The accountant usually has a feel for what's really going on. My grandfather's accountant, Lloyd Smith, had a client in the construction business. While doing the financial statements, Lloyd realized that some of the projects were losing money. The owner brushed him off. He said he knew all his...

I was involved with three go-lives this month. Not all of them required the same level of engagement, that was the major survival factor for me, but nevertheless I got into an interesting discussion with a colleague. - So it was three projects this month, huh? All of the NAV? - she asked. - No, it was...

Boston-based CFO Research Services asked 327 financial executives how quickly they could assess and disclose material changes to their companies' financial condition, when those changes resulted from a significant event. The study found that only 34% at the time said they could make a response within...

For inquiring minds who want to know, here is an update on activities and results around driving Microsoft Dynamics' participation in the Microsoft Business Intelligence Conference! Conference Overview: The first ever Microsoft Business Intelligence Conference is being held in Seattle, WA, USA May 9...

For some companies, Month End takes up to half the month to complete; by this time much of the information is out of date. We have helped companies produce Month End management accounts much faster than this - typically by working day 5 or 6, which is when we produce ours. Issues that can slow down your...

This blog intends to highlight how IT links in with both Business Strategy and Finance. Far too often IT and new technology is just used or installed as it's the "latest thing" with no thought as to how it can add value to a business, reduce operating costs and help a business achieve it's Business Strategy...