Entries by Gary Samoluk

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The Hidden Risks of AI Forecasting: What CFOs Need to Know Before Uploading Financial Data

Introduction AI tools like ChatGPT-4.1 are changing how quickly finance professionals can build and test forecasting models. In just minutes, a CFO or analyst can upload a CSV file and generate a predictive output that used to require coordination between finance, IT, and data science teams. While this accessibility is exciting, it also introduces significant […]

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Sell-side M&A: Elevate Value, Ignite Bidding Frenzy

Introduction In the high-stakes world of sell-side mergers and acquisitions (M&A), robust growth can capture buyer interest, but financial weaknesses uncovered during due diligence can significantly undermine valuations. Financial GPS™, powered by CxO Analytics, equips companies to strengthen their financial foundation before entering the market, ensuring they achieve premium outcomes. This case study explores how […]

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Realizing the Generative AI Opportunity

Welcome to today’s episode where we dive deep into looking at the opportunities for Generative AI. Gen AI is expected to reshape the economy and have a massive impact across all industries. Goldman Sachs forecasts a $7 trillion increase in global GDP and a 1.5 percentage point boost in productivity growth over a 10-year period.

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When Sales Forecasts Outpace Financial Reality

How one FP&A team used Financial GPS to validate assumptions, surface hidden risks, and course-correct their growth strategy. Introduction In today’s volatile market environment, forecasting isn’t just about projecting numbers — it’s about building credibility, aligning strategy, and making decisions that can impact millions in capital allocation. Yet many finance teams still build forecasts in […]

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The Future of Board Decision-Making: Leveraging AI for Smarter, Faster Insights

Corporate boards are responsible for steering companies through an era of unprecedented complexity, yet most still rely on outdated decision-making processes. Despite the explosion of data and rapid advancements in AI, only 24% of corporate boards are digitally savvy—a concerning gap in a world where business disruptions can happen overnight. Traditional boardroom decision-making is reactive, […]

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The Hidden Risks of Relying on Excel for Financial Forecasting

Introduction For decades, Excel has been the cornerstone of financial forecasting, widely trusted by finance teams for its flexibility and familiarity. However, as businesses grow more complex and data-driven, the limitations of Excel are becoming increasingly evident. From frequent human errors to scalability challenges, relying on Excel for forecasting can expose organizations to significant risks […]

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Enhancing Boardroom Decision-Making with AI-Powered Financial Intelligence

Enhancing Boardroom Decision-Making with Leo, AI-Powered Financial Intelligence Background Corporate boards are under increasing pressure to make strategic decisions that drive growth, ensure sustainability, and mitigate risks. Traditional reporting methods, often based solely on internal financial data, can leave boards with an incomplete view of the company’s performance and external market dynamics. This limited visibility […]

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AI-Powered Boardroom: Enhancing Strategic Oversight and Decision-Making

Introduction In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, corporate boards face increasing pressure to make well-informed, strategic decisions. Financial performance, industry trends, and external economic factors all influence a company’s future, yet many boards still rely on static internal reports. This limited view can create blind spots, leading directors to miss emerging risks, competitive shifts, and […]

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Optimizing Financial Teams: The Impact of AI

Overview A multi-billion-dollar division sought to maintain a competitive edge by closely tracking industry trends and competitor activities. However, staying informed required dedicating significant analyst resources to manually searching the internet for relevant information. Analysts had to comb through websites, financial reports, regulatory filings, press releases, and other industry news daily to ensure the company […]