Musings on Markets

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

In business financing decisions , the cost of capital becomes an optimizing tool , where businesses look for a mix of debt and equity that reduces the cost of capital , and where matching up the debt (in terms of currency and maturity) to the assets r educes default risk and the cost of capital.

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CFO Talks

DECEMBER 5, 2024

I treasure financial education as a whole, gathering tools that can help people understand their finances better, particularly the marginalised and lower LSM. The role of a CFO in a company has evolved over the years, providing key insights through financial analysis is an integral part of the role as this helps with decision making.

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CFO News Room

JANUARY 11, 2023

Some jobs require higher education and expertise, but many entry-level positions don’t require previous experience. Major banks offer competitive pay and benefits and the opportunity to grow professionally, such as knowledge of financial markets and financial analysis. A job with a major bank can be an excellent career.

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Musings on Markets

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Have fun : If you look at the joy that young children show when they learn something new, it is obvious that human beings enjoy learning (though our education systems are often designed to stamp out that joy). I want my classes to be meaningful, impactful and profound, but I also want them to be fun.

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The Finance Weekly

AUGUST 5, 2023

Navigating the Varied Career Paths Factors Affecting FP&A Salaries Various factors influence FP&A salaries, including the educational qualifications and certifications held by professionals. The progression from more junior to more senior roles in this chosen field typically follows a certain path.

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Adam Kae

JANUARY 4, 2022

Educate yourself BEFORE investing. Educate yourself, Educate yourself, Educate yourself. Here is a great resource from Work From Home Financial to track all of your crypto transactions in one easy place! Report EVERY transaction that you make with Crypto, NFTs, etc. Understand WHAT is a taxable transaction.

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The Finance Weekly

JANUARY 22, 2024

Qualifications of a CFO To become a CFO, you need to meet specific qualifications, such as: Education For this executive role, candidates are usually expected to have at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Some companies may prefer or require candidates with a Master of Business Administration (MBA).

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CFO Share

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

My finance team performed a rigorous cost benefit analysis of working from home and hybrid work versus our baseline of 100% working from office. The first step of any financial analysis is to brainstorm the universe of costs and gains associated with the policy at question. co-working stipend. There is more to work than profits.

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The Finance Weekly

OCTOBER 13, 2021

In this way, the FC can provide high-detail, granulated financial analysis that can be used by the CFO for broader financial planning. Financial controllers can also proactively develop risk mitigation strategies based on their own analyses. A collaborative approach can also vastly improve risk management.

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Future CFO

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Therefore, it is a requirement and a necessity that finance leaders utilise their core finance skills from financial analysis to resource allocation to lead the transition towards sustainable ESG. They can also drive performance and operations as strategists when setting goals for finance strategies, shaping the future of the company.

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The Finance Weekly

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Based on the results of a number of successful transformation programs, a likely successful digital transformation journey can be outlined by adhering to three practical steps taken by a business: Financial analysis and planning systems’ review. Education of business executives of the transformation.

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CFA Institute

JUNE 3, 2019

Fabozzi, CFA, spoke with Paul Kovarsky, CFA, about the state of academic finance and financial theory.

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CFO Talks

MARCH 14, 2024

This involves rigorous financial analysis to assess the viability of new projects, coupled with a strategic perspective on how these investments align with the company’s long-term goals. By applying a balanced approach, CFOs can ensure that innovation efforts are both ambitious and financially sound.

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Future CFO

OCTOBER 20, 2021

This made me decide to pursue my education in accounting. Traits and skillsets that matter CFOs need be equipped with a broad of skills including communication, listening, negotiation, operations, change and influence, adaptability, business and financial analysis, technology championing and strategic thinking.

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Musings on Markets

AUGUST 15, 2023

Not only was this an indication of how dollar-centric much of finance education used to be, but also of how much faith there was that the US treasury was default-free.

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The Finance Weekly

JULY 31, 2023

As a seasoned finance leader in telecommunications, retail, technology, and legal sectors, Glenn envisions transforming the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) from being a historical reporter to a strategic forward-thinker. Nicholas Boucher, a Finance Leader and Educator also participated in the webinar.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Utilise Both Quantitative and Qualitative Measurements Employ Standard Financial Metrics: Organisations can use traditional metrics like Internal Rate of Return (IRR), payback periods, and cost savings to quantify the financial returns of environmental projects, such as energy efficiency improvements or waste reduction initiatives.

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CFO News Room

JANUARY 18, 2023

Life insurance agents’ salaries vary depending on the type of life insurance policies they sell and other factors such as experience and education. Education Requirements . Do you understand the education requirements of your preferred career in life insurance? Job satisfaction is more than just a salary.

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Future CFO

JULY 15, 2020

The recent Robert Walters 2020 Salary Survey in Asia highlighted a problem when it noted that FP&A, financial business partnering, financial analysis and strategic analytic skills are in top demand across China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan and Vietnam. Take a market like Indonesia.

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Barry Ritholtz

DECEMBER 28, 2022

RITHOLTZ: I’ve been educated with this book, so it’s deep in my thought process. You could argue also, Ben Graham and David Dodd because of their wonderful book, Security Analysis, which was the first affirmation of professionalism in the financial analysis and securities pricing industry.

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Barry Ritholtz

JUNE 13, 2023

You’re a borrower, we’re lending you some money, at 5 percent, you’re three times your EBITDA, we take all the traditional credit metrics of financial analysis, and then we add a third dimension. If you hit certain targets, certain goals, extra financial goals, then you will improve your cost of funding.

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