As an early-stage start-up, whether funded or not, the founder’s prime objective is to be frugal and extend the runway as much as possible. In this pursuit founders end up ignoring accounting. Let us admit, modern accounting softwares like QuickBooks and Xero have come a long way in terms of…

FP&A outsourcing is coming back into the discussions due to the scalability, agility and cost-effectiveness. Companies are expecting more than transactions processing from their F&A outsourcing service providers. FP&A generally includes many diversified processes. While these systems can be managed separately, their ownership requires a common skill set. This includes…

With effect from 1st August 2020, I+B is being rebranded as CFOLogic. As a valued client and well-wisher, I thought I should share a little about the thought process behind this change. Why are we re-branding? We have evolved multiple times in last 35+ years of our existence. With the…

Always the “gold standard” by which credit and investment decisions are made, cash flow analyses now also provide the means to monitor the health of your client’s business and provide immediate input necessary for critical management decision-making. A balanced picture of the future health of a business not only benefits…

Lot of efforts are taken to develop company’s growth strategy but seldom due attention is given to the finance strategy. Suitable finance strategy is cornerstone for the success of company’s growth strategy. CFOs need to understand the need to have a financial strategy that connects to organizational goals and focuses…

@dasarpb Thiyagarajan Kumar — Head of Management Assurance Services, Times Group Participated in business continuity planning discussions Focus on cost, cash and receivables Keep talking to CIOs of business verticals to ensure cyber security Monitoring payments to ensure Bhavani Jois: AVP and Head of IA — Infosys >> Get used…

Since 19th March, I am in Bermuda. Now it’s one month and i must tell you how awesome this is. Bermuda is a British island territory in the North Atlantic Ocean known for its pink-sand beaches such as Elbow Beach and Horseshoe Bay. Except, I am not referring to the…

We are an accounting firm and let me admit to start with I wasn’t taught project management as a part of syllabus. But soon after setting up the accounting firm, I realised all we do is project management. Be it carrying out an audit, filing a tax returns, or any…

To help young and dynamic start-ups tide over unprecedented lockdown caused by COVID 19, SIDBI has announced COVID-19 Start-up Assistance Scheme (‘CSAS’). …