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What is Account Reconciliation?

The Finance Weekly

Let’s talk about something every business owner and accountant deals with— account reconciliation. It’s what keeps your books accurate, ensures you catch errors (or even fraud), and gives you the confidence to make financial decisions based on solid data. What Is Account Reconciliation?

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Automated Financial Reporting: A call to Excellence

CFO Talks

Automated Financial Reporting: A call to Excellence By Lutic Molo Mosoane When I reflect on the evolving business landscape, I am reminded of the pivotal role financial reporting plays. Financial reporting is no different. Your reports shape their confidence in your organizations ability to deliver.

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Top 5 Signs Your Accounting Is a Mess (And How to Fix It)

The Charity CFO

Without accurate reconciliations, your cash position is a guess at best. To fix this, start by performing monthly reconciliations for every bank and credit card account. Use accounting software with built-in reconciliation tools, and make sure someone other than the bookkeeper is reviewing them for accuracy. Get the free guide!

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Cross-Listed Companies, Navigating International Reporting Standards 

CFO Talks

For example, while South African companies follow International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), the US requires compliance with its Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). IFRS is principles-based and allows for some judgment in financial reporting, while GAAP is more rigid, rules-based, and less forgiving.

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Accountability Isn’t Admin – It’s Your Performance Lever 

CFO Talks

Reports get submitted. Reconciliations get done. Reports are produced. Without accountability, financial reporting becomes a tick-box exercise. Someone who knows the numbers inside out, can explain the movements, and understand what those numbers mean for the business. Its easy to think this is already happening.

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Taking a strategic approach to AI adoption

Future CFO

Platforms like Hitachi iQ enable advanced financial modelling and anomaly detection, while automation has reduced the burden of reconciliation and regulatory reporting, allowing teams to focus on strategic decision-making."

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Workday Adaptive Planning Reviews

The Finance Weekly

Budgeting & Forecasting - Automate budgeting processes and generate real-time financial forecasts based on live data. Scenario Planning - Utilize AI-powered "what-if" modeling to assess financial outcomes and optimize strategies. Period Close Management - Automate account reconciliation and reduce financial close cycles.