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Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors have become central to business strategy and stakeholder expectations. What was once a “nice-to-have” is now a critical part of how companies operate, attract investors, and comply with increasingly stringent regulations. Organizations must go beyond annual ESG reports to demonstrate real-time accountability and transparency in this new landscape.   Enter real-time ESG auditing and assurance services. Powered by advanced monitoring tools and Internet of Things (IoT) data streams, this approach enables companies to continuously validate ESG compliance, respond proactively to risks, and build trust with stakeholders. But are companies ready for this transformation?   In this week’s show, we’ll explore the rise of real-time ESG auditing, how it works, its benefits, and the steps organizations can take to prepare for this seismic shift.

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have always been the backbone of the global economy, driving innovation, job creation, and local economic growth. Yet, one of their most persistent challenges is managing their finances effectively. Limited resources, lack of financial expertise, and unpredictable cash flows often hinder their ability to compete with larger corporations. In 2025, a new wave of hyper-personalized financial management tools is set to change the game for SMEs. These platforms, powered by advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), offer tailored financial planning, budgeting, and cash flow management solutions. They are poised to empower SMEs with the insights and tools needed to thrive in a competitive marketplace. Join this week’s #FinanceMaster Show to learn more about the latest in financial management tools. 

As sustainability becomes a non-negotiable business imperative, finance teams will increasingly need to account for circular economy models. This includes tracking carbon credits, measuring the financial impact of recycling efforts, and integrating sustainability metrics into financial KPIs. In this week’s #FinanceMaster we look at how finance teams can get started.

While AI has been used for automation and basic analysis in recent years, the trend in 2025 shifts towards AI as a strategic advisor. Finance teams will increasingly leverage AI for automation and strategic tasks like scenario planning, risk management, and decision-making support. Tune in to this week’s #FinanceMaster Show and get the latest insights on how AI will elevate Finance to the strategic level.

With Viktor Mendel, a strategic finance transformation expert, we will discuss the main trends for finance and accounting in 2025. Tune into this week's episode of  #FinanceMaster Show to learn more about AI-driven Strategic Finance, Circular Economy Accounting, Hyper-Personalized Financial Management Tools for SMEs, Real-Time ESG Auditing and Assurance Services, and the Evolution of Finance Roles. With us as your guide, we’ll lead you safely into 2025 to accelerate your performance and career.

If you invest in stock, you would know that most of a company’s value is based on future expectations of the company. All you need to do is not disappoint these expectations. However, how do you influence the expectations and ensure you don’t disappoint? We will discuss your company’s future expectations as the fourth and final driver of shareholder value creation in this week's episode of #FinanceMaster

No one cares about the company’s balance sheet but Finance. That’s a shame because all value creation in a company passes through the balance sheet before it is distributed to company shareholders. That’s why we also need to bring this to the attention of decision makers. We should ensure our assets are highly utilized, that we collect our money and pay our bills efficiently, and that we have the optional funding structure. In this week’s episode of the #FinanceMaster Show, we will show you how you can drive asset efficiency and create value through your balance sheet.

The answer is “No one!” Sure, finance professionals don’t always execute cost savings programs, but they’re often tasked with finding efficiencies, facilitating decision-making, and following up to see if savings are realized. Further, they conduct benchmarking and spread good ideas across the company. Join the next episode of the #FinanceMaster 

Who’s in charge of growth in your company? Most would probably say it’s the Chief Commercial Officer (or similar position). No one would argue that Finance holds this responsibility. That’s entirely fair. However, it shouldn’t stop finance professionals from being part of the growth conversation. In fact, we would argue that Finance plays a critical role in driving growth. This week’s show will show you how Finance can drive growth.

Is the finance function a cost center or a value driver? This is a fundamental question with a complex answer. If you ask a random person in a company, they would like to say, “cost center,” and that has been the stereotype for ages. However, for the past twenty years, there’s been a movement to try and create a different narrative. In this first episode in a new series about how finance professionals can drive value creation we discuss this new narrative. Join us to learn more about how to drive value creation through our practical approaches and experiences. Will we see you there?