Fpanda Club

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

The emerging FP&A practice steps out of the shadow of other finance functions becoming a standalone entity which involves its own mission, goals, organization, processes, tools and skills. This feature is an important advantage of a forecast over a budget which, on the contrary, is static and is rarely changed once approved.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 130

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Corporate Finance Communication Budgeting 130

CFO News Room

JANUARY 24, 2023

That said, it is my experience with markets that has also made me skeptical about the over selling of both notions, since we have an entire branch of finance (behavioral finance/economics) that has developed to explain how more data does not always lead to better decisions and why crowds can often be collectively wrong.

Marketing 130

Marketing Valuation Corporate Finance Currencies 130

CFO News Room

DECEMBER 16, 2022

And while there’s no guarantee that any job will be immune to cutbacks or layoffs, some industries weather economic storms better than others. One industry that tends to be recession-resistant is finance. As a financial executive, the chief financial officer (CFO) is responsible for the financial health of an organization.

Finance 130

Finance Budgeting Compliance Financial Analyst 130

CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

That skewing can affect valuation and pricing judgments about these firms, and correcting accounting inconsistencies is a key step towards leveling the playing field. I believe it is, since failure to do so can have both valuation and pricing consequences.

Accounting 130

Accounting Marketing Advertising Valuation 130

CFO News Room

JANUARY 18, 2023

Even though we live in an age where user platforms and hyper revenue growth can drive company valuations, that adage remains true. The last few years have been eventful for all companies, with the COVID crisis and ensuing economic shut down causing pain for companies, with recovery coming in 2021, as the global economy opened up again.

Marketing 130

Marketing Hurdle Rate Investments Accounting 130

Musings on Markets

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Of course, and with small businesses, especially those built around personal services (a doctor or plumber’s practice), it is part of the valuation process, where the key person is valued or at least priced and incorporated into valuation. To estimate key person value, there are three general approaches: 1.

Valuation 113

Valuation Profit and Loss Entertainment Investments 113

VCFO

MAY 5, 2022

Panelist – Jim Briggs, Director, Statesman Corporate Finance | jbriggs@statesmanbiz.com. Unless it is a simple, small business, the valuation of the business can be complicated. Engaging valuation expertise is a good way to pave the path to success. This is where the company CFO and investment banker will shine.

Sales 78

Sales Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Planning Valuation 78