xFP&A Blog

Browse featured stories and the latest posts on a variety of extended financial planning and analysis topics. 

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Importance of Extended Financial Planning & Analysis (xFP&A)

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Choosing the Best Extended Financial Planning and Analysis Solution

Adopting extended financial planning and analysis (xFP&A) software is a popular solution for the often-burdensome task of monitoring business...

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SaaS Product Scaling: Challenges and Solutions

The need to scale is a sign of success. But with increasing size comes increasing complexity. As a SaaS business grows, when working with an...

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Solver Brings Hands-On Practice to College Students

School is out for the summer, but the Solver team was busy in the classroom this past spring semester. We spent three days in April giving back to...

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Using Analyst Rankings to Help Select the Best CPM Software Apps

This article is part 8 of an 8-part series on evaluating the best CPM tools for your business. Part 8 focuses on why and when to use third-party...

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Financial Reporting Process: How Dynamics 365 Business Central and Reporting Software Can Streamline Mid-Market Companies

In the competitive world of mid-market companies, financial reporting plays a crucial role in making informed business decisions. Financial reports...

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Top Microsoft Features in the Best CPM Software Apps

This article is part 6 of an 8-part series on evaluating the best xFP&A/CPM tools for your business. Part 6 focuses on the many Microsoft integration...

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Top Excel Features to Look for in the Best Planning and Financial Reporting Software Apps

This article is part 3 of an 8-part series on evaluating the best CPM tools for your business. Part 3 focuses on Excel functionalities that...

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Using Return on Investment (ROI) to Help Select the Best CPM Software Apps

This article is part 7 of an 8-part series on evaluating the best CPM tools for your business. Part 7 focuses on methods for calculating ROI to find...

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Top Features to Look for in the Best Financial Reporting Software Apps

This article is part 2 of an 8-part series on evaluating the best CPM tools for your business. Part 2 focuses on feature sets within the best...

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Top Dashboard Features in the Best CPM Software Apps

This article is part 4 of an 8-part series on evaluating the best CPM tools for your business. Part 4 focuses on evaluating the range of dashboard...

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