- CFO Tip for U.S. Finance Leaders: The R&D Tax Credit - A BIG HELP FOR SMALL BUSINESS!
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- In a temporary effort to boost the economy in 1981, the United States federal government passed the Research and Experimentation tax credit to reward businesses for investing in research. This credit is now referred to as the R&D tax credit.
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Take Assessment Watch Video- Planning for a Major Expansion? Here’s What You Need to Know
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- Executives planning major expansions or capital projects need to take measures to optimize their chances of success. In many cases, they only take steps to guard against failure while leaving the most important measures out. When preparing for investments or expansions, executives should consider the following:
- Managing Your Team and Career Through Today’s ‘New’ Economic Realities – Part I
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- Most of today’s business leaders are experiencing a convergence of economic events unprecedented during their careers. Increasing interest rates, low unemployment, the most transient workforce in 50 years, a complete rethinking of where we work from, and a plethora of technology choices are overwhelming finance leaders and their teams. This comes on top of a rapid rise in inflation over the past 24 months, leaving margins compressed and SG&A expenses soaring for many businesses.
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
