In today’s ever-changing business environment, organizations need real-time information and metrics to inform decisions and quickly evaluate results. This is possible only with continuous accounting. Companies that fail to adopt this approach, clinging instead to traditional accounting processes, will rely on outdated information and risk underperforming competitors. We’ll cover it all in this 8-minute read.

The role of the CFO has transformed from that of a historical record keeper to a forward-looking strategist. While historical financial metrics will always be important to management and investors, new data science tools and methodologies can and should be applied to business data to extract greater value. Read how CFOs can utilize technology to make better financial decisions and […]

The days when the chief financial officer was primarily responsible for internal controls and compliance are long gone. While financial discipline remains critical, today’s CFOs have far more responsibility than their predecessors did, playing key roles in developing strategy, fostering innovation, and driving growth. Read this business guide to learn more about the habits that effective CFOs use to meet […]

For a new CFO, operating without a clear job description in those critical first 90 days can be a challenge. Determining what priorities to focus on for long-term success requires developing relationships with key stakeholders, getting comfortable with the numbers, and identifying key performance indicators early on. Learn how CFOs can plan for—and execute on—lasting and sustainable transformations in The […]

Ready to take your accounts payable & spend management to a new level? Here’s what you need to know. For companies that haven’t attempted AP automation or have only automated one or two select functions, knowing where to start on a larger-scale project can feel daunting. However, the process itself can be more straightforward than you think – it just […]

Learn how to banish shadow spend and regain control of corporate card spend. Across departments and locations, it can be difficult, if not impossible to track that money is getting spent as it should, especially when different payment methods are used. One of the most significant issues facing Controllers and AP teams is the rise of “Shadow Spend,” where employees […]

Survey Report featuring original data & insights from finance professionals on what the future of AP looks like in 2022. The role of accounts payable is more strategic than ever. This report helps finance professionals identify core opportunities & challenges for AP functions in 2022 and beyond. Download the free report to get insights into:• What the strategic role of […]

Coupa named a leader for the 6th time in a row! In the 2021 Magic Quadrant Report for Procure-to-Pay Suites, Gartner evaluated procure-to-pay (P2P) solutions from 12 different software vendors including Coupa, Oracle, SAP, JAGGAER, Ivalua, Basware, Zycus and more. Coupa placed furthest for completeness of vision and highest for ability to execute in the Leaders Quadrant. Coupa received this […]