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Accounting Department Transformation: A 2025 Blueprint

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Some of the main ones include: Traditional Processes are Outdated Many accounting departments still rely on manual, paper-based processes and spreadsheets. To keep up with new reporting mandates, like ESG reporting , accounting departments need systems that can adapt quickly and reliably.

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End of Year Success: Tips for a Smooth and Effective Close

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The Year End Close: Why Does It Matter? The Year-End closing process is the regulatory requirement that companies verify the accuracy of their annual finances. While that may mean the process is particularly challenging for certain organisations and their accounting teams, there are plenty of ways to ease the pressure.

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Master SOX Compliance: A Comprehensive Guide for 2023

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The SOX rules require external auditors to confirm management’s assertions regarding the presence and effectiveness of internal controls. That means audits today are heavily weighted on understanding financial processes and testing the controls in place to prevent errors from showing up in financial reports.

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What is the Month-End Close Process?

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Help your company take its first steps towards a streamlined, automated close with our guide. Month-End Close: An Overview What is the Month End Close? Step 2 – Close expense accounts to Income Summary: After expenses are closed to Income Summary, the balance in that account is net income for the period.