Spreadsheets remain one of the most widely used tools in finance, but as reporting requirements, consolidation needs, and leadership expectations become more complex, spreadsheet-dependent processes can introduce significant risk, inefficiency, and visibility gaps. Version control issues, manual errors, audit trail limitations, and time-consuming close workflows can make it difficult for finance teams to deliver timely, accurate insight.

In this session, participants will explore the risks and operational costs of relying too heavily on spreadsheets for financial reporting, consolidation, and close management. Attendees will learn how to evaluate their current reporting infrastructure, identify where manual processes may be creating exposure, and understand what modern cloud-based financial reporting systems can provide through dimensional reporting, real-time dashboards, AI-assisted close management, and improved visibility for decision-making.