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What Is the CFO’s Role in Risk Management?

Beacon CFO Plus

Risk can mean something different for every company—as Warren Buffett famously said, “Risk comes from not knowing what you’re doing.” Knowing what you’re doing begins with having a strategic plan in place for your business that incorporates risk management. appeared first on BeaconCFO Plus.

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Ex-Blue Dart executive Aneel Gambhir joins DTDC as new CFO

CFO News

The finance veteran has nearly three decades of experience spanning across strategic planning, risk management, and fundraising. In his new innings with DTDC, he is expected to play a key strategic role.

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Financial Planning for Efficient Financial Management

Spreadym

Debt Management: If you have debt, like credit card debt or student loans, develop a plan to manage and pay down your liabilities efficiently. Risk Management: Assess your insurance needs, including health, life, disability, and property insurance, to protect against unexpected events that could impact your financial well-being.

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Interest rates and the Modern CFO

CFO Talks

The decision to maintain interest rates underscores the importance of astute risk assessment. When interest rates remain stable, CFOs can confidently plan their finances, minimising the risks associated with interest rate fluctuations. When interest rates remain steady, CFOs must meticulously review their financial projections.

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From CA to CFO: Navigating the competency framework

CFO Talks

It identifies 34 competencies structured within the four general roles of a CFO: Steward This role focuses on accounting, control, risk management, and asset preservation. It involves goal setting, strategic risk management, and a holistic perspective of the organization.

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Welcome Brent Smith

Focus CFO

He has successfully managed areas that present significant challenges to companies today, such as stakeholder communications during periods of uncertainty or financial crisis, cybersecurity risks, human resources, financial capacity, operations, enterprise risk management, and strategic planning.

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

Planful

Another panelist highlighted their investment in inventory, as well as managing growth in the business. How do you balance the core responsibilities of Finance with risk management? Making timely, relevant, and accurate data available across the business is critical to effective decision-making and risk management.