, critical for applications like sales forecasting. Data Governance : Implement policies for access controls, data privacy, and audit trails, ensuring compliance and transparency for finance teams and investors.

Auditing 52

Auditing Compliance Healthcare Forecasting 52

CFO Strategic Partners

MARCH 22, 2025

Data management, reporting, financial statements, forecasting, and analytics all depend on real-time, relevant data. Robotic Process Automation (RPA) – RPA tools use AI to manage data, support supply chain efficiency, and crunch numbers for analytics and forecasting. It’s a necessity. Latest insights Leadership 05.29.25

Technology 52

Technology Leadership Auditing Prioritization 52

E78 Partners

MAY 7, 2025

Operating Partners begin by auditing contracts, analyzing spend, and benchmarking supplier performance. Process integration to simplify AP workflows, improve forecasting, and support supply chain agility. Every dollar saved in this function drops directly to the bottom lineand compounds over time.

Vendor Management 59

Vendor Management Cost Analysis Benchmarking Auditing 59

Centage

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Having a solid grip on your cash flow forecast and reporting is one of the most important factors for any business to track. For many businesses, having an accurate cash flow forecast can help to avoid potential cash flow problems, predict end of year profits (or debt), and set realistic goals for the upcoming quarters and year.

Cash Flow Forecasting 52

Cash Flow Forecasting Forecasting Budgeting Sales 52

CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

First and foremost is financial acumen—understanding financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance is foundational. It would combine the best aspects of financial forecasting and strategic planning, helping companies stay ahead in a constantly evolving landscape.

CFO 98

CFO Leadership Problem Solving Communication 98

CFO Thought Leader

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Precision involves rigorous financial processesclean audits, timely closes, and granular understanding of key metrics. Predictability means setting realistic forecasts, tightening pipeline management, and increasing confidence in decision-making.

CFO 52

CFO Leadership Prioritization Auditing 52

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. Create your own internal audit of stressors, and put controls in place. That means learning to turn data into decisions. Digital tools are no longer support functions.

IFRS 52

IFRS CFO Leadership Compliance 52

CFO Talks

APRIL 10, 2025

If you’re managing a fraud investigation internally, maintain a timeline and audit trail. They understand that fraud risk isnt a threat to be buried in an audit report. It means using your analytics team not only for KPIs and forecasts, but also to build a fraud detection dashboard as part of your monthly close.

Leadership 52

Leadership Auditing CFO Reconciliations 52

Collectiv

MAY 6, 2025

Copilot will happily answer questions your users were never meant to asklike showing salary data or forecasting details without proper restrictions. Their forecasting cycle time dropped by 40%. Then theres the issue of governance. Without clear permissions and role-based access, you risk surfacing sensitive data to the wrong audience.

Forecasting 52

Forecasting Restructuring Auditing Securities 52

Centage

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

As a business owner or chief financial officer (CFO), spreadsheets may be an important part of your financial forecasting, planning, and budgeting processes. Excel does not have audit trail capabilities, so it is difficult to prevent fraud as numbers, and other financial data can easily be changed by any user.

Securities 98

Securities Cash Flow Forecasting Budgeting Forecasting 98

CFO Share

JULY 16, 2024

Strategic Planning and Forecasting CFOs create long-term financial plans and forecasts. They regularly audit processes to maintain the integrity of financial operations. For small businesses employing a fractional CFO , understanding the core responsibilities of a CFO can help leverage their expertise effectively.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 98

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) CFO General Ledger Compliance 98

CFO Talks

MAY 2, 2025

At a minimum, your policy should include: Investment objectives and principles Clear signatory and authority levels Reporting cadence and performance benchmarks Breach protocols and risk escalation procedures And pleasemake sure internal audit has access. Treasury isnt immune from internal fraud or process failure.

Treasury 52

Treasury CFO Profit and Loss Benchmarking 52