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A strategic CFO goes beyond the numbers to impact decisions business-wide on equal footing with their C-suite colleagues. Learn how to go from focusing on the near term to the big picture.

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What the CFO Reports to the Board of Directors (Template Included)

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October 31, 2024

Understand the key information a CFO must report to the Board of Directors along with advice for CFOs from a board member's perspective. Use our board report template to build your reports faster.

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Navigate the annual budget season with best practices from finance experts. Understand which budget methodology is best for your business and improve cross-department collaboration.

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Learn how finance and sales teams work together to create a sales plan that ensures your revenue engine is operating at peak performance.

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Discover the highest (banking) and lowest (auto & truck) average profit margins by industry. Learn how gross, net and operating profit margins impact business.

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From Data to Decisions: How To Craft a KPI Dashboard in Excel (Templates Included)

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Learn how to build a KPI dashboard in Excel step by step and find tips for elevating your financial reporting. Free templates included.

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