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Product spotlight 6 min read
From budget-to-actual analysis to board reporting: explore Datarails Studio’s plain-language approach to finance apps and workflows, plus a budget request starter brief.
Solving Finance Editorial · November 12, 2026
Budgeting & Forecasting 7 min read
Every FP&A vendor’s homepage says some version of “works with Excel.” That phrase covers three genuinely different products, and a…
James Richard · September 17, 2026
AI for Finance 5 min read
AI in Excel for CPM software combines the flexibility of spreadsheets with the governance, automation, and data integrity of modern…
James Richard · June 14, 2026
Reporting & Automation 3 min read
Free Excel templates can significantly streamline FP&A workflows by standardizing budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes without added cost. If you…
James Richard · March 4, 2026
Budgeting & Forecasting 5 min read
CFOs cling to Excel because it remains the most familiar and flexible tool in finance, but growing complexity is exposing…
James Richard · February 19, 2026
AI for Finance 6 min read
AI FP&A software is transforming how Excel users plan, forecast, and analyze financial data, but not all tools are built…
James Richard · January 28, 2026
AI for Finance 4 min read
Microsoft is using Excel and AI to redefine how people work with data by transforming spreadsheets into intelligent, decision-support tools….
James Richard · December 16, 2025
Budgeting & Forecasting 6 min read
What’s better: Excel Add-in or FP&A Software? When comparing these two platforms, the biggest difference comes down to how each…
James Richard · November 30, 2025
Budgeting & Forecasting 4 min read
Moving from spreadsheets to smart tools for forecasting is the key to faster, more accurate financial planning. Traditional spreadsheets limit…
James Richard · October 13, 2025
AI for Finance 3 min read
As highlighted by Statista, adopting AI Tools in Excel can significantly enhance productivity, deliver deeper insights, and improve the accuracy…
James Richard · January 5, 2025
Tools & Reviews 7 min read
What if -we keep track of our finances using clay tokens or making notches on bones? It sounds ancient, but…
James Richard · November 12, 2024
Tools & Reviews 4 min read
The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio is an important financial tool that helps us understand a company’s financial leverage by comparing its…
James Richard · August 19, 2024
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