Planful

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

What are some of the biggest problems with the annual budget, and how can teams improve budget planning? After all, a budget is simply a financial plan for a set duration of the company, including the projected income and expenses of the business. Rely on benchmarks and external indicators to improve accuracy.

Budgeting 40

Budgeting Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Strategic Planning Forecasting 40

The CFO College

APRIL 8, 2021

You’ll really want to delve into the pain points of business owners (saving money, reducing tax burden, and increasing bottom line), tax opportunities and planning, and GAAP accounting and solutions. You’ll also want to stay current on successful brands, along with trending operations, metrics, and benchmarking.

CFO 52

CFO Benchmarking Tax Planning Accounting 52

CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Traditionally, investment planning has been at the forefront of how financial advisors add value for their clients. Combined with growing advisor (and consumer) interest in comprehensive financial planning services, the number of ways advisors can add value for their clients has expanded greatly. Executive Summary. Team Kitces.

Tax Planning 130

Tax Planning Planning Investments Profit and Loss 130

CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Michael Kitces is Head of Planning Strategy at Buckingham Wealth Partners , a turnkey wealth management services provider supporting thousands of independent financial advisors. In 2010, Michael was recognized with one of the FPA’s “Heart of Financial Planning” awards for his dedication and work in advancing the profession.

Communication 130

Communication Planning Education Numbers 130

CFO News Room

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Personally, it has been a big year of change as well, with the Kitces.com platform adding new team members, rolling out a new IAR CE offering and our latest Estate Planning course, and introducing the AdvisorTech Directory, among other additions, to fulfill our own mission of “Making Financial Advicers Better and More Successful”.

Planning 130

Planning Benchmarking Profit and Loss Communication 130

CFO News Room

DECEMBER 17, 2022

We also have a number of articles on retirement planning: While weak stock and bond market performance has challenged advisors and their clients this year, these trends have likely increased the ‘safe’ withdrawal rate for new retirees. Adam is an Associate Financial Planning Nerd at Kitces.com. Enjoy the ‘light’ reading! Team Kitces.

Education 130

Education Planning Benchmarking Investments 130

VCFO

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Identify opportunities for operational improvement and incorporate strategic adjustments in the planning for the year ahead. It seems obvious, but actively reviewing actual vs. planned results and understanding the variables at play is imperative to identifying areas of improvement.

Finance 91

Finance Strategic Planning Auditing CFO 91