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CFO Versus Accountant

A Founder’s Conversation with a Fractional CFO distills William McNarland’s 25 years in private equity and valuation into a founder-friendly series presented as direct Q&A. Each concise chapter opens with a single question he has fielded thousands of times from real founders, whether it is how to interpret unit economics, when to refresh a valuation, or what Investors expect in a data room, and then delivers a practical answer you can apply in minutes. The format lets busy leaders jump straight to the topic that keeps them up at night without wading through theory, while the cumulative arc builds a solid grasp of finance that turns board meetings from stressful to strategic. Clear language, concrete examples, and a focus on decision costs over jargon make the series a reliable desk reference whenever cash, capital, or control comes into play.In this volume, founders will learn exactly how a CFO transforms backward-looking accounting into forward-looking financial control, clarifying when tactical tasks should shift from an accountant’s desk to a CFO’s strategic oversight. Each Q&A chapter addresses critical questions founders regularly face, such as “How do a CFO’s duties differ from an accountant’s?”, enabling readers to quickly pinpoint and address finance gaps in their own operations. By distinguishing compliance from cash strategy, readers will understand how to protect against risks like missed forecasts, delayed capital raises, and costly covenant breaches. Practical examples highlight decisions that preserve cash runway, improve investor negotiations, and sharpen board conversations, ultimately ensuring founders manage their growth with clarity rather than guesswork.A Founder’s Conversation with a Fractional CFO equips founders with the sharp financial tools needed to fund their vision, hit their goals, and run their companies with confidence.Read more

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