FASB studies AI use in financial data analysis
CFO Dive
MARCH 3, 2023
The surge in use of conversational artificial intelligence has prompted scrutiny of the technology’s role in financial decisions.
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Real-time financial data is your key to turning the tide and unlocking faster, smarter forecasting and budgeting. This article explores how real-time financial data enables CFOs to lead with agility, precision, [.]
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How AI is raising the bar for CFO budget planning
CFO Dive
DECEMBER 12, 2023
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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Deepseek AI Takes Root In China’s Banks
Global Finance
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ICBC uses DeepSeek for wealth management tasks and financial data analysis. Bank of Beijing uses the app for data analysis through a partnership with Chinese IT conglomerate Huawei. In addition, DeepSeek helps the bank sort and respond to thousands of emails received daily.
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AI scales up fraud controls, but humans still vital
CFO Dive
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AI analytics technology is turbocharging anti-fraud measures through its ability to process oceans of financial data.
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Bank, finance leaders brace for rate volatility
CFO Dive
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The majority of leaders at financial institutions say interest rates will drive business model guidance this year but few are leveraging financial data to support these changes.
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CFO, CIO relationship key to optimize tech spend
CFO Dive
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Nearly half of execs expect cyber attacks on financial data to increase in 2023, but the majority of finance leaders don't have consistent communication with their CIO to mitigate this risk.
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The Evolving Role of CFOs in the Digital Age
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No longer confined to traditional financial management, CFOs now play a pivotal role in safeguarding their organizations against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. As stewards of financial data, CFOs must prioritize cybersecurity measures to ensure the security of sensitive information and maintain client trust.
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Predictive Analytics - AI uses past data to predict future events, helping businesses prepare effectively. These technologies allow AI to quickly analyze large amounts of financial data, spot patterns, and trends, and provide helpful insights. This ensures that client investments remain aligned with their financial objectives.
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Financial Reports That Don’t Age Like Milk: The Power of Real-Time Data
CFO Talks
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How to Implement an ERP Solution at Your Startup
Navigator SAP
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Lack of formal financial data remains barrier for MSMEs; experts eye tech-driven solution
CFO News
MARCH 16, 2025
MSMEs face challenges accessing credit due to traditional assessments, lack of formal financial data, and high operational costs. Experts suggest leveraging alternative data, digital processes, and government incentives to improve credit accessibility and support fintech partnerships for better risk assessment and scalability.
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From Chaos to Clarity Smarter Regulatory Reporting for CFOs
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The Power of Listening in Effective Negotiation
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Quant Screening: Three Questions for Investment Managers
CFA Institute
JUNE 5, 2023
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Financial alchemy: How CFOs can lead the tech revolution in their organisations
Future CFO
JANUARY 22, 2025
For CFOs, this means managing financial data and utilising technology to provide insights that drive strategic decision-making. The document outlines the importance of understanding and implementing technological solutions to address these challenges.
What Is the Best ERP System for Manufacturing?
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AUGUST 19, 2022
One of the main success factors for modern enterprises is having access to real-time financial data. This can only be achieved through streamlining the process of collecting, managing, and sharing data in your organization.
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Numbers Never Lie but They Rarely Tell the Whole Story
CFO Talks
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
The real value lies not in reporting the past but in questioning, interpreting, and challenging financial data to drive better decisions for the future. Financial reports are produced the same way they have always been. Yet, in many organisations, the status quo remains unchallenged.
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Taking a strategic approach to AI adoption
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"Ensuring data integrity requires robust governance frameworks, automated validation processes, and continuous monitoring for inconsistencies." He says AI-driven anomaly detection can help identify discrepancies in financial data, while real-time reconciliation tools can ensure accuracy in reporting.
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Customers of BlackLine currently are realising AI-driven value across every phase of their financial journey, including accelerated time to value, asAI agents transform raw financial data into executive-ready insights, instantly generating reports and highlighting key trends to drive strategic action.
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Here’s what modern cash management systems typically offer: Real-Time Bank Account Integration - The ability to link various bank accounts into a single platform allows businesses to view all their financial data in one place, reducing manual work and improving accuracy.
How to Create Accurate Budgets for Business Units
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FEBRUARY 5, 2025
This isnt always easy, but looking at past financial data and market trends can help create more accurate estimates. Steps to Creating a Budget That Works Creating an accurate budget starts with looking at past financial records. Collaboration is key to creating a budget that is both realistic and useful.
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Finance AI Chatbots for Businesses
The Finance Weekly
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With over 200 integrations (think ERP and CRM systems), its built to streamline financial data management, budgeting, forecasting, and more. Data Privacy Concerns : Handling sensitive financial data requires robust security protocols. Key Features Generative AI chatbot (FP&A Genius) for real-time insights.
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Accelerate Research With The Right ERP for Research Organizations
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Fortunately, new and innovative technologies provide businesses with cutting-edge tools designed to accelerate, track and support their research processes and provide them with accurate project and financial data that they can use to improve their daily operations.
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Traditional FIs Drive Modernization Through FinTech Pairings
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Consumer Bank Chief Digital Officer Mike Naggar said the FI aims to provide customers "a choice, convenience and control of their financial data. WEX Talks Bank Partnerships To Advance B2B Payments. The company is focusing on users that may be underbanked, lacking traditional bank accounts.
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JANUARY 26, 2021
In what the companies described is a first for South Africa’s banking sector, small business accounting platform Xero is working with Nedbank to unlock financial data of joint small business customers.
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10 Best Practices for FP&A
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FEBRUARY 23, 2025
Budget approval ensures financial stability, prevents unnecessary expenses, and keeps projects on schedule. Present financial data with clear charts for faster decision-making. Provide business context to support data-driven discussions.
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Navigator SAP
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Bookkeeping and financial tracking tend to get more complicated over time. The platform allows you to consolidate all of your financial data automatically and review it all on one dashboard. This is where an ERP solution truly shines.
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Prophix Reviews
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Charting and Graphing Tools Create interactive financial visuals to support decision-making. Self-service Reporting Empower stakeholders with easy access to real-time financial data. Automated Report Generation Streamline financial reporting processes with pre-built templates.
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Cloud computing is having a significant impact on organizations and especially the CFO, where its allowing for real-time access to financial data, says Craig Stephenson, global head of Tech, Ops, Data/AI, and InfoSec Officers Practice at Korn Ferry.
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Clarity in Chaos: Decision-Making Strategies for Uncertain Times
CFO Talks
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Review existing data: Look at your company’s historical trends, current financial data, and market research. Even if the data isn’t perfect, it can give you a starting point. Use visuals, like charts or dashboards, to explain financial data. Ask questions: What information do you have now?
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The FX Automation Revolution: Hedge Trackers LLC’s Ashley Pater
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Treasury functions are no longer isolated; they require seamless communication between ERP systems, banks, and financial data providers. This interconnectedness ensures accurate, real-time financial insights. Connectivity goes beyond data aggregation.
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