CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Ladder Life offers a single life insurance type – term. Ladder Life offers only term life insurance policies. This is partially true because term is the least expensive life insurance type. This is partially true because term is the least expensive life insurance type. Term life insurance best fits that product type.

Securities 130

Securities Accounting 130

Future CFO

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

David W Duffy , CEO of the CGI says at the core of sustainability is the long-term viability of a company’s operations taking into account its environmental, social, and economic impacts. However, being a global organisation, the terms can be used differently or interchangeably.

Net Present Value (NPV) 98

Net Present Value (NPV) CFO Compliance Economics 98

E78 Partners

APRIL 26, 2024

Any company who has been in business for more than five years, with multiple office locations is more than likely to have telecom “debt” where the pricing, service, taxes, and terms are not favorable to the enterprise. The billed but not in use inventory conundrum The process all starts with a validated inventory.

Technology 64

Technology Benchmarking Auditing Leadership 64

CFO Share

MAY 10, 2024

Although bookkeepers are not professional financial planners, they can use their intimate knowledge of your transactions to assist business cash flow management. Maintaining a predictable cash flow is crucial to stability and avoiding stress. All combined, bookkeepers are great assistants for 13-week cash flow forecasting.

Forecasting 52

Forecasting Cash Flow Forecasting Invoicing Accounts Payable 52

Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 6, 2024

One way to predict future market returns is to use the past as a guide, with nearly 100 years of continuous market data since the 1920s covering a wide range of economic conditions showing that, for instance, the S&P 500 has had nearly a 10% average compounding return (7% above inflation) since 1926.

Valuation 80

Valuation Economics Leverage Investments 80

Future CFO

JANUARY 25, 2024

They are asked to drive long-term value while finding short-term cost efficiencies as well as to reinvent the finance function while doing more with less,” he says. Figure 1: Long-term value priorities seeing pauses or cuts in spending Note: Respondents could select up to three long-term priorities.

CFO 94

CFO Finance Leadership Investments 94

Future CFO

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The buzzwords ESG and sustainability have been used interchangeably in news reports and government policies nowadays. ESG refers to frameworks that are used to direct a firm’s resource allocation as well as evaluate its performance and impact in environmental, social, and governance areas. Avoid pleasing ESG raters.

Finance 98

Finance Profit and Loss Data Analysis Investments 98

Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 10, 2024

Every document that considers the facts around any particular asset class will invariably include that disclaimer, but constructing a portfolio consisting of a mix of equities, fixed income, and other assets requires investors and advicers to make some fundamental assumptions around long-term expected returns and correlations between assets.

Construction 92

Construction Investments Treasury Economics 92

Barry Ritholtz

APRIL 24, 2023

Good investors understand that bear markets and volatility are part of where returns come from; these long-term investors have learned that riding them out is their highest probability approach. 3 You might find it useful to instead think of Bull/Bear discussions in terms of context: When , Where , and for How Long.

Valuation 116

Valuation Economics Marketing Investments 116

Spreadym

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Negotiate favorable terms with suppliers whenever possible. Investment of Surplus Cash: If your business has surplus cash, consider investing it in interest-bearing accounts, short-term investments, or other opportunities to earn a return. Negotiate favorable terms with suppliers and manage accounts payable to optimize cash flow.

Cash Flow Forecasting 59

Cash Flow Forecasting Accounts Payable Forecasting Invoicing 59

CFO Selections

MARCH 4, 2024

Originally published: 2/15/2021 Updated: 3/4/2024 For those not familiar with the term, a decision tree is a flow chart that works through all possible response options in a scenario to analyze resulting outcomes. The “branches” off each decision alternative that result use data analysis to forecast the most likely outcome of each decision.

Planning 86

Planning Data Analysis Strategic Planning Forecasting 86

Corporate Finance Lab

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

The idea behind stock-market short-termism is that markets “induce corporate directors and managers to favor immediate but lower-value results over more profitable long-term results” ( Roe, 2013 ). For example, directors and officers may be pressured by shareholder activists if they do not deliver short-term results.

Retail 107

Retail Accounting Investments Economics 107

VCFO

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Like a lever that multiplies force, debt, when used judiciously, magnifies a business’s potential for expansion, innovation, and market dominance. Misconception: Debt is Only for Troubled Businesses Reality: Successful, thriving businesses strategically use debt to accelerate growth, invest in innovation, and gain a competitive edge.

Leverage 89

Leverage Manufacturing Investments CFO 89

Future CFO

MAY 6, 2024

ACCA says sustainable organisations that create long-term value for society, as well as financial value for their stakeholders, will be the bedrock of the future global economy. Such concerns include climate change, social inequality, and a widespread lack of trust, ACCA says.

Finance 52

Finance Financial Data Accounting Planning 52

Nerd's Eye View

JULY 5, 2023

In this guest post, Larry Swedroe, head of financial and economic research at Buckingham Strategic Wealth, discusses why many investors tend to fall prey to recency bias, and explains why global diversification – and keeping short- and long-term results in the right perspective – remains a prudent strategy. As the U.S.

Valuation 91

Valuation Economics Investments Marketing 91

Jedox Finance

JANUARY 12, 2022

The goal of corporate financial planning is to use the available resources—primarily financial resources—as strategically as possible. How do you deal with financial bottlenecks? Is there a way to determine the future of your business? The answer to these questions and more: a solid financial plan. Table of Contents. Conclusion.

Planning 138

Planning Profit and Loss Strategic Planning Sales 138

CFO Share

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The seemingly simple terms and conditions that come with MCA financing can hide a multitude of costs. Knowing the tricks and gotchas these lenders use could be the difference between success and bankruptcy. Analyzing Small Business Loan Terms MCA loans are designed with an intricate structure to confuse borrowers.

Finance 52

Finance Numbers Accounting Banking 52

Barry Ritholtz

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

He thinks about expectations, gives speeches on them, and uses the data series when enacting Federal Reserve policies to combat inflation. Their risk tolerance has not changed, but the short-term market environment has; this is of course irrelevant to their long-term investing needs. percent and 3.2 percent in July to 5.7

Budgeting 132

Budgeting Economics Numbers Investments 132

CFO Share

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

In the world of business finance, the terms “Cost of Sales” (COS) and “Cost of Goods Sold” (COGS) are often confused. These aren’t just accounting terms; they are fundamental concepts that shape how you view your business’s financial health and make informed decisions. What is Cost of Sales?

Sales 52

Sales Cost Management Auditing Budgeting 52

The Charity CFO

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

When the right type of debt is taken on methodically, thoughtfully, and for the right reasons, it can be a useful tool that helps a nonprofit gain financial flexibility. The money could be used to hire staff, expand a service area, or launch new initiatives. Long-Term Loans Long-term loans usually have a term of one year or more.

Nonprofit 52

Nonprofit Budgeting Risk Management CFO 52

Future CFO

MARCH 29, 2022

When it comes to CFO strategy, finance leaders CFOs need to move beyond short-term, reactive moves to counter inflation and identify opportunities to build long-term competitive advantages, said Gartner recently. The post CFO strategy: How to move beyond short-term moves and build long-term edge appeared first on FutureCFO.

CFO 98

CFO Budgeting Finance Investments 98

Barry Ritholtz

MAY 17, 2023

Beyond short-term extrapolation, they have little to no ability to provide insight into intermediate-term (6-12 months) inflation. Beyond short-term extrapolation, they have little to no ability to provide insight into intermediate-term (6-12 months) inflation. They shouldn’t.

Forecasting 129

Forecasting Finance Data Analysis 129

CFO Talks

APRIL 5, 2023

I was in matric, and I always used to look at the careers section in the newspaper and something that popped to me at that point was Chief Financial Officer,” Imtiyaaz told the podcast. That was an initial challenge, but I also saw it as an opportunity to say ‘how will I use this skill set to diversify myself’.”

CFO 98

CFO Leadership Finance Accounting 98

Centage

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

While revenue is also an important number to understand for the health of your business, it doesn’t represent cash that you can use to pay bills like rent, inventory, and salaries. The direct method , however, is better for shorter to medium term forecasting. Businesses talk a lot about budgets, revenue projections, and actuals.

Cash Flow Forecasting 98

Cash Flow Forecasting Forecasting Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Budgeting 98

Bramasol

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Based on an understanding of the different starting points for companies that have been using SAP on-premise vs those that are new to SAP, the RISE and GROW options provide distinct roadmaps for customer success. In these situations, RISE with SAP enables a customizable forward path for either Greenfield or Brownfield deployment scenarios.

SAP 59

SAP IFRS Compliance Leverage 59

Barry Ritholtz

AUGUST 1, 2023

It is useful to put drawdowns of 20 or 30% into proper context when they follow gains of 100% (SPX) and 200% (NDX). After a monstrous 68% recovery from the March 2020 pandemic low, and another nearly 30% gain in 2021, markets decided to have one of their all-too-regular spasms. Blame whatever you want – Too far, too fast? End of ZIRP?

Forecasting 98

Forecasting Concentration Valuation Economics 98

VCFO

JANUARY 18, 2024

The deferred revenue liability is reduced on an amortized basis or per contractual terms as the income is earned and then reflected on the income statement as revenue. Deferred Revenue – How to Handle it and How it Affects Your Business We missed on revenue… our cash flows are strapped… we’re really at risk on this.

Auditing 81

Auditing Leadership Construction Invoicing 81

E78 Partners

MAY 13, 2024

This unified approach paves the way for enhanced patient care through the efficient use of collaborative tools and the availability of comprehensive patient data, regardless of the practice location. This article will explore how DSOs and MSOs can benefit from this strategy.

Technology 52

Technology Healthcare Compliance Prioritization 52

Future CFO

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Chief financial officers, apart from their apparent role of overseeing the financial activities of the organisation, are found to have been holding a position to build consensus across the C-suite to better balance near- and long-term investments, according to an EY study revealed.

Investments 52

Investments CFO Leadership Finance 52

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that a new study from research firm Cerulli has found that investors' willingness to pay for financial advice has risen over the last 15 years, with more investors reporting using a financial advisor (and a decreasing share considering (..)

Practice Management 74

Practice Management Investments Numbers 74

CFO Thought Leader

MAY 6, 2024

Recognizing the urgent need for liquidity, Bisgeier spearheaded a proactive initiative to renegotiate payment terms with vendors and clients alike. We have clients that license this platform for different uses. Plus, they work really well, whether for external marketing, internal use, or whatever they’re being used for.

CFO 52

CFO Leadership Healthcare Compliance 52

CS Lucas

MAY 28, 2023

In todays day and age, restructuring your treasury functions through modernization, flexibility and preparation can allow for real time up-to-date reports that allow for improved short and long term decision making. The post Webinar: Managing Term Loans, Money Market, Investments & Forex appeared first on CS Lucas.

Investments 52

Investments Foreign Exchange Marketing Restructuring 52

Spreadym

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Budgeting and forecasting in business are both financial planning tools used by businesses, but they serve different purposes and have distinct characteristics. Budgets are used for controlling costs, setting financial targets, and measuring performance against those targets. Forecast: Forecasts can vary in terms of their time horizon.

Budgeting 59

Budgeting Forecasting Cash Flow Forecasting Benchmarking 59

VCFO

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Many use it to assess questions like “Am I cash positive?” monthly, annual) performance, much more is needed for effective strategic planning – proactive planning that looks beyond what the business will do in the short term to where you want it to be in five years, ten years, or a similar timeframe. as a barometer for business health.

Strategic Planning 83

Strategic Planning Cash Flow Forecasting Profit and Loss CFO 83

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 2, 2024

Welcome to the 366th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Stevyn Guinnip. Stevyn is founder of Grow Wellthy, a health and wellness consulting firm based in Springfield, Missouri that specializes in working with busy – but not always healthy – financial advisors.

Leverage 80

Leverage Finance Planning 80

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 4, 2023

And when it comes to retirement planning, one popular technique is the use of ‘guardrails’, which set an initial monthly withdrawal rate that can be later adjusted as the size of the client’s portfolio changes. Financial advisors have a wide range of strategies at their disposal to create financial plans for their clients.

Planning 90

Planning Marketing Numbers 90

CFO Simplified

AUGUST 18, 2022

It is a powerful measurement of how well your company is using its working capital. . Some companies use monthly or quarterly calculations to account for business cycles, seasonality, industry, etc. Some companies use monthly or quarterly calculations to account for business cycles, seasonality, industry, etc. Days’ Receivables.

Accounts Payable 105

Accounts Payable Invoicing Accounting Sales 105