Let's face it: the days of finance professionals focusing on retrospective activities - bookkeeping, financial reporting, and compliance - are numbered. If you work in finance and you're still spending most of your time crunching numbers and preparing reports, you might want to sit down for this: you've got about five years to completely reinvent yourself.
Recent TRG blog posts
Why Finance Professionals Only Have 5 Years to Reinvent Themselves & How to Do It
Posted by Rick Yvanovich on Tue, Oct 29, 2024
Blog Topics: Financial consolidation, planning and reporting, Technology trends
Vietnam's Journey to IFRS: What Financial Leaders Need to Know
Posted by Rick Yvanovich on Fri, Oct 25, 2024
Vietnam's financial landscape is undergoing a significant transformation with the adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). This shift has had a profound impact on the way businesses report their financial information, bringing Vietnam's accounting practices in line with global standards.
Blog Topics: Financial consolidation, planning and reporting, Technology trends
Hybrid Cloud Strategies: A Practical Guide for CIOs and IT Managers
Posted by Rick Yvanovich on Tue, Oct 15, 2024
Following our exploration of cloud repatriation trends, this guide focuses on practical strategies for implementing hybrid cloud solutions. As organisations increasingly adopt hybrid approaches, having a clear implementation strategy becomes crucial for success.
Blog Topics: Technology trends, Cloud Computing
A CFO's Guide to Making Generative A.I. Work
Posted by Rick Yvanovich on Sun, Oct 6, 2024
Let's be honest: As a CFO, you're probably getting bombarded with pitches about AI. Everyone's telling you it's the next big thing, but what they're not telling you is how to actually make it work in your organisation without burning through your budget or disrupting existing operations.
Blog Topics: Technology trends
Answers to Common Executive Questions About Financial Forecasting Tools
Posted by Rick Yvanovich on Wed, Sep 25, 2024
As financial forecasting evolves from a routine budgeting task into a strategic imperative, finance executives require increasingly sophisticated tools to stay ahead. But with so many myths and misconceptions out there, it can be hard to know where to start.
Blog Topics: Financial consolidation, planning and reporting, Financial Accounting Management Software, Technology trends
5 Questions for CIOs Following the Wake of the CrowdStrike Incident
Posted by Rick Yvanovich on Fri, Aug 9, 2024
The recent CrowdStrike global outage, dubbed the largest in IT history by the media, has sent shockwaves through the IT community, forcing CIOs to re-evaluate their current cloud strategies and how they can ensure business continuity in the as-a-service era.
Blog Topics: Technology trends, Digital Transformation
The Role of Accounts Payable Automation Across Sectors
Posted by Rick Yvanovich on Fri, Aug 9, 2024
Accounts payable (AP) automation is revolutionising finance processes for organisations across various industries, from manufacturing to healthcare, financial services, and more.
As automation increasingly digitises AP teams, the roles and skills of finance professionals are also evolving. Where they once spent time on manual tasks, staff can now take on more strategic duties.
This blog will explore in more depth how various sectors can leverage AP automation, the impact on finance roles, and strategies for successful workforce adaptation. Let’s begin our discussion on maximising process efficiencies through innovative new solutions.
Blog Topics: Financial consolidation, planning and reporting, Technology trends
Exploring the Present State of Accounts Payable Automation
Posted by Rick Yvanovich on Wed, Aug 7, 2024
Automating accounts payable processes can significantly boost efficiency. A recent report by our partner, Yooz, found that companies using automated systems can process invoices up to 27 hours faster1.
Blog Topics: Financial consolidation, planning and reporting, Technology trends
CrowdStrike Incident: What Went Wrong and Lessons Learned
Posted by Rick Yvanovich on Fri, Aug 2, 2024
CrowdStrike, a leading cybersecurity company, recently experienced the biggest technical slip-up of the century. This hiccup did not just affect CrowdStrike. It unfortunately sent ripples through the whole security scene, making folks wonder about the safety of their digital fortresses.
Blog Topics: Technology trends, News
Mastering the Procurement Lifecycle: A Comprehensive Play
Posted by Rick Yvanovich on Sun, Jul 21, 2024
Procurement, once a back-office function, has evolved into a strategic cornerstone for organisations of all sizes. From the humble beginnings of simple purchasing to the complex, data-driven operations of today, procurement has undergone a transformative journey.
Blog Topics: Technology trends, Business Intelligence, Digital Transformation