Accounting

Budgeting is one of the key functions in every controller’s job description. A sound budget can mean the difference between maintaining a strong bottom line and falling short of strategic financial

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While financial statements are customarily prepared on a quarterly, biannual or annual basis, many controllers prepare financial statements all year long. “I prepare financial statements monthly

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While manual spreadsheets are still widely used in finance operations—even by companies that have implemented an automated solution—over-reliance on spreadsheets can lead to errors,

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One of the most powerful ways to contribute value to your organizations is by analyzing financial data and providing accurate, timely information to help executive leadership make decisions and craft

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By Keith Perry, CFO, Clicklabs, Inc. Narratives for financial reporting are fundamental to the reporting process. While writing may not come naturally to many of us, communicating information in

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When reporting financials to leadership, it’s important for controllers to present the information so it is easy to understand and to use in decision-making. To get some tips on how to accomplish

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Organizations that neglect the importance of effective working capital management do so at their own peril, warns Judith D. Sherling, CPA, CGMA. Working capital consists of several “moving… Read More

As part of its ongoing efforts to better utilize its working capital, Walgreens is using a collaborative cash flow optimization solution that is a win-win for the retail giant and its worldwide

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AP Automation In a recent survey of more than 160 companies worldwide, the Aberdeen Group found that businesses adopting electronic channels have been able to achieve a 16 percent decrease in

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