AI & Tech

Cybersecurity: Considerations for business

Industries have different levels of cybersecurity readiness, as AI and external individuals or groups change the threat landscape.

Ransomware threat: Finance’s 4-part defence role

Finance leaders have a multifaceted role in building and funding cyber defences, including creating and testing an incident response plan.

Managing digital risk

Generative AI has productivity-enhancing potential, but to manage its risks requires an understanding of the technology, says Andrew Harding, FCMA, CGMA, chief executive–Management Accounting at AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants.

Working with images in Excel

Excel has several features that relate to images — from extracting data from picture files, using the IMAGE function, to use with PivotTables.

Artificial intelligence ROI exceeds expectations for many

More than half of organisations identified as leaders are seeing a strong return on investment from artificial intelligence adoption.

December FM: Capital investment decisions, AI in Power BI, and more

FM’s editor-in-chief details articles on capital investment decisions, building skills beyond core finance, and Excel modelling. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.

Transformation: CFOs look to evolve alongside their organisations

FP&A has become a priority for finance leaders in the past year, as 61% in a recent survey say they have bought FP&A software.

How to use Data Tables in Excel

Data Tables should be used sparingly but are useful for sensitivity analysis or scenario modelling when you want to flex one or two variables.

UK government announces AI assurance investment for businesses

Also, the FRC opens stakeholder consultation on Actuarial Standard Technical Memorandum 1.

Approaches to artificial intelligence: Leaders look for answers

Confidence in the potential of generative AI is growing rapidly, but barriers remain in the path of implementation.

C-suite looks to integrate cybersecurity across budgets, strategy

Companies with more mature cybersecurity approaches expect to increase cybersecurity spending and better integrate their cyber strategy into overall transformation plans.

Why digital transformation is more about people than technology

A digital transformation expert provides a road map for organisations, emphasising that the process should not be tied to grand plans or large capital allocations.

CEOs look to leverage gen AI in new business ventures

Many CEOs expect their companies to build new ventures in five years and see potential value in developing a generative-AI-enabled venture.

EU enforces new cybersecurity rules to enhance cyber resilience

Also, multiple entities publish studies, guidance, or calls to action related to sustainability.

Tactics for finance leaders to maximise the potential of AI

From a focus on data integrity and employee upskilling to championing new tools, finance leaders have a multi-dimensional role in AI adoption and use.

FRC issues AI guidance; IAASB increases commitment to technology

Also, a review confirms the effectiveness of an IFRS standard addressing revenue recognition across global markets.

4 actions to align sustainability goals with digital transformation

To better embed sustainability, reimagine the business model, identify software to invest in, measure impact, and move to systems thinking.

What gen AI means for executive decision-making

Raising questions and supporting and expanding research capability are some ways generative AI is making its mark on strategic decisions.

Is this sustainable? The intersection of compliance, company strategy

As many sustainability executives prepare for increased regulatory requirements, they also aim to gain a business advantage in the process, a global survey finds.

October FM: Recruitment fraud, ransomware response, the CFO remit

FM’s editor-in-chief details articles on ransomware threats, recruitment fraud, how to assess the value of AI, and maximising value as a CFO. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.

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