- M&A: A Key Cylinder in the CFO’s Growth Engine - Part I
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- Growth is an often-discussed topic in the C-Suite and the Boardroom. Preferably profitable growth. A key avenue for step function growth is through mergers or acquisitions (M&A). According to Reuters, M&A volume globally climbed 30% in Q1 2024 and nearly 60% in the USA.* The problem is, according the to Harvard Business Review, 70-90% of acquisitions fail.**
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- David Safeer from Cash is Clear! shares some great tips on cash flow management and business leadership in this episode of CFO TALK. Tune in for a refreshing perspective on cash flow management that challenges conventional wisdom and offers actionable advice for both small and large businesses.
- WEBINETTE: Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go
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- In today’s business environment, talent is the major differentiator. And developing and retaining that talent is one of the most significant drivers of employee engagement… which in turn is the key to critical business outcomes like revenue, profitability, innovation, productivity, customer loyalty, quality, and cycle time.
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
