Fpanda Club
MARCH 28, 2021
Recent technological advancements and constant changes in the business environment enable the finance function in general and FP&A teams in particular to adopt new ways of work, new practices, new tools to meet the needs of their internal and external customers. Unfortunately, 75% of time of FP&A teams is still allocated to data gathering and process administration.
Anaplan
MARCH 15, 2021
The terms “artificial intelligence” (AI) and “machine learning” (ML) often bring about split reactions. On one side of the spectrum, there are the proponents eagerly waiting to see how AI and ML can revolutionize our business and the way we operate. On the other side sit the skeptics—those who fear these technologies will eliminate jobs […].
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The SaaS CFO
MARCH 23, 2021
Taxes! It can be a scary subject both personally and for your business. As a CFO, I don’t like to bend the rules. Who wants to be audited? But what if I could tell you about a tax credit that was almost custom made for US-based SaaS companies? It’s called the R&D (research and development) […]. The post SaaS R&D Tax Credit | What Founders Need to Know appeared first on The SaaS CFO.
CS Lucas
MARCH 30, 2021
CS Lucas has launched a new Treasury Management System designed to ensure the reliance upon spreadsheets in treasury is eliminated. We believe that treasurers should be working with the best tools available to them in order to perform to industry standard. That is why we have developed CS Lucas Essentials. . CS Lucas Essentials is our new, cost effective treasury management solution that will provide treasurers with quick access to an industry proven and matured system.
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Future CFO
MARCH 29, 2021
Prior to 2020, we heard discussions about the importance of automation to the finance function. Rather than stalling transformation efforts as it has done with most other operations of many businesses, the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated company-wide digital transformation initiatives. Within the finance function, departments like accounts payables got a renewed sense of urgency to transform following recognition that the pandemic crisis we are experiencing may not be a one-off occurrence and that
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Fpanda Club
MARCH 14, 2021
Assessing efficiency of businesses, projects and processes, the finance function does not always set an example in terms of best productivity. There is always a room for process optimization in which lean approach can help by focusing on value maximization while minimizing efforts. The evolution of the finance function results in new roles of finance professionals as strategic co-pilots and process and performance management experts.
Anaplan
MARCH 8, 2021
COVID-19 alone did not create the challenges retailers are facing. Instead, it laid bare and exacerbated some long-simmering problems – which won’t simply vanish when things get “back to normal.” However, there is a silver lining. A recent survey by McKinsey and Company found that 71 percent of retail executives agree that changes brought about […].
Jedox Finance
MARCH 25, 2021
Mid-market and enterprise manufacturers often operate multiple plants in more than one country. A planning and budgeting process that is supported only by Excel results in hundreds, if not thousands, of spreadsheets being sent back and forth. This results in lower accuracy, takes up valuable time, and is generally frustrating for every finance professional that [.
Musings on Markets
MARCH 25, 2021
The first quarter of 2021 has been, for the most part, a good time for equity markets, but there have been surprises. The first has been the steep rise in treasury rates in the last twelve weeks, as investors reassess expected economic growth over the rest of the year and worry about inflation. The second has been a shift within equity markets, a "rotation" in Wall Street terms, as the winners from last year underperformed the losers in the first quarter, raising questions about whether this shi
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Future CFO
MARCH 29, 2021
While nearly 70% of Asia Pacific organisations suffered a cyberattack in 2020 — an increase of 36% from 2019, 59% of businesses said that their cybersecurity budget is below where it needs to be, said Sophos recently when releasing results of a study of 900 business decision makers across Asia Pacific and Japan, Survey highlights. Of these successful breaches, 55% of companies rated the loss of data as either “very serious” (24%) or “serious” (31%).
Planful
MARCH 24, 2021
Modern FP&A teams are automating the rolling forecast process and ditching the outdated static forecasting method. Long ago, the FP&A forecasting process moved from a static forecast exercise to dynamic advantage. Trying to adapt to changing business needs requires the ability to quickly move money and resources to areas where they’ll do the most good. […].
CFO Share
MARCH 23, 2021
A rolling 12-month forecast projects financial performance over a 12-month time horizon using the “add/drop” approach to forecasting. Unlike a budget or calendar year forecast, a rolling 12-month forecast adds one month to the forecast period each time a month is closed so that you are continuously forecasting for 12 months. This enables continuous planning of future performance based on actual performance.
Anaplan
MARCH 1, 2021
Most people who labor through months-long annual financial planning cycles would admit the process is broken. It’s time-consuming, labor-intensive, and inflexible. Moreover, we now realize these rigid annual budgeting cycles don’t adapt well to today’s fast-moving environment. We simply can’t foresee a crisis or seize new opportunities 12 months in advance.
Speaker: Jamie Eagan
As organizations strive for agility and efficiency, it's imperative for finance leaders to embrace innovative technologies and redefine traditional processes. Join us as we explore the pivotal role of digitalization and automation in reshaping what is commonly referred to as the “last mile of reporting”. We’ll deep-dive into why digitalization is no longer a choice, but a necessity for finance departments to stay competitive in a fast-paced environment touching on: 2024 trends for the Office of
CS Lucas
MARCH 18, 2021
Our treasury management system uses a multitude of embedded software to support our solution, and from time to time, security vulnerabilities are discovered within these products. These products release patches to resolve or mitigate security vulnerabilities found in their software which are announced via email security bulletins. We keep up-to-date on these bulletins; log relevant vulnerabilities, perform a risk assessment and decide if and when the patches will be applied to our TMS – an
A Fractional CFO
MARCH 17, 2021
Did your business receive a PPP loan last year. Now is the time to make sure you apply for forgiveness. Make sure you chose the right form, and based upon the size of your loan, make sure you have the right documentation to support the.
Future CFO
MARCH 28, 2021
The internal audit function faced both declining budgets and a significantly expanded workload in 2020, according to Gartner survey of 299 internal audit organisations in 2020. For many heads of audit, it’s not clear where the extra capacity is going to come from, said Margaret Moore Porter, managing vice president in the Gartner Audit practice. “It’s clear the pandemic has created and heightened risks that need audit oversight, but there is a real danger of the function being overwhelmed unless
Planful
MARCH 23, 2021
Keith Kim, our very own VP of Finance at Planful, recently joined me on the Being Planful podcast. Keith has an interesting career, starting in investment banking and eventually moving into FP&A. During that time, he’s worked at some of the biggest names in technology and has been deeply involved in mergers and acquisitions. In […]. The post From M&A to FP&A: Keith Kim, Planful’s VP of Finance, on the Being Planful Podcast appeared first on Planful.
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CFO Share
MARCH 16, 2021
Most small businesses need some form of debt to function efficiently (with a few exceptions, such as venture-backed software companies.) Proper levels of debt not only improve company liquidity but also increase shareholder returns, allowing faster cash cycles and investment to grow your business. But too much debt, like an excess of anything in life, introduces a host of problems that often precipitate or exacerbating a liquidity crisis. .
Anaplan
MARCH 28, 2021
The path to becoming a leader in corporate finance used to be straightforward. You’d major in something like finance, economics, or accounting, get a junior position in one of a few tracks, and stay there for 10-20 years, probably earning an MBA or CPA along the way. You’d steadily gain more experience and seniority, and […].
CSC Advisors
MARCH 14, 2021
By mid-summer of 2020, nearly $380 billion was given to organizations through Paycheck Protection Program loans. How much did your business receive from this government help? You are not alone if it took you months to secure money from PPP round one, and now some are eligible for drawing from round two. This process continues to remain overwhelming to a small business owner worried about their business.
A Fractional CFO
MARCH 12, 2021
CFO Tony Fremarek discusses the impact of The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 on business owners. The last relief bills have contained a number of programs to help small businesses, and business in general. What’s in this plan for business? The answer may surprise.
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Future CFO
MARCH 25, 2021
There would be a 26% increase in bankruptcies at global level in 2021, despite the rollout of vaccines and positive growth figures, said Atradius recently. . An increase is expected in all major regions and countries reviewed, except for Turkey, where bankruptcies were already on the rise in 2020, the trade credit insurance firm noted. The largest increases are expected in Australia, France and Singapore , according to the company.
Planful
MARCH 15, 2021
Planful has been named—for the ninth consecutive year—to the prestigious Constellation ShortList™ for Cloud-Based Planning Platforms in Q1 2021. This report identifies the top planning platform vendors based on technology investment, use cases, strategic vision, customer value, executive leadership and price. Download the Constellation Shortlist™ to see why Planful made the list.
Castle Corporate Finance
MARCH 12, 2021
“ If you observe all the rules of life you’ll overlook most of its opportunities. ” Anonymous. At your school’s ‘careers fair’ did you tell your headteacher that you wanted to be ‘an entrepreneur’? Did you explain that you wanted to run your own business and be a leader of a commercial entity? Few of us did… In fact, many of us were probably told the type of job we should apply for!
Anaplan
MARCH 1, 2021
Most people who labor through months-long annual financial planning cycles would admit the process is broken. It’s time-consuming, labor-intensive, and inflexible. Moreover, we now realize these rigid annual budgeting cycles don’t adapt well to today’s fast-moving environment. We simply can’t foresee a crisis or seize new opportunities 12 months in advance.
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