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    Technology Enablement—Fueled by Data—Is the Ticket to Cost Optimization
    Prioritizing technology enablement is key to optimizing costs throughout the enterprise given the interrelated nature of cost optimization and technology. Moving beyond traditional cost-cutting approaches: More value is generated by investments in advanced technologies and tools when there is minimal technical debt created by outdated legacy systems. Bottom line: CFOs need to lead the way in…
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    Transcript | Achieving Digital Maturity in Finance – with Chelsea Black and Kizzy Gift
    In this episode, we discuss digital maturity in finance. Or more specifically, how more finance organisations are employing ERP systems, moving to cloud-based systems, transitioning more to analytics, and with that, understanding the talent management and risk management needs that are required with these major changes.Sharing their insights on these issues are two Protiviti experts, Chelsea…
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    The “Secret Sauce” to Disruptive Finance: Purveying Better Data Sooner
    By the numbers: Research shows that nearly three out of four finance organizations today are employing AI; nearly three out of four CFOs believe that by 2035, AI and automation will completely reshape the finance function; and a majority of CFOs and CEOs believe that organizations that fail to invest in technology, infrastructure and skills will not survive the next five years. A focus on…
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    The ESG Controller—A “Job Of The Future” That’s Actually Here Now
    As the stakes increase for ensuring the integrity of sustainability reports, CFOs across all industries should not only consider adding the ESG controller role in the finance function but also determine where it sits in the organizational structure and how a newly appointed ESG controller can be positioned to succeed. What you should know: ESG controllers ensure that sustainability data collected…
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    FP&A — A Double-Duty Mandate for the CFO Necessitates Mature Capabilities
    A double-duty mandate on the CFO has resulted from the extension of financial planning & analysis (FP&A) responsibilities to leaders throughout the enterprise, placing additional demands on finance leaders. High stakes: FP&A expansion stems from an increasing need to drive value, optimize costs and enhance agility enterprisewide amid a dynamic business climate being influenced by…
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    How Insurers Can Prepare for NAIC Climate Risk Disclosure Compliance
    The big picture: The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), the standard-setting body for the U.S. insurance industry, recently updated its Climate Risk Disclosure Survey to include 22 new binary (i.e., yes-no) questions focusing on risk management. In July, the NAIC will email applicable insurers the Reporting Year 2022 Climate Risk Disclosure Survey, which must be submitted by…
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    What the SEC’s SolarWinds Charges Mean for CFOs and Their Peers — 8 Steps to Forge a Chain of Accountability
    The SEC’s disclosure-related charges against software company SolarWinds and its CISO are a game-changer. Why it matters: The enforcement action signals that the SEC espouses a broader view of accountability, one that extends beyond the certifying officers — namely, the CEO and CFO — to the rest of the C-suite and other senior leaders possessing and providing information and insights affecting…
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    Leveraging AI In Finance—Move From Theory To Practice
    Finance leaders are actively prioritizing practical AI use cases that deliver near- and long-term value. And the reason is simple: the benefits of deploying AI to strengthen specific activities are proving to be well worth the investment. Why it matters: This information is important for CFOs and finance teams to make informed decisions and drive positive change in their organizations using AI…
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    The Road to AI Automation in Finance: Six Actions for the CFO
    It’s the current call heard ‘round the world: Company leaders are issuing directives to implement AI in finance back-office workflows. The problem: These directives state an AI adoption goal but lack the strategy, planning and execution for finance organisations to achieve meaningful, measurable value. CFOs and finance leaders are left to answer an important question: “How can we implement AI…
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    Agile is strategic: It's time for finance to scale up its labor model
    Since it first emerged a few years ago within the finance and accounting groups of fast-growing technology organisations, the adoption of the flexible labor model has swiftly advanced across numerous industries and companies of all sizes. The finance and accounting group has always needed a flexible approach to its labor model due to unexpected changes in business units, automation platforms or…
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