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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Seeks Advice On Financial Data Access

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The announcement by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) comes on the heels of a symposium it held in February which included experts from consumer groups, financial technology (FinTech) companies, trade groups, banks and data aggregators.

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Number of U.K. Firms In Significant Financial Distress Jumps

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New data from insolvency firm Begbies Traynor may set off alarm bells: The number of U.K. businesses considered to be in “significant” financial distress has spiked. Our Red Flag research shows that a recent loss of momentum in the economy is putting increased financial pressure on U.K.

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How Tech Can Help Uncover The Story Behind Financial Data

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They do, however, recognize its importance: nearly one-third told surveyors they will be seeking better data analytics technologies to bolster their reporting efforts. In some ways, corporate financial reporting is about the human element needed to tell the story behind the numbers, Born noted.

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The Financial Data Goldmine Of Order-To-Cash

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It drastically increases the number of bills going out and the volume of payments coming in. This is a space, Gundavelli noted, that can greatly benefit from data analytics capabilities. “It puts more pressure in order-to-cash,” the executive said, “but at the same time it offers opportunities to the companies.

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Frances Lawrence, CFO, FISCAL Technologies

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This also meant restating the previous three years of financial history and really scrutinising the numbers before converting it all into a consolidated group format. . “I When you come into a new business, it’s very difficult to stand by the numbers unless you get really involved in the details.” . The results of her changes.

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Cashflow visibility: Finance execs, C-suites report low confidence

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With external pressures that are hard to predict, real-time visibility over financial data, processes and working capital will be key to survival, leading to greater pressure on CFOs and those who report into them, according to the research.

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Accounting Best Practices—5 Mistakes That Hinder Growth

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Delayed Month Close: The Pitfall of Outdated Information Mistake : Allowing late publication of monthly financial statements. Impact : Late financials are outdated news—stale data that slows decision-making. Solution : Accounting best practices require financials to close by the 15 th each month.