CFO Talks

MARCH 5, 2025

Listed companies (on the stock exchange) They must meet strict financial disclosure rules, often set by stock market regulators like the JSE (Johannesburg Stock Exchange). Knowing the specific rules for your industry helps you prepare in advance and avoid compliance issues. This saves time and reduces the risk of mistakes.

IFRS

CFO Talks

MARCH 6, 2025

Then theres tax and compliance. Some businesses just want someone to handle bookkeeping, while others need full financial management. Communication is key. Make sure you understand your reports and always have access to your financial records. Your financial data is sensitive.

Numbers

CFO Talks

JULY 16, 2025

They become fluent in operational language and can convert financial information into actionable business insights. By the time they move into leadership roles, they are not simply repeating financial data. These risks include safety issues, supplier failures, system breakdowns, customer complaints, or compliance concerns.

Finance

Future CFO

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

E-invoicing mandate and ESG compliance add further complexity dimensions to the priorities and challenges faced by the Office of the CFO. Office of the CFO must navigate these varying regulations and ensure that AI solutions comply with local laws to avoid non-compliance and potential penalties.

Accounts Payable

The Finance Weekly

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Industry-Specific Solutions Workday Adaptive Planning offers customized financial solutions across multiple industries. Healthcare Supports compliance and regulatory reporting. Forecasts financial impact of healthcare policy changes. Business Services Enables project-based resource and financial planning.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

CFO Talks

MAY 27, 2025

From Scorekeeper to Strategist: How the CFO Role Has Changed Traditionally seen as the guardian of financial data, the CFO is now expected to be a multi-disciplinary leader. Behind every set of results is a story of people, relationships, and communication, he explains. Scott Farrell: Thank you, Leana.

Leadership

Global Finance

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Real-time data access Millennials and gen Z clients have high expectations for immediacy in financial information. Real-time access to financial data, performance metrics, and market insights not only improves transparency but also empowers clients to make informed decisions.

Compliance

E78 Partners

JUNE 16, 2025

Whether it is poor post-close planning, misjudged synergy estimates, or ineffective communication across teams, failure tends to follow patterns. Early IT due diligence, followed by a structured integration plan, ensures scalability and data consistency from the outset. Years of underinvestment and store closures followed.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)

The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

A well-crafted budget is a reflection of your mission and a roadmap to financial sustainability. It helps you communicate how you’re going to make the difference you want to see in the world. It can be a tool to galvanize your team, community, and supporters. much better. Forget about the numbers for a second.

Nonprofit

Embark With Us

MARCH 20, 2025

Implement a unified financial reporting and ERP software tailored to healthcare needs. Ensure Consistent Financial Data Consistent financial data is another critical component of accurate reporting, analysis, and decision-making, all of which are crucial for supporting patient care initiatives.

Healthcare

Bramasol

JULY 7, 2025

Revenue recognition challenges are rising as companies adopt more complex business models, while the rise of cloud ERP solutions is enabling companies to streamline their operations, ensure compliance, and adapt to new revenue streams. ASC 606/IFRS 15 Compliance : Under the ASC 606 (U.S.)

SAP

The Charity CFO

AUGUST 21, 2024

Fundraising and accounting departments provide vital services to the organization, but when they fail to communicate, it can lead to financial errors. Bridging this communication gap can help your organization ensure every dollar raised is used effectively.

Communication

CFO Talks

AUGUST 28, 2024

Navigating South Africa’s Reporting Maze: What Every CFO Needs to Know Navigating the complex landscape of regulatory reporting in South Africa can be daunting, especially for CFOs who bear the responsibility of ensuring compliance while also driving strategic financial decisions.

CFO

Fpanda Club

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Planning, budgeting and forecasting are linked together forming financial planning processes. Financial analysis is a type of economic analysis based on the financial data and focused on the assessment of stability and evaluation of profitability of a company, business or project.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

CFO Share

JULY 16, 2024

A controller primarily oversees accounting processes, ensuring accurate financial records and compliance with regulations. In contrast, a CFO is a more strategic financial professional, focusing on long-term planning, investor relations, and overarching financial strategy. CFOs must also be excellent communicators.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

CFO News Room

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Employment numbers for Financial Managers are expected to rise by 17% over the next decade, faster than the average for all occupations. Chief Compliance Officer. A chief compliance officer ensures financial institutions adhere to all applicable laws and regulations. Financial Examiner. Communication Skills.

Finance

Navigator SAP

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Adding ERP in finance departments is very popular for good reason, as the system consolidates financial data automatically and generates reports quickly and simply, regardless of file type and without any need to crosscheck and rekey data. Manufacturing ERP is designed to optimize efficiency in quality and compliance.

SAP

Future CFO

MAY 15, 2024

Asia’s ESG journey BlackLine regional vice-president for Asia, Nikhil Parambath , says Asia's business leaders are focusing on strategic initiatives for long-term growth, with an increasing emphasis on ESG compliance to build trust among stakeholders.

Finance

Bramasol

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

They are expected to provide financial leadership and insight into the organization's strategic direction. This involves not just managing financial data but also interpreting it to guide decision-making. Globalization CFOs have long needed to assure compliance with two different standards-setting bodies.

Technology

PYMNTS

JULY 5, 2017

The nature of financial reporting is to communicate facts aggregated using accounting rules. “By applying this technology, a CFO no longer needs to look through 300 pages of tabular reports, but gets directly to the top 10 breaking trends in their data.” But data can quickly turn into a burden.

Financial Data

Bramasol

JULY 26, 2024

In this episode, we dive into five issues that are at the heart of optimizing Quote-to-Cash to Compliance with SAP Revenue Recognition and subscription management applications, including complex bundling scenarios. Closing and Reporting: How can we shorten our periodic closing cycles while assuring reporting and disclosure compliance?

SAP

Future CFO

AUGUST 21, 2023

Robert E Parker "As we look forward to the developments in AI, finance leaders will be in a better position to uncover hidden opportunities and risks and step beyond using structured financial data by utilising data from across organisational silos enhanced with data from outside the organisation."

Finance

Future CFO

MARCH 1, 2023

It is often in place with primary objectives to improve operational efficiency, optimise financial processes, enhance reporting and analysis, strengthen risk management and compliance, and elevate the employee experience. Any advice for CFOs and finance heads looking to jumpstart a transformation?

Finance

Future CFO

JULY 14, 2022

For example, companies operating in carbon-intensive sectors may face higher carbon taxes and other compliance costs, or find themselves becoming less viable to operate in the future economy,” said Lee Bing Yi , Sustainability & Climate Change Director at PwC Singapore.

Risk Management

The Finance Weekly

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Staying Ahead of Evolving Compliance Challenges The compliance scene is constantly evolving. CFOs must budget for technology investments that support compliance, allocate funds for employee training, and ensure organizational flexibility to adapt to new regulations. Visualize Data Effectively Numbers alone can be overwhelming.

Budgeting

Spreadym

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Many candidates also hold advanced degrees like a Master's in Business Administration (MBA) or a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. Skills: They possess a range of technical and soft skills, including financial analysis, financial modeling, data management, budgeting, forecasting, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Beacon CFO Plus

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

How to Divide Responsibilities and Prioritize Communication The relationship between a fractional or outsourced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and your company’s public accounting firm should be collaborative, clear, and well-defined. This ensures your company’s financial and accounting needs are met effectively.

Accounting Firms

CFO Plans

MAY 2, 2024

Whether you need outsourced bookkeeping services or advanced financial reporting, your partner should be able to accommodate your needs without disruption. Assessing Communication and Collaboration Effective communication and collaboration are key to a successful partnership.

Accounting

The Charity CFO

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Instead, accounting software prioritizes accuracy, standardization, and regulatory compliance. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, or GAAP , is a set of standardized accounting rules and guidelines that govern how you report financial information. Use data exports and reports to bridge the gap between the two systems.

Accounting

CFO Leadership

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Additionally, they can sometimes produce incorrect or misleading information, particularly on topics updated beyond their last training data or when asked to predict or speculate about future events. As AI permeates finance, questions about its compliance with audits and financial governance will arise.

Accounting

The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The major tasks of a treasurer can be summed up as follows: Operations management Oversight and compliance Strategic decision-making Operations management The operational tasks of a treasurer concern financial management. These tasks include organizing financial data into helpful reports to be presented to the other board members.

Nonprofit

Spreadym

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Data Integration: The software should be capable of integrating data from various sources, such as ERP systems, spreadsheets, and other databases. This ensures that financial data is accurate, up-to-date, and consolidated. Compliance features help organizations adhere to regulatory requirements.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

E78 Partners

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Automation Solutions: Streamlining Back-Office Operations The operational complexity of private equity, from regulatory compliance to financial data management, can burden resources and divert attention from strategic priorities.

Technology

E78 Partners

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Automation Solutions: Streamlining Back-Office Operations The operational complexity of private equity, from regulatory compliance to financial data management, can burden resources and divert attention from strategic priorities.

Technology

The Charity CFO

MAY 11, 2023

As regulations surrounding nonprofits can be incredibly complex, expert guidance on financial matters, including compliance with tax laws and regulations, is key. Properly evaluate each company and their credentials before letting go of your financial data. Timeliness and Accessibility Access is another common fear.

Nonprofit

The Charity CFO

MARCH 22, 2024

Types of Data for Nonprofits The types of data a nonprofit might use for decision-making can vary between organizations. Most nonprofits will use at least one of three types of data: Financial data: Financial data includes any data relating to the finances of the organization, such as revenue or expense data.

Nonprofit

Future CFO

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Risk Management: AI-driven applications can comprehensively analyze expansive amounts of financial data, identify trends and patterns, craft narratives, and suggest recommendations, thereby streamlining the process for time efficiency and enabling informed decision-making, offering a strategic advantage in speed and insight.

Risk Management