The Changing World of Accounts Receivable Posted: May 29, 2019 Customers used to be in control of a company’s cash flow, and there was not much that could be done about it. Even with advances in technology, customers still have the upper hand when it comes to when they will pay. Accounts receivable management is, therefore, a critical operational function.
Robotic Process Automation Comes to Accounting Posted: May 14, 2019 Robotic process automation is playing a larger role at companies, including in the accounting and finance area, but many executives feel more needs to be done, according to a new report.
What Private Companies Can Learn from Public Companies About Lease Accounting Posted: May 13, 2019 With more than three-quarters of public companies already past the effective date, the spotlight is now on private companies.
9 Attributes of Successful Corporate CPAs Posted: May 7, 2019 Corporate CPAs play a pivotal role in their companies’ success, helping to drive business forward and contribute to its profitability. This is especially true when the CPA is in the position of chief financial officer (CFO). Find out more.
Using Technology to Improve Forecasting Posted: May 6, 2019 This excerpt from the CGMA Future of Finance report takes a look at how one company rolled out machine-learning technology in the revenue forecasting area and regained finance function time.
How CFOs Can Thrive During a Dramatic Shift Posted: April 12, 2019 A dizzying pace of change in the business environment requires finance leaders to keep their skills up to date, even as they help teams acquire relevant competencies. This podcast discusses how CFOs can keep up with the pace.
Advanced Technologies Are Taking Over Finance Posted: April 9, 2019 Use of advanced technology in the finance department is skyrocketing, and CFOs are increasingly viewed as stewards of data for the company, according to a survey by Grant Thornton and CFO Research. The survey reveals increasing adoption of blockchain, artificial intelligence and machine learning, in addition to other kinds of technology.
