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Business Finance

When to Use a ‘Decision Tree’ for Business Planning

For those not familiar with the term, a decision tree is a flow chart that works through all possible response options in a scenario to…

CFO Selections Team
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Business Finance

5 Keys to Accurate Cash Flow Forecasting

Running out of cash is not only a sign of poor planning, but it’s also one of the biggest reasons that businesses fail. Forecasting your…

Kevin Briscoe
Title graphic reading COGS and SG&A: From a CFO's Perspective above a magnifying glass.
Business Finance

What is The Difference Between COGS and SG&A?

As fractional CFOs (Chief Financial Officers) we get a lot of questions about COGS (Cost of Goods Sold) and SG&A expenses from our clients. They…

CFO Selections Team
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Business Finance

Danger Ahead: What are the Future Business Risks? And What Can we Do About it? (From a CFO’s Perspective)

Uncertainty, a term frequently mentioned by business leaders today, essentially refers to business risk – an area CFOs often focus on. Let’s delve into the…

Scott Fowle
Two colleagues reviewing forecast charts and a tablet across a desk.
Business Finance

Do You Need to Switch to a Rolling Forecast?

If you’re wondering whether your company needs to switch to a rolling forecast, it’s important to look at why you’re asking. The simple act of…

CFO Selections Team
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Business Finance

The Ultimate Guide to Better Cash Flow Forecasting for Business Services

There is a misconception that business services companies do not need to prioritize cash flow management in the same way that retail businesses do because…

CFO Selections Team
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Business Finance

Business Contingency Planning for the New Era

In 2018 we published an article titled “How a CFO Will prepare Your Business for Unexpected Events.” In it we outlined 19 types of unanticipated…

CFO Selections Team
A clipboard headed Downsizing on a desk with a calculator and pen.
Business Finance

Is It Time to Downsize Your Business?

Downsizing is never a light topic to broach, but for businesses that are financially compromised or experiencing a reduction in demand, it is important to…

CFO Selections Team
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Workforce & Hiring

The Convergence of Accounting and HR

Companies that understand how finance and HR overlap and foster a relationship between the two are better poised for long-term growth than their less informed…

CFO Selections Team
A figure standing atop a rising bar chart beside the word Reforecasting.
Business Finance

Mastering the Budget Reforecasting Process

Budgeting and strategic forecasting creates a business roadmap to maintain stability and achieve growth. However, for forecasting to be accurate it needs to be modified…

CFO Selections Team