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Questions To Ask When Communicating With Clients In Crisis

CFO News Room

When Fear And Anger Coalesce, Communication Often Becomes Argumentative. Clara is really more afraid of how her ability to retire will be affected if things don’t get better and not necessarily on the market or portfolio construction decisions. Author: Meghaan Lurtz, Ph.D., Team Kitces. Let’s set the stage. The markets are in turmoil.

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Modern Qualities a CFO Must Have

The Finance Weekly

The traditional definition of a CFO is that he or she is the senior manager of all things financial for a company or corporation. The CFO monitors the company’s cash flow, analyzes its financial health, suggests recommendations for possible improvement, and oversees the company’s financial accounting, including timely and accurate reporting.

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Deep Dive: How Digital AP Can Help Construction Firms Navigate Payment, Procurement Challenges

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Many of these processes are decades-old and must follow complex regulatory guidelines, as is the case in the construction industry. Construction companies are facing both time and cash crunches due to dwindling work opportunities and slower payment timelines during the crisis. Late or lagging payment processes can expand costs.

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What makes a good CFO

CFO Talks

Jeandre de Greef is the CFO and Director of the Tristan Group, which provides procurement and project solutions to energy, construction, mining and shipping industries in many African countries. His route, which didn’t include the traditional CA path, shows that there are many ways to become a CFO.

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Transitioning from In-House to an Outsourced CFO

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The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) acts as your seasoned mountaineer, guiding your business towards its financial peak. This is where an outsourced CFO (aka fractional CFO) steps in, keeping your expedition moving toward the summit without delay. What are the Duties of an Outsourced CFO?

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Mapping CFOs road to success

Future CFO

Being a chief financial officer (CFO) pertains not just to a career progression but the initiation of a whole new game, demanding a unique set of mindsets and practices to ensure not just immediate success but sustained value creation. Teach and Translate: Effective communication is at the heart of the CFO’s role.

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From CFO to CEO: 5 Ways to Prepare for the Top Job

CFO Talks

By Jeff Ryan, MD of AWCape , a Platinum Sage business partner for HR, payroll and financial solutions As businesses become more digital and technology-driven, the role of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is rapidly evolving. In the past, the CFO was primarily responsible for financial management and ensuring compliance with regulations.

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