The Accountagility Index (AAX) rose 23 basis points in November to 4.99, from 4.76 in October. The Index records UK political and economic health in a score out of ten. Any score below 5.00 is negative, so we remain in the red rather than in the black this month, but by the slenderest of margins.
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This article explores the attributes of Big Data and considers whether having more data is always good. First, let's get back to the basics. What is Big Data? Put simply, big data refers to a vast variety of data with which an organisation can engage. The aim is to use big data to improve business performance. This is applicable to profit and non-profit organizations, financial and operational measures.
Most people have worked with organization wide initiatives such as Enterprise Performance Planning and Integrated Business Planning yet they are not familiar with Integrated Financial Planning and Analysis.
On 12 November 2019, I had the pleasure of facilitating, the 7th Frankfurt FP&A Board meeting. The meeting was sponsored by Apliqo and Robert Half and attended by over 30 FP&A professionals. The key subject of discussion was “FP&A Business Partnering”.