https://planir.app/blog/FP&A insights for Finance Controllers and CFOs.enThu, 18 Jun 2026 01:20:49 +0000https://planir.app/blog/mid-market-reporting-gap/https://planir.app/blog/?p=1003Thu, 18 Jun 2026 01:20:49 +0000The mid-market reporting gap hits when you outgrow Xero but your reporting process doesn't. Here is why ERP migration is the wrong fix, and what to do instead.Analysehttps://planir.app/blog/revenue-projection-model-boards-trust/https://planir.app/blog/?p=1004Tue, 16 Jun 2026 01:08:39 +0000Build a revenue projection model boards trust. Use pipeline data, stage-specific conversion rates, and the revenue velocity formula to forecast within 5% of plan.Planhttps://planir.app/blog/gartner-ai-finance-adoption-90-vs-59/https://planir.app/blog/?p=1005Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:21:29 +0000Gartner AI finance adoption hit 59%, not the predicted 90%. The gap is data quality, not technology. Here is what finance leaders should fix before deploying AI.FP&A Practicehttps://planir.app/blog/role-based-access-controls-financial-reporting/https://planir.app/blog/?p=1002Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:15:49 +0000Set up role-based access controls for financial reporting across multiple entities. A six-step RBAC guide to segregation of duties, scoping, and audit-ready access.FP&A Practicehttps://planir.app/blog/financial-reporting-software-australia-asx-small-caps/https://planir.app/blog/?p=924Tue, 19 May 2026 07:59:12 +0000Compare the best financial reporting software Australia offers ASX small-caps in 2026. Honest review of 8 tools for board packs, close, and FP&A.Analysehttps://planir.app/blog/financial-reporting-software-southeast-asia/https://planir.app/blog/?p=1007Tue, 12 May 2026 01:08:56 +0000Which financial reporting software actually works in Southeast Asia. Honest take on 8 tools for finance teams running multi-entity ASEAN consolidations.Analysehttps://planir.app/blog/netsuite-excel-export-finance-controllers/https://planir.app/blog/?p=973Tue, 05 May 2026 01:19:28 +0000Honest take on the NetSuite Excel export cycle. Why FCs are stuck in it, why training won't fix it, and the only two things that actually break the loop.Reporthttps://planir.app/blog/kpi-dashboards-finance-controllers/https://planir.app/blog/?p=921Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:53:54 +0000Most finance KPI dashboards go unused. Five root causes, five FC-tested principles, and a rollout sequence for KPI dashboards that get used daily.FP&A Practicehttps://planir.app/blog/ai-agents-3-way-budget/https://planir.app/blog/?p=922Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:14:00 +0000AI agents build a live 3-way budget where every assumption flows through P&L, balance sheet and cash flow. No circular references. No broken formulas.Planhttps://planir.app/blog/ai-for-accounting-advisory/https://planir.app/blog/?p=758Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:14:00 +0000How AI for accounting is shifting firms from compliance work to scalable advisory. The future of finance is insight, not reporting.FP&A Practicehttps://planir.app/blog/fathom-review-2026/https://planir.app/blog/?p=788Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:43:00 +0000An in-depth Fathom review covering features, pricing, and five key limitations plus when to consider alternatives.Analysehttps://planir.app/blog/how-to-automate-investor-updates/https://planir.app/blog/?p=786Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:13:37 +0000A step-by-step guide to automating investor updates from data connections to variance commentary so Financial Controllers can focus on narrative, not assembly.Reporthttps://planir.app/blog/ai-budget-workflow-review-and-approve/https://planir.app/blog/?p=817Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:34:00 +0000See how an AI budget workflow shifts finance controllers from building budgets from scratch to reviewing agent-generated drafts with full audit trails.Planhttps://planir.app/blog/financial-reporting-software-singapore/https://planir.app/blog/?p=840Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:22:00 +0000Compare the 8 best financial reporting software options for Singapore SMEs in 2026, from Xero and Fathom to AI-powered platforms like Planir.Reporthttps://planir.app/blog/ai-financial-reporting-what-works-2026/https://planir.app/blog/?p=920Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:06:28 +0000AI financial reporting delivers real ROI in reconciliation, anomaly detection, and forecasting. Here's what works in 2026, and what still belongs in the "not yet" pile.FP&A Practicehttps://planir.app/blog/how-to-automate-financial-commentary-with-ai/https://planir.app/blog/?p=919Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:50:28 +0000AI can automate 95% of financial commentary. The other 5% is the part that keeps your job. Here's where the line falls and how to build the right workflow.FP&A Practicehttps://planir.app/blog/dynamics-365-reporting-erp-to-board-pack/https://planir.app/blog/?p=998Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:06:51 +0000Dynamics 365 reporting gives you data, not board packs. Here's why finance teams still burn three days in Excel and how to close the last-mile gap.Reporthttps://planir.app/blog/white-label-financial-reporting/https://planir.app/blog/?p=900Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:22:54 +0000Learn how white-label financial reporting helps accounting practices scale advisory services without adding headcount. A guide to delivery models, platform selection, and capacity building.FP&A Practicehttps://planir.app/blog/multi-currency-consolidation-guide/https://planir.app/blog/?p=842Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:43:00 +0000Learn how to consolidate group financials across multiple currencies using the correct IAS 21 sequence and avoid common translation errors.Reporthttps://planir.app/blog/fc-first-90-days-financial-reporting/https://planir.app/blog/?p=872Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:39:11 +0000A 90-day framework for new Financial Controllers to diagnose, build, and optimize financial reporting from scratch.FP&A Practicehttps://planir.app/blog/best-jirav-alternatives/https://planir.app/blog/?p=918Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:12:13 +0000Looking for Jirav alternatives? We compare 5 FP&A tools on setup time, speed, and cost including one that builds your budget model automatically.Analysehttps://planir.app/blog/financial-reporting-automation-vs-excel/https://planir.app/blog/?p=843Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:02:00 +000088-94% of spreadsheets contain errors. See why finance controllers are ditching Excel for automated reporting tools.Reporthttps://planir.app/blog/how-to-write-financial-health-assessment-board/https://planir.app/blog/?p=899Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:13:00 +0000Learn how to write a financial health assessment your board will actually use. A five-section scorecard covering liquidity, profitability, efficiency, leverage, and cash position.FP&A Practicehttps://planir.app/blog/quickbooks-reporting-limitations/https://planir.app/blog/?p=898Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:06:54 +0000QuickBooks reporting limitations include capped chart of accounts, no multi-entity consolidation, and limited custom reports. Learn what FCs need to know as they scale.Reporthttps://planir.app/blog/how-fc-role-evolves-with-ai-agents/https://planir.app/blog/?p=881Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:43:10 +0000The FC role is shifting from builder to reviewer as AI agents handle reconciliation, budgeting, and reporting. Learn what this transition means and how to navigate it.Planhttps://planir.app/blog/what-boards-want-in-financial-report/https://planir.app/blog/?p=878Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:31:27 +0000Boards want clarity, not volume. Learn the eight elements of an effective board financial report and how Finance Controllers can shift from data compiler to strategic narrator.FP&A Practicehttps://planir.app/blog/financial-anomaly-detection-guide/https://planir.app/blog/?p=880Tue, 07 Apr 2026 01:36:29 +0000A complete guide to financial anomaly detection for Finance Controllers. Learn how AI catches errors, fraud, and mispostings that manual reviews and Excel miss.FP&A Practicehttps://planir.app/blog/best-multi-entity-consolidation-software/https://planir.app/blog/?p=879Fri, 03 Apr 2026 01:28:58 +0000Compare the 6 best multi-entity consolidation software tools for SMEs in 2026, including Joiin, Fathom, Syft, LiveFlow, Vena, and Sage Intacct — with pricing and fit guidance.Analysehttps://planir.app/blog/planir-vs-fathom/https://planir.app/blog/?p=877Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:14:34 +0000Planir vs Fathom compared for Finance Controllers. See how they differ on reporting, budgeting, AI capabilities, pricing, and which fits your growing SME.Analysehttps://planir.app/blog/investor-grade-projections-documented-assumptions/https://planir.app/blog/?p=876Tue, 31 Mar 2026 01:06:41 +0000Learn how to build investor-grade projections with documented assumptions, scenario analysis, and live accounting data that withstand investor and board scrutiny.Plan