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Interest rates and the Modern CFO

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Recently, the South African Reserve Bank’s decision to maintain interest rates has had significant implications not only for the economic landscape but also for the competencies demanded of today’s CFOs. The Reserve Bank decided to keep interest rates unchanged, opting for stability amidst ongoing economic turbulence.

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Beyond the Basics: 7 Key Focus Areas for New CFOs

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They play a crucial role in strategic planning, risk management, and driving innovation, extending their influence far beyond the finance department. Risk Management: Given the CFO’s role in identifying and mitigating risks, tasks related to safeguarding the company’s assets and financial health are critical.

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How to Find the Best FP&A Candidates for Your Team

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Here's more about who FP&A candidates are: Education: They often have a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field. Many candidates also hold advanced degrees like a Master's in Business Administration (MBA) or a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.

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What-if analysis or why is it important for good financial planning software?

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Risk Management: What-if analysis is also useful in risk management. By simulating various scenarios, you can evaluate the potential consequences of risks and uncertainties on your finances or business operations. For example, you can assess the financial impact of economic downturn or supply chain disruption.

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How a Fractional CFO Can Transform Your Financial Strategy!

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Expert Financial Analysis A Fractional CFO brings a fresh perspective to your financial landscape. They conduct in-depth economic analysis , helping you identify areas of improvement and untapped opportunities. Their expertise in financial modeling can provide invaluable insights into your company’s performance.

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IBM ASEAN CFO & COO: How we cope with the pandemic

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Risk Management. We’ve done scenario planning and stress tests to anticipate the impact on financials models, translating risks into recommendations to business actions. One is traditional and the other using predictive models. The models have been rather accurate and we have using these for years.

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How To Accelerate Client Growth As An Advice-Only Firm

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And so, they’re always getting the economic updates, or the things that we’re thinking throughout the year. So, I always say like I said, that nobody needs to decide on any kind of maintenance model in any given year. And I get many more questions about implementation than I do maintaining a financial model.

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