Category: Tips & tools

Team leadership: a key ingredient in the CFO sauce

I’ve read a number of articles lately regarding what makes a great CFO. They list key attributes, such as business acumen and the ability to lead the business with the management team, but one attribute that’s consiste…

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Don’t let the cloud rain on your parade

I hear a lot about the many virtues of moving to the cloud. There are a lot of reasons this makes sense—among other things, the cloud can provide greater efficiencies, reduce costs, enhance productivity, remove geographi…

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Make 2012 your best year ever

The new year is traditionally a time of looking forward and reflecting on changes you want to make in your life, taking stock of your current situation and setting new goals. The same concepts apply to your professional li…

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A clean financial model design leads to efficient forecasting

There is no fixed form for a financial model, as it is always tailored for the type of business, and various models serve different purposes. However, a good design that is easy to follow and allows smooth data flow has a …

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Yes, you can work faster: use two monitors

There is a simple solution to improve efficiency and I’m surprised how many haven’t tried it: using two monitors. This isn’t a new concept. The AICPA says it can boost efficiency by 50 percent, according to this art…

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