Accounting vs Finance and What it Takes to be a High-Quality CFO

In this Finance Fireside Chat, John Baule, CEO of FutureView Systems and a seasoned CFO, discusses the difference between accounting and finance within a company and the necessary responsibilities of each. We'll also dive into CFO best practices and a guide for what it takes to be a successful CFO or finance leader. Learn how proven finance leaders approach their accounting and finance team as well as the processes to increase finance's impact on company performance. We discuss the best way to organize a finance function and the types of people you typically find in accounting vs. finance.

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VIDEO CONTENT:
0:00 In what ways does accounting and finance differ?
4:37 What qualities do successful CFOs typically have?
7:23 How would use organize a finance function?
9:30 Accounting and controller functions
10:15 Financial planning and analysis (FP&A) role

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[baruchschwartz]

In other words, the accountant handles the transactions and records the information accurately. The CFO then analyzes, interpets, and strategizes based on that information.

[devenney-ne]

Totally agree. Excellent videos!Thank you very much for your hard work..

[annel]

Truly amazing presentation!!!Very well structured and informative to a larger audience. Would love to attend your course or seminars on Fp&a transformation/maturity process!

[lunamorris]

Excellent videos!
Thank you very much for your hard work.

[CCAFO]

Thank you so much! I enjoy watching and learning from your knowledge.