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The 12 Key Principles of Financial Planning and Analysis
Management Accounting

The 12 Key Principles of Financial Planning and Analysis

The Institute of Management Accountants offers principles for building an FP&A foundation, establishing accountability, and more.
By David McCann | July 22, 2019
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‘Uncontrollables’ Are No Excuse for Missing Your Numbers
Strategy

‘Uncontrollables’ Are No Excuse for Missing Your Numbers

As tempting as it can be to blame uncontrollable factors for variances to plan, effective leaders instead prepare for mitigating the impact.
By Thomas E. Conine Jr. | February 25, 2016
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How to View Variance Analysis in These Slow-Growth Times
The Economy

How to View Variance Analysis in These Slow-Growth Times

Counterintuitively, meeting financial commitments is tougher when the business is inching along than when growth is gangbusters, finance prof says.
By David McCann | May 22, 2015
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