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Leveraging Excel in Cash Flow Planning
Cash flow planning is of paramount importance to the financial well being of an organization. Your company can be profitable…
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Budgeting & Forecasting
FP&A fundamentals: budgets, rolling forecasts, variance analysis and scenario planning.
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Budgeting & Forecasting6 min read
8 Ratios for Evaluating Your Company’s Financial Efficiency
Whether you’re an early-stage, growth-at-all-costs start-up or a more mature company, knowing how to properly convert dollars invested into revenue…
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The Four C’s of Financial Planning to Keep an Eye On
Financial planning would be a relatively simple procedure if the world was fairly predictable. You’re probably aware of the classic…
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The Ups and Downs of Zero Based-Budgeting
Zero-based budgeting (ZBB) is quickly gaining traction as organizations around the world seek innovative ways to operate more efficiently, enhance…
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The 5 Best FP&A Courses to Improve Your Finance Career
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) demands a diverse skill set, including accounting and finance expertise, tech-savviness, and both strategic and…
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Best FP&A Software Solutions for Excel Users
The best FP&A software solutions for Excel users come in many shapes and sizes. There are simple Excel plug-ins, complex…
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Effective Dashboard Practices as an Excel User in 2023
Dashboards are a critical part of FP&A, as they are the critical method in providing data visualization. However, not all…
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10 Free Finance Guides from Top Creators
Financial planning and analysis (FP&A) is a crucial aspect of any business, whether it is a startup or a well-established…
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5 Important Financial Ratios For Assessing the Health of a Company
Financial ratios are important for assessing the health of a company – namely how a company generates revenue and profits…
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The Top 5 Cash Flow Forecasting Mistakes
In the world of business, money flows in and out constantly, and managing it can be a challenging task. This…
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Top 3 Excel-based Financial Planning Software for 2024
Check out our review of 3 companies that developed an Excel based financial planning (FP&A) software to allow companies to…
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Variance Analysis: Top 4 Best Practices to Report in Excel
Your most recent budgets have substantially high variances—well over 10%. Your management team will be concerned as to why, and…
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