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SafeBooks AI: How AI is Shaping the Future of Small Business CFOs? With Ahikam Kaufman

May 13, 2025
Ahikam Kaufman, Co-founder and CEO of SafeBooks AI, brings over 20 years of Fintech experience to the table. He dives into how AI is changing the game for small business CFOs, from improving financial data governance to automating tedious tasks. Ahikam showcases real-world applications, such as enhancing billing accuracy through AI, and discusses the shift from traditional methods to advanced automation. His insights inspire financial leaders to embrace technology and focus on strategic decision-making rather than getting lost in spreadsheets.
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INSIGHT

Financial Governance is Top Priority

  • Financial data and analytics governance is the top CFO priority for 2025 according to Gartner.
  • AI can smartly automate repetitive financial tasks, enhancing data integrity and allowing focus on strategy.
ANECDOTE

Underbilling Discovered via AI

  • A client underbilled customers by $2 million due to lack of billing integration across platforms.
  • SafeBooks AI flagged unbilled transactions by reconciling data from marketplaces and ERPs, revealing huge financial gaps.
ADVICE

Automate and Control Small Business Finances

  • Automate as many processes as possible to reduce errors and increase efficiency.
  • Even small businesses should develop control processes to identify operational risks using simple tools like spreadsheets.
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