Organisations are collecting more data than ever before. Brett Knowles offers six ways to make sure you are making the most of the data you already possess.
Donny C. Shimamoto, CPA/CITP, CGMA, offers eight questions that can help finance leaders get the most value out of the information technology function.
Information security consultant Florian Stahl urges companies not to underestimate cyberthreats and provides tips on protecting data from internal and external actors.
A focused investment in cloud technology can provide organisations a strategic advantage, says author Joe Weinman, a speaker at the AICPA CFO Conference. He offers four ways companies can draw value from the cloud.
Payments fraud is a global concern, but the preventive measures taken by companies have done little to stop attempted or actual fraud, according to an annual AFP survey.
IT departments with a solid infrastructure are seen as more strategic and give companies a better chance at getting applications to market ahead of competitors, a survey shows.
Internal auditors have a strong desire to know more about emerging technologies and improve the way they use technology to perform their duties, a new survey shows.
Technological advances provide big opportunities for business transformation, according to a new global survey of CEOs. Evaluating Big Data risks and using innovation strategies can help businesses capitalise on these opportunities.
The Institute of Business Ethics has launched a free mobile phone app to provide employees with immediate guidance on a range of scenarios from accepting gifts and hospitality to facilitation payments and conflicts of interest.
Asian companies are eager to embrace Big Data, but most are lagging in implementing their ambitious plans, according to a survey of more than 500 senior executives and frontline managers in Asia Pacific.
Companies identified as leaders attribute much of their success to the use of analytics, according to an IBM report. Companies should have an executive serve as the chief advocate for getting the most value out of their analytics.
The Boston Consulting Group identifies the world’s most innovative companies, and for the first time, automotive companies outnumber tech companies in the top 20. The report gives five attributes of strong innovators.
Not so long ago, computer hackers focused mainly on organisations that had the most to offer. They followed the money, trying to breach big companies and access cash, sensitive data or intellectual property.
Accountants are business process experts, but few apply this expertise to avoid the frequent mistakes organisations can make during the implementation of business solutions software, an effort usually dominated by IT experts. Find out how accountants can get involved every step of the way.
Companies have the data, and finance professionals have the skills to help turn that data into insight. That’s one takeaway of a new CGMA report, which examines the state of Big Data and the impact it can have on business in the future.
The benefits of moving a process to a shared-services centre can be substantial in the right circumstances, according to Ravichandran Venkataraman, ACMA, CGMA, senior vice president and head of the Global Services Division at Hewlett-Packard.
