June 2023

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Friends, Not Foes:

How to Develop Greater Collaboration Between Accounting and Finance

Daily | 05/26/23

by Melissa Kullander

Accounting and finance may seem like natural partners, but too often it can feel like they’re sitting in the same boat while rowing in opposite directions: accounting oriented toward recording and reporting on what’s happened; FP&A focused on forecasting and budgeting for what’s ahead.


The disconnect between finance and accounting mattered less in years past, when the pace of change was slower and business disruptions smaller. But now, economic uncertainty, talent-market fluctuations, and the ever-accelerating pace and scale of business change have transformed disconnected processes and data hand-offs into serious business risks. 

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Financial Podcasts


Podcasting is hot! Spotify estimates there are over 5 million podcasts with over 70 million episodes between them.


That's a lot of content, and much of it is produced by knowledgable professionals. The best part? These experts and their guests share their expertise for free!


Downloading some of the podcasts in this list can help financial leaders like you keep up to date on the latest industry trends.

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