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Financial Reports That Don’t Age Like Milk: The Power of Real-Time Data 

CFO Talks

Now, picture the opposite: instant access to real-time financial insights, automated compliance checks, and AI-driven forecasts guiding your next move. This is the power of Financial Information Systems (FIS). From Spreadsheets to Smart Systems Traditionally, businesses used basic spreadsheets to manage their finances.

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Financial alchemy: How CFOs can lead the tech revolution in their organisations

Future CFO

For CFOs, this means managing financial data and utilising technology to provide insights that drive strategic decision-making. CFOs can facilitate this agility by leveraging technology to streamline processes, ensure data integrity and improve cross-functional collaboration.

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The FX Automation Revolution: Hedge Trackers LLC’s Ashley Pater

Global Finance

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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The Finance Leader’s Playbook: Insights from the Journey

Future CFO

Wong says the ability to connect financial insights to the broader business landscape is crucial. “A A great finance leader sees the bigger picture, understanding how financial data aligns with organisational goals and drives growth. “I believe impactful leaders empower others to grow, creating strong, capable teams.”

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Taking a strategic approach to AI adoption

Future CFO

Cloud-based financial systems have improved collaboration, making data more accessible while ensuring compliance with evolving regulations." Hardman says AI platforms like CoPilot and Gemini enhance their responses by integrating real-time data from external sources.

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Top 5 Signs Your Accounting Is a Mess (And How to Fix It)

The Charity CFO

And train non-accounting staff to code and document transactions correctly so that financial data flows cleanly into your reports. One Person Knows Everything About the Accounting If your entire financial system lives in one persons brain (or inbox), your organization is one sick day or resignation away from chaos.

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The role of AI in accounts payable automation

Future CFO

Charlie Cheah , managing director, Esker Asia , believes that CFOs and in a bigger context, the Office of the CFO in Asia, face several challenges when integrating AI into financial systems, given the region's diverse technological landscape. "In