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Neel Aughhy, a forensic accountant at Toptal who previously held CFO positions at Medtronic, Johnson & Johnson, and regional divisions, was reviewing a business’s performance a few years back at the owner of that company, a large conglomerate. He uses both qualitative and quantitative tools in his work, such as site visits, conversations and behavioral […]

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The traditional functions of a Chief Financial Officer used to include monitoring the cash flow, financial activities and serving as an accounting expert. They also included limiting unneeded spending and making sure that all financial decisions were in line with standard operating procedures. The CFO’s traditional duties remain important, but are increasingly being replaced by […]

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The funding dilemma for early-stage startups has intensified ever since 2022, when the venture capital market became more competitive. For founders to appeal to investors – especially those who are concerned about the recession – they need convincing evidence that their investment will pay off. Quantitative forecasting is one way of achieving this, but with […]

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A slew disruptions have hampered the smooth operation of many companies in the past few years. Many are unable to get the products they want to their customers or the necessary parts. Business leaders should prepare for the economic uncertainties that are likely to persist in the near future. They can help their company adapt […]

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