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Importance of Benchmarking and Reporting

CFO Network

Keep reading to learn how business owners can use data through benchmarking and reporting to gain a competitive edge and improve business operations. What is Benchmarking? Benchmarking is the idea of comparing your company and its process and operations against your competitors. Why is Benchmarking so Important?

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Evaluating Benchmark Misfit Risk

CFA Institute

How can we identify and measure a portfolio's benchmark misfit risk?

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Benchmarking Has Become Circular

CFA Institute

Benchmarking a company against its peers tends to be the quickest path to mediocrity.

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Institutional Portfolio Benchmarks: Slow Rabbits?

CFA Institute

When it comes to their benchmarking practices, US public pension funds need to find faster rabbits to chase.

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Differences Between Budgeting and Forecasting in Business

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They serve as a benchmark against which actual performance is measured, and any deviations from the budget may require approval or justification. Performance Measurement Budget: Budgets are primarily used to measure actual performance against planned performance.

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A Practical Guide for the New CFO

CFO Talks

Link Performance Measures to Strategy: Aligning performance metrics with the company’s strategic goals is vital. The CFO should review and adjust the existing measurement systems to ensure they are driving the desired behaviors and outcomes.

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Are Reindeer Good Stock Pickers?

CFA Institute

Beating a passive benchmark is hard. And that's true for both reindeer and people.