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How to build an Excel model for revising forecasts

With a little algebra and a lot of flexibility, spreadsheet builders can set up a forecasting model that handles simultaneous changes in multiple parameters.

Cloud-based accounting and African SME growth

Access to real-time data is turning traditional accountants into strategic advisers.

Leadership skills in an AI world

Motivation expert, author, and speaker Sophie Bennett describes the ways leadership skills need to change in today’s technology-enabled workplace.

Excel unveils function that improves on VLOOKUP

They aren’t yet generally available, but they look like an X-cellent matched set.

Cyber threats: Risks grow, but readiness drops

As organisations become more aware of cyber threats, their preparedness for facing these risks is dropping, a new survey shows. These tips can help organisations better combat cyber risks.

Teen PowerPoint champ shares tips

US student Seth Maddox offers practical ways finance professionals can improve their presentation skills.

Meet this year’s teenage Excel champion

The winner of a global student competition offers simple tips for the average user to get the most out of Microsoft’s spreadsheet application.

What CFOs need to know to start AI deployment

The learning capability can solve some problems for finance teams, but extra effort is needed to make artificial intelligence work.

Building efficiency in accounts receivable

Using data analytics to support strong policies and procedures can deliver improvements in cash flow.

The view from the President: Leading by example

CIMA President Amal Ratnayake, FCMA, CGMA, says artificial intelligence has profound implications for business, people, and ethical decision-making.

6 strategies to successfully implement blockchain

Efforts of many organisations to get a blockchain up and running stall, a PwC survey suggests. To successfully implement the technology, follow these steps.

How to reference formulas in the same Excel worksheet

When it comes to crafting the most effective spreadsheets, modellers are wise to remember that less can be more.

Data holds the answer, but finance finds it

One expert says financial professionals must think beyond numbers, and having solid interpersonal and problem-solving skills is key.

Digital-only banks? Asia-Pacific consumers say ‘yes’

Mobile-centric consumers prefer digital channels, and digital-only banks will gain ground, Forrester survey says.

How fintech changes a management accountant’s job

Technologies used in the financial services industry are altering the ways finance departments work.

Upskilling for the digital age

The rapid adoption of technology in the workspace requires financial professionals to enhance their critical-thinking and related skills.

How to properly date an Excel model

A formula-based approach can allow spreadsheet modellers to build a full financial time series from just three lines of data.

What digital transformation teaches finance leaders

Professionals at DBS Bank, Tricor, and Roche realised it’s not solely about technology, and offer tips for success.

IT shifts its role amid new tech adoption

The role of IT within organisations is changing as the adoption of cloud and internet of things technologies continues to transform business capability.

Weak links: Third-party vendors and cyberfraud

Companies need new strategies for dealing with third-party vendor cybersecurity risk as automation and cloud computing complicate vendor chains.

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