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Navigating Financial Success: Expert Advice from Part-Time CFOs

Featured • 10 minute read Is It Your ERP System, or How Your Business Is Using It?
What business owners should be asking when their financial systems aren’t keeping up with their operations. For owners of complex, project-based businesses, an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is often one of the largest investments in their financial and operational infrastructure. The expectation is that it will connect accounting, purchasing, […] arrow_right_alt Featured • 11 minute read What Does a CFO Add Beyond the Financial Statements?
Good accounting tells you what happened in the business. Financial leadership should help you understand what is driving those results and what you may want to do differently. Tom Cunningham, CPA, CGA, has spent more than 30 years in accounting, finance and senior business leadership. His career has included public […] arrow_right_alt Featured • 7 minute read Holdbacks in Ontario Construction: Why They Matter More Than Most Contractors Think
For construction companies, a strong backlog and a growing pipeline usually look like good news. More work means more revenue, more opportunity and, ideally, more profit. But construction businesses also know that growth can put a surprising amount of pressure on cash flow, especially when a larger share of working […] arrow_right_alt Featured • 7 minute read What Can an Experienced CFO See That a Business Owner Might Miss?
Business owners know their businesses intimately. But when you’ve been operating a certain way for years, some financial arrangements and operating practices can become accepted simply because that’s how they’ve always been done. Kyle Paterson sat down with Part Time CFO Services CFO Atul Swarup to talk about some of […] arrow_right_alt Featured • 11 minute read Why Your Business Needs a Clear Basis of Accounting
If you own or lead a private business, you probably rely on your financial statements to answer some fairly practical questions. Are we making enough money? Are margins improving? Which areas of the business are performing well? Can we afford to hire? Should we buy that piece of equipment? Why […] arrow_right_alt

Accounting View all

Why Your Business Needs a Clear Basis of Accounting • 11 minute read arrow_right_alt The Hidden Cost of Not Having Financial Leadership • 6 minute read arrow_right_alt Bookkeeper, Controller, or CFO? Here’s How to Know What Your Business Really Needs • 5 minute read arrow_right_alt Why Construction Companies Struggle With Cash Flow Even When Projects Are Profitable • 6 minute read arrow_right_alt What Does a Chief Financial Officer Actually Do? • 6 minute read arrow_right_alt How a Fractional CFO Supports Business Owners in Making Clearer Decisions • 3 minute read arrow_right_alt Streamlining Accounts Payable: A Tactical Upgrade That Makes Everyone’s Work Easier • 5 minute read arrow_right_alt Why Cash Flow Is the Financial Story You Can’t Afford to Miss • 3 minute read arrow_right_alt Markup vs Margin: Unlocking the Secrets to Profitable Pricing Strategies • 5 minute read arrow_right_alt Is your business getting what it needs from the Controller role • 4 minute read arrow_right_alt What If You Don’t Have a CFO (with M&A Experience) On Staff? • 4 minute read arrow_right_alt The Hidden Costs in Profitability Analysis: What You Might Be Missing • 4 minute read arrow_right_alt How Financial Statements Connect: From Income Statement Forecast to Cash Flow Forecast • 5 minute read arrow_right_alt Why Managers Need Strong Financial Insight—And How to Get It • 7 minute read arrow_right_alt Why Industry Experience Matters When Hiring a Fractional CFO or Controller • 4 minute read arrow_right_alt

Financial Management View all

What Does a CFO Add Beyond the Financial Statements? • 11 minute read arrow_right_alt Holdbacks in Ontario Construction: Why They Matter More Than Most Contractors Think • 7 minute read arrow_right_alt Why Your Business Needs a Clear Basis of Accounting • 11 minute read arrow_right_alt The Hidden Cost of Not Having Financial Leadership • 6 minute read arrow_right_alt When Does a Business Need a Fractional CFO? • 4 minute read arrow_right_alt Bookkeeper, Controller, or CFO? Here’s How to Know What Your Business Really Needs • 5 minute read arrow_right_alt Why Construction Companies Struggle With Cash Flow Even When Projects Are Profitable • 6 minute read arrow_right_alt Construction Cost Uncertainty Is Increasing Financial Risk • 2 minute read arrow_right_alt Why Job Costing Is Critical for Construction Companies in Ontario • 6 minute read arrow_right_alt What Does a Chief Financial Officer Actually Do? • 6 minute read arrow_right_alt How a Fractional CFO Supports Business Owners in Making Clearer Decisions • 3 minute read arrow_right_alt Why Cash Flow Is the Financial Story You Can’t Afford to Miss • 3 minute read arrow_right_alt Markup vs Margin: Unlocking the Secrets to Profitable Pricing Strategies • 5 minute read arrow_right_alt Is your business getting what it needs from the Controller role • 4 minute read arrow_right_alt What If You Don’t Have a CFO (with M&A Experience) On Staff? • 4 minute read arrow_right_alt

Leadership View all

What Does a CFO Add Beyond the Financial Statements? • 11 minute read arrow_right_alt What Can an Experienced CFO See That a Business Owner Might Miss? • 7 minute read arrow_right_alt When Does a Business Need a Fractional CFO? • 4 minute read arrow_right_alt Bookkeeper, Controller, or CFO? Here’s How to Know What Your Business Really Needs • 5 minute read arrow_right_alt What Does a Chief Financial Officer Actually Do? • 6 minute read arrow_right_alt How a Fractional CFO Supports Business Owners in Making Clearer Decisions • 3 minute read arrow_right_alt An Idea for Winter Wellness Team Building Fun • 4 minute read arrow_right_alt Why Cash Flow Is the Financial Story You Can’t Afford to Miss • 3 minute read arrow_right_alt Markup vs Margin: Unlocking the Secrets to Profitable Pricing Strategies • 5 minute read arrow_right_alt Strategic Planning Readiness: A Pre-Planning Briefing for Executive Directors • 3 minute read arrow_right_alt Is your business getting what it needs from the Controller role • 4 minute read arrow_right_alt Forecasting with Confidence for NFP Executive Directors • 4 minute read arrow_right_alt You’ve Just Joined the Finance Committee, Now What? • 4 minute read arrow_right_alt How Financial Statements Connect: From Income Statement Forecast to Cash Flow Forecast • 5 minute read arrow_right_alt Why Managers Need Strong Financial Insight—And How to Get It • 7 minute read arrow_right_alt

Not-For-Profit View all

Strategic Planning Readiness: A Pre-Planning Briefing for Executive Directors • 3 minute read arrow_right_alt When a Finance Manager Takes Leave: Creating Stability for Not-for-Profits During Times of Transition • 4 minute read arrow_right_alt Forecasting with Confidence for NFP Executive Directors • 4 minute read arrow_right_alt You’ve Just Joined the Finance Committee, Now What? • 4 minute read arrow_right_alt The Hidden Costs of Cheques: Why Your Not-for-Profit Should Go Digital • 4 minute read arrow_right_alt Why Managers Need Strong Financial Insight—And How to Get It • 7 minute read arrow_right_alt Supercharging Donor Potential: Digital Innovation Strategies for Fundraising Leaders • 4 minute read arrow_right_alt Mid-Year Financial Check-Up: Key Considerations for Executive Directors of Not-for-Profit Organizations • 6 minute read arrow_right_alt Onboarding Your New Treasurer in a Not-for-Profit Board • 4 minute read arrow_right_alt Distinctions between Management Reporting and Board Reporting • 4 minute read arrow_right_alt Determining the Optimal Reserve Amount for Not-for-Profit Organizations • 4 minute read arrow_right_alt Strategies for NFP Organizations When Reserve Fund is at Risk • 4 minute read arrow_right_alt Navigating Success in a Not-For-Profit Finance Committee • 4 minute read arrow_right_alt Charting a Course for Financial Excellence: 10 New Year Resolutions for Enhancing Business Finance Operations • 5 minute read arrow_right_alt The Role of a Board Treasurer in Not-for-Profit Organizations • 7 minute read arrow_right_alt

Risk Management View all

Holdbacks in Ontario Construction: Why They Matter More Than Most Contractors Think • 7 minute read arrow_right_alt Why Construction Companies Struggle With Cash Flow Even When Projects Are Profitable • 6 minute read arrow_right_alt Construction Cost Uncertainty Is Increasing Financial Risk • 2 minute read arrow_right_alt When One Client Is Critical: How to Plan Financially Around Client Dependency • 6 minute read arrow_right_alt Forecasting with Confidence for NFP Executive Directors • 4 minute read arrow_right_alt Webinar Recording: Managing Supply Chain and AR Risk in an Uncertain Economy • 2 minute read arrow_right_alt Navigating Uncertainty and Chaos: A CFO’s Guide for Business Leaders • 7 minute read arrow_right_alt Navigating Tariffs and Trade Tensions: What Ontario Businesses Need to Know • 5 minute read arrow_right_alt A Step-by-Step Guide to Measuring and Mitigating Key Client Risk • 5 minute read arrow_right_alt E-Transfer vs. EFT vs. Cheques: A Financial Showdown for Canadian Organizations • 7 minute read arrow_right_alt Strategies for NFP Organizations When Reserve Fund is at Risk • 4 minute read arrow_right_alt The Spine-Chilling Business Chronicles: 7 Business Nightmares and How to Steer Clear • 5 minute read arrow_right_alt Top 4 Strategies for Ensuring Compliance and Regulatory Expertise in Business Expansion • 2 minute read arrow_right_alt Explore vs. Exploit Innovation Portfolios: A Comprehensive Guide • 5 minute read arrow_right_alt Mitigating Bias in Forecasting: Strategies for Accurate and Reliable Predictions • 3 minute read arrow_right_alt

Strategy View all

When Does a Business Need a Fractional CFO? • 4 minute read arrow_right_alt Why Construction Companies Struggle With Cash Flow Even When Projects Are Profitable • 6 minute read arrow_right_alt Construction Cost Uncertainty Is Increasing Financial Risk • 2 minute read arrow_right_alt Why Job Costing Is Critical for Construction Companies in Ontario • 6 minute read arrow_right_alt What Does a Chief Financial Officer Actually Do? • 6 minute read arrow_right_alt Why Cash Flow Is the Financial Story You Can’t Afford to Miss • 3 minute read arrow_right_alt Markup vs Margin: Unlocking the Secrets to Profitable Pricing Strategies • 5 minute read arrow_right_alt Strategic Planning Readiness: A Pre-Planning Briefing for Executive Directors • 3 minute read arrow_right_alt Is your business getting what it needs from the Controller role • 4 minute read arrow_right_alt What If You Don’t Have a CFO (with M&A Experience) On Staff? • 4 minute read arrow_right_alt When One Client Is Critical: How to Plan Financially Around Client Dependency • 6 minute read arrow_right_alt Seeing the Whole Picture: Why Overhead Matters in Product Profitability • 5 minute read arrow_right_alt Forecasting with Confidence for NFP Executive Directors • 4 minute read arrow_right_alt You’ve Just Joined the Finance Committee, Now What? • 4 minute read arrow_right_alt The Hidden Costs in Profitability Analysis: What You Might Be Missing • 4 minute read arrow_right_alt