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Financial Reporting with XBRL

For many finance organizations, internal, external and regulatory reporting activities consume disproportionate amounts of time and resources. As a result, organizations are exposed to a myriad of risks. A sustainable strategy and proven solution are needed to regain this lost time and mitigate risks so that finance can become a more strategic asset to the organization by focusing on higher value activities (e.g. analytics, acquisitions, growth opportunities) while lowering the cost of finance.
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The Last Mile of Finance: Moving from Well Enough to Optimal

Get past the tasks... Let the process work for you! From the time a transaction occurs to the time financial statements are issued, The Last Mile of Finance encompasses data collection, account reconciliation, financial close management, financial reporting, XBRL, and financial control testing. Like the production of any good, the quality assurance and finishing processes are comfort and assurance that the company is well represented by its product. Unfortunately for Finance, the assurance which should occur in The Last Mile of Finance is often tainted by a lack of visibility and manual processes which results in unpredictable and unreliable outcomes. A predictable and transparent Last Mile of Finance allows the Office of Finance the agility to sustain long-term growth and become a strategic asset to its company.
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The Production Platform for Finance

When discussing the various technologies that automate financial record-to-report processes, the sum does not equal the whole. A fully integrated production platform that supports and executes the report-to-record process – from transaction record to final reporting – is exponentially more effective than a series of disaggregated point solutions.
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Mastering The Financial Close

With the advent of modern enabling technologies, the Financial Close process is ripe for change. Increasing complexity around IFRS and more novel environmental disclosures coupled with the move to digital reporting is placing the finance function under more strain. With the tough economy limiting the scope to add headcount, finance departments are seeking efficiency gains that will allow them to absorb change, provide greater visibility of risk and position the finance department as a whole for sustainable growth. This white paper by FSN's Gary Simon examines how an end-to-end finance automation solution can do just that.
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From Crisis to Control: Full Command of the Financial Close

Automation can transform your financial close process from chaos to control, from a tactical obligation to a foundation for strategic financial decisions and leadership. Significant quantitative and qualitative benefits can be realized through an automated system that can serve as a unified platform for the efficient production of your financial information.
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The Business Case For Change: The Case For Automation In Financial Reporting

The financial reporting process is the very last bastion within the organization to reap the benefits of process automation and reengineering. Many companies are coming out of the current recession with the view that adding more people and hours is not the most strategic option, and are looking for solutions that utilize existing resources, outsourcing, and technology to bring much-needed agility to the financial reporting process. Most companies are employing a portfolio of solutions such as outsourcing specific components – such as XBRL compliance – while simultaneously looking for the right people and technology to streamline the filing process.
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Taking It To The Next Level: Shared Services Centers Move Up the Maturity Curve

Shared service centers (SSCs) typically deliver dramatic business benefits during their first few years of operations. But without a strategy for creating sustainable improvements in the process, automation and efficiency over time, many SSCs reach a plateau on the Shared Service Center Maturity Curve. This paper details how to move from the first stage of operational optimization to a more collaborative and strategic approach that creates value for the entire enterprise.
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A Winning Strategy For Automating XBRL Compliance

Increased effort and responsibilities due to XBRL mandates have increased the need for – and value of – an embedded solution to automate the financial reporting process. XBRL compliance will be a recurring obligation for the foreseeable future, and a requirement that will only continue to increase in scope. Complying with recent regulations mandating the use of XBRL in your financial statements will require a strategic solution. Read this white paper and discover how you can reduce the effort and costs of XBRL compliance activities with an embedded, automated XBRL solution.
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Measuring Return on Investment: Mission Impossible? Not Really!

This brief white paper details approaches to determining return on investment (ROI) in financial governance software, identifies qualitative and quantitative benefits Trintech users gain across financial account reconciliations, compliance, financial close, reporting and risk management efforts, and highlights proven results achieved by Trintech customers.
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Are Spreadsheets Going Away?

For decades, spreadsheets have served as the backbone of corporate analytics and finance. Spreadsheets present multiple challenges to businesses that rely upon them to manage critical finance functions. These challenges have driven some companies to unsuccessfully try to replace them. Businesses need to implement the right tools to monitor, control and verify spreadsheets. Read this article to gain an insightful perceptive of how spreadsheet management can help businesses more effectively rely on spreadsheet data by leveraging technologies for increased operational efficiencies and compliance.
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The Road Ahead for Financial Governance: International Financial Reporting Standards

In this brief white paper, Theresa Clark, VP of Finance Transformation, explains how companies can gear up for IFRS and best support resulting process changes with technology that provides documentation and policy management, reporting process management, and reporting collaboration.
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Infusing Hedge Fund Investors with Confidence

Most hedge fund firms use manual spreadsheets to track, manage, and reconcile complex financial transactions. What happens when firms replace their manual processes with an automated reconciliation solution? What benefits can they realize? And, how can an automated reconciliation system increase the confidence of investors enough to keep them investing boldly and successfully? Read this article to get the answers you need.
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What’s Troubling Finance?

What issues is the Office of Finance facing today? And, how did these issues arise? Learn the answers to these questions and how you can take positive steps to position your organization for success. Stop worrying about restatements, material weakness disclosures, and shareholder litigation!
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Creating Account Reconciliation Process Efficiencies while Reducing Risk and Audit Fees

Is it possible to create a continuous improvement process while reducing risk and audit fees? Is it possible to cut costs without jeopardizing compliance or experiencing a material breakdown in controls? Read this article to learn the answers.
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