Centage

AUGUST 29, 2023

Budget season is one of the most important times for financial teams, as it sets the tone for how well the company will grow. However, teams shouldn’t only focus on business budgeting for a month or a year. They should forecast and plan for them all year long. The costs and expenses are set well in advance.

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Centage

JUNE 20, 2023

Budgeting season is almost here. For many CFOs and budget managers, it will be a time of an endless stream of data, requests and revisions. But what happens if after all the time, energy and resources devoted to it, the budget still doesn’t quite stack up? You likely already know the answer. The worst part? A better solution?

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Centage

APRIL 24, 2023

The Shift to Modern FP&A Unprecedented cost pressures, along with regulatory and reimbursement issues and diverse revenue sources, all add complexity to the budgeting and planning process for healthcare organizations. Accelerate your budgeting cycles and minimize the risk of data errors. Generate detailed personnel plans.

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Jedox Finance

MARCH 17, 2022

Although it is nearly impossible to predict the future, forecasting future market development and customer needs is an essential component of corporate strategy and planning. Predictive forecasting can help guide a company in growing more profitably and respond quickly to changes. What is Predictive Forecasting?

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Jedox Finance

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

However, forecasting or predicting how much your customers want to buy or how well a business would perform in the future was much more difficult to achieve way back then. But what about forecasting? As CRM has evolved, many vendors included sales forecasting functionalities in their tools. Let your CRM work its magic.

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Centage

AUGUST 8, 2023

When an organization first sets up its budget, an easily accessible tool like Excel can be the perfect solution. But as a business grows and financials become more complex, an Excel or spreadsheet-based budget may be holding it back. Plus, more team members will need to have input into the numbers that make up a company’s budget.

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CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

lakh crore, against the Budget estimate of Rs 12.05 Also Read| Budget 2022: FM proposes to permit taxpayers to file updated ITR on payment of additional tax. The Budget has projected a fiscal deficit of 6.4% The market was expecting net borrowing to be in the range of Rs 12.50 lakh crore to Rs 13 lakh crore. lakh crore.

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Centage

DECEMBER 7, 2022

the maker of QuickBooks Online Advanced, to bring automated budgeting, forecasting, reporting and analytics capabilities to QuickBooks Online Advanced customers and mid-market organizations looking for more robust and streamlined budgeting capabilities. Key Priorities & Requirements for Finance in 2023. Seamless Integration.

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Centage

JANUARY 17, 2023

Between a volatile stock market, high interest rates, supply chain issues, inflation, and a possible recession, having a solid financial planning process in place is an important piece of sustaining your business through challenging times. Budget vs Actual Statement – What It Is and What It Isn’t.

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CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

The Union Budget for 2022-23 made a string of other announcements on digital payments, including a plan to offer netbanking to depositors with India Post and another to set up 75 digital banking units across as many districts. Depending on which is ready first, the central bank plans to release digital currencies for a pilot.

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Centage

JULY 19, 2022

Business budgeting is a crucial factor with the ability to impact a business’ long-term success or failure. Along with providing important information regarding day-to-day operations, an accurate budget better enables companies to predict revenue, trim costs, and make decisions regarding expenditures and opportunities.

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Centage

OCTOBER 3, 2022

This accessible program can accomplish various tasks, such as financial forecasting and budgeting. If your business has used Excel for financial forecasting, you may have found some challenges with the program. For example, you may use spreadsheets to plan your fiscal year or maintain your client sales list.

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Centage

AUGUST 16, 2023

Finding a tool for automating budgeting helps companies maintain and grow their business in numerous ways. A solution that provides automated budgets can easily wrangle this data into absorbable metrics that tell a story. Automating budgeting cuts out literally hours of work. Less time inputting information.

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Centage

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Businesses talk a lot about budgets, revenue projections, and actuals. However, one of the most important planning tools for a business of any size is cash flow forecasting – and it’s especially important in times of uncertainty. The direct method , however, is better for shorter to medium term forecasting.

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Focus CFO

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Heading into 2025, accurate sales forecasting is more critical than ever. This clarity not only informs your budget but also drives strategic decision-making across your entire organization. Here are five key ways to align your sales forecasting and budgeting processes for success in the year ahead.

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Centage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

There is some risk to using past performance to inform your long-term plans, and this can be compounded during times of economic uncertainty. Your company needs to make plans for the future. What Is Financial Forecasting? Forecast vs. Budget Though similar, a budget and a forecast serve different purposes.

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CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Continuing the same spirit in defence allocations, 68% of the defence capital procurement budget for domestic players will also go a long way in strengthening the domestic hi-tech manufacturing ecosystem. Budget 2022 is one of the more progressive Budgets we have had in recent years. By Ankit Agarwal.

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Centage

JUNE 28, 2023

When it comes to automation, what’s particularly beneficial is the way technology can automate how financial data flows through models and forecasts, freeing financial teams from the manual labor of attempting to create forecasts via spreadsheets. Accurate measurements also allow businesses to engage in scenario modeling.

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Lime Light

DECEMBER 20, 2024

To do this effectively, organizations employ an essential financial planning technique known as budget forecasting. It is a traditional practice for companies to project estimates and expectations for a new fiscal year.

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Centage

JULY 11, 2023

Budget season is just around the corner, and being prepared is integral. Planning 2024 budgets takes forethought and considerable prep work. CFOs drive the success of next year’s budgets with the prep work they do today. Here are 6 actions CFOs need to take to create valuable, accurate 2024 budgets. #1

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Centage

JUNE 12, 2023

If you don’t develop your budget incorporating these taxes and/or fees, how are you going to make a valid comparison of your budget against your actuals? Visibility which allows you to integrate and normalize data from multiple sources, ensuring accuracy and increasing line of sight into current and future financial health.

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Centage

APRIL 19, 2022

Every business needs a budget — but having a budget is just the start. In addition to making a budget every month, quarter, or year, you also need to compare that budget to what your company actually earns and spends. A budget vs. actual statement lets you compare your projected expenses and income to reality.

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Centage

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Unfortunately, creating a perfect budget doesn’t mean that you’ll follow it. Budget vs actuals analysis is one of the most effective ways to maintain a clear picture of your company’s performance. Budget vs actuals analysis allows you to assess how well your organization is following its financial plans. Gather the Data.

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Centage

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Is now the time to move forward with that planned investment? Dynamic market conditions may not be anything new but navigating the current business environment and its unprecedented unpredictability has shined a spotlight on just how critical cash flow forecasting is to an organization. What about workforce considerations?

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Centage

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

When it comes to business budgeting and planning, traditional spreadsheets are labor-intensive, prone to errors, and static, so it can be difficult to get a clear view on your current and future financial position. And gone are the days when you could wait for a quarterly budget review to make decisions about corporate spending.

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Centage

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Workforce planning is important to meeting your organization’s strategic vision, but it’s something that many consider a kind of fortune telling. In reality, it’s more science than art, and should be a critical component of management’s operational planning – especially during uncertain times. Download the Workforce Planning Toolkit.

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Centage

MAY 23, 2023

As we approach the halfway point of 2023, it’s a good time to take a close look at your budget and determine where you and your team are succeeding versus falling short. Keep reading to learn more about the importance of a mid-year budget review and discover our expert tips for financial success.

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Centage

OCTOBER 17, 2022

As you start your financial planning for 2023 and beyond, follow these steps to solidify your three-year strategic plan and boost the odds of achieving your business’ goals. If you want to forecast your financial future, start by looking back at past performance. Financial planning comes with numerous challenges.

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Centage

JULY 25, 2023

Though some businesses rely on Excel for budgeting and financial management needs, the software has some notable disadvantages that may make it a less-than-optimal solution for your business. If a member of your team accidentally enters inaccurate data, this could throw off your company’s entire budget.

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Centage

JANUARY 31, 2022

Cash flow forecasting provides that much needed insight and is the most effective way to start future-proofing your business for the year ahead. Or perhaps your integrated cash flow reports are based on GAAP accounting rules, not formulas, but aren’t supported in your current planning and forecasting software application.

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Centage

MARCH 14, 2023

As companies slash budgets, finance teams need to find ways of making the company’s cash go further while accomplishing the same goals with fewer resources. If companies want to succeed, they need to craft their personnel planning with care, ensuring their choices hold up to close scrutiny from upper management and investors.

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Centage

AUGUST 22, 2023

In a perfect world, budgets would always line up perfectly with actual spending. Even the most strategically-crafted budgets can take hits from unforeseen circumstances. Expecting that something unexpected will occur throughout the year weakens the argument for creating a traditional budget. What Is a Driver-Based Budget?

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Centage

APRIL 28, 2022

Back in 2019, Centage made waves when it announced the availability of Planning Maestro , the first-ever FP&A platform designed specifically for the mid-size market. Up until the release of Planning Maestro, only enterprise-sized companies could afford the expense of automated and intelligent cloud-based FP&A technologies.

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Anaplan

MARCH 1, 2021

Most people who labor through months-long annual financial planning cycles would admit the process is broken. Moreover, we now realize these rigid annual budgeting cycles don’t adapt well to today’s fast-moving environment. It’s time-consuming, labor-intensive, and inflexible.

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Jedox Finance

DECEMBER 5, 2024

As traditional budgeting methods fall short, modern CFOs are pivoting towards advanced tools and technologies to stay competitive in a volatile and unpredictable landscape. In this article, we’ll explore the role of AI in budgeting and forecasting.

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Centage

JUNE 2, 2023

While all of this data helps manufacturing companies to be more efficient, when it comes it comes to creating a manufacturing budget , data is also just as critical. What is a Manufacturing Budget? A manufacturing budget centers around the expenses involved in the production of a given product.

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E78 Partners

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Under these pressures, one aspect often underestimated is the power of strategic budget planning. For executives in portfolio companies, understanding the nuances of effective budget planning is crucial. A tailored budget plan can empower private equity-backed companies to meet and exceed their financial objectives.

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