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Workiva for SOX Compliance and Internal Audit: Almost as Perfect as PB&J

Some things are better together, including SOX and internal audit teams. When both teams are on the Workiva platform, they can pull data from a single source of truth, resulting in synergy between the teams, improved communication, and constant collaboration.

My FERC XBRL Reporting Solution Needs WHAT?

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is moving from Visual FoxPro to XBRL filing of quarterly and annual reports. That gives you a rare opportunity to choose reporting software that makes FERC compliance easier overall. Look for XBRL software that includes these key components.

7 Tips to Simplify Your Legal Entity Reporting Software Purchase

You know you need to improve your legal entity reporting process. But, purchasing and implementing new software can be a bit daunting, especially if you have never done it before. To help simplify your purchase, we’re sharing tips we’ve learned from working with thousands of customers just like you.

4 Highlights from FERC XBRL Rule Finalization

Here are our takeaways from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's finalized XBRL requirements for energy companies, with our view on how organizations can be ready for compliance.

Under Pressure: Time for Government Finance Teams to Upgrade Tools

Fresh-thinking finance teams in government are using the latest innovations in spreadsheet tools to relieve the pressures of getting day-to-day work done.

The Secret Life of 10-K Risk Factors

If the language in a competitor's 10-K "Risk Factors" section sounds familiar, it's probably because you've seen it pop up in peers' filings over and over. See what the team at Sentieo found by using their platform to track the secret life of risk factors.

The Remote Financial Close: Real Tips for a Virtual Close

In a recent conversation, Deloitte, BlackLine, and Workiva presented their thoughts to consider during your next virtual close, so teams can still deliver timely, insightful financial reports while working from home.

Two Words That Will Change How You Think About Data

It's hard to put a price on trust in the data inside your internal and external reports. It starts with trusting the process that got you those numbers. Heather Priory explains in this blog post.

Grant Thornton on 3 Opportunities Finance Teams Should Jump On

In this post, our partner, Grant Thornton, identifies three overlooked opportunities for businesses in these uncertain times.

A Q&A with Former SEC Chief Accountant Kyle Moffatt

In an event hosted by the SEC Professionals Group, Kyle Moffatt—former Chief Accountant for the SEC's Division of Corporation Finance—fielded questions on whether the SEC really uses XBRL data, what it's like to engage with SEC staff and how companies can handle the comment letter process.