- Position Yourself for a Profitable Exit When Selling Your Business
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- Good news, business owners: it’s turning into a sellers’ market. A confluence of factors— the post pandemic economic recovery has started, stock prices have been rising, interest rates remain low,, and the long-term investor portfolio shift to business acquisitions—has created a perfect storm, but instead of getting battered by the waves, as in years past, this front can steer owners towards a profitable exit strategy. How can you capitalize on this opportunity? But First…There’s a Catch or Two
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- If you’re a finance leader—or anyone looking to strengthen your executive presence—you won’t want to miss this FInEx Talk by Sue Rosen, The Strategic Pause: A Key to Increasing Your Influence & Impact.
- Why Modern CFOs Must Master Cash Velocity
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- Most CFOs have experienced the frustration of watching revenue rise, profits improve, and customer demand remain strong, while cash flow tightens. The board sees growth. The executive team sees opportunity. Yet, these positive business outcomes beg the question: “If business is doing so well, where is all the cash?”
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
