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This Evaluation Centre provides information on accounting software and financial reporting software:
1. Click on Strategy for an up-to-date overview of the accounting software and financial reporting software market plus briefings from industry experts.
2. Click on Supplier Evaluation for accounting software and financial reporting software Evaluation Reports which have been independently audited and checked for accuracy.
3. Click on Implementation for information about the remainder of the software lifecycle including articles by top consultancy firms.
4. Click on Service Centre if you need any other support or information on accounting software and financial reporting software. The Evaluation Centre is here to help. |
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Indian IT outsourcing company Infosys...
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Top Business Issues |
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Finance to the fore
Evaluation Centre's overview of the accounting software and financial reporting software market...As companies evolve and adapt to remain competitive in today’s global markets, then the finance function is far from immune to re-evaluating its position and role within the organisation. Structural changes being investigated include outsourcing, offshoring and shared service centres in order to cut costs, provide a more responsive and consistent service and to streamline business processes.
The continual requirement to provide enhanced insight into the business’ operations and performance – so that managers can make more effective and better informed decisions – has led the finance function to adopt more sophisticated software tools to improve financial reporting.
In addition, the growth in regulation means systems need to be able to store and retrieve information more effectively so compliance can be easily demonstrated. Other changes in accounting practices, such as IFRS, have also placed ongoing demands on the finance department.
But according to our latest survey, the main business reason for recent developments in accounting and financial systems (cited by 66% of the respondents) is the continual need to change and update business processes and procedures. Other key drivers are the need to improve management information systems (62%), improve customerfocused processes (48%) and the ever-present demand for cost reduction (45%). view in full >> |
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Surviving tough times
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| During an economic slowdown, finance professionals should be wary of arbitrarily cutting costs across the board. Wayne Mincey, Michel Janssen and Erik Dorr of The Hackett Group believe intelligent cost cutting can help minimise any negative impact on the business.
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Pain relief for the FD – free guide
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| In the current economic climate, risks need to be controlled and preparation is vital. This guide talks you through simple changes you can implement to manage the uncertain times and offers 'pain relief' for the FD to help alleviate the impact of the credit crunch.
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Accounting software: planning the future
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| Mark Cracknell of Emcee Consultancy says planning is the new major area of interest amongst accounting professionals.
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COA Solutions – ‘How to prosper in a downturn’
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| Join fellow financial executives to learn from well-known financier, Jon Moulton, how organisations can prosper in a downturn and what you can do to succeed. Click below to register your interest for this free morning seminar on 18 September in London.
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Biting the BPM bullet
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| What does recent consolidation in the business performance management software market mean for CFOs and other finance professionals? Robert Gill of Parson Consulting reports.
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