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The Key Differences Between a Controller and a CFO in Small Businesses

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They collaborate with executives, investors, and the finance team to manage risk, choose investments, and collaborate on strategic decisions. Education and Experience Controllers typically have an accounting degree supplemented with an optional CPA or CMA and 10+ years of experience in managerial accounting.

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1,021: A Taste for Professional Growth: How the U.S. Coast Guard Granted Larry White an Expansive Finance Career

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His post-retirement work focused on improving cost management practices and advocating for better education for management accountants, reflecting his dedication to enhancing financial practices. In order to find out what’s really going on, you have to go out and talk to people.

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The Difference between a Bookkeeper, an Accountant, and a CFO

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Common nonprofit bookkeeping tasks include: Recording donations Entering accounts payable and receivable Organizing and reviewing bank statements Maintaining the general ledger These everyday financial duties help bookkeepers provide a clear and up-to-date picture of the nonprofit’s financial status.

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Technology in accounting – during and beyond COVID-19

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Think for a moment about how beneficial it would be to work off a single general ledger from anywhere, at any time and in real-time. But for the finance function to capitalise on new technologies, and thus keep pace with the changes in the business world, the finance professionals within those departments must continue their education.