Archive - OnlyCFO's Newsletter

August 2025

Real AI Use Cases in Finance & Accounting

Here are 5 real (and useful) AI use-cases for finance or accounting. Start trying this stuff today because it can save some serious time.

Aug 29 •

Adopting AI in Finance/Accounting

The former Controller of OpenAI, Sowmya Ranganathan, tells us how she advises companies on AI adoption in Finance and Accounting

Aug 28 •

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Netskope IPO: Window Dressing or Real Growth?

What companies do to prepare for an IPO and the levers they can pull to make things look better

Aug 27 •

Answering the AI Gross Margin Debate

Defining gross margins, when they matter, and if AI has a gross margin problem

Aug 24 •

Are Sales Reps Overpaid? | GTM Efficiency in 2025

Latest sales compensation benchmarks (including HC ratios) and tips/tricks for navigating sales rep compensation

Aug 20 •

The Monthly FP&A Calendar

Best practices and templates for running the FP&A function

Aug 15 •

Building Lean to Win

Treasury best practices, fraud controls, and how Meow is taking a different approach in a commoditized industry

Aug 13 •

Is the IPO Process a Scam?

Did Figma actually leave $3B+ "on the table" with their IPO?

Aug 9 •

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