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The $100 Million Spreadsheet Error That Went Unnoticed for Years

A hidden formula error cost Fidelity $100 million before anyone noticed. Here’s what went wrong and how CFOs can prevent similar financial disasters.

The £2.6 Billion UK Government Spreadsheet Debacle: When Excel Fails at High Stakes

A spreadsheet error cost the UK government £2.6 billion in a rail contract fiasco. Here’s how it happened and why CFOs must rethink financial risk management.

Join the 480th March Madness pool and win a pair of AirPods 4!

Win a pair of Airpods 4 in the 480th March Madness Pool!

Putting the A in FP&A - Advanced Analytics for Finance Professionals

Watch our conversation with LinkedIn influencer Paul Barnhurst (the FP&A Guy) and Erik Lidmann (Aimplan CEO and Founder)

Collaborative Sales Forecasting in Power BI

Learn how to use Power BI, the world's most popular BI solution, for advanced sales and demand forecasting.

Why FP&A sets you up for the best career path

Learn why spending time in FP&A sets you up for the best career path