Simon Litt

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5 Best POS Certifications For Upskilling In 2025

Jan 16, 2025 | thecfoclub.com | Simon Litt

Staying current with pricing strategies is a challenge many CFOs face, especially when outdated knowledge leads to decisions that don’t align with market realities. Managing point-of-sale (POS) systems and understanding how they integrate with pricing strategies is no different. Without the right knowledge, inefficiencies and missed revenue opportunities can occur.
15 Financial Analysis Courses To Take In 2025

Dec 5, 2024 | thecfoclub.com | Simon Litt

In life, you'll never stop learning. Whether that's in your day-to-day experiences or in your career, you always stand something to gain from consistently 'levelling up.' But learning new things can be terrifying—especially with new strategies and methods consistently popping up. How can you keep track of everything? One of my favorite go-to methods to keep me both inspired and up-to-date on market changes are financial analysis courses.
Cyborg CFO: Why Finance Leaders Must Evolve or Be Left Behind

Nov 6, 2024 | thecfoclub.com | Simon Litt

Key Takeaways Learning To Be Cyborg: CFOs must adapt to technological advancements (particularly, AI) to avoid stagnating in middle management roles and effectively lead organizations. Updated Tech Affects Everyone: The influx of investments in AI companies has accelerated the transformation of the CFO role, requiring financial leaders to adapt as quickly as sales & marketing peers. No Time To Wait: If you wait until your job asks you to learn these things, you'll be left behind.
19 Best Corporate Finance Courses To Prepare You For 2025

Oct 31, 2024 | thecfoclub.com | Simon Litt

Corporate finance is overwhelming without the right guidance, no matter who you are. If you’re diving in, these issues probably sound familiar: Grappling with cash flow forecasting and finding it tough to plan for growth confidently. Navigating capital structure decisions without a clear understanding of risk and return. Trying to optimize financial performance but getting stuck in the weeds of data.
11 Best Financial Modeling Courses For Upskilling In 2025

Oct 31, 2024 | thecfoclub.com | Simon Litt

Mastering financial modeling can feel like a mountain to climb, especially without structured guidance. But when you do, you'll know: How to build reliable, dynamic models that adapt easily to changing variables and scenarios. Techniques to identify and minimize potential errors, ensuring models are both accurate and decision-ready. Advanced methods for valuing investments, forecasting cash flows, and analyzing complex financial data.
ERP Requirements Checklist: Template + 10 Things To Consider

Oct 31, 2024 | thecfoclub.com | Simon Litt

Key Takeaways Importance of Tailored ERP: Creating an ERP requirements checklist, including importance scores, is vital. This eliminates confusion and aids in selecting the right system without getting overwhelmed by numerous complicated options. Core Functionalities Overview: ERP core functionalities include finance, HR, inventory, and CRM modules, each essential for managing company resources and customer relationships efficiently.
8 Mergers and Acquisitions Courses To Prep You for 2025

Oct 29, 2024 | thecfoclub.com | Simon Litt

Being good at M&A is the business equivalent of knowing how to date. You make silly mistakes, learn from them, and eventually get better at it. In life, it's simple — don't be a jerk, show up honestly, etc. In business, it's more complicated. To be good at M&A, you have to know how to: Evaluate which deals will truly add value and which are looking to cash out. Manage the extensive due diligence process, where missing small details can have big consequences.
9 Best Risk Management Training Programs For 2025

Oct 29, 2024 | thecfoclub.com | Simon Litt

Risk management is essential, but understanding it can be a challenge for even the most experienced finance leaders. Without the right approach, you’re likely to encounter: Unseen vulnerabilities that expose your organization to financial or reputational loss. Struggles in adapting to regulatory changes, leaving you playing catch-up on compliance. Overwhelming data without a clear strategy for assessing and mitigating actual risks.
POS Software Requirements Specification: Getting Clear on Needs

Oct 23, 2024 | thecfoclub.com | Simon Litt

Key Takeaways Software Specs Are Your Grocery List: Many business owners struggle with choosing the right POS system, often because they don't prepare by outlining their specific requirements before meeting with sales representatives. Good thing you're here, right? Advocate For Future You: Changing systems is a pain, to say the least. Step back and think about where you want your business to go before selecting a system.
13 Best Accounting Courses For Upskilling In 2024

Oct 19, 2024 | thecfoclub.com | Simon Litt

If you want to learn how to manage your books without signing up for a 4-year degree, these accounting courses are for you. I've included summaries of who each course is for, what they teach, and why I've chosen them. Here's a shortlist of the best accounting courses in 2024: Find more details about each course below. This course provides a foundational understanding of accounting, covering essential concepts needed to grasp basic accounting practices.