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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.

5 Steps to Effective Strategic Risk Management

Learn how to take your strategic risk management to the next level with these 5 easy steps.

The Foundations of Trust: Recapping Workiva Amplify 2020

Our first entirely virtual user conference was a smashing success! This year's event was all about building trust in reporting and compliance. Here are the highlights of Amplify 2020.

What's Next for Big (and Small) Data

Open data standards and XBRL and iXBRL adoption are part of a long history of humans trying to make our observations more shareable and usable. See what's next.

How to Save on Printing Costs by Creating a Print-Ready PDF

Sometimes, you need to produce a glossy annual report or paper proxy that you can hold in your hands. And in those times, it's important to save costs. The investor communications firm Broadridge shares tips on how to do that by making a print-ready PDF in the Workiva platform.