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In this episode of CFO Weekly, Katrina Nacci, a Self-Employed Cross-Border Accounting Advisor, joins Megan Weis to explore the topic of cross-border accounting between the U.S. and Europe or accounting conversion projects. They discuss the challenges and importance of understanding accounting standards, preparing for an IPO, and the shortage of accountants with US GAAP expertise in Europe.

Katrina started her career at PwC in Boston and later moved to Germany to gain deeper insights into global businesses. Her focus has been on helping European companies go public in the US and assisting US companies with acquisitions in Europe. Katrina also advises European tech and biotech CFOs on US GAAP, IFRS, and US transactions such as fundraising, IPOs, and acquisitions.

In this episode, we discuss:

US GAAP vs. IFRS
How to prepare for an IPO
The role of fractional chief accounting officers in accounting conversion projects
The future of cross-border accounting

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Previous guests include: Tom McDermott, CFO at Career Certified, Claire Bramley, CFO at Teradata, Chris Miles, Founder of Money Ripples, Ranil DeSilva, CFO & COO at CARE, Jordan Grumet, Financial Independence Expert & Host of Earn & Invest & William Washington, Global CFO at Baker McKenzie

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Navigating Cross-Border Accounting: From the US to Europe with Katrina Nacci

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published about a year ago

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In this episode, we discuss:

US GAAP vs. IFRS
How to prepare for an IPO
The role of fractional chief accounting officers in accounting conversion projects
The future of cross-border accounting

Learn more about Katrina:

Katrina Nacci’s Website
Katrina Nacci on LinkedIn

Episode resources:

Personiv's Website
Personiv on LinkedIn
Personiv on Facebook
Personiv on Twitter

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In this episode of CFO Weekly, Ranil DeSilva, Chief Financial and Operating Officer at CARE, joins Megan Weis to dive into financial sustainability, NGO finance, business partnering, supply chain, and digital transformation. Learn how modern financial leadership can transform humanitarian operations through innovative technology and strategic resource management. With over 26 years of experience spanning public practice, funds management, and international NGOs, Ranil brings a unique perspective to humanitarian finance and operations. A Certified Practicing Accountant with executive education from Oxford University and MIT Sloan, he has held pivotal roles, including interim CFO at Save the Children Norway and Global Director of Financial Analysis. In this episode, we discuss: How CARE manages a $900 million portfolio across 50 country offices The unique challenges of financial management in the NGO space How technological innovations are reshaping NGO operations Learn more about Ranil: Ranil DeSilva on LinkedIn CARE Website Episode resources: Personiv's Website Personiv on LinkedIn Personiv on Facebook Personiv on Twitter If you enjoyed this episode, then please either: Follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Instructions on following, rating, and reviewing CFO Weekly are here . Previous guests include: Tom McDermott , CFO at Career Certified, Claire Bramley , CFO at Teradata, Chris Miles , Founder of Money Ripples, Ranil DeSilva , CFO & COO at CARE, Jordan Grumet , Financial Independence Expert & Host of Earn & Invest & William Washington , Global CFO at Baker McKenzie Check out some of our most recent episodes: Driving Value Beyond Finance with Tom McDermott Why CFOs Are the Chief Everything Officers with Claire Bramley Why Traditional Financial Advice Fails and What To Do Instead with Chris Miles NGO Finance Secrets: CARE’s $900M Strategy with Ranil DeSilva What Lights You Up? with Jordan Grumet Become a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt with William Washington If you are interested in joining CFO Weekly as a guest, please complete this form: fame.so/cfo-guest CFO Weekly is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so…

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Why CFOs are the Chief Everything Officers with Claire Bramley, CFO at Teradata 32:44

14 weeks ago32:44

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In this episode of CFO Weekly, Claire Bramley, Chief Financial Officer at Teradata, joins Megan Weis to discuss the modern CFO, how technology and AI are reshaping the CFO's responsibility, and defining what a successful executive looks like. Claire also dives into career growth, leadership strategies, and the underestimated power of storytelling in finance. With a vast background in corporate finance and technology, Claire brings over two decades of experience, including significant tenure at HP, where she served as Global Controller and led finance strategy for their $17 billion EMEA business. Claire's expertise spans financial controls, strategic planning, and digital transformation, particularly in leveraging AI and analytics for business growth. In this episode, we discuss: The evolution of the CFO role beyond traditional financial operations How Teradata implements rotation programs and cross-functional collaboration to develop talent The impact of AI and analytics on financial decision-making How modern CFOs balance traditional responsibilities with expanding strategic duties Learn more about Claire: Claire Bramley on LinkedIn Teradata Website Episode resources: Personiv's Website Personiv on LinkedIn Personiv on Facebook Personiv on Twitter If you enjoyed this episode, then please either: Follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Instructions on following, rating, and reviewing CFO Weekly are here . Episode resources: Personiv's Website Personiv on LinkedIn Personiv on Facebook Personiv on Twitter If you enjoyed this episode, then please either: Follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Instructions on following, rating, and reviewing CFO Weekly are here . Previous guests include: Tom McDermott , CFO at Career Certified, Claire Bramley , CFO at Teradata, Chris Miles , Founder of Money Ripples, Ranil DeSilva , CFO & COO at CARE, Jordan Grumet , Financial Independence Expert & Host of Earn & Invest & William Washington , Global CFO at Baker McKenzie Check out some of our most recent episodes: Driving Value Beyond Finance with Tom McDermott Why CFOs Are the Chief Everything Officers with Claire Bramley Why Traditional Financial Advice Fails and What To Do Instead with Chris Miles NGO Finance Secrets: CARE’s $900M Strategy with Ranil DeSilva What Lights You Up? with Jordan Grumet Become a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt with William Washington If you are interested in joining CFO Weekly as a guest, please complete this form: fame.so/cfo-guest CFO Weekly is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so…

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Rethinking Leadership: Ditch Tradition & Drive Impact with Rick Yvanovich 55:47

15 weeks ago55:47