CFO Techniques: A Hands-On Guide to Keeping Your Business Solvent and Successful


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Introduction: What It Takes to Succeed, or How Long Is Your Hat Rack?
  1. What's So Special About Smaller Businesses?
  2. Titles vs. Job Description
  3. CFO's Mission and Aspirations
  4. The Eight Balls You Cannot Afford to Drop
  5. Essential Knowledge Prerequisites
  6. Commercial and Financial Policies
  7. Procedures Development and Documentation
  8. Internal Controls
  9. The Weakest Link
  10. Budgeting as a Control Mechanism
  11. Commercial Control
  12. Variety and Nature of Capital Resources
  13. Business Type vs. Financial Resources
  14. Soliciting Lenders and Investors
  15. Nurturing Financial Relationships
  16. Essence of Treasury Function
  17. Cash Flow Projections
  18. Cash Position Reports
  19. Receivables and Payables Management
  20. Cash Management Services
  21. Information Technology Needs and Decisions
  22. Data Processing and Quality Control
  23. Performance Analytics and Executive Reports
  24. The Importance of Segmental Analysis
  25. Ad-hoc Reporting
  26. Find Your Applicable GAAP, FASB, SFAS, and SOP
  27. Accounting Cycles Identification
  28. The Most Important Statement: Cash Flow
  29. Choose Your Auditors Wisely and Educate Them
  30. What Guarantees Fast and Painless Audits
  31. Insured Risks
  32. Commercial Risks
  33. Tax and Regulations Compliance
  34. Strategic Planning
  35. Practical Forecasting and Scenario Modeling
  36. New Ventures
  37. Exit Strategies
  38. Human Resources Management
  39. Hiring and Outsourcing
  40. The Importance of Behavioral Assessment


Author: Marina Zosya
Publisher: Apress
Published: 12/22/2011
Pages: 380
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.23lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.85d
ISBN13: 9781430237563
ISBN10: 1430237562
BISAC Categories:
- Business & Economics | Accounting | Financial
- Business & Economics | Finance | General
- Computers | General

About the Author
Marina Guzik s career in finance and accounting spans 24 years, with the last 17 years in chief financial officer and controller positions in small and mid-size companies. She has worked in both the public and private sectors, including manufacturing, global supply chain, e-commerce, professional services, asset management, and consulting. Marina s functional expertise spans a broad range of tasks and duties, from international treasury to mergers & acquisitions and everything in between. She holds several academic degrees, including a master's in business administration in accounting. She believes in the strength of fundamental knowledge and commercial acumen, which can be intelligently applied to any particular business model.

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