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4 Tips to Prepare for the Future of Statutory Reporting
What are the biggest challenges and priorities shaping the future of global statutory reporting? We asked over 300 multinational companies to share their expertise. Read this blog and see the four key findings from the survey.June 17, 2020

Policy Management and Remote Work: Adapting to the New Normal
Michael Rasmussen of GRC 20/20 explains the importance of policy management in a world of remote work. Keep reading to find out the six questions companies should ask to prepare.June 11, 2020

5 Best Practices of Board Reporting
The board of directors demands for high-quality financial and management performance reporting have never been greater, and finance leaders are struggling to keep up. Follow these five best practices for board reporting to deliver the strategic insights the board needs to make decisions.June 10, 2020

Creating a Masterpiece from Financial and Nonfinancial Data
What does Michelangelo's statue of David have to do with your data, you ask? Learn how you, too, can bring your vision to life with a plan—and the right tools.June 4, 2020

What Is the FERC XBRL Mandate, and What Do I Need to Do?
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's XBRL mandate came with a few unknowns, but there are still steps you can take now to prepare for your first filing under the new requirement.June 3, 2020

Culture, Productivity, and Risk: Adjustments in a Work-From-Home World
Learn from accounting, finance, and risk experts about the positives and negatives of working from home. Gain insight and learn tips on how to navigate this new normal from the people who do it best.June 2, 2020

How to Win at Asset Impairment in Uncertain Times
David McGuire of the financial advisory firm Embark joins us for insights on how to arm wrestle the task of assessing impairments, even as the ground shifts beneath you.May 28, 2020

Sharing Budget Updates When Public Meetings Are Held from Home
As public meetings go virtual, budget and public affairs teams need to find new ways to share the most recent data. Keep these tips in mind.May 21, 2020

3 Tips to Pivot to a Remote-Ready Control Environment
All signs point toward this new normal of remote work sticking around for a while. Keep reading for three tips on solidifying your control environment toward a more permanent state.May 20, 2020

How a Virtual Close Can Help You During the COVID-19 Crisis (and Beyond)
The coronavirus has teams working from home. With a change in culture and these helpful hints from Deloitte, businesses can transition to a virtual financial close that will serve them well now and far into the future.May 19, 2020