Finance & Accounting
Involved in finance and accounting in shared services and outsourcing? Look no further. We have authoritative news, podcasts, reports and features on accounting and financial planning to help your business process.
Why Finance Needs Its Own Strategy in 2026 (And How to Build One)
June 11 by Joe Sagrilla
Finance needs its own strategy in 2026, moving beyond cost efficiency to make deliberate choices on where to play and how to win.
From Mainframes to Quantum Finance
June 10 by Edesio Santana
From mainframes to quantum computing: IBM’s evolution enabling real-world innovation and a new era of data-driven decision-making.
Inside the Modern B2B Buyer: Key Trends Across Europe and the UK
June 09 by Shared Services & Outsourcing Network
Discover how B2B expectations reshape payments and invoicing across Europe exploring AI use and friction.
Where Accounts Payable Leakage Hides: High-Risk Categories Finance Teams Should Revisit
June 02 by Rachel Guttenberg
Discover where AP leakage hides – from returns and rebates to duplicates and pricing errors – and the high-risk categories finance teams should review.
Identifying a Corporate Culture That Supports Strong Processes
May 29 by Stephanie Dentino
Strong corporate culture drives effective processes through accountability, clear documentation, risk awareness, and continuous improvement.
Closing the ERP Gap: The Four Pillars of Finance Transformation
May 26 by Shared Services & Outsourcing Network
Discover how AI-powered finance automation helps organizations modernize ERP systems, accelerate cash flow, reduce risk, and scale AP & AR operations.
The State of Accounts Payable Market Report 2026
May 25 by Beth Brown
Discover how AI, automation, and agentic technologies are reshaping Accounts Payable in 2026. This report explores everything from e-invoicing to fraud.
The Record-to-Report Efficiency Mirage
May 12 by Beth Brown
Most R2R teams confuse visibility with automation. Discover where manual work hides and how true orchestration delivers a touchless close.
The E-Invoicing Operating Model for Multinationals
May 06 by Shared Services & Outsourcing Network
Global e-invoicing mandates are accelerating. Learn how multinationals can replace patchwork compliance with a scalable operating model.
The Art of Seeing Ahead: A Story About Forecasting and Foresight in Finance
May 06 by Nishchinth Dewar
Forecasting in finance is about reading early signals, not just numbers. Learn how teams anticipate risks and guide strategy in uncertain markets.
Why Financial Leakage Persists, Even After ERP Upgrades, Automation, and P2P Transformation
May 05 by Rachel Guttenberg
Despite ERP upgrades and P2P automation, financial leakage persists. Learn why it hides, how it forms, and how recovery insights strengthen controls.
Silent Running: How GBS Leaders Are Turning AP Into a Strategic Advantage
April 29 by Shared Services & Outsourcing Network
How leading GBS organizations are turning AP fragmentation into strategic and competitive advantage.
