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Beyond the Basics: 7 Key Focus Areas for New CFOs

CFO Talks

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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Finance vs. Accounting

CFO Simplified

In publicly traded companies, the CFO is also responsible for the company’s compliance with Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules and regulations. Overseeing risk management. CFOs are part of the company’s internal finance team just as bankers, and CPAs, are part of the company’s external finance team.

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A Buyer’s Guide for the Top 10 FP&A Software 2022

The Finance Weekly

It’s the budgeting, financial forecasting, financial analysis, and decision-making that support an organization's health and strategy. Risk Management. Analyzing the effects of past and future financial activities and behavior in order to evaluate risk. Strategic financial planning.