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This collection contains APQC's Key Benchmarks at a Glance reports for several functions and processes. These documents feature key performance indicators (KPIs) and…
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Accounts Payable Key Benchmarks
Prepared using data from APQC's Open Standards Benchmarking in accounts payable and expense reimbursement, this table highlights financial management key performance…
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Planning and Management Accounting Key Benchmarks
Prepared using data from APQC’s Open Standards Benchmarking in planning and management accounting, these documents highlight financial management planning and management…
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Tax and Treasury Key Benchmarks
Prepared using data from Open Standards Benchmarking® in Tax and Treasury, the articles in this collection highlight financial management tax and treasury key performance…
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Defense Finance and Accounting Service: Finance Talent Management in a Government Agency
The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) is an agency of the United States Department of Defense (DOD) with headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana. DFAS is…
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General Accounting and Reporting Key Benchmarks
Prepared using data from APQC’s Open Standards Benchmarking® in general accounting and reporting, this collection features key performance indicators (KPIs) for general…
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Payroll Process Technology Practices Report
APQC conducts ongoing survey research on payroll performance to help organizations assess the structure, performance, and practice of their finance functions against peers…
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Internal Controls Key Benchmarks
Gain insight into the efficiency and effectiveness of your organization’s processes by benchmarking common business activities. The process group “Manage Internal Controls”…
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Enterprise Risk Assessment at IRS
In May 2021, Chief Risk Officer (CRO) Thomas Brandt served as the featured guest presenter on an APQC financial management webinar to discuss the organization’s enterprise…
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Evolving Practices in Enterprise Risk Management at U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is a cabinet-level department of the United States Federal Government comprised of 10 diverse government agencies…
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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is a bureau of the Department of the Treasury with a mission to “provide America’s taxpayers top-quality service by helping them understand…
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Accounts Receivable and Collections Key Benchmarks
Gain insight into the efficiency and effectiveness of your organization’s processes by benchmarking common business activities. The process group “Perform revenue accounting”…
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ON Semiconductor is a supplier of semiconductor-based solutions for automotive, communications, computing, consumer, industrial, medical, aerospace, and defense applications…
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Scenario Planning Example in Practice
Scenario planning can help as an organization prepares to mitigate the worst impacts of disruption and quickly take advantage of new opportunities. Regardless of whether the…
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Moving Beyond Budgets: Holt Cat Case Study
HOLT CAT is the authorized Caterpillar heavy equipment and engine dealer for 118 counties in South, Central, North, and East Texas. This case study discusses the…