by virgate1 | Apr 6, 2026 | Newsletter
The Hidden Risk Investors See in Weak Accounts Functions Published: 5th Jan 26 The Hidden Risk Investors See in Weak Accounts Functions Why messy finance operations raise red flags long before due diligence begins When investors assess a business, they look beyond the...
by virgate1 | Mar 31, 2026 | Newsletter
Why Most Finance Functions Break Between the CFO and the Accounts Team Published: 31st Mar 26 Why Most Finance Functions Break Between the CFO and the Accounts Team The operational gap that quietly undermines reporting, forecasting, and decision-making A strong CFO...
by virgate1 | Mar 25, 2026 | Newsletter
Inside the Board Pack: What Investors and Stakeholders Actually Look For Published: 25th Mar 26 How to structure reporting that builds confidence-not confusion A good board pack doesn’t just report what happened. It tells the story of what’s changing – and what...
by virgate1 | Mar 17, 2026 | Newsletter
Don’t Let the Audit Undo Your Year Published: 17th Mar 26 Mid-year clean-up tips for CFOs who want a smoother year-end A clean year-end starts long before year-end. Here’s how to stay audit-ready all year round. Most CFOs wait until year-end to prepare for audit. But...
by virgate1 | Mar 11, 2026 | Newsletter
Real-Time Finance: When It’s Worth It (and When It’s Not) Published: 11th Mar 26 Why faster isn't always better - and how to know what's right for your business Everyone’s talking about real-time data. But for most SMEs, the goal isn’t speed – it’s clarity....
by virgate1 | Mar 3, 2026 | Newsletter
The Month-End Playbook Every CFO Should Own Published: 3rd Mar 26 How to structure a close process that's fast, repeatable, and stress-free If your month-end is chaotic, late, or full of estimates – it’s not just a delivery issue. It’s a system issue. CFOs...