CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The decision to maintain interest rates underscores the importance of astute risk assessment. Financial Planning and Analysis: Forecasting and analysing financial trends are fundamental skills for today’s CFOs. When interest rates remain steady, CFOs must meticulously review their financial projections.

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CFO Network

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

How a Fractional CFO Can Transform Your Financial Strategy! A solid financial strategy is the key to success in the fast-paced business world. It’s not just about making money; it’s about managing it efficiently. One way to achieve this is by bringing a Fractional CFO (Chief Financial Officer) to your team.

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Michigan CFO

JUNE 7, 2023

In today’s ever-evolving business landscape, the role of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has become crucial for effective financial management and decision-making. However, not all businesses have the resources or the need for a full-time, in-house CFO. This is where virtual CFOs come into play.

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Future CFO

APRIL 30, 2024

Gerry Chng , Risk Advisory Executive Director at Deloitte Singapore , sees that one of the key uses of Generative AI is the ability to create synthetic data to augment existing data points in a more cost-effective manner, which in turn makes it easier to conduct financial modelling and risk analysis.

Finance

Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Furthermore, the risks and the costs of a cyber incident were difficult to quantify and present in financial models. What is changing for CFOs, is they are starting to think of cyber resilience in terms of underpinning and, most importantly, protecting often substantial digital transformation investments. Phillip Ivancic.

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CFO Simplified

DECEMBER 12, 2021

While many business owners look for a CFO to bolster their existing accounting team, here at CFO Simplified, we consider that a CFO would be categorized squarely in the finance category. Sometimes the differences are misunderstood because the CFO works with both the Accounting and Finance departments.

Accounting

Future CFO

OCTOBER 11, 2020

Risk Management. We’ve done scenario planning and stress tests to anticipate the impact on financials models, translating risks into recommendations to business actions. These models have been effective for us to financial plan and take actions to address the business. What have you learnt from it ?

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CFO Talks

MARCH 14, 2024

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.

Prioritization

Future CFO

MAY 22, 2024

Jackson Ng “They are responsible for assessing the financial feasibility of digital projects, ensuring their alignment with the company’s overall objectives, and allocating resources efficiently.” This view is echoed by Waty, who says the CFO plays a crucial role in a company’s digital transformation.

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CFO Talks

MARCH 19, 2024

Change Management: The Modern CFO’s Blueprint The role of a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) goes way beyond just looking after the company’s money. Developing the Finance Agenda Once strategic priorities are identified, the CFO distills these insights into a clear, concise list of goals.

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 15, 2022

And what can nonprofits do to create consistency and predictability in the financial side of their operations? Triná Owens is a former nonprofit financial director who left her job to become an Accounting Manager at The Charity CFO. I did risk management. This sounds weird. I did, um, quality insurance.

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CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

And I get many more questions about implementation than I do maintaining a financial model. College planning, retirement planning, investment planning, risk management planning, long-term disability, life insurance. But most people are then more focused on what implementation looks like. What does that look like?

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 27, 2022

Tosha Anderson: Well, you know, being an account and I’m a data person, a systems person, it’s like everything has to boil down to some sort of, you know, financial model or science. Get this FREE guide to discover what you need to do to ensure you hire the right accountant, bookkeeper, or CFO the FIRST time.

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CFO Talks

MAY 13, 2025

But as any seasoned CFO knows, the real work starts once the lawyers leave the room. M&A is not a trophy strategy – its a technical, financial, and operational grind. Youre architects, risk managers, value engineers, and post-deal integrators. Synergies, growth, market share – all the usual buzzwords fly.

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CFO Talks

MARCH 12, 2025

Financial laws and tax rules change often, and if youre not aware of updates, you could make errors that lead to fines or legal trouble. Staying informed also means making better financial decisions, whether its in budgeting, investing, or risk management.

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CFO Talks

MAY 15, 2025

While the CEO might rally the troops and operations scramble to stabilise supply chains, its often the CFO whos left holding the fiscal line – juggling liquidity, compliance, risk, and forecasts that seem to change with every headline. Delegation is not a luxury in these moments; its essential risk management.

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