The channel now accounts for 66% of overall technology sales, according to an Accenture
analysis based on Gartner data. Because so much revenue flows through channels, and because Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) has increased the industryıs scrutiny of financial data, obtaining reliable channel partner data has become a critical component of creating accurate financial statements. At the same time, unreliable data is a potential SOX control weakness. This paper discusses the role of channel partner data in financial reporting. It outlines several data validation and analysis methods that vendors can use to ensure the reliability, accuracy, and auditability of their financial statements and improve channel management.
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