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.
A Beginner’s Guide: Order-to-Cash vs Procure-to-Pay
April 22 by Beth BrownThe two most common processes incorporated into the GBS model are Order-to-cash (O2C) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P). Read on to discover the differences between the two and the multitude of steps involved...
The Right Way To Digitally Transform Invoice to Cash (& Fully Utilize Your Data)
April 04 by Sally FletcherDive into SSON's top take-away's from Blackline's stand-out workshop at SSOW, on the topic of using AI to digitally transform invoice-to-cash and unleash the power of your data.
Cost is Back! Quick-Wins & New Strategies for Cost Saving
March 05 by Sally FletcherCost saving has always been an absolute fundamental for shared services, however in the last few years, cost as a theme has slipped into the background, being overshadowed by a drive for value. But, c...
The Hidden Costs of Intercompany Inefficiency
March 03 by SSON Research & AnalyticsA new report highlights the extent to which inefficiencies in intercompany are impacting time, cost and closing the books.
AI In Your AP Inbox? 6 Important Questions To Ask
February 28 by Appzen IncDigital transformation, generative AI, and change management are all hot-topic conversations within accounts payable teams. But, how do you find the best AI-enabled query management solutions to meet...
5 Trends Set To Transform Accounts Receivable
February 26 by Sally FletcherIn SSON’s most recent state of the industry report, we found that 63% of shared services are providing Order to Cash services to their enterprise! So we wanted to provide some advice and best practice...
An Essential Checklist For Reducing Your Invoice Processing Costs
February 12 by Dave HughesReducing invoice processing costs is crucial for improving overall efficiency and optimising financial operations within a business. Dave Hughes, GBS Expert and Global Shared Services Leader, shares a...
Cost 2.0: Top Tips to Transform Your Cost-Saving Strategy
January 22 by Beth BrownThis report explores the future of cost-savings within shared services. Speaking to Jan Nikus from KONE Business Services, the industry seems to be moving away from simply cutting costs and instead th...
Top Tips for Managing Tax Risks & Compliance as a GBS Professional
November 22 by Beth BrownIn his webinar, “Globalization Without the Risk: How Outsourcing Can Help You Overcome Tax And Compliance Risk In Your GBS”, Henrique explained State Nexus, how to handle global tax compliances and th...
Accounts Payable in a Transformed & Digitized World
November 06 by SSON Research & AnalyticsNew survey sheds light on critical AP bottle necks and solutions for improved performance
Is Your ITFM Keeping Up With The Digital Revolution?
November 02 by Beth BrownWith the recent digital revolution, from automation to AI, businesses are struggling to manage IT costs whilst remaining competitive in the market. However, there are a few ways organizations can use...
Bridging the Contract Value Gap
November 01 by SSO NetworkThe latest case study from Edgeverve talks through how AI is revolutionizing the world of contract analysis.