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4 best ways to use advanced analytics

Advanced analytics help companies use increasing amounts of data to improve their business and financial performance. Here are the four preferred purposes for advanced analytics.

5 rules of effective data visualisation

Presenting data in a way that your audience can grasp quickly supports better decision-making. A new CGMA briefing, developed in partnership with KPMG, describes how.

5 Microsoft Office tips you can’t live without

Some of us have used Microsoft Office for so many years that we think there’s nothing new to learn. That’s almost never true. Read on for five tips for being more efficient when using Office.

Changing technology, changing global trade

Mike Gray, FCMA, CGMA, whose organisation offers part-time CFO services, shares news on technology’s role in payments and the global economy.

On the front line

Management accountants can play a crucial role in the war on cyber-crime.

4 quick tips to improve mobile security

Remote work is convenient, but it can expose organisations to data breaches if workers’ mobile devices are not properly secured.

Video: Data analytics and AI in tax

Lauren Kovar, CPA/CITP, CGMA, director of Client Advisory & Strategy for Thomson Reuters, discusses a couple of emerging trends in tax technology.

Strengthening the defences

Management accountants can and should rise to the cyber-security challenge, according to Peter Simons, FCMA, CGMA.

4 tips for prolonging your phone’s battery life

Deleting old apps, using airplane mode judiciously, and limiting use of your charger can help keep your mobile phone running stronger and longer.

Machine learning helps grocers win the fresh-food competition

Machine learning systems can collect, analyse, and adjust large data sets from a wide variety of sources efficiently and at a relatively low cost.

Association, CPA.com launch startup accelerator

The Association and CPA.com Startup Accelerator will seek to support as many as five early-stage companies during the next year.

Why accountants need to get a grip on blockchain

The decentralised ledger system may seem confusing, but it also adds up to new opportunities for savvy financial professionals.

Video: How FP&A technology has changed

Debbie Jacobs, senior director of finance at Experian, explains how technology has gone from detracting from work quality to enhancing it.

Looking at cyber-security from the top

Boards can’t afford to ignore threats to cyber-security, which could slow operations, halt mergers, or create a public relations nightmare.

How slow internet speeds affect finance departments

Here are ways to mitigate the sluggishness, develop backups, and prepare for business in areas where connection speeds are slow.

Quiz: How well do you know Google Chrome?

Google Chrome has emerged as the world’s most popular web browser on desktops. Do you know how to use the features of Google Chrome? Test yourself with this quiz.

CFOs try to focus on strategy, but IT systems get in the way

Strategic planning is among the top priorities for CFOs in a new survey, but some finance chiefs feel hampered by legacy IT systems.

Tips to keep your videoconference from going viral

Taking precautions in advance, considering your appearance, and setting expectations with others can help your next audio or video meeting go smoothly.

Internal audit’s success with analytics depends on strategy, planning

Data analytics is part of internal audit’s toolkit, but its effectiveness depends on an organisation’s strategy, planning, and skill development.

Quiz: How well do you know Excel PivotTables?

The PivotTable is one of the most powerful tools in Excel. Take this quiz to find out how well you know this feature.

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