CFOs are crucial for business survival but appointing the right financial guardian has never been more challenging

Appointing a future-proof CFO

CFOs are crucial for business survival but appointing the right financial guardian has never been more challenging. Partner at Savannah Group, Richard Ashton explains what skills are vital for CFOs and where technology can aid with recruiting the perfect CFO Read more

Q&A: Kris Lee, CFO at Daisy, on finding the right balance between traditional responsibilities and being a strategic leader

Siyamtanda Capa

Speaking to the CFO, Kris Lee, the newly appointed CFO at Daisy, shares his plans for driving financial growth, and his views on how the role of the CFO has evolved over the years Read more

Balancing the books: A guide to smart budgeting and spend management

Idris Nagri

By staying on top of their budgets and utilising the right tools, CFOs can help ensure the long-term success of their businesses Read more

US likely to see slowdown in interest rate hikes

Idris Nagri

CFOs are coping with higher rate environment – but a US recession is still possible Read more

How spend management software revolutionises the expense approval process

Idris Nagri

Corporate expense approvals can be a tedious task that is time consuming, but technology has made it less complicated Read more

Prioritising AML: mitigating reputational risk

Siyamtanda Capa

Recent high-profile AML failures and increased regulatory scrutiny have highlighted the need for CFOs to prioritise AML compliance in 2023 to protect their companies from financial and reputational damage Read more

How CFOs can prepare, tackle, and mitigate supply chain risk

Siyamtanda Capa

If CFOs are to tackle and mitigate supply chain disruptions, risk identification is key. Utilising scenario planning and supply chain mapping are likely to become everyday tools in a CFOs toolkit Read more

Finance directors advised to tackle increasing defined benefit pension risks

Idris Nagri

abrdn’s Brian Denyer believes it must be a priority in the wake of gilt market volatility and increasing regulations Read more

Understanding the global demand for intangible data reporting

Idris Nagri

Businesses are becoming more sophisticated at capturing and disclosing intangible data. Peter Spence, associate technical director — Management Accounting, AICPA & CIMA, discusses why organisations should value and report intangible assets Read more

CFOs should be alert to employees seeking second incomes

Siyamtanda Capa

Employees taking a second income can have a significant impact on CFOs and the wider finance function, including increased taxes, loss of benefits, and additional workload Read more

How CFOs can keep sustainability top of mind during economic uncertainty

Siyamtanda Capa

The looming economic downturn means CFOs must keep sustainability top of mind by incorporating it into their financial planning and decision-making processes, and also viewing it as a long-term investment rather than a cost Read more

February 1, 2023

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