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Why it makes sense to turn your finance function into a powerful business asset
Fintech

Why it makes sense to turn your finance function into a powerful business asset

Giving the members of your finance team the chance to develop professionally is good for their careers and your business.

By Claudia Pirko • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Sep 2022
Top tips for making your finance transformation program a resounding success
Digital Transformation

Top tips for making your finance transformation program a resounding success

Automating your enterprise's finance function is a savvy move, but careful planning and execution are crucial.

By Claudia Pirko • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Aug 2022
Ready to grow: How optimising accounts receivable can put your organisation in a prime position
Capital

Ready to grow: How optimising accounts receivable can put your organisation in a prime position

Up to now, the automation wave has largely bypassed the accounts receivable department but it's time that changed.

By Claudia Pirko • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Apr 2022
IWD 2022: It's time to eliminate the gender pay gap in the ICT industry
Information Communication & Technology

IWD 2022: It's time to eliminate the gender pay gap in the ICT industry

The gender pay gap in Australia persists across industries, including ICT, with a national gap of 14.2%. Women must negotiate for fair pay.

By Claudia Pirko • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022
Vital assets: Why modernising your organisation's finance function has never been more important
Digital Transformation

Vital assets: Why modernising your organisation's finance function has never been more important

COVID-19 has highlighted the need for finance teams to adapt and invest in digital transformation, as outdated tools hinder growth and deter top talent.

By Claudia Pirko • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Jan 2022
Automate or perish: why it's past time for finance departments to scrap the spreadsheets
Digital Transformation

Automate or perish: why it's past time for finance departments to scrap the spreadsheets

Financial planning and analysis software proves essential for businesses navigating the uncertain financial landscape post-COVID.

By Claudia Pirko • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Aug 2021
FY2022: Why it's a prime time for businesses to optimise their accounting operations
Fintech

FY2022: Why it's a prime time for businesses to optimise their accounting operations

As the economies of Australia and New Zealand bounce back from the COVID-19 crisis, finance leaders should be focused on technological transformation.

By Claudia Pirko • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Jul 2021
Transforming the finance department: is your enterprise trucking or trailing?
Fintech

Transforming the finance department: is your enterprise trucking or trailing?

Australian enterprises are prioritizing automation and digitization to avoid future disruptions, according to research.

By Claudia Pirko • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Apr 2021
Why automating the finance function is critical for future growth
Financial Systems

Why automating the finance function is critical for future growth

Mid-market organizations express greatest dissatisfaction with accounting and finance functions, due to manual processes and lack of automation, says survey.

By Claudia Pirko • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Nov 2020
Seven ways to increase trust in accounting processes
Fintech

Seven ways to increase trust in accounting processes

Finance professionals find manual processes the most frustrating part of their roles, but there are ways to improve trust and automate accounting.

By Claudia Pirko • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Nov 2020
How process automation can help in a COVID-19 world
Hybrid & Remote Work

How process automation can help in a COVID-19 world

Extended lockdowns and remote working have highlighted the need for process automation in organizations' financial processes.

By Claudia Pirko • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Sep 2020
Out of the office but still on the job: Continuous accounting helps finance departments carry on
Data Analytics

Out of the office but still on the job: Continuous accounting helps finance departments carry on

Aussie finance teams pivot to 'continuous accounting' amidst COVID-driven chaos, enabling remote work success.

By Claudia Pirko • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2020
Doing more with less: How RPA will assist finance departments in the new economy
Robotic Process Automation

Doing more with less: How RPA will assist finance departments in the new economy

In today's challenging economic climate, Australian and New Zealand finance professionals are under pressure to up their output and contain costs.

By Claudia Pirko • 4 min read • Mon, 4th May 2020
Tomorrow's CFO: Chief bean counter or strategic change leader?
Financial Systems

Tomorrow's CFO: Chief bean counter or strategic change leader?

In 2020, CFOs in Australia and New Zealand are evolving from traditional finance overseers to strategic change leaders, driven by RPA and data insights.

By Claudia Pirko • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
Why confidence in your data is the key to long-term business success
Data Analytics

Why confidence in your data is the key to long-term business success

Highly accurate financials are crucial for trust and brand reputation, but errors can be damaging. Implementing systems for accuracy is key.

By Claudia Pirko • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2019
Why finance and IT must work together to implement RPA
Data Analytics

Why finance and IT must work together to implement RPA

In Australia and NZ, finance and IT must collaborate closely to effectively implement robotic process automation, enhancing productivity and efficiency.

By Claudia Pirko • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2019
It's time for businesses to start building trust from the bottom line up
Cloud Services

It's time for businesses to start building trust from the bottom line up

Australian businesses, including big banks, are facing a trust problem as a Royal Commission reveals dubious practices.

By Claudia Pirko • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Oct 2018