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Perfecting the Virtual Close
The compiling of financial data and closing of the books by the finance function at the end of each year, quarter, month, or even day is a critical process for organizational…
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Turning Financial Data into Actionable Insights: Perspectives from Author and SME Dave Paradi
The goal of financial reporting is to help executives and other leaders make better business decisions. Unfortunately, many finance professionals fall short of this goal by…
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In late 2019, APQC conducted research to understand leading practices for effective and compelling financial and managerial reporting, in particular how finance functions…
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Self-Assessing Your Cybersecurity Risks
Worried about whether your data is at risk for a cyber-attack or data breach? The finance function can and should play a critical role in safeguarding an organization’s…
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Making Sense of Data in Finance
This article summarizes insights from author and forecasting SME Steve Morlidge, Ph.D., based on his new book Present Sense, to discuss fundamental concepts, effective…
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Data Visualization in Accounting
This article shares insights from Danielle Supkis Cheek, a lecturer at Rice University and director in the entrepreneurial advisory services group for the accounting…
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Leading Practices for Financial and Managerial Reporting: Services Industry
APQC conducted a survey to help understand leading practices for effective and compelling financial and managerial reporting and how finance functions are leveraging data…
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Leading Practices for Financial and Managerial Reporting: Financial Services/Banking Industry
APQC conducted a survey to help understand leading practices for effective and compelling financial and managerial reporting and how finance functions are leveraging data…
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Leading Practices for Financial and Managerial Reporting: Distribution/Transportation Industry
APQC conducted a survey to help understand leading practices for effective and compelling financial and managerial reporting and how finance functions are leveraging data…
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Leading Practices for Financial and Managerial Reporting: Consumer Products/Packaged Goods Industry
APQC conducted a survey to help understand leading practices for effective and compelling financial and managerial reporting and how finance functions are leveraging data…
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Leading Practices for Financial and Managerial Reporting: Industrial Products Industry
APQC conducted a survey to help understand leading practices for effective and compelling financial and managerial reporting and how finance functions are leveraging data…
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Developing Impactful Financial Reports
Finance professionals play a critical role in businesses by making sense of financial data and reporting financial results to leadership and other key stakeholders. How can…