- The 6 Paths To Innovation Every CFO Needs To Know
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- Recently, I was talking to the Head of Innovation at one of the world’s largest companies, who told me that in the first two years of their corporate accelerator, they just bled money. None of the ideas being developed in their accelerator brought any commercial success for 24 months.
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- According to the recently published PwC’s 22nd Annual Global CEO Survey, 85% of the surveyed CEOs overwhelmingly agree artificial intelligence (AI) will have a significant impact on their business within the next five years. For this reason, they have plans to pursue AI investments.
- When Is a Proper Business Valuation Worth the Investment?
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- Imagine making one of the biggest financial decisions of your life—selling your business, securing financing, or planning for succession—based on guesswork. While some business owners opt for a professional valuation, others rely on “ballpark” estimates. At first glance, the appeal of a quick, low-cost estimate is understandable, but these methods carry risks. Understanding when a detailed valuation is essential and when a rough estimate may suffice can help you navigate these choices wisely.
Governance & Controls – structure and controls.
Transaction Recording – systems, transaction processing and closing the books.
Reporting - efficient, timely and accurate information for decision making and meeting compliance requirements.
Accounting
Business Planning - provide the financial roadmap for the company with supporting analytics.
Financial Forecasting - integrate the company’s current performance relative to budget with the real-time business environment.
Investment Analysis - the framework to analyze new opportunities as they present themselves.
Finance
Cash Management - the discipline to ensure cash is available to operate the business normally.
Funding - Planning for and raising funds to meet the needs of the business.
Risk Management – Identification and mitigation of key business risks.
Treasury
Self-Awareness - Internal.
Team Building - External.
Strategy & Culture – Motivate people to follow you.
Leadership
Four Pillars of Executive Expertise
CFO.University is built around the Four Pillars of CFO Success. These Pillars are supported with Core Competencies. Our framework allows you to master your role as a senior financial officer. The Four Pillars are made up of:
Accounting – Governance & Controls, Transaction Recording and Reporting
Finance – Business Planning, Financial Forecasting and Investment Analysis
Treasury – Cash Management, Funding (Capital Raising) and Risk Management
Leadership – Self Awareness, Team Building and Strategy & Culture
