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Interest rates and the Modern CFO

CFO Talks

Recently, the South African Reserve Bank’s decision to maintain interest rates has had significant implications not only for the economic landscape but also for the competencies demanded of today’s CFOs. The Reserve Bank decided to keep interest rates unchanged, opting for stability amidst ongoing economic turbulence.

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Ep 31: Projecting The Voice of Reason

CFO Thought Leader

This episode of Planning Aces sheds light on the critical role financial leadership and strategic planning plays in guiding companies through turbulent times and the importance of balancing short-term opportunities with long-term strategic planning.

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Highest Paid CFOs in the World in 2024

The Finance Weekly

Big companies used to hog all the CFO action, but now even small and medium-sized businesses are jumping on the bandwagon. Why the sudden CFO craze? In a nutshell, companies are starting to view CFOs as smart investments rather than just expenses. Highest Paid CFOs in the World in 2024 1.

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CFO Leadership Council Highlights Our First 10 DEI Ascend Honorees

CFO Leadership

The CFO Leadership Council proudly highlights our very first ten Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Ascend Honorees! The Ascend program is an opportunity for Senior Finance Executives from underrepresented groups to join The CFO Leadership Council. Fisher Senior VP & CFO American Hospital Association. Christina Y. Christina Y.

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Beyond the Basics: 7 Key Focus Areas for New CFOs

CFO Talks

Beyond the Basics: 7 Key Focus Areas for New CFOs 1. Introduction to the Evolving Role of the CFO In our previous discussion, we outlined the critical first steps a newly appointed CFO should take to establish a solid foundation within their organization. Activities that directly impact these objectives should take precedence.

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Those Who Have Knowledge, Don’t Predict

Focus CFO

Let’s examine how an outsourced, fractional CFO can improve FP&A: Improving Data. A fractional CFO can use the breadth of their experience to identify the right KPIs (key performance indicators) for the business. Turning Goals into a Strategic Plan. A long to-do list or a list of goals is not a strategic plan.

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Best Practices from the CFO Suite

BlueLight

Forward In the current economic crisis, business leaders from early-stage startups to large multinational corporations have had to make difficult decisions. The financial implication of these decision is critical and the CFO is the executive helping the CEO navigate these decisions. Edited for readability.

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