
Business Budgeting
Meet the Maestros Customer Series: Housing Authority of Snohomish County
with Jenny Barker, Senior Budget Manager, HASCO Moving Away From Excel Saves Time and Complexity, Offering More Detailed Budget vs. Actuals Analysis Q: Can you tell us a little about your organization? A: HASCO – The Housing Authority of Snohomish County (HASCO) – is a...
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2023 Financial Planning: The Importance of the Budget vs. Actual Statement During Times of Change
Today’s business leaders are facing unprecedented uncertainty. Between a volatile stock market, high interest rates, supply chain issues, inflation, and a possible recession, having a solid financial planning process in place is an important piece of sustaining your business through challenging times. As part of...
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Limiting Capabilities Due to Excel Formula Learning Curves for Businesses
For decades, Microsoft Excel has been one of the most popular business tools for companies everywhere. Businesses across industries use spreadsheet formulas daily to accomplish a diverse task range, from cost accounting to bookkeeping to project management. Many companies have come to depend on Excel...
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3 Levels of Stress Testing Your 2023 Financial Plan
The Value of Stress Testing Your Financial Plan As we approach the end of the fiscal year and begin a new one, business leaders have an overriding concern: How accurate are the assumptions we made when we created our plan? This is especially concerning as...
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Modern Financial Reporting & Analytics: The Path to Business Success During Times of Volatility
Why Accurate and Granular or Detailed Financial Reporting is Imperative During Times of Volatility Business moves at a fast clip, whether during times of economic expansion or times of uncertainty like we are experiencing today. Often, CFOs and executive teams put together a plan that...
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