Centage

JANUARY 18, 2024

Stronger interdepartmental communication and collaboration is a good benchmark to set as a best practice for this year. Here are some more key practices that leverage technology to enhance collaboration, streamline accurate forecasting and reporting, and unlock more time for high-value strategic analysis.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 40

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Data Analysis Leverage Risk Management 40

Collectiv

JUNE 13, 2023

This is a lofty goal when you consider the need to grow the organization, nail down logistics, and maintain a strong connection with your community. Data analysis is a treasure trove for non-profits. It makes the large feat of making a positive impact on your community or even the world much more manageable.

Nonprofit 52

Nonprofit Leverage Budgeting Analyzing Data 52

CFO Leadership

OCTOBER 10, 2023

While finance organizations are increasingly turning to AI to enhance their operations and streamline processes, leveraging AI capabilities to improve decision-making is in the early stages. Scenario analysis may also leverage AI to model various scenarios to better understand potential consequences of different decisions and market changes.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 115

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Finance Compliance Forecasting 115

Planful

DECEMBER 28, 2016

Late-arriving or incorrect data. Communication gaps. The Hackett Group benchmark research shows that world-class companies will consolidate and close the month-end books within 3 days, and report within 2 days. Look for opportunities to simplify and streamline the process, while ensuring integrity of the data.

Benchmarking 40

Benchmarking Reconciliations Data Analysis Technology 40

Barry Ritholtz

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

You know, people are comfortable, leverage builds. And because remember, Lehman had the Lehman Agg and that was the benchmark. There is above benchmark returns to be generated by active selection of credit quality duration and specific bonds. You know, the leverage in the system builds. There is alpha. It is too much.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) 56

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Investments Marketing Education 56