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Need help managing Big Box Retailer payment deductions
Controller with a $200M Revenues company that sells consumer electronics to all major national retailers. Accounting team is struggling from frequent payment deductions on customer payments, including short ship claims, "not so early" payment discounts, old post audit claims for marketing deduction…
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Bank Loan Presentation Outline
Does anyone have an outline of the content needed for a presentation to a bank to obtain lending? I have a general format in mind but would just like to insure that I don't miss something significant and that the flow is logical. Thanks!
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Basic T&E Policy Needed
Company is quickly growing from $3M to $10M in less than one year. Area where we lack is T&E policy. Does anyone have a basic policy they'd be willing to share or point towards that we could start modeling against? Company credit cards are also in play so following another thread on that questi…
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How do companies handle catalog costs?
Does anyone capitalize the cost of printing catalogs and amortize over the planned life of the catalog?
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What ever happened to the "going concern" principle
If you read the literature, look at the help wanted ads or just plain talk to people in the industry the buzz is "we're looking to go public". A close runner up is selling to a PE firm within a few years as an exit strategy. While this may maximize shareholder value in the short-run, it usually doe…
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I am looking for an example of a policy statement on the personal use of company vehicles
We have company cars for regional managers. I would like to establish a company policy statement and wondered if anyone had a statement that they would be willing to share. I understand that much of this is insurance and risk management driven, but appreciate the input of others.
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Board of Director Option Allocation
We are an early stage company that just completed our A round of financing. We are adding a non investor to our Board. I am wondering if anyone knows the standard for issuing this individual options in regards to the amount, vesting period and cliff? Thank you
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Which Budgeting software is the best?
We are a medium size trading company in USA (textile industry) and are at a point where using excel for our annual budgeting process does not make sense. We are looking for a software to handle this that can be integrated with our SAP and subsequently pull comparison analysis viz. Actual v/s Budget…
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Is it investment or advice, or investment and advice?
"With a privately owned company environment what role, if any, should Investors have in strategic management ?" This question was asked at a recent webinar, now available on-demand: "Corporate Finance and the CFO as Facilitator for Strategic Management of the Company" Please add your thoughts abo…
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How to calculate mileage reimbursement
I know that mileage reimbursement is something that is the compensation for the employees who use personal vehicles for business purposes... I used this tool https://www.easycalculation.com/other/mileage-reimbursement-calculator.php for calculating the compensation amount i will gain for the distan…
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Web Based Dash Boards
I was wondering if anyone has implemented any online dashboard solutions to provide visibility into KPIs that impact the business lines. If you have, what did you learn about the process? Who became necessary to have involved outside of finance/accounting? Were there any missteps that you had to re…
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U.S. income Tax Reporting Requirements For Hiring Foreign Workers
"How can companies operate using freelancers from overseas without have to issue a 1099 or pay payroll taxes? Are there any laws regarding using freelancers from oversees, or is there simply no red tape?" This question was asked at a recent webinar, now available on-demand: "Winning Globally – De…
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Global Employee Leasing Via An International PEO
"Would we need to set up a local legal entity to hire locally if we used an international professional employer organization (PEO)?" This question was asked at a recent webinar, now available on-demand: "Winning Globally – Determining When to Take Your Company International" Please add your thoug…
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Managing Manager Management Reporting – Mismanaged or Managed?
"In a given reporting job, what is the the optimal ratio of time spent gathering and treating data / time spent thinking and doing data visualization ?" This question was asked at a recent webinar, now available on-demand: "World Class Management Reporting" Please add your thoughts about it below…
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Startup Management Reporting Challenges
"In the start-up world, things change all the time and reporting seems to defy “standardization”. How can we adapt a scalable, repeatable management reporting culture?" This question was asked at a recent webinar, now available on-demand: "World Class Management Reporting" Please add your thought…
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Reporting Facts vs Advocating Solutions
" Where does management reporting end and 'recommending action' begin? Finance reports, but shouldn’t it also recommend where appropriate? How do you balance?" This question was asked at a recent webinar, now available on-demand: "World Class Management Reporting" Please add your thoughts about i…
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Management Report Delivery Methods
"What is best method for delivering reports to ensure highest level of use by operations personnel?" This question was asked at a recent webinar, now available on-demand: "World Class Management Reporting" Please add your thoughts about it below. Thanks!
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Management Data Transparency Pros & Cons
"How far down the organization do you suggest sharing data in a privately held company?" This question was asked at a recent webinar, now available on-demand: "World Class Management Reporting" Please add your thoughts about it below. Thanks!
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Merging Management Reporting After An Acquisition
"What would you suggest for improving financial reporting after a merger of businesses with different reporting standards/culture?" This question was asked at a recent webinar, now available on-demand: "World Class Management Reporting" Please add your thoughts about it below. Thanks!
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Management Report Discussion Tips
"How do you respond in group meetings when every 'expert' wants to debate the numbers and report format, without focusing on the truth that is communicated in the report?" This question was asked at a recent webinar, now available on-demand: "World Class Management Reporting" Please add your thou…
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Management Report Executive Summary Pros & Cons
"Should I use an executive summary to backfill detailed information on my management reporting (for people who want to review the detail)?" This question was asked at a recent webinar, now available on-demand: "World Class Management Reporting" Please add your thoughts about it below. Thanks!
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Single User Reports vs Multi-User Reports
"Any tips on efficiently adapt your reports from a one-on-one request from a C-level or board member into something that flows down to all departments/management report users?" This question was asked at a recent webinar, now available on-demand: "World Class Management Reporting" Please add your…
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Another Memorial Day has come and past...
Does your business either offer current or former members of the US Armed Services something? This could be a discount at retail. This could be a focused recruitment campaign when hiring. This could be community involvement.
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