CFO Talks

JUNE 17, 2025

In these moments, the role of the Chief Financial Officer becomes especially critical. While legal and communications teams may lead initial responses, it is the CFO who must rebuild the financial and reputational foundations of the business. The CFO must lead a comprehensive clean-up of financial reporting processes.

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CFO Talks

AUGUST 6, 2025

It’s about governance, compliance, control, cash flow, and risk, at scale. Before setting up shop, understand: Which financial reporting standards apply (e.g. Manual workarounds won’t scale and can lead to serious reporting errors. Delays in compliance. But allow enough flexibility for local compliance.

Foreign Exchange

CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

When you’re young, focus on deeply understanding the core accounting principles, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance. Understand that as a CFO, your role is not just about numbers but about influencing and guiding the organisation’s financial health and strategy.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 15, 2025

Both experts agreed that open communication and realistic goal-setting are crucial for creating a workable budget. Anderson highlighted the need for fundraisers to communicate clearly about the timing of pledge payments and cash flow implications. Learn more about compliance requirements for nonprofits here. Get the free guide!

Nonprofit

Future CFO

JUNE 19, 2025

Asset acquisitions, market entries, and decentralised operations demand more than technical expertise, as they require navigation around fragmented regulations, cultural complexities, and resource constraints while ensuring agility and compliance. Serve as a liaison between sales and compliance teams," Kozlov says.

Finance

CFO Talks

JUNE 4, 2025

In South Africas business environment, where public trust is fragile, regulatory compliance is non-negotiable, and financial transparency is a competitive advantage, the CFO plays a crucial role in shaping whether a company is seen as credible, ethical, and stable. This does not mean that the CFO must always paint a positive picture.

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CFO Talks

MARCH 20, 2025

Talking Money Without Causing Panic Numbers tell the truth, but how you communicate with them determines how they are received. As a CFO, your role goes far beyond reporting figuresyou shape strategic decisions, guide leadership, and influence confidence in the business. Yet, transparency must be handled with care.

Leadership

CFO Talks

JULY 25, 2025

You are responsible for financial reporting accuracy, compliance with accounting standards, system integrity, and managing financial risks. The role requires rhythm, clarity, and constant communication with your team. This is where your operational lens becomes essential.

Leadership

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.

IFRS

E78 Partners

MARCH 21, 2025

Champion communications, culture and change management initiatives. Functional Integration Leads Each business function must own its integration activities while aligning with corporate strategy: Finance and Accounting: Unifies financial reporting, tax structures, and compliance.

Leadership

Trade Credit & Liquidity Management

AUGUST 11, 2025

Source: ACFE 2024 Report to the Nations Several concerning trends are emerging across various sectors. According to Alloy , a fraud and compliance tracking tool set, over the past year, 52% of companies reported an increase in fraud attempts. Building trust and communication with your team is a key factor in fraud detection.

Communication

CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

b) Legal Compliance and Risk Management Companies must follow laws and regulations to avoid legal penalties, fines, or even criminal charges. Ethical leadership ensures that businesses comply with labour laws, environmental regulations, and financial reporting standards.

Leadership

CFO Talks

JULY 8, 2025

Analyst positions, junior accounting roles, and financial support functions often appear transactional. An analyst who learns to interpret data with curiosity, ask insightful questions, and communicate findings with clarity is already building the habits of a future CFO. Strategic thinking, on the other hand, takes years to develop.

Leadership

CFO Talks

MAY 14, 2025

For the Chief Financial Officer, integrity cannot be relegated to policy documents or compliance manuals. It must be lived, demonstrated, and embedded across every financial decision, every forecast, every conversation with the board. Similarly, financial systems should support transparency, not obscure it.

Numbers

The Charity CFO

APRIL 25, 2025

Communication Cant Be One and Done One of the biggest pitfalls for leaders is assuming that saying something once is enough. In reality, your team needs repetition, clarity, and communication through multiple channels. If your priorities arent being echoed weekly, monthly, and quarterly, theyre probably being forgotten.

Nonprofit

The Finance Weekly

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Budgeting & Forecasting - Automate budgeting processes and generate real-time financial forecasts based on live data. Scenario Planning - Utilize AI-powered "what-if" modeling to assess financial outcomes and optimize strategies. Healthcare Supports compliance and regulatory reporting.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

CFO Talks

MARCH 28, 2025

Anticipate and respond to regulatory shifts, particularly in sustainability reporting. Case in Point: A mid-sized logistics firm in Morocco used the BIPP to benchmark its financial resilience and non-financial reporting practices. Integrate smart communication and collaboration solutions.

Benchmarking

CFO Talks

JANUARY 27, 2025

ESG is not just about compliance; it’s a framework for long-term business viability and resilience. Transparent Reporting: Overseeing the development of robust ESG reporting mechanisms to ensure transparency and compliance with evolving regulatory frameworks. But we operate everyone operates.

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CFO Talks

MAY 27, 2025

Farrell describes the modern CFO as a risk officer, operations expert, digital transformation agent, and negotiator, a sentiment echoed in recent global research from Deloittes 2024 CFO Signals Survey, which noted that over 70% of CFOs now spend the majority of their time on strategy and operations, rather than financial reporting.

Leadership

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. Inconsistent Financial Reporting and Controls: A lack of visibility into financial data, reporting cadence, or compliance frameworks can result in missed targets and stakeholder distrust.

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. Do You Struggle to Make Sense of Your Financial Statements?

Nonprofit

CFO Talks

MARCH 4, 2025

Regulatory Risks Are there new laws, taxes, or compliance requirements that could impact your business? Quick Tip: Set up automated financial reports to track income, expenses, and cash flow monthly. Thats how employees and investors feel when financial updates are kept secret or too complex. What if their needs change?

Budgeting

CFO Talks

MAY 7, 2025

Why Financial Problem-Solving Matters More Than Ever Lets be clear: Financial problem-solving isnt just another skill for a CFO its the skill. Communication: Making Solutions Stick The best solution is worthless if your team doesnt understand or support it. Effective Communication Strategies: Clarity: Keep it simple.

Problem Solving

CFO Talks

DECEMBER 10, 2024

They keep a business on track, protecting assets, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and promoting efficient operations. For CFOs, understanding and implementing effective internal control policies is more than just a box to tick for compliance; its a way to strengthen the business and build resilience.

Invoicing

CFO Talks

APRIL 30, 2025

By engaging with teams across all levels and encouraging open communication, CFOs can build a culture that values continuous improvement and collective success. We also need more transparencynot just in financial reporting, but in how decisions are made. In South Africa, theres technical depth and robust governance frameworks.

Leadership

CFO Plans

APRIL 14, 2025

Discover more CFO Tax Recovery Strategies to secure your financial future. Creating a Tax Compliance Recovery Plan A comprehensive tax compliance recovery plan is indispensable. This plan should encompass regular training for your financial team on the latest tax regulations and compliance requirements.

Auditing

CFO Dive

JULY 23, 2025

Centurion also violated auditing standards in the audits of two public companies operating in China, Greenpro Capital and Moxian, including by failing to make required communications with the companies’ audit committees, the PCAOB said. You can unsubscribe at anytime. Informa PLCs registered office is 5 Howick Place, London SW1P 1WG.

Auditing

CFO Dive

JUNE 5, 2025

Deep Dive Opinion Library Events Press Releases Topics Subscribe Search Subscribe Search Strategy & Operations Financial Reporting Compliance Technology Treasury Risk Management Leadership An article from Dive Brief Audit partner pessimism surges amid risk of recession: CAQ survey U.S. You can unsubscribe at anytime.

Auditing

CFO Dive

JULY 28, 2025

The UX approach provides the project team with the end-users’ perspective to inform how to design the technology and effectively communicate the change. Daily Dive M-F Tech Weekly Every Tuesday By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You can unsubscribe at anytime. TechTarget, Inc.s

Technology

Embark With Us

MARCH 20, 2025

Aligning financial reporting systems, tracking and realizing efficiencies, and continuously monitoring financial performance are essential to support patient care and ensure the merged entity's success. Steps for Standardization: Conduct an audit of existing financial reporting and ERP systems in both organizations.

Healthcare

CFO Dive

JUNE 24, 2025

Working in concert with the chief information security officer, the CFO can “better understand the probability and exposure to risk, set metrics on spending and ROI, and communicate recommendations for prioritizing cybersecurity spending,” they wrote. You can unsubscribe at anytime. Registered in England and Wales. TechTarget, Inc.s

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CFO Dive

JULY 22, 2025

The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center received 859,532 complaints of suspected internet crime in 2024, with reported losses exceeding $16 billion , a 33% increase over the prior year, according to a report released in April. You can unsubscribe at anytime. Informa PLCs registered office is 5 Howick Place, London SW1P 1WG.

Finance

CFO Dive

JULY 23, 2025

In addition, the Federal Communications Commission will evaluate whether state AI regulations interfere with the agency’s ability to carry out its obligations under the Communications Act. Daily Dive M-F Tech Weekly Every Tuesday By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. TechTarget, Inc.s

Planning

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

CFO Dive

JUNE 6, 2025

ET Unlocking Business Value Through CBAM Compliance Presented by studioID and SAP 26 JUN Webinar | 2 p.m. Daily Dive M-F Tech Weekly Every Tuesday By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You can unsubscribe at anytime. Informa PLCs registered office is 5 Howick Place, London SW1P 1WG.

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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 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)