B2B cash application refers to the process of matching a customer's payments to the invoice that corresponds with them. In today's economy, it's a major yet incredibly challenging task for suppliers. Though technology has come a long way in terms…
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Today's CFO navigates shifting technologies, increased cyber risks and ongoing labor challenges. Despite this, most still project double-digit revenue growth. About 76% of the financial leaders identified inflation as a concern, according to a recent FTI Consulting survey. Yet, 73%…
CFOs and Controllers are increasingly relied upon to lead the charge to advance digital transformation. Specifically, 69% of finance leaders now play a direct role in digital transformation efforts at their companies, says a recent benchmark study by the Controller’s…
Finance professionals may be keeping an eye on inflation, supply chain costs, and geopolitical instability, but when it comes to spending for growth, one area continues to be a priority in 2025: sales enablement spending. Sales enablement budgets are predicted…
Compensation is the top challenge for employers in 2025, with nearly half (44%) reporting it as their primary concern, according to a recent study by Payscale. In its 2025 Compensation Best Practices Report, Payscale determined that organizations plan to give…
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) got its start on Day One of President Donald Trump's second term and met with immediate legal action. According to the executive order that established and implemented DOGE, the entity's purpose will be to…
Business and tech leaders admit their organizations aren't looking before they leap. Fifty-eight percent of 1,000 CFOs and CIOs say they've yet to complete "a preliminary [emphasis ours] assessment of AI risks in their organization," according to PricewaterhouseCoopers's 2024 U.S.…
Not everyone likes Keurig K-Cup coffee. The quick-brew may be in millions of offices and company kitchens worldwide, but its detractors argue it's not "real" coffee! The debate over taste and quality may be unsettled. What's not in question any…
2024 is a great time to be employed for anyone who can create and read a balance sheet. Or manage an audit. Or close the books. You get the idea! The most successful companies in nearly every industry sector are…
Federal rulemakers are requiring more transparency and detail in companies' audits. Turns out all that extra detail is exactly what investors want. Ninety-three percent of investors want to analyze critical asset matters (CAMs) before potentially investing, according to a survey…
AI and machine learning technology is giving companies an edge like they've never enjoyed before. Businesses can pinpoint exactly which customers (and which kinds of customers) are more likely to buy their products -- and a whole lot more. Such…
Public companies expect third-party audits to be thorough and accurate. Many aren't getting the results they expect. The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) is back with its annual report on broker and dealer (B&D) audits. The board reviewed compliance…
