One of the most common misconceptions about fractional CFOs is that they are simply a lower-cost alternative to hiring a full-time CFO. The assumption is that a fractional CFO provides “less” — fewer hours, less involvement, and reduced value. In reality, the fractional CFO model exists for a very different reason. A fractional CFO is...Read More

One of the most common questions business owners ask is whether their company is “too small” for a CFO. The assumption is that CFO support only makes sense once a business reaches a certain revenue level or employee count. In reality, size is rarely the right measure. The better question isn’t how big the business...Read More

Many growing businesses assume that cash flow is primarily an accounting responsibility. If the books are clean, the reports are accurate, and the controller is doing their job, cash flow should be under control — right? In practice, this assumption is one of the most common reasons businesses get surprised by cash shortages, missed opportunities,...Read More

This is one of the most misunderstood areas in small business finance. This confusion often exists because many owners don’t fully understand what a fractional CFO actually does versus what accounting support is designed to provide. Both CPAs and CFOs are valuable — but they serve very different roles. What a CPA Does A CPA...Read More

Many business owners hear the term fractional CFO but aren’t exactly sure what that means — or how it’s different from accounting or bookkeeping. A fractional CFO provides senior-level financial leadership on a part-time or flexible basis. Instead of focusing on recording transactions or filing tax returns, a CFO focuses on decision support: helping owners...Read More