How to End the Spreadsheet Blame Game with a Reliable Audit Trail If you’ve ever sat through a finance meeting where a number doesn’t add up, you know what happens next: “Who changed the Excel file?” Suddenly, a strategic discussion turns into a defensive scramble. Teams waste hours pointing fingers, opening outdated versions, and trying […]
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Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) platforms have evolved far beyond their traditional roots as budgeting and forecasting tools. Today, they sit at the heart of modern finance functions — shaping how businesses plan, analyze, and make decisions. Yet, far too often, organizations treat EPM selection as a technology procurement exercise. They chase feature-rich demos, compare checklists,
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When clients come to us, one question we often hear is: “Should we use Zero-Based Budgeting or Incremental Budgeting?” It’s a fair question—and an important one. The way you plan your budget doesn’t just control how you spend—it directly influences how your business grows, adapts, and stays resilient. In this blog, we’ll walk you through
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Still relying on an annual budget to guide your business while the market moves at lightning speed? If so, you’re not alone—but you might be at a disadvantage. Budgets set the direction. Rolling forecasts keep your plans alive. Many organizations still use a traditional budgeting approach: lock in numbers once a year, and stick with
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When working with clients on Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) implementations, one of the most common questions finance leaders ask is: “Should we use a top-down or bottom-up planning approach?” It’s a great question—and one that reveals a lot about how organizations balance strategy and execution. Each method has its strengths, weaknesses, and ideal use cases.
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In almost every EPM (Enterprise Performance Management) implementation, one of the most common clients requests we hear is: “Can we get alerts if our costs spike up or down suddenly?” The answer is: Yes — through trend analysis. But let’s take a step back. Why is trend analysis so critical for businesses today? And how
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In today’s fast-moving business environment, leaders are under pressure to make strategic decisions — quickly, with limited data, and amid uncertainty. That’s why clients often ask us: “How can we get a high-level view of business scenarios by adjusting just a few key drivers?” The answer lies in driver-based, top-down scenario planning — enabling faster insights,
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In many organizations, cost allocation is still a black box. Departments receive charges with little explanation, leading to confusion, internal disputes, and misaligned planning. When teams don’t understand the logic behind their cost allocations, it weakens accountability and collaboration. But there’s a better way. By implementing Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) tools, companies can bring structure,
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