CFO News

JULY 11, 2025

In this article, Rohit Agarwal, Director, Finance, Vertex Ventures SE/India, highlights how startup finance teams must evolve from basic accounting to strategic leadership. By embedding governance, embracing digital transformation, and enabling business growth, finance can become the true catalyst for sustainable success.

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CFO Talks

APRIL 22, 2025

As a CFO, you arent here to hope the numbers work out. Moving from Static to Strategic Risk-adjusted forecasting is not just about stress testing your numbers. From Numbers to Navigation Forecasting is no longer a back-office function. Youre here to make sure they do, no matter what storm hits.

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Global Finance

MARCH 2, 2025

If we think about it, a managerif facing pressure to beat an analyst forecast, or beat last years earnings, or wanting a particular bonushas enough flexibility in the accounting rules to manage those numbers while staying within the rules. You manage your numbers. So, how are we going to track the slippery slope? Horton: Heres one.

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Musings on Markets

JANUARY 10, 2025

Not surprisingly, the company listings are across the world, and I look at the breakdown of companies, by number and market cap, by geography: As you can see, the market cap of US companies at the start of 2025 accounted for roughly 49% of the market cap of global stocks, up from 44% at the start of 2024 and 42% at the start of 2023.

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Future CFO

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Kaspersky says financial phishing attacks are rapidly increasing as cybercriminals continuously evolve and adapt their tactics, with the number of attacks rising by 41% year over year. Thailand logged the highest number of financial phishing attacks at 141,258, followed by Indonesia with 48,439.

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CFO Dive

MAY 27, 2025

Modern CFOs don’t just share numbers — they create clarity, drive conviction and move the business toward the right decision, says Runway CEO Siqi Chen.

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CFO Talks

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Build Resilient Teams: Train your finance team to look beyond numbers. Tips for CFOs in South Africa Think Long-Term: A quick cost cut might save rands today but cost millions tomorrow. Invest in areas that drive sustainable growth. Encourage them to understand operational needs and customer priorities.

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Musings on Markets

JANUARY 31, 2025

As the number of potential applications of AI proliferated, thus increasing the market for AI products and services, another part of the story was also being put into play. The Value Effect Now that my AI story is in the open, I will use it to revisit my valuation of Nvidia, and incorporate my new AI story in that valuation.

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CSC Advisors

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Your industry determines the exact size standard based on revenue, the number of employees, or both. For most industries, the annual revenue cap ranges from $7.5 million to $38.5 million, but you should confirm the specific requirements for your industry.

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

We also talk about how Anjali grew her revenue primarily by not increasing her client headcount (which only rose from 35 to 45 clients over the past 6 years) and instead focused on raising her minimum annual retainer fee from $10,000 to $18,000 per client, why Anjali's current clients and prospects are largely willing to pay this fee given the tailored (..)

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Future CFO

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Beyond technical expertise In terms of taking on essential skills beyond just technical expertise, Wong says becoming a standout finance leader definitely takes more than just mastering the numbers. Advice For younger, aspiring finance professionals, Wong advises: Always look beyond the numbers.

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Global Finance

JUNE 9, 2025

Geidea’s instant onboarding solution is particularly significant due to the rapid growth of digital-payment adoption across the region and the increasing number of microenterprises entering the formal economy. By facilitating quick onboarding for businesses of all sizes, Geidea supports scalable growth.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The ability to analyze numbers and translate them into actionable strategies has always intrigued me. Early in my career, I realized that finance is not just about managing numbers—it’s about empowering organizations to make informed decisions, optimize resources, and achieve long-term goals.

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CFO Talks

MARCH 18, 2025

By tracking the right numbers, businesses and individuals can make informed decisions, spot potential problems early, and set themselves up for long-term success. A high number means customers are paying quickly. A low number may mean too much unsold inventory, while a high number could suggest strong sales.

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The Finance Weekly

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Turn Data into Decisions, Not Just Numbers Financial planning is more than crunching numbersits about making smart moves. Every number tells a story, but only those who listen gain an advantage. Take action, sharpen your strategy, and turn numbers into real opportunities. FP&A is the foundation of financial stability.

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CFO Talks

MARCH 27, 2025

Youre no longer just the person who signs off on the numbers or keeps costs in check. That only changes when you shift your role from number person to strategic partner. But you do need to be the one who brings claritybacked by the numbers and driven by where the business actually needs to go. Thats where leadership comes in.

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Global Finance

DECEMBER 11, 2024

According to the Saudi authorities, Egyptian investors are the number one investors now in Saudi Arabia with about $20 billion USD. Global Finance : Is there a strong interest from the Egyptian private sector to be a part of the Saudi transformation? Hossam Heiba : Yes. At the same time, we are encouraging FDIs inside Egypt.

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Global Finance

JANUARY 2, 2025

We provide a very user-friendly tool where you just insert the numbers from the target and from the buyer, and you get a score indicating the likelihood of success. Nowadays a growing number of non-tech companies are buying tech startups, trying to modernize their business model.

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CFO Talks

APRIL 17, 2025

Its the quality, relevance, and timing of information that separates high-performing finance functions from reactive number-crunching. The question is no longer can you report on the numbers? The question is – c an you use the information behind the numbers to move your organisation forward? But not just any data.

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Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 13, 2025

From there, we have several articles on investment planning: How interested financial advisors can evaluate different types of private investments, whose return profiles tend to be more opaque and challenging to analyze compared to publicly traded instruments Why one author sees a confluence of factors (including a relatively low cost of capital and (..)

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Future CFO

JANUARY 22, 2025

Transformation: not the number one priority According to Gartner , CFOs and finance leaders are prioritising metrics, analytics, and reporting as their primary focus areas, emphasising the critical role of technology in enhancing business performance.

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Trade Credit & Liquidity Management

JUNE 5, 2025

In this episode of the "Credit on the Go" podcast, sponsored by the Trade Credit and Liquidity Management newsletter, host Bob Shultz welcomes Paul Hill, CEO of JSI Analytics, to explore how shifting consumer spending trends are influencing the financial performance of companies across the United States.

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CFO Thought Leader

DECEMBER 10, 2024

But numbers alone dont drive results. Ultimately, our approach is about solving genuine pain points and delivering real value, not just chasing a large market number. Johnson emphasizes building strong teams and fostering a learning culture. “Winning is learning, because success follows rather than leads.

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Embark With Us

JULY 1, 2025

Table of contents From Visionaries to Scrutinizers: How Investor Expectations Shift Recurring Revenue Quality: Stability Over Flashy Growth EBITDA Clarity and Add-Backs: No Hiding in the Numbers Revenue Recognition & ASC 606: Play by the Rules (No Exceptions) Compliance Hygiene: Clean Books and No Surprises Forecasting & KPIs: Impress with (..)

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Future CFO

MARCH 3, 2025

By 2025, the traditional image of number-crunching accountants confined to back offices will be a relic of the past. Finance professionals need to be able to tell a story with the numbers, explaining the implications of financial data for the business. The finance function is undergoing a seismic shift.

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CFO Talks

APRIL 15, 2025

Someone who knows the numbers inside out, can explain the movements, and understand what those numbers mean for the business. Youll hear things like, Ops didnt send their numbers in time, or Thats not my line, I just posted what I was given. It means having someone who doesnt just complete a task but stands behind it.

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CFO Talks

MARCH 13, 2025

This means department heads can check their budgets, track spending, and make informed financial decisions without needing an accountant to explain the numbers. Now, cloud-based Financial Information Systems allow non-financial managers to access financial data in simple, easy-to-understand formats.

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The Finance Weekly

OCTOBER 29, 2024

This involves dividing future cash flows by (1 + discount rate) raised to the number of years in the future. Decide on the Number of Shares to offer. Decide on Shares and Pricing - Set the stock price, the number of shares to offer, and whether to allow additional shares through options like a greenshoe provision.

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CFO Talks

APRIL 8, 2025

Ensuring that teams understand not just what the numbers say, but what they mean for their work, their budgets, and their goals. Telling the Story Behind the Numbers People dont remember figures they remember meaning. Numbers alone can be dry and disconnected. The CFO, therefore, becomes a translator of value.

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Global Finance

JUNE 9, 2025

” An AI-powered chatbot may return a list of common reasons for the bank to deny credit, followed by a customer-service phone number for the user to call. Imagine this: A customer asks a chatbot, “Why was my credit card application denied?”

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