CFO Leadership

JANUARY 5, 2024

The intensity stems from the larger, more far-reaching implications of the make-or-break decisions CEOs and boards expect CFOs to make quickly. As they tackle these and other high-stakes priorities, CFOs extend the finance organization’s expertise and value into every aspect of enterprise strategy. Inflation Reduction Act.

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VCFO

JUNE 12, 2023

vcfo welcomes Brandon Green as Consulting CFO and Business Development Executive for the Austin market. Brandon Green joins vcfo as a Consulting CFO & Business Development Executive, bringing with him nearly 20 years of experience. Prior to joining vcfo, Brandon was a CFO for companies in a variety of industries.

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Future CFO

MARCH 24, 2024

Editor’s note: In this A Day in the Life interview, Alvin IP (pictured), CFO of Aspire , shared how global exposure has helped him keep up with the challenges facing a finance leader and stay open-minded to new experiences in his career journey. Originating from Mauritius, I moved to France for my studies and secured my first job there.

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CFO Leadership

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Asset-rich companies that have variations in cash flow but need significant capital to help them operate can access revolving lines of credit or term loans that are secured by the borrower’s assets. Succession planning: Good succession planning involves deliberation over what is needed for the long-term success of a business.

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Future CFO

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Editor’s note: For our Female Leadership in Finance Series, FutureCFO editor Teresa Leung recently had a chat with Sereen Teoh (pictured below), CFO at BIG Loyalty. Sereen Teoh, CFO, BIG Loyalty. And now I'm the CFO of BIG Loyalty, owned and managed by BIGLIFE Sdn. When did you start to become interested in finance?

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CFO Simplified

APRIL 19, 2023

Succession planning is not only about determining your organization’s next leader, but also about creating a continuous process that assesses organizational needs and builds a climate for an executive to succeed. An effective succession plan must be linked to the organization’s strategic plan, mission, and vision.

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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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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.

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CFO Leadership

JANUARY 25, 2024

Research from Protiviti shows that CFO priorities are intensifying and converging. The intensity stems from the larger, more far-reaching implications of the make-or-break decisions CEOs and boards expect CFOs to make quickly. Inflation Reduction Act.

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CFO Simplified

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

A study conducted by the Financial Planning Association shows that within five years of retirement, 60% of advisors do not have a proper succession plan in place. For that 60%, it’s not too late to start planning now. . Who would you like to move into leadership in your business? . Talk about a quick turnaround!

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CFO News Room

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Job security is always a concern when choosing a career, but some fields are more recession-proof than others. As a financial executive, the chief financial officer (CFO) is responsible for the financial health of an organization. Some of the benefits of a career in finance include the following: Huge Range of Roles and Job Security.

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VCFO

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

This article was co-authored by Ashford Chancelor , Dallas Practice Manager & Consulting CFO with vcfo, and Paul Hagerty , Sr. Below is a great historical example of this that also highlights the importance and value of leadership foresight. People Operations/HR Consultant in vcfo’s Dallas market.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Finance leaders need to adopt new technological advancements to streamline financial planning and analysis, reporting and finance operation process.” Most challenging aspects of finance leadership in 2022 Wong opined that the COVID pandemic led to a sharp inflexion point. Finance is right there in the thick of things.

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Future CFO

AUGUST 30, 2021

What makes for a sought-after chief finance professional (CFO)? According to Payscale.com , skills such as leadership, and financial reporting and strategic planning, won’t elevate your take-home pay much. CFO: The role of CFO is very senior; hence a high level of experience is expected for anyone applying for this role.

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VCFO

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

An owner’s rationale might echo sentiments like, “My business consistently generates revenues, affording me $500K annually; therefore, I would only consider parting with it if I could secure a sum equivalent to a decade’s worth of distributions.” Request a complimentary consultation today.

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VCFO

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Marketable securities and prepaid expenses are part of the picture too. On the debt side, evaluate the growth any debt would fund versus what it would take to secure and repay the obligation. With assets, only cash is instantly liquid. It’s the one that affords you the greatest probability of achieving your business and personal goals.

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VCFO

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

How Quality of Earnings Reports Impact Valuation Securing a Quality of Earnings (QoE) report is often a routine step in the due diligence process for acquisitions. Request a Free Consultation with a proven CFO who has deep acquisition experience. EBITDA is not a complete indication of financial performance for a business.

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Future CFO

JANUARY 23, 2022

Deloitte also noted that increasingly stringent national regulatory policies on antitrust, data security and low-carbon emission reduction will increase compliance costs for enterprises, making it difficult for enterprises to further optimize their operations. What characteristics, background, experience would help make for an excellent CFO?

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CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

CFO Talks is a brand of the South African Institute of Business Accountants. I’d like to hear from you about your views on the evolving role of the CFO, how has that changed over the years in the time that you’ve been operating in a senior financial position?

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Future CFO

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Collaboration and Communication CFOs should invest in collaboration platforms that allow multiple stakeholders to work on spreadsheets simultaneously while maintaining data security and version control. Strategic Thinking CFOs should encourage their teams to use spreadsheets strategically.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Most importantly, expand the range of scenarios that are analysed as part of the strategic planning process. Engage with technology vendors that can manage device authentications and provide military-grade security across various endpoints in your company’s technology and telecommunications infrastructure.

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Future CFO

JULY 14, 2022

CFO’s role in driving ESG strategy. As financial risks and opportunities related to climate change become an important consideration as part of companies’ risk management and strategic planning processes, CFOs have a central role in driving their organisation’s ESG agenda.

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VCFO

JUNE 2, 2023

While most are still leveraging video and biometric scanning for security purposes, some are beginning to use it to shed light on other areas such as traffic counts and patterns or to inform merchandising decisions. The days of an employee standing at a retailer’s door to clicker-count customers are largely behind us.

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CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

And so, finding the right person…and I’m happy to say so far, I think he has been a fantastic fit for our team and will really be able to help us grow and add that strategic planning component to the practice. So, his role in what I wanted to bring him on was somebody to have a component of strategic planning involved.

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