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Accounting Fraud of $154 Million Cost Macy’s 2.2% Share Price Drop

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Macy’s recently reported an accounting scandal that shook its stakeholders and led to a 2.2% drop in share prices. This came after an employee intentionally hid $154 million in delivery expenses over nearly three...
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The Cost of PO First Pass Match Rate: Manual vs. Automation

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In accounts payable (AP), efficiency is king. One often-overlooked metric that plays a critical role in AP operations is the Purchase Order (PO) First Pass Match Rate (FPMR). This measures the percentage of purchase orders...
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Could Trump’s Tariff Plans Trigger Inflation?

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The U.S. is abuzz with the new administration’s proposals for sweeping corporate tax cuts and substantial tariffs on imports. While these measures aim to boost the economy, they come with a caveat: inflation. How...
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How Lean Finance Teams Can Excel Amid a Talent Shortage?

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In 2024, 83% of finance leaders reported facing a talent shortage, with 10% noting that the situation is worsening. For finance departments, this poses significant challenges, including disruptions in cash flow management, delays in processing...
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Why Does Toyota Hold $241 Billion in Debt? A Look into DSO and Cash...

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Toyota, one of the biggest names in the automotive industry, carries a massive $241 billion in debt. An amount typically seen with financial institutions rather than car manufacturers. So, why is this happening? The answer...
operational maturity

How does Operational Maturity Impact Business Efficiency?

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Did you know that manually processing just 300 purchase orders (POs) could cost your business as much as a brand-new Honda Civic? That’s right—at $89.27 per PO, organizations operating in a reactive mode can...
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Lack of Audit Trails Cost 26 Companies $390M in Fines

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In August 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) imposed fines totaling $390 million on 26 investment advisers, broker-dealers, and financial services companies for failing to maintain proper records of employee communications. This...
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How Invoice Fraud is Costing Companies $1.2 Million Annually

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Invoice fraud has become a costly issue for businesses across industries. From 2013 to 2015, even tech giants like Google and Facebook fell victim to fraudulent invoices, collectively losing over $120 million. This shows how...
Generative AI in Customer Communication

Invert Finance Function Pyramid: Generative AI in Customer Communication

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Effective communication with customers is crucial, especially in collecting payments from customers. Many finance teams struggle with this aspect, often leading to delayed payments and unresolved disputes. A recent survey revealed that 35% of finance...
Inverting the Finance Function Pyramid: AI-Powered Reports

Inverting the Finance Function Pyramid: AI-Powered Reports

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As businesses grow, keeping track of outstanding payments and cash flow trends becomes increasingly complex. Many companies find themselves overwhelmed by outdated processes that limit their ability to forecast cash flow accurately, often relying...
AI-powered vendor reconciliation

Invert Finance Function Pyramid with AI-Powered Vendor Reconciliation

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When finance teams tackle the month-end close process, they often find themselves buried in paperwork and spreadsheets. On average, it takes two weeks to complete the month-end close when done manually, with vendor reconciliation being a...
AI-Powered Cash Application

Inverting the Finance Function Pyramid: AI-Powered Cash Application

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Businesses are continually looking for ways to optimize their processes and reduce costs. One of the most significant transformations happening right now is cash application, where artificial intelligence (AI) is helping finance teams move away from traditional,...
AI-powered 3-Way Matching

Inverting the Finance Function Pyramid: AI-Powered 3-Way Matching

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The 3-way matching process verifies that a purchase order, receipt note, and vendor invoice all match up before processing payments. However, this process has traditionally been a manual, time-consuming task that often leaves AP...
AI-Powered Compliance Check

Invert Finance Function Pyramid: AI-Powered Compliance Check

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The finance function faces an increasingly complex challenge: managing supplier contracts efficiently. These contracts have grown not only in number but also in complexity, with some stretching over 30 pages. For many businesses, this...
multi-entity companies

AI-Powered Invoice Processing for Multi-Entity Companies

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Multi-entity companies face unique challenges, particularly when managing accounts payable processes across subsidiaries, cost centers, and business units. Traditional invoice processing methods, though effective in simpler setups, often struggle to keep up with the...
ai-powered invoice processing

Inverting the Finance Function Pyramid: AI-powered Invoice Processing

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Manual invoice data entry and processing remains one of the most labor-intensive and time-consuming tasks. This task sits at the base of the finance function pyramid, requiring significant time and resources. However, AI-powered invoice...
AI-powered anomaly detection

Inverting the Finance Function Pyramid: AI-powered Anomaly Detection

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The ability to swiftly and accurately detect anomalies and potential fraud within expense reports and financial documents is challenging. Traditional methods of manually sifting through data for irregularities are becoming increasingly untenable. This is where AI-powered...
Inverting the Finance Function Pyramid with AI-Powered Document Analysis

Inverting the Finance Function Pyramid with AI-Powered Document Analysis

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AI is reshaping traditional paradigms of finance functions. One of the most significant transformations is the inversion of the finance function pyramid through AI-powered document analysis. This technological advancement is not only streamlining processes but also empowering...
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AI’s Impact on the Finance Function Pyramid

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is not just a buzzword; it is fundamentally reshaping industries, and the finance sector is at the forefront of this transformation. Imagine a world where finance teams are no longer bogged...
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AI Investments in 2024: Are You Building or Buying Your AI Solutions?

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As we move further into 2024, AI investment remains a top priority for CFOs across the industry. According to a recent survey by Grant Thornton, 61% of CFOs reported that their companies will invest in...
AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca’s Costly Excel Error Leading to Sensitive Data Leak

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In 2011, AstraZeneca, the biopharmaceutical giant known for its significant contributions to the healthcare sector, including the Oxford COVID-19 vaccine, faced a critical data management blunder that cost the company dearly. This incident underscores...
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The WeWork IPO Roller Coaster: Soaring Heights to Crushing Lows

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What began as a revolutionary concept in 2010, offering companies flexible workspaces in major cities, swiftly transformed into a cautionary tale of unchecked ambition and financial turbulence. The WeWork IPO Rollercoaster took investors and...
red lobster bankruptcy

Red Lobster Files for Bankruptcy

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Red Lobster, the renowned seafood restaurant chain that brought affordable shrimp and lobster to middle-class America, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company, known for its iconic cheddar bay biscuits, crab legs, and...
pwc chatgpt

PwC Becomes OpenAI’s Largest ChatGPT Enterprise Customer and First Reseller

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PwC, a global leader in professional services, is set to become the largest customer and first reseller of OpenAI's ChatGPT Enterprise. This new deal, announced on May 29, 2024, marks a significant milestone in...
From Silos to Synergy: Lufthansa’s Transformation Journey

Lufthansa United 14 ERPs to Become a Smarter Analytical Powerhouse

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Working in silos, especially in a large organization, can lead to a range of problems, from duplicated efforts to miscommunication and inefficiencies. One of the key issues that arise from working in silos is...
HeadSpin Scandal

HeadSpin Founder Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Fraud

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In a shocking turn of events, HeadSpin, a Silicon Valley-based mobile app testing company, found itself embroiled in a massive fraud scandal. This scandal not only shook the tech community but also highlighted the potential...
Peakflo finance news: delta air lines

Delta Air Lines Turnaround: From Bankruptcy to Industry Leader

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During the 2000s Delta Air Lines faced many ups and downs - from filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2005 to one of the leading airlines globally in 2007. This remarkable turnaround story is...
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BF Borgers Named “Sham Audit Mill” by SEC

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Accountability and integrity - the two pillars of audit practices. Unfortunately, scandals do arise, shaking the confidence of investors, clients, and the general public. One such recent incident is the BF Borgers scandal, which has...
tesco scandal

Tesco Accounting Scandal: Overstating Profits by £326 Million

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In 2014, one of the UK's largest retailers, Tesco, shocked the business world by overstating of its profits by £326 million. This accounting misstatement, the largest in British corporate history at the time, led...
Episode 1 of The Peakflo Finance News

Barclays Capital Lost Millions Due to an Excel Error

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Spreadsheets have played a crucial role in business operations worldwide. Today, an estimated 81% of businesses rely on Excel, the leading spreadsheet tool, for various tasks such as managing budgets, generating reports, and recording employee...