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IBM Cognos Controller: Financial close management managed by the office of finance

Future CFO

It also helps finance teams deliver financial results, create informative financial and management reports, and provide the chief financial officer (CFO) with an enterprise view of key financial ratios and metrics. DOWNLOAD NOW.

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Closing The Books, With An Eye On Process And Automation

PYMNTS

The move to embrace automation, said Krumwiede, represents a “slow evolution,” with inefficiencies still extant as there must be communication between departments and data must be compiled and formatted in the practice of reconciliation. The optimization of the accounting process, he said, is difficult at times with limited staff.

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Relieving the Pain of Year-End Close and Reporting

Planful

Intercompany reconciliations were a nightmare, with many phone calls to the foreign subs. Consolidating the financial results following US GAAP or IFRS guidelines, including these steps: Performing currency conversions. Managing complex intercompany reconciliations. I think we used Lotus 123.)

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Want a Smoother Year-End Close? Get it Right Each Month and Quarter

Planful

These results then require consolidation following US GAAP or IFRS guidelines. If the business operates in different geographies there will be the additional complexity of multiple currency conversions, intercompany reconciliations and accurate accounting of minority interests. Attend to Reconciliations Early.

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Making the Business Case for Cloud-Based Planning and Reporting

Planful

Not being compliant with US GAAP or IFRS. Streamline adjustments and intercompany reconciliations by 50 – 80%. Challenges in consolidating multiple spreadsheets and correcting errors. Limited reporting and analysis capabilities, and too much manual effort. Lack of controls and audit trails. Lack of security.

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How to Comply with Accounting Standards for Nonprofits

The Charity CFO

In the United States, these Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (or GAAP) are set by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). First, nonprofits must follow GAAP, the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. NPOs must adhere to these accounting policies to remain compliant with the law and maintain their tax-exempt status.

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The 5 Best Financial Reporting Software to Enhance the Productivity of CFO

Spreadym

Compliance: Adherence to accounting standards and regulations, such as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Bank Reconciliation: Xero's bank reconciliation features help ensure accurate financial data, which is crucial for reliable reporting.