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The Future of Finance and Sustainability with Elizabeth Burns

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Additionally, the AFE is used for performance tracking, allowing us to compare actual project costs with budgeted costs, learn from completed projects, and improve future budgeting processes. Our CSR efforts are guided by defined policies and a dedicated budget. The CFO’s role in this energy transition is multifaceted.

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The Financial Challenge of Employee Benefits for Growing Businesses

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For businesses poised for expansion, understanding and strategically planning for these costs isn’t just advantageous—it’s essential for success. Consider a mid-sized tech company that expanded its workforce by 30%—initially, they underestimated their onboarding expenses, leading to budget overruns.

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If You Don’t Use the Data, Someone Else Will!

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As the role of the finance leader evolves beyond compliance and control, strategic decision-making increasingly relies on the intelligent use of data. Timely, granular data allows finance leaders to spot emerging risks earlyfrom liquidity pressures and supply chain disruption to reputational issues or compliance red flags.

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Kickstart Your Business for a Strong 2025

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Reexamine your budget Its easy to get caught up in daily operations, but a comprehensive review of your business budget is essential. Use these insights to project your financial performance based on your strategic plan. Take time to analyze current sales, expenses, and net income.

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Members’ Profile: Anne-Marie de Bruin 

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Additionally, I worked for a South African company that exported its products internationally, giving me exposure to the complexities of global trade and compliance. What stood out to me most in these experiences is the importance of adaptability and cultural awareness.

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Reporting Rules That Make or Break Your Reputation

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And ensuring compliance with global reporting standards is what keeps that lens clear, trusted, and investment-ready. This is where the difference lies between compliance that ticks a box and compliance that builds a reputation. The most respected CFOs in any industry are not simply stewards of compliance.

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PodChats for FutureCFO: Mining data intelligence – the secret sauce of finance transformation

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Data intelligence is at the heart of this transformation a critical enabler of strategic decision-making, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance. Verma notes, "In finance, data intelligence can work as pillars to achieve better forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning."