- CFO Talk: D2A2 (Digital, Data, Analytics and AI) 2025 Insights - Predictions and Prescriptions
-
- Get a peek into the future from our CFO Talk, D2A2 (Digital, Data, Analytics and AI) 2025 Predictions and Prescriptions. We cover the dynamic world of digital, data, analytics, and AI with global experts leading the charge in D2A2. Here are three of the many takeaways:
Join our Community of Member Scholars for tools, courses and exclusive content to develop your skills as a Chief Financial Officer.
Take Your Personalized CFO Readiness Survey by clicking the Take Assessment button below.
Take Assessment Watch Video- How to Jump-Start Improvement
-
- Many companies begin performance improvement initiatives with 5S, a Lean tool that involves workplace organization. 5S reduces clutter in offices, warehouses and manufacturing floors and creates quick, visible improvements to jump start employee engagement in the process.
- Financial Management for Business Exit Strategies
-
- This video was produced as part of the Washington State University MAP Alliance program on Strategic Planning for Your Business Exit. It covers the role of financial management in creating a successful exit.
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
