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From CA to CFO: Navigating the competency framework

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The journey from a Chartered Accountant (CA) to a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a transformative one, requiring a shift from technical expertise to strategic leadership. It identifies 34 competencies structured within the four general roles of a CFO: Steward This role focuses on accounting, control, risk management, and asset preservation.

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Turning challenges into opportunities: being a financial controller in 2024

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As for the interesting parts of the role, Celina Leonardo , senior director of corporate finance & strategic investment at Super Magnificent Coffee Company Pte. It’s also the risk management part of the role that keeps the role exciting, crucial, and a continuous growth area,” Ramon adds.

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Embracing AI in Finance and Accounting: Balancing Risk and Innovation

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However, they still have a place in corporate finance and accounting. LLMs are already reshaping the productivity landscape across the business world, including finance and accounting departments. How to use AI in Finance & Accounting As we look to the future, the role of AI in finance will likely expand.

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34 Competencies required to become a CFO(SA)

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Due to this unique position, we need to ensure that the Finance Executive that earns our acclaimed CFO(SA) designation , is ready for the future of finance. In developing the CFO(SA) designation, we identified 34 competencies and four pillars that the Modern CFO needs to fulfill to excel in their leadership position.

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TEST Embracing AI in Finance and Accounting: Balancing Risk and Innovation

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However, they still have a place in corporate finance and accounting. LLMs are already reshaping the productivity landscape across the business world, including finance and accounting departments. How to use AI in Finance & Accounting As we look to the future, the role of AI in finance will likely expand.

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CFOs’ Risk Concerns Mushroom, But Cyberthreats Not In Focus

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The State of Risk Oversight: An Overview of Enterprise Risk Management Practices ,” a new report released by the American Institute of CPAs ( AICPA ) and North Carolina State University’s Enterprise Risk Management ( ERM ) Initiative), surprisingly only mentions cyber risk a handful of times.

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ExecOpinion: Finance transformation: Strategies in 2023

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Gartner says finance transformation encompasses strategic initiatives designed to revolutionise the way the corporate finance function manages its strategy, processes, internal controls, and financial reporting.

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