Ledge Finance: 3-Way forecasting for SME & large businesses

Australia’s mandatory climate reporting era has officially begun. The country’s largest companies have now lodged their first reports under the Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards, anchored by Australian Accounting Standards Board Standard S2 (AASB S2). To understand where your business sits, it helps to know how the reporting groups are defined. Group 1 captures Australia’s largest companies Those meeting at least two of three size thresholds (revenue of $500 million or more, gross assets of $1 billion or more, or 500-plus employees), plus any organisation reporting under the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act that exceeds 50,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide...

If you’re preparing for a business loan, a capital raise, or an acquisition, a strong balance sheet may not be enough to secure finance approval. Today’s lenders and investors are looking beyond financial performance to understand the broader risks facing a business. Cyber risk has become a fundamental component of that assessment. As businesses rely more heavily on digital systems and data, questions around cybersecurity are now a standard part of due diligence. Failure to effectively address your cybersecurity risk can ultimately delay or derail funding and transaction decisions. Let’s explore why cyber risk may impact your ability to raise...