Archive - The Business Analytics Dispatch by CFO Pro+Analytics

Implementing Predictive Analytics in Financial Forecasting: An AI-Driven Approach

Although traditional financial forecasting methods, such as Excel-based models and historical trend analysis, have made notable progress, these…

Jun 5 •

Salvatore Tirabassi

April 2025

Navigating ASC 606 in the SaaS World: Strategies for MRR and ARR Recognition

TL:DR Implementing revenue recognition standards is challenging for subscription-based businesses, especially those with high customer turnover and…

Apr 15 •

Salvatore Tirabassi

March 2025

Tariff Impact: Beyond Headlines to the P&L Reality for Emerging Businesses

Mar 28 •

Salvatore Tirabassi

Understanding the Rule of 78s: A Critical Tool for Recurring Revenue Forecasting

I recently created a series of financial calculators for businesses on my firm’s website.

Mar 13 •

Salvatore Tirabassi

February 2025

DeepSeek's Just-in-Time LLM: Applying an Old Manufacturing Methodology to Create Cheap AI

Just-in-Time Manufacturing (JIT) revolutionized industrial production when Toyota pioneered it in the 1970s, though its roots can be traced back to the…

Feb 10 •

Salvatore Tirabassi

Debunking AI Myths: When ‘Artificial Intelligence’ Isn’t Really AI in Business Software

As a fractional CFO working with numerous companies across various sectors, I’ve noticed a concerning trend: the rampant misuse of the term “artificial…

Feb 3 •

Salvatore Tirabassi

January 2025

The Hidden Truth About AI in Finance: Why Process Automation Must Come Before AI Implementation

As a fractional CFO working with multiple organizations across different industries, I’ve witnessed first hand a common misconception plaguing financial…

Jan 23 •

Salvatore Tirabassi

December 2024

Operational Analysts: Why They Belong in Finance, Not IT or Business Units

In this article, I explain why Operational Analysts are best fit for finance departments where they deliver the most value and improve their career.

Dec 19, 2024 •

Salvatore Tirabassi

November 2024

Payment Processing Optimization

How to Leverage Software to Maximize Revenue

Nov 14, 2024 •

Salvatore Tirabassi

October 2024

From Too Many Messaging Apps to Just One

Taming Messaging App Sprawl

Oct 23, 2024 •

Salvatore Tirabassi

September 2024

My Experience with AI-Powered Excel Tools: numerous.ai vs. Excel Formula Bot

I'm always on the hunt for tools that can help me work more efficiently and effectively.

Sep 26, 2024 •

Salvatore Tirabassi

When to Say Goodbye: Managing High-Cost Customers in Ecommerce

In the world of ecommerce, the customer is king.

Sep 5, 2024 •

Salvatore Tirabassi

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