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A CFO’s Guide to Financial Automation — Benefits, Use-Cases & ImpactsThis post originally appeared in Signity SolutionsTimely and precise closing of books is at the top of every CFOs list, and in most cases, it takes weeks for the finance and account department to accomplish that arduous task. Besides, it’s imperative for CFOs to match pace with transforming regulatory regimes and accounting practices worldwide.All these consume a lot of time and effort, leaving not much bandwidth for what CFO’s actually be doing, like: Collaborating with the business lines Analysis Offering crucial cross-functional insights All in all, being a Chief Financial Officer means knowing much more...

As we start our third full year of homeschooling, I find myself in a weird sort of mindset. I love it, but at the same time, it’s a lot — A LOT — of work. And as a single parent who also works full-time (remotely) and then some, I’m feeling it. My son is in 1st grade, but in Montessori (we are Montessori homeschoolers), he’s starting the three-year cycle of lower elementary. This means it’s a whole new curriculum cycle, and while I really love Montessori, I’m not going to lie: the prepared adult (central to the method) is also...

Procrastination is defined as the act of putting off or delaying something. While it is normal to procrastinate occasionally, it can become a problem if it starts to interfere with your daily life. Some people may procrastinate because they are afraid of failure, or they may simply be lazy. Others may have a hard time getting started on a task because they don’t know where to begin. If you find that you are procrastinating more often than not, it may be time to take a look at your habits and see if there is anything you can do to change...

The answer to the age-old question of why we procrastinate has been a mystery to us for quite some time. However, new research has suggested that it might not have anything to do with laziness or a lack of motivation. Instead, it could be due to our brain’s natural tendency to prioritize short-term rewards over long-term ones. This theory is supported by the fact that we are more likely to procrastinate when the task at hand is not immediately gratifying. For example, we are much more likely to put off studying for a test that is weeks away, even though...

If you’re like most people, you probably have a love-hate relationship with organization and productivity. On one hand, you know that being organized can make your life easier and help you get things done. On the other hand, the very thought of getting organized can be overwhelming, and it’s all too easy to procrastinate. The good news is that there are some simple steps you can take to get organized and stop procrastinating. By taking a little time to get your affairs in order, you can make a big difference in your ability to get things done. Here are a...