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Leading for Increased Strategic Impact

By The Center Team on June 20, 2018

The Association of Financial Professionals (AFP) reports that CFOs expect their finance teams to double the amount of time they spend on strategic activities by…

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Who’s Responsible for Keeping Your Budget on Track?

By The Center Team on June 12, 2018

Budgeting should be a team effort, but our research revealed that it often isn’t.

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May 2018: What We’re Reading

By The Center Team on May 23, 2018

News and insights to keep you up to date and on track—the strategic shortcomings of AI, grooming the next CFO, presenting data in context,…

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In the Dark About Discretionary Spend?

By The Center Team on May 17, 2018

Discretionary spend can have a significant impact on a business’s bottom line, but our survey revealed that many leaders lack visibility.

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Is Your Company Ready for a Corporate Card Program?

By The Center Team on May 12, 2018

Adopting a corporate card program is an important company milestone, but how do you know when it’s time? Here are some factors to consider.

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April 2018: What We’re Reading

By The Center Team on April 27, 2018

News and insights to keep you up to date and on track—the new role of the CFO, lessons from a failed startup, scaling startup…

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The Problem With Set It and Forget It Budgets

By The Center Team on April 11, 2018

Business needs change rapidly, but most budgets don’t. Our research showed that more than half of business owners only touch them once a year.

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Are Manual Processes Slowing You Down?

By The Center Team on March 30, 2018

Our survey revealed that in an era of increasing automation, most companies are still relying on outdated methods to manage their budgets.

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March 2018: What We’re Reading

By The Center Team on March 22, 2018

News and insights to keep you up to date and on track—a successful push to profitability, the importance of culture, managing forecasting risk, and…

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Is Your Budget Bar Too Low?

By The Center Team on March 8, 2018

In our recent study, we were surprised that more than three-quarters of companies gave themselves an A or B for overall budget effectiveness.

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February 2018: What We’re Reading

By The Center Team on February 28, 2018

Recent news and insights to keep you up to date and on track—tips for presenting data, the resurgence of ZBB, how to close the…

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Over Your Business Budget? You’re Not Alone

By The Center Team on February 12, 2018

Our research shows that across the board, nearly two-thirds of companies go over budget at least sometimes.

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