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ESG and sustainability action items for leadership in 2024

Future CFO

Soni “To truly embrace ESG and sustainability, enterprise leadership needs to shift their mindset from viewing these concepts as peripheral concerns to recognising them as fundamental to long-term business success and societal impact.” ESG reporting will continue to change and be refined, given the challenges of sustainability goals.

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Digital acceleration to drive finance leadership in 2022

Future CFO

In these regards, CFOs will seek people with traditional financial skills, in addition to interpersonal skills like leadership, empathy, and adaptability, and cognitive skills like critical thinking, project management and decision-making. CFOs are the logical candidate to lead the ESG initiative.

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From CA to CFO: Navigating the competency framework

CFO Talks

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. The Certified Financial Officer (SA) designation offered by CIBA provides a comprehensive competency framework to guide this transition.

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Enterprise Risk Management and EPM – Separate or Joined at the Hip?

Planful

Among the many great topics on the agenda at the Argyle CFO Leadership Forum in Dallas was a session titled “Managing and Minimizing Enterprise Risk.” Another panelist highlighted their investment in inventory, as well as managing growth in the business. How does incentive compensation play into risk management?

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Embracing AI in Finance and Accounting: Balancing Risk and Innovation

CFO Leadership

AI driven automation is expected to extend to more complex tasks such as, audits, risk management, and financial planning and analysis. For instance, could financial statements generated by ChatGPT withstand audit scrutiny?

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How to Earn Big as a CFO?

The Finance Weekly

Assist with risk management, audits, and research. Identify investment and financial planning opportunities. Collaborate with other executives and department heads on budget creation and management. Attend board meetings and provide detailed financial reports and recommendations to company leadership.

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Fractional CFOs for SMEs

Beacon CFO Plus

Cash Flow Management: Managing cash flow is critical for SMEs. Fractional CFOs help monitor and optimize cash flow to ensure your company’s financial stability and growth. Financial Reporting: They prepare and analyze financial reports, providing valuable insights into your company’s financial health.

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