John Vaillancourt

Now available on-demand! “Charting the Course: A CFO's Guide to Modern Fund Management in 2024” Hear from Joe Harrington, Partner at PwC US, Dana Van Wie, Partner at PwC US, and Adam Walker, Industry Principal of Fund Solutions at Juniper Square, discuss: ▶ How the role of the CFO and skills required of finance leaders are changing ▶ How technology and innovation are transforming fund operations ▶ The importance of investing and building people-first, data-organized systems  ▶ Assessing and mitigating risks, including cybersecurity threats, operational errors, and human error Link to the recording in the comments.

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Capital markets continue to make financing a tough road for many companies. Don’t miss our April 23rd panel (8:00 AM PST) roundtable “Creative Financing Strategies for Life Sciences Companies” and discover how to leverage strategies which extend cash runways, identify creative sources of new financing for growth and determine when to exit via M&A or stay the course on the road to commercialization and clinical success. Learn more and RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gqMEFPyd

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🚀 The Key to ASC 842 Compliance: Simplifying Lease Accounting 📝💡 Lease accounting has undergone a transformation with the introduction of ASC 842, requiring companies to rethink how they manage leases. 📊 For many, the complexities of lease tracking, reporting, and compliance can feel overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Here are a few strategies to help simplify the process: 🔍 Centralize Your Lease Data: Having all lease agreements and related documents in one location makes it easier to track and update them. Cloud-based solutions can help! ☁️ 🤖 Leverage Automation: Automating calculations and reconciliations reduces human error and saves time, especially when handling large portfolios. ⏳🔧 📅 Regular Reconciliations: Periodically reconciling lease liabilities and right-of-use assets ensures that financial statements remain accurate and compliant. ✅ 📈 Stay Proactive with Lease Modifications: ASC 842 requires accounting for lease changes. Set up processes that quickly address modifications to avoid compliance gaps. 🔄 By taking a strategic approach to ASC 842 compliance, companies can not only simplify their lease accounting processes but also gain valuable insights into lease-related costs and liabilities. 💼💡 How has your team tackled ASC 842 compliance? Share your thoughts in the comments! ⬇️👇 ✨ For expert assistance with lease-related services, including compliance, abstraction, and reconciliations, contact AS Blaze Consulting 🔥 We bring the expertise you need to streamline your lease accounting! 📞 Reach out today! #LeaseAccounting #ASC842 #Compliance #Finance #Accounting #Automation #BusinessOptimization #AccountingStandards #ASBlazeConsulting

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We are excited to share DataBlend's Adam Rakich's second guest appearance on Rob Brown's Accounting Answers podcast! Powering Productivity - Tech Advancements for Accountants: How are software vendors serving accountants? Insights from experts Adam Rakich, Adrienne Lester, Alice Grey Harrison, Amanda C. Watts & Amy Holdsworth. Listen to it here: https://hubs.la/Q02w2VPN0 #integration #financetransformation #software #financeinnovation #dataintegration #cfos #controllers #acccounting #finance #data #automation #digitaltransformation #ipaas

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For those trying to navigate CDP reporting see below for our Greenplaces can help

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"It's a myth that we [production accountants] as a craft should settle for outdated tools." - S. Brett Gantt, SVP, Accountant Head of Accountant Relations. Many accounting teams still operate with tools that aren’t innovative or nearly as efficient and intuitive as they should or could be. But these days, there are finance managers out there who want to give the accounting teams a say in what software they can use. It’s time to get the production accounting and payroll software you need to work more efficiently. In this article Brett leans into his 20 years of production accounting experience to share 5 proven steps that will help you gain buy-in and equip your team with the best time-saving tools. Those steps are: ✅ Explore options, decide on the tool ✅ Ask for what you need ✅ Identify decision makers ✅ Outline the impact of benefits ✅ Anticipate objections

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