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Why Analytics Will Be the Next Competitive Edge CFO.University contributor Gary Cokins, Founder and CEO of Analytics-Based Performance Management LLC and expert in corporate performance management, shares his teaching, “ The use of analytics that include statistics is a skill that has gained mainstream value due to the increasingly thinner margin for decision error. Organizations are drowning in data but starving for information. The application of analytics is becoming commonly accepted, but will senior executives realize it? ” 🎯 Follow CFO.University to hit your professional development bullseye with leadership, accounting, finance and treasury insights from Contributors like Gary. Links to the article, Gary’s library on CFO.University are in the first comment box below. Moving from the mysterious to the heuristic to the algorithmic. Prashanth H Southekal, PhD, MBA, ICD.D #cfo #CFOUniversity #analytics #leadership #cfodevelopment

🗺 Accounting and Finance Leaders, Build Your Professional Development Roadmap: Take The (free) CFO Readiness Assessment (🔗 link in the document and first Comment box below) Take charge of your career growth. Start by understanding your strengths and areas for development. 👁 The CFO Readiness Assessment™ by CFO.University will help you become a better CFO or accelerate your journey towards becoming a Chief Financial Officer. This tool compares your scores to the thousands of previous assessment takers to help you identify where to focus your development. 🛠 Invest just 15 minutes to receive your personalized CFO Readiness score 💹 Share this opportunity with CFOs aspiring CFOs in your network. Your colleagues will thank you for this valuable resource. 🎯 Hit your professional development bullseye, follow CFO.University Assess. Target. Grow. Succeed. 🏫 CFO.University is a professional development center for CFOs and aspiring CFOs 🌎 🌍 🌏 Our Mission:   Develop world changing finance leaders #CFOUniversity #cfo #CFOReadiness #accounting #finance #treasury #leadership #cfodevelopment #strategiccfo

Explore Our CFO Development Community at CFO.University CFO.University has multiple options for you to exercise on your professional development journey; ☑ Articles - Innovative, CFO-centric thought leadership ✅ Courses - That build on our Four Pillars of CFO Success model ☑ Tools - That shine a bright light on the biggest opportunities for CFOs ✅ Contributors - Global experts driven to improve business leaders who have tailored their content to our community ☑ Videos/Podcasts - Watch, Listen, Connect and Grow ✅ Live Events - Summits, Webinars, Streaming ☑ Member Meetings - Exclusive monthly meetings for members Visit the document below and the links in the first Comment box to explore the future of your professional development Enjoy. Develop. Grow. 📒 💹 💰 💼 🚀 🌐 Join the revolution taking place in the CFO suite - https://lnkd.in/g72yWfSG 📰 Subscribe to the Future of Finance Leadership Newsletter - https://lnkd.in/eE2MzqVw 🎬 Binge on our CFO Talks - https://lnkd.in/gg6bdZx 🗺 Follow the CFO growth platform - CFO.University #cfo #CFOUniversity #accounting #finance #treasury #leadership #cfodevelopment #strategiccfo

🚀 "What's Up at the U" In What's Up at the U we capture the hottest trends in finance, AI, and leadership. 📊 **Top Reads & Tools:** 📄* Top Articles:* "The KPI Playbook Strategies" by Yiannis Papadopoulos "Cash is Still the CFO's Best Friend" highlight crucial insights into business analytics and cash management. 🧰 *Top Tools:* CFO.University's Capital Investment Analysis Tool and the Key Performance Indicator Assessment are essential for making informed financial decisions. 🧠 **Upcoming Course** Don't miss out on our "AI for Finance Leaders" course by experts Tariq Munir and Prashanth H Southekal, PhD, MBA in August - Limit 20. (link to details in the comment box) 🔗 LinkedIn Live - 2024 Data, Analytics and AI Predictions and Prescriptions for CFOs - Tobias Zwingmann - **Human-Centric AI Integration:** Tobias emphasizes that AI is not just about automation. Effective AI systems should augment human capabilities, finding a balance between AI and human input to enhance workflows. - **Future-Proofing with Open Source:** Flexibility is key. Building your AI stack with open-source tools ensures adaptability in an ever-evolving industry. Find 🔗🔗links to these resources in the first comment box below. 🏫 CFO.University is a professional development center for CFOs and aspiring CFOs 🌎 🌍 🌏 Our Mission:   Develop world changing finance leaders 👁  Gain insight into your professional development with the CFO Readiness Assessment https://lnkd.in/gA-xNbG 💥Learn about the Four Pillars of CFO Success here. https://lnkd.in/gK8vqr3r #Finance #AI #Leadership #CFOUniversity #Podcast #BusinessAnalytic #ProfessionalGrowth #OpenSource #AIIntegration

🌟 Today we are thankful to Glenn Hopper -  for sharing his leading edge work on the future of finance with our CFO.University community as a Contributor 🌟 Glenn is the  Head of AI Research & Development Eventus Advisory Group, LLC, where he leads the development of AI-powered solutions for the finance and accounting sectors, focusing on streamlining financial processes, improving accuracy, and supporting data-driven decision-making through advanced technologies. Glenn is a 🌐 global voice on AI for finance. He has held the CFO role multiple times and is the author of the book, Deep Finance – Corporate Finance in the Information Age. Visit Glenn's 🏛 library on CFO.University here,    https://lnkd.in/gZceamvy Two standout works from his collection include: 1️⃣ " The Evolution of the Chief Financial Officer" https://lnkd.in/g6Urwf29 2️⃣ " Introducing Otto the Audit Bot " https://lnkd.in/g3A6rvCh 🙏🏼🙏🏼 Thank you,  Glenn, for sharing your work with our community at CFO.University! 🏫 CFO.University is a professional development center for CFOs and aspiring CFOs 🌎 🌍 🌏 Our Mission:   Develop world changing finance leaders 👁  Gain insight into your professional development with the CFO Readiness Assessment https://lnkd.in/gA-xNbG 💥Learn about the Four Pillars of CFO Success here. https://lnkd.in/gK8vqr3r #CFO #CFOUniversity #AI #CFOLeadership #Gratitude

Our Why. Our Story. Why CFO.University? Dave: “Why did you develop CFO.University?” Steve: “We felt there wasn’t a professional development community that global finance leaders could call home. We imagined what that place would look like and built CFO.University to replicate that image…” This is Why we Built CFO.University https://lnkd.in/gfWytdUe The language of accounting and finance is the native language of business. In many ways our language is also the language for all economies, including; nations, states, corporations and households. It is the recognition of how critical our profession is to all our economies that inspired the Why behind CFO.University. Building Our Business – Steve’s story about building CFO.University https://lnkd.in/gcF-7Uk “ My Dad always made certain the structures he created had strong foundations, from the rockers on the rocking horses to the footings of his largest projects. " - Steve Rosvold Like his Dad’s foundations, the foundation at CFO.University is solid. Our platform is robust with firm footings that support all the Pillars of CFO success. Practical, convenient professional development for CFOs https://lnkd.in/gUeZ9c-H Why. How. What. #cfo #CFOUniversity #WhyCFOUniversity #leadership #cfodevelopment #strategiccfo

💥 AI for Finance Leaders – A Course You Don’t Want to Miss https://lnkd.in/gFMJwF_N AI is revolutionizing every aspect of business. The finance function is no exception. The "AI for Finance Leaders" course, delivered by renowned experts Tariq Munir and Prashanth H Southekal, PhD, MBA, is designed specifically for senior finance and transformation leaders. In 3 session over 9 interactive hours, you’ll gain insights into using AI to drive innovation, manage risks, and enhance data-driven decision-making. This hands on training will equip you with the tools to grow your finance team as strategic partners in your organization. 🎯 LEARNING OBJECTIVES Designed specifically for Senior Finance Leaders, this course will enable you to: ⚫ Develop a strategic mindset for leveraging AI & Data to solve business challenges and drive innovation. ⚫ Use an AI Playbook to develop the skills and frameworks identify, implement and sustain AI use cases in your Finance function. ⚫ Evaluate use of AI-based digital capabilities to Transform your Finance function. ⚫ Address the risks and challenges of Ethical and Responsible AI practices as a Finance Leader. Essential topics such as understanding the capabilities and limitations of AI, the importance of digital literacy for finance professionals, and real-world applications of AI in finance will be covered. You will learn to 🔎 identify and apply AI solutions to optimize finance processes, improve forecast accuracies, and manage risk. The course also emphasizes the digital capabilities needed for successful AI integration, including data foundations, cloud technology, and IoT. 📅 Session Dates and Times: August 8th, 13th and 15th starting at 9:00 am EDT (New York) You will be equipped with a strategic 📗 AI Playbook to prioritize and implement AI use cases effectively. Additionally, the course addresses the ethical and responsible use of AI, ensuring that you are well-prepared to lead your organization through the AI transformation responsibly and strategically. Signup for the course opens on July 15th with a $150.00 early bird discount through July 17th.  Sign up for this first cohort closes July 22nd 📝 Register your interest for more on the course and preferred status here, https://lnkd.in/gV_W8fry 📝 This course, designed by the instructors, is being brought to you by CFO.University. #AIforFinanceLeaders #CFOUniversity Andy Burrows, Gary Cokins, Tobias Zwingmann, Asif Masani, Abdul Khaliq, CFO.University

Thanks to Nathan Bell, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of VAi Consulting, for this timely and well written contribution to the Future of Finance Leadership. Buckle up. The AI Revolution in Finance is here!

💡 5 Essential Financial KPIs Every Finance Leader Should Track In this piece on KPIs, CFO.University Contributor and global FP&A leader, Ehab Sobhy, highlights 5 essential metrics finance leaders should track. Ehab writes, "Tracking the right financial KPIs is paramount for Finance leaders to effectively manage an organization’s financial health and drive its success. By monitoring revenue growth, gross margin, operating expenses ratio, cash conversion cycle, and return on investment, Finance leaders can gain valuable insights into their company’s financial performance, make informed decisions, and contribute to sustainable growth." Enjoy the article and visit Ehab's library on CFO.University from the links in the first comment box below. 🎯 Hit the bullseye on your KPIs by following CFO.University. Identify. Measure. Grow. 🏫 CFO.University is a professional development center for CFOs and aspiring CFOs 🌎 🌍 🌏 Our Mission:  Develop world changing finance leaders 👁  Gain insight into your professional development with the CFO Readiness Assessment https://lnkd.in/gUbfMhM 💥Learn about the Four Pillars of CFO Success here. https://lnkd.in/gJNV4q7 #cfo #CFOUniversity #KPis #leadership #cfodevelopment #strategiccfo

Governance I - Introduction to Corporate Governance https://lnkd.in/gZUsy2tH 🌟 Calling all business leaders! Elevate your governance game with CFO.University's Introduction to Governance course. Governance lays the foundation for effective decision-making, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. In this course, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of governance principles and best practices that are essential for driving organizational success. Why take this course? 1️⃣ Strengthen accountability: Learn how to establish clear roles and responsibilities to enhance transparency and accountability within your organization. 2️⃣ Mitigate risks: Identify potential risks and implement robust governance structures to safeguard against financial and reputational harm. 3️⃣ Enhance compliance: Stay ahead of regulatory requirements and ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices. 4️⃣ Foster trust: Build trust among stakeholders—including investors, customers, and employees—by demonstrating a commitment to sound governance principles. Invest in the future of your organization. Enroll in Introduction to Governance today https://lnkd.in/gZUsy2tH and lay the groundwork for sustainable growth and success! Here is a bonus link to a tool that help you strengthen your CFO Foundation, https://lnkd.in/gCj7JAe Enjoy. Engage. Learn. Grow. 🏫 CFO.University is a professional development center for CFOs and aspiring CFOs 🌎 🌍 🌏 Our Mission:   Develop world changing finance leaders 👁  Gain insight into your professional development with the CFO Readiness Assessment https://lnkd.in/gA-xNbG 💥Learn about the Four Pillars of CFO Success here. https://lnkd.in/gK8vqr3r #CFO #CFOUniversity #Governance #RiskManagement #LeadershipExcellence