One of the direst mistakes you can make when it comes to strategic planning and forecasting is to overlook external factors. One tool you can use for this is PESTLE analysis. In today’s article, we will explain everything you need to know about conducting a PESTLE analysis.

Autogrill VFS F&B, a leading player in the food and beverage industry in Vietnam, faced challenges with its legacy accounting system, Infor SunSystems 6.3, stemming from an incompatibility issue. The incompatibility limited the finance team's ability to integrate and streamline processes. 

Let's face it: the days of finance professionals focusing on retrospective activities - bookkeeping, financial reporting, and compliance - are numbered. If you work in finance and you're still spending most of your time crunching numbers and preparing reports, you might want to sit down for this: you've got about five years to completely reinvent yourself. 

Vietnam's financial landscape is undergoing a significant transformation with the adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). This shift has had a profound impact on the way businesses report their financial information, bringing Vietnam's accounting practices in line with global standards.  

Many view budgeting as a daunting task. However, if implemented effectively, the process can serve as a robust instrument in converting expectations into a well-defined pathway for success. 

Following our exploration of cloud repatriation trends, this guide focuses on practical strategies for implementing hybrid cloud solutions. As organisations increasingly adopt hybrid approaches, having a clear implementation strategy becomes crucial for success.

In our previous post, we explored the emerging role of the operational CFO and how it's reshaping the landscape of corporate leadership. In today’s article, we will explore specific examples of how an operational CFO can get involved in non-financial aspects of a business, and what it takes to become an operational CFO.

Let's be honest: As a CFO, you're probably getting bombarded with pitches about AI. Everyone's telling you it's the next big thing, but what they're not telling you is how to actually make it work in your organisation without burning through your budget or disrupting existing operations.

The unique nature of insurance contracts, with their long-term liabilities and inherent risks, presents specific challenges for accountants. This blog post will explore key best practices that can help insurance professionals navigate these challenges and ensure accurate, reliable, and compliant financial reporting.

Financial forecasting for insurance businesses presents unique challenges - from regulatory changes and market volatility to evolving risk landscapes and shifting consumer behaviours. By following the best practices outlined in this article, finance executives in the sector can greatly improve theirpredictive capabilities and drive informed decision-making.