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Meet the CFO’s New Writing Partner: AI

Meet the CFO’s New Writing Partner: AI

by Controllers Council | Nov 20, 2025 | Artificial Intelligence (AI), Financial Reporting

Generative AI is making its way into financial reporting, changing the way finance leaders manage narrative and data-driven communications. Companies are now using AI to draft portions of reports that were once strictly handled by humans, from commentary to initial...
Leveraging Year-End Financial Reports to Shape Next Year’s Strategy

Leveraging Year-End Financial Reports to Shape Next Year’s Strategy

by Controllers Council | Dec 10, 2024 | Corporate Finance, Financial Reporting

The role of the finance department has shifted from a number-crunching entity to a true strategic asset. To live up to the expectations of the C-suite, your finance team will need to leverage the insights from its financial reports to guide next year’s business...
5 Common Year-End Close Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

5 Common Year-End Close Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

by Controllers Council | Dec 4, 2024 | Corporate Finance, Financial Reporting

The end of 2024 is fast approaching. While it presents an opportunity to assess financial performance and set the stage for the upcoming fiscal year, it also comes with challenges.  Even seemingly minor mistakes during this process can lead to costly errors and...
Preparing for the 2024 Year-End Close: Key Steps for an Efficient and Accurate Process

Preparing for the 2024 Year-End Close: Key Steps for an Efficient and Accurate Process

by Controllers Council | Nov 12, 2024 | Corporate Finance, Financial Reporting

With the end of 2024 rapidly approaching, now is the time to ensure your organization’s financial records are accurate, compliant, and ready for the new year. Proper planning and a structured approach are essential to avoid last-minute scrambles and ensure financial...
Budgeting & Forecasting Best Practices – Webcast Highlights

Budgeting & Forecasting Best Practices – Webcast Highlights

by Controllers Council | Aug 15, 2024 | Accounting Operations, Budgeting, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, FP&A

Controllers Council recently held a webcast panel on Budgeting & Forecasting Best Practices, sponsored by Citrin Cooperman. Citrin Cooperman is one of the nation’s largest professional service firms and the 19th largest CPA accounting firm in the US. It is...
Global Financial Compliance Trends in 2024: Staying Ahead in a Changing World

Global Financial Compliance Trends in 2024: Staying Ahead in a Changing World

by Controllers Council | Dec 12, 2023 | Compliance, Corporate Finance, Financial Reporting

As we approach 2024, the global financial landscape continues to evolve, bringing new compliance challenges and regulatory changes. For controllers and CFOs, staying ahead in this environment is crucial to ensure their organizations remain compliant while maintaining...
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