AI dominates CFOs’ 2024 budget hike plans
CFO Dive
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
The vast majority (90%) of finance leaders are projecting higher AI budgets in the coming year, with none planning a reduction, Gartner found.
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CFO Dive
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
The vast majority (90%) of finance leaders are projecting higher AI budgets in the coming year, with none planning a reduction, Gartner found.
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AI can analyze vast amounts of financial data to predict trends, model budget scenarios, and deliver insights, writes Falconi’s Bernardo Miranda.
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Future CFO
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But more importantly, marketers know from experience that when the economy turns, their budget is an easy target. During the pandemic, we saw numerous productive marketing advances, many of which were long overdue — from more agile budget allocation to accelerated digital transformation connecting marketing and e-commerce.
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Future CFO
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When it comes to planning and budgeting, Forrester advised that more realistic budget expectations will serve leaders well as they enter 2024 though now is not the time to hunker down, as stakeholder expectations for growth remain steadfast. The post Planning and budgeting: What areas will you increase investment in 2024?
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The annual budgeting process refers to the series of steps an organization undertakes to plan, prepare, and allocate financial resources for the upcoming fiscal year. These goals will guide the budgeting process. These goals will guide the budgeting process.
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Future CFO
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