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Strategic Planning from a CFO’s Perspective
A CFO’s role is one of many hats. They are expected to be a steward by protecting company assets, have operational savvy, act as a…
A Practical Guide to Fractional Service Providers
Business owners in the middle market are all too familiar with the task of trying to optimize cost structures – getting the most efficiency and…
The CFO’s Role in a Change of Business Ownership
When a business changes ownership, the CFOs of both businesses have a particular set of duties and responsibilities. This article discusses the role of the…
How CFOs Plan and Prepare for Worst-Case Scenarios
The current economic climate, combined with the fact that September is National Preparedness Month, has many of us thinking about how we can prepare for…
How Can a CFO Help in a Time of Crisis?
The current economic uncertainty has many businesses closely evaluating their current and future staffing needs. While some positions are being cut, especially in the hospitality…
Integrity in Business: A Priceless Essential for Success
Trust is like the air we breathe — when it’s present, nobody really notices. When it’s absent, everyone notices.” — Warren Buffett Integrity in…
How to Become a Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Becoming a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is often the ultimate executive goal for those who have made finance their career. The position offers challenges, variety, and opportunities…
How a CFO can Increase the Long-Term Value of a Company
For business owners and executives working toward an exit from their company, a CFO who is skilled in the entire lifecycle of a business transaction…
3 Paths to Making Your Independent CPA Audit a Success
Why Audits Matter For many middle market, closely-held businesses, the annual independent financial statement audit is an important part of the financial reporting process. Lenders,…
The CEO Email Fraud
Carl in accounting receives an urgent email from Erica, the company CEO. The unusual email captures Carl’s attention, so he verifies that it is from…