Blog
FSN’s blog channel keeps CFOs abreast of the latest developments affecting the future of the finance function. The blogs build upon the current themes discussed by senior finance professionals in FSN’ Modern Finance Forum on LinkedIn.

How can CFOs make their forecasts more insightful?
Around 70% of CFOs say that there forecasting process is “respected”, “inclusive” and “strategically aligned”, but only 40% say that the outcome is “insightful”, i.e. reveals...
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FSNs 5 Five Fresh Focuses For CFOs in 2018
2017 has been a particularly busy year for FSN, marked by the conclusion of three global research projects designed to assess the status and progress of the modern finance function. As we approach...
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CFOs – 3 reasons why FSN believe Artificial Intelligence in the finance function needs an ERP boost
The Modern Finance Forum’s most recent research reveals a healthy degree of scepticism about the prospects for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in the finance function. In a...
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CFOs - How do you stop the spreadsheet-spiral™?
1.Spreadsheets: The Ultimate Disruptor Spreadsheets are without doubt the accountants’ favourite tool and there is no sign of that love affair abating soon. The Future of Financial Reporting...
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Should there be a Robot tax?
In an interview this week with Bill Gates, he suggested that the use of robots should be taxed more or less equivalently to the humans they replace. The logic is at first sight appealing and...
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