Why CFOs Are Rebuilding Their Tech Stack to Eliminate Profit Variability

Profit variability is draining up to 8% of EBITDA. Discover how CFOs are rebuilding their tech stack with AI to unlock hidden value and reduce waste.

The cost of inaction is rising. Gartner estimates that 3–8% of EBITDA is lost annually to leakage, missed opportunities, and margin inefficiencies. But the culprit isn’t bad leadership—it’s limited visibility. Traditional tools weren’t built to unify operations at enterprise speed. And when blind spots go undetected, profits quietly bleed.  This is why finance leaders are rebuilding the enterprise architecture beneath their tech stack.  As Karthik Manimozhi, … Read more

ISA 240 (Revised): Strengthening the Auditor’s Role in Fraud Detection 

Learn how ISA 240 (Revised) strengthens auditor responsibilities for fraud detection, enhances professional skepticism, and improves audit quality.

With fraud and financial misconduct continuing to make global headlines, expectations for auditors are rising. To address these evolving risks, the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) has released ISA 240 (Revised), The Auditor’s Responsibilities Relating to Fraud in an Audit of Financial Statements, a sweeping update that reinforces the auditor’s role in fraud … Read more

Adapt or Fall Behind: Why CFOs Are Betting Big on AI

Learn why CFOs are betting big on AI adoption in finance. From cost savings to better decisions, see how AI is reshaping the CFO role today.

AI adoption in finance is no longer a matter of if; it’s a matter of when and how fast. According to our latest MindBridge CFO AI Adoption Survey, a full 80% of finance teams have already moved beyond research and are actively using AI to improve operations, identify risk, and drive better decision-making. This shift … Read more

Achieving Consistent Financial Reporting: A Practical Guide for Enterprise Success

Ensure integrity and profitability with consistent financial reporting. Learn how AI-powered strategies help CFOs detect risks, recover margin, and improve compliance.

Consistent financial reporting (CFR) gives enterprises a unified, defensible way to record and report data that stands up to audits, regulators, and internal stakeholders while unlocking insights that drive profitability and compliance.  As global compliance demands intensify — from IFRS to GAAP to SEC oversight — finance leaders are turning to smarter tools and stronger frameworks … Read more

Digital Audit Transformation with MindBridge: Delivering on Gartner’s Vision for AI in Audit 

See how MindBridge aligns with the Gartner Digital Audit Framework to transform audits through AI, full-population testing, and risk-based assurance.

TL;DR: According to Gartner’s digital audit framework, MindBridge helps you realize value by transforming your audit function into the data-driven and risk-based practice of the future.  What Gartner’s Vision Means for Modern Audit Teams  Gartner defines the digital audit function as one that “embeds data and technology into all applicable audit processes,” not just to … Read more

MindBridge Wins 2025 GRC Innovation Award for Finance GRC Management

MindBridge has been honored with the 2025 GRC Innovation Award by GRC 20/20 Research for revolutionizing finance GRC with AI-powered risk intelligence and continuous monitoring.

This article was originally written by Michael Rasmussen, GRC Analyst & Pundit at GRC 20/20 Research, and has been republished with permission. View the original post on LinkedIn. “Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius – and a lot of courage to move in … Read more

AI in Government Finance: How State Audit Teams Are Doing the Impossible

Discover how forward-thinking state finance teams are using AI to modernize oversight, strengthen audits, and deliver smarter decisions—without more headcount. Learn why building a Central Insights Factory is becoming the new standard in government finance.

State finance teams are being asked to do the impossible: deliver more with less, under rising scrutiny, tighter timelines, and ever-expanding mandates.  And yet, despite your team’s dedication and expertise, the system is stacked against you.  Decentralized data. Manual processes. A demand for continuous audit coverage without the visibility, speed, or support teams need to … Read more

SOX Testing Procedures: A Strategic Guide for Audit Leaders 

Learn SOX testing procedures and best practices. Explore test types, compliance frameworks, and audit automation strategies for financial accuracy.

Between tight deadlines and extensive external auditor requirements, audit leaders often face challenges in implementing efficient procedures. This means finding a practical solution to streamlining SOX testing approaches without sacrificing quality.  This guide focuses on exactly that: tactical elements of compliance that transform SOX testing from a burdensome exercise into a structured, efficient process that … Read more

How to Navigate SOX Compliance: A Strategic Guide for Finance Leaders 

Discover the essentials of SOX compliance and learn strategies for audit professionals to enhance financial accuracy and streamline reporting workflows.

For many senior finance leaders, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance still feels like a reactive, resource-intensive obligation. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Done right, SOX can be a lever for stronger internal controls, sharper financial insights, and a more resilient audit function.  With the right plan, strategic operators, audit directors, and CFOs can turn … Read more

Explainable AI in Finance: Why Transparency Matters 

Discover how explainable AI in finance helps teams build trust, strengthen compliance, and make confident decisions with transparent, auditable insights.

In a landscape where AI is reshaping every aspect of financial decision-making, one principle rises above the rest: trust isn’t optional—it’s earned.  For finance teams and auditors alike, “black box” AI is no longer acceptable. You need systems that not only deliver insights but also show exactly how those insights came to life.  Gartner predicts … Read more

7 Finance Use Cases for Decision Intelligence Tools That Drive ROI

Explore 7 essential AI-powered financial decision intelligence use cases to unlock faster insights, protect revenue, and optimize performance.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping every corner of finance—and AI-powered decision intelligence tools now sit at the center of that transformation. From revenue protection to profit optimization, finance teams are using decision intelligence use cases to turn data into strategic action.  Far beyond dashboards and static reports, decision intelligence combines advanced analytics and AI to turn … Read more

Building a Financial Insights Engine: A CFO’s Playbook for AI That Works  

Discover how AI in finance empowers CFOs to move from manual audits to continuous insights, scale trust and transparency, and build an enterprise-ready financial decision engine. Learn from MindBridge CFO Matthias Steinberg’s proven playbook.

The Gap Between Automation and Intelligence  Modern CFOs are being asked to do more than ever—manage compliance, drive strategy, and oversee digital transformation. Yet most finance tech still lags behind, surfacing anomalies too late or burying insights in dashboards that don’t drive action. That’s why AI for CFOs is quickly becoming the modern standard for … Read more