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IT TOOLS
In the era of Big Data and digitalization, information system tools have an increasingly important role to play.
Confronted by economic uncertainties, finance and management control teams need to use efficient and innovative
monitoring tools enabling them to use reliable indicators in a context of shorter deadlines.
The digital transformation phenomenon, a major element in the changing economy, will meet adequately
ĐoŶtƌolleƌs’
needs and expectations through increasingly automated reports, greater investigating capabilities, and it will help
analyze real time issues using real time data.
For frequently recurring tasks,
specialized tools are preferred
to an Excel spreadsheet
Big Data: 70% of companies think
about it, but real time data
analysis seems to offer the best
opportunities
Controllers like plug-and-play
reporting tools
More redesign projects in
the US vs. more extension
projects in France
Spreadsheets remain the
favorite tool
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