How much do Fractional CFO services costs for startups in 2024? One reason startups succeed is making the right decision at the right time. Hiring a Fractional CFO may increase your startup’s success ratio, but it comes with costs. At the beginning of a startup where every penny counts, a fractional CFO might be a
Is there a way to improve cash flow? Are there ways to make your retail business a profit-pulling powerhouse? Working to improve cash flow is one of the most vital roles an accounting and finance professional is tasked with. Retail businesses heavily depend on good cash flow to function, with even a slight destabilization snowballing
If we were to describe AI in inventory management in one word, it would be: optimization. The thing about AI in inventory management is that, for the most part, the technology has been there for quite some time now. While Chat-GPT and other AI models have influenced a meteoric rise in success in some business
AI has been making the rounds across the business landscape. It’s no secret to anyone that AI in the finance industry has been the talk of the town. We at EA recognizing this surge in AI popularity, have launched a series of publications. These aim to spread awareness and encourage healthy skepticism. As with any
What is Inventory Valuation? Inventory valuation is all about putting a dollar value on your inventory and making further decisions based on that value. Zoho defines inventory valuation as “An accounting practice that companies follow to find out the value of unsold inventory stock when they prepare their financial statements.” The whole point is to
Automated work has taken the world by storm. Every day, the business landscape continues experimenting and seeing how far we can go from offloading tedious, time-consuming work to automation. Hence, to pursue more productive endeavors at work. The accounting function has perhaps seen the most automation integration out of any business function. Accountants are looking
Accounts Receivable (AR) automation has been around for quite some time. BusinessWire reported in 2021, 23% of businesses reported sparing no expense in leveraging this technology to optimize the collections process. However, there is still skepticism among the people. The “AI hype vs. reality” conversation has sparked a vast debate on whether automation and algorithm-based
It is happening. And it won’t stop. AI is automating accounting workflows. From automating daily tasks and analyzing past data to improving tax compliance, AI is saving time and money. By now, we all know AI isn’t just a buzzword. It is a game changer. The future is knocking. Its algorithms can process data at
The hospitality industry is among the most competitive business sectors. Hotel cash flow management often becomes the factor that decides the victor. Hotels need vast capital to function, from maintenance costs to service provision expenses. That is why it is not uncommon for cash flow to suffer due to market saturation, especially in the off-season.
Within the dynamic realm of hospitality, where each visitor encounter is painstakingly designed, hotel accounting stands out as the unsung hero working behind the scenes. Behind the opulent décor, fine meals, and friendly greetings, a hotel’s accounting systems drive its financial core. This crucial but frequently disregarded element is the foundation for efficient operations, legal