Volatility has changed what margin analysis needs to do. When tariffs can swing input costs overnight, when liquidity is strained by buy-ahead inventory decisions, and when cost-cutting must occur without disrupting the business, finance teams cannot afford to discover margin issues after the close. They need a way to detect margin leakage early enough to act, … Read more
Tariff volatility is rising fast, and the pace and unpredictability of these changes are putting unprecedented pressure on CFOs and finance teams. New duties or trade restrictions can appear with little warning, sending ripples through supply chains, cost structures, and ultimately, margins. For CFOs, this means navigating an environment where yesterday’s assumptions can be obsolete by … Read more
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
Internal control checklists have long been a cornerstone of governance and compliance—guiding organizations through key processes, policies, and risk areas. But in a world where the volume of data, regulatory pressure, and financial complexity have exploded, the traditional checklist is no longer enough. It’s time to evolve your internal control framework from static oversight to … Read more
The New Reality of Financial Risk Management Financial risk management is no longer just about compliance and loss prevention—it’s about enabling enterprise growth. Today’s CFOs are tasked with balancing risk-adjusted decision-making while ensuring operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and strategic agility. However, legacy risk management models—rooted in fragmented data, manual oversight, and static assessments—are failing to … Read more
Finance and data leaders are sitting on massive amounts of financial data, yet unlocking its true value for strategic decision-making remains a challenge. Data alone doesn’t drive better decisions—intelligence does. Organizations need a way to extract meaningful, real-time insights without adding complexity to their workflows. For enterprises leveraging Databricks, financial decision intelligence just took a … Read more
Transparency and accountability are essential for businesses worldwide. While traditional audits provide these safeguards, their periodic nature often leaves gaps in risk coverage. Continuous auditing, powered by AI, offers a proactive solution, enabling real-time insights and more effective risk management. This article explores the fundamentals of continuous auditing, its use cases, benefits, challenges, and implementation … Read more
