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        How to get smart Financial Statements and improve profitability

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        While there are numerous metrics to describe a business, the real measure of success is profitability. Think about what has the most meaning to your stakeholders, employees, customers, and suppliers. It’s profit.

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        Why the future of finance depends on new skills

        3 MIN
        May 18, 2022

        As many economies emerge from the pandemic, the “Great Resignation” has brought people's issues sharply into focus.

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        5 things you need for financial reporting in the data decade (and how to get them)

        4 MIN
        May 10, 2022

        How much time does your finance team spend collecting, sifting, and analyzing data?

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        Why the future of finance depends on new skills

        3 MIN
        January 1, 1970

        As many economies emerge from the pandemic, the “Great Resignation” has brought people's issues sharply into focus.

        Read more
        finance financial statements hr dynamic reporting
        latest posts

        5 things you need for financial reporting in the data decade (and how to get them)

        4 MIN
        January 1, 1970

        How much time does your finance team spend collecting, sifting, and analyzing data?

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        Smart Financial Statements: What business leaders need to know

        3 MIN
        January 1, 1970

        There is perhaps nothing more dangerous than for an organization to base decisions on inaccurate or incomplete information.

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        How scenario planning helps you take control in uncertainty

        3 MIN
        April 11, 2022

        It’s no secret the most successful, forward-thinking organizations can adapt to change fast. They have an eye..

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        Why it’s time to rethink financial forecasting

        3 MIN
        March 22, 2022

        The demands on finance teams are changing. As organizations face increasing uncertainty, business functions..

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        Here's what's really holding back your finance transformation

        2 MIN
        March 17, 2022

        Most organizations know they need digital transformation – but too many aren’t delivering.

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        Phocas Software is one of first 100 members of the Tech Council of Australia

        3 MIN
        December 15, 2021

        The Tech Council of Australia is a brand-new peak body that represents Australia’s tech companies – big and..

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        Top 10 financial analysis blogs of 2021

        3 MIN
        December 1, 2021

        The Phocas business intelligence blog was created to provide free advice about data and add value to the way..

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        Make day-to-day financial tasks a treat, not a trick

        2 MIN
        October 29, 2021

        Around this time of year, we embrace the spooky, creepy, and downright terrifying.

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        Taste the difference: Transform your financial spreadsheets

        2 MIN
        October 19, 2021

        Everyone uses spreadsheets because they are flexible and have a multi-purpose nature. But they are not always..

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        4 steps to digitize the finance office

        2 MIN
        October 5, 2021

        We all know that digital transformation is more than just a buzzword.

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        More validation of staffing models can take pressure off cashflow

        2 MIN
        September 8, 2021

        There is much debate about how best to compensate people to motivate them.

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        Make headcount planning integrate with budget and drive business success

        2 MIN
        August 31, 2021

        Staff related expenses are one of the highest and most complex costs in an organization. So, it’s essential..

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        Chairman’s statement - FY2021

        3 MIN
        August 27, 2021

        The financial year ending 30 June 2021 marked a most eventful and exciting year at Phocas Software. 

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        How to achieve corporate financial performance on a mid-market budget

        3 MIN
        June 3, 2021

        Monitoring the performance of your business is a critical part of current and future success. Unfortunately,..

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        How companywide financial planning and analysis works on a BI platform

        3 MIN
        May 26, 2021

        Every business owner understands the importance — and pitfalls — of financial planning and analysis (FP&A)...

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        Why financial transparency improves employee confidence?

        3 MIN
        May 19, 2021

        As a finance team member, you know how important it is to regularly share financial data and insights with..

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        Dave Boorman brings business nous to Phocas

        3 MIN
        May 3, 2021

        Phocas Software is excited with the appointment of  Dave Boorman as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He..

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        Strategies for making budgeting and planning more efficient

        3 MIN
        April 7, 2021

        Every year, you grapple with a long, intense, and tedious budgeting process — and despite your best efforts,..

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        5 reasons to get rid of your Excel budget template

        3 MIN
        March 31, 2021

        It’s a familiar predicament for most business owners and their finance managers: once a year, you must..

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        What is variance? Plus other budgeting tips

        3 MIN
        March 24, 2021

        Month-end close is a high-stress, intense time for your finance team. Each month they face a different..

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        How to achieve a seamless budgeting process

        3 MIN
        March 17, 2021

        As a finance professional, you know all too well the labor-intensive task of budgeting each year.

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        5 ways to eliminate spreadsheet dependency with a new budgeting tool

        3 MIN
        March 10, 2021

        For most finance teams, spreadsheets are the go-to resource for determining how well a business is..

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        Collaborative solutions for companywide budget consolidation

        2 MIN
        March 2, 2021

        If you ask businesspeople who get involved in the traditional budgeting process to describe the experience,..

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        Phocas launches new budgeting software

        3 MIN
        February 25, 2021

        For many, the budget process is a dreaded task or a necessary evil. Yet we also know an accurate budget is..

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        How to upload budgets into Phocas ready for FY21

        1 MIN
        June 15, 2020

        A budget is a financial plan for a defined period, normally a year, can be a quarter or month. It greatly..

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        How to compare multiple data streams: actual sales v budget v stretch budget

        1 MIN
        May 31, 2019

        Comparison of sales information against targets has many benefits such as allowing individuals to be more..

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        How does business intelligence software help with forecasting?

        2 MIN
        February 28, 2019

        In the face of unstable market and economic conditions, companies need to use a number of measures to stay..

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