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Controlling
VSME Standard: The New Lean Sustainability Reporting Framework for SMEs
Summary at a Glance What is the VSME Standard as a Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard? The European Corporate Sustainability Reporting […]
Controlling
Effective Investment Controlling: How Companies Avoid Bad Investments and Boost ROI
Key Points at a Glance Distinction from Operational, Project, and Asset Controlling Investment controlling is a key component of corporate […]
Liquidity & Cash Flow
Financial Controlling
Financial controlling Financial controlling ensures a company’s liquidity. The control measures help to improve the coordination and management of budgets […]
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Controlling
VSME Standard: The New Lean Sustainability Reporting Framework for SMEs
Summary at a Glance What is the VSME Standard as a Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard? The European Corporate Sustainability Reporting […]
Controlling
Effective Investment Controlling: How Companies Avoid Bad Investments and Boost ROI
Key Points at a Glance Distinction from Operational, Project, and Asset Controlling Investment controlling is a key component of corporate […]
Liquidity & Cash Flow
Financial Controlling
Financial controlling Financial controlling ensures a company’s liquidity. The control measures help to improve the coordination and management of budgets […]
Controlling
IFRS 18: What is changing and how controlling is now preparing for 2027
Key Takeaways Global financial reporting is facing the biggest transformation in many years. With the publication of the new accounting […]
Changing roles of controllers: from number crunchers to hybrid business partners & data analysts
The most important facts in brief The changing role of controllers marks a profound transformation from traditional number crunchers to […]
Green controlling in practice: integrating sustainability into corporate management
The most important facts in brief: Green controlling expands traditional corporate management to include ecological targets. In view of increasing […]
Rechnungswesen & Bilanz
E-invoicing mandatory from 2025: How to set the course for digital invoicing
The most important facts in brief: Why the electronic invoice is now standard The digitalization of financial processes has entered […]
Daten & Analytics
Single point of truth: Why data trust will become the most important currency in companies in 2026
The most important facts In a dynamic market environment, a reliable database is essential. However, in practice, many companies still […]
ESG & Nachhaltigkeit
CSRD reporting obligations 2026: What will change in the legal requirements for companies
The most important facts in brief Sustainability reporting is finally turning from an optional to a mandatory program for European […]
KI & Technologie
AI agents for companies: From chatbot to autonomous team member
The most important facts in brief: AI agents for companies mark the next big logical step in digital transformation. While […]
Controlling
Customer value analyses in controlling: How to identify your most profitable customer groups
The most important facts in brief: Customer value analysis is a key management and controlling tool for precisely determining the […]
Business Intelligence
BI Business Intelligence Definition: From data to well-founded business decisions
The most important facts in brief Business Intelligence (BI) describes methods, processes and systems for the collection, analysis and visualization […]
Planung & Forecasting
Integrated corporate planning: best practices from Corporate Planner projects
The most important facts in brief Integrated corporate planning combines strategic goals, operational planning and financial planning in a consistent […]
Business Intelligence
Setting up a BI project correctly: Goals, process and success factors
The most important facts in brief A BI project is successful if it is not seen as a pure IT […]
Planung & Forecasting
Driver-based planning: The most important drivers at the heart of successful planning
The most important facts in brief Driver-based planning is a modern planning approach in which the focus is on the […]
Rechnungswesen & Bilanz
What is a “profit and loss account”?
The most important facts in brief Alongside the balance sheet, the income statement is the main component of the annual […]
Daten & Analytics
Data quality management as a control loop: KPIs, operating model & ROI
The most important facts in brief Data quality management (DQM) is the key to systematically ensuring the quality of company […]
ESG & Nachhaltigkeit
ESG data management with structure
The most important facts in brief Today, professional ESG data management is crucial in order to meet regulatory requirements such […]
Cybersecurity
Privileged Access Management » with Qlik & Corporate Planner
The most important facts in brief: Privileged access management (PAM) is a central component of modern IT security strategies. However, […]
Cybersecurity
Cyber Risk Management mit Qlik & Corporate Planner » Risiken in Zahlen fassen
The most important facts in brief: Cyber risk management is increasingly becoming a core business task for companies. The challenge: […]
KI & Technologie
Successful AI implementation: From data integration to added business value
The most important facts in brief: Successful AI implementation is a strategic milestone for companies – it enables data-driven decisions, […]
Daten & Analytics
Data governance in the company – basics, structure and implementation in practice
The most important facts in brief Data governance refers to the strategic and organizational framework that companies use to control, […]
Daten & Analytics
Liquidity risk in the company: Causes, consequences and hedging
The most important facts in brief Liquidity risk describes the danger that a company or credit institution will be unable […]
Daten & Analytics
Predictive analytics: definition, methods and application examples for companies
The most important facts in brief Predictive analytics refers to forward-looking data analysis that uses statistical models, machine learning and […]
Controlling
Variance analysis: definition, methods and strategic application in controlling
The most important facts in brief Variance analysis is a key controlling tool for systematically comparing target and actual values […]
Business Intelligence
Augmented analytics: How AI is revolutionizing your business intelligence
The most important facts in brief Augmented analytics is revolutionizing the world of data analysis through the targeted use of […]
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity companies: Recognize risks & avoid damage
The most important facts in brief Today, cyber security in companies is not only a technical but also a strategic […]
KI & Technologie
AI integration companies: Opportunities, strategies & applications
The most important facts in brief The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in companies is becoming a decisive factor for […]
Daten & Analytics
Customer analytics: analyze customer behavior, secure competitive advantages
The most important facts in brief Customer analytics enables companies to systematically evaluate large volumes of customer data and gain […]
Strategy & Decision-Making
Customer centricity in the digital transformation
The most important facts in brief Customer centricity means consistently aligning all business processes, products and services with the needs […]
Cybersecurity
Security analytics: detect security gaps and monitor threats in real time
The most important facts in brief Security Analytics enables companies to identify and analyze suspicious activities and security-relevant anomalies within […]
Daten & Analytics
Implement churn analysis professionally: Systematically combating churn with Corporate Planner
The most important facts in brief Churn analysis is a key tool for recognizing customer churn at an early stage, […]
Business Intelligence
What is Self-Service Business Intelligence (Self-Service BI)?
The amount of data that companies generate today is growing rapidly. In order to remain competitive, specialist departments need fast, […]
ESG & Nachhaltigkeit
Sustainability in the financial sector: shaping transformation with responsibility
The debate on sustainability has long since taken center stage in the global financial world. The sustainability of the financial […]
Corporate Finance
Digital Finance Trends 2025: What will shape the future of the financial world
The financial sector is undergoing radical change. New technologies, changing customer needs and regulatory developments are accelerating the digital transformation. […]
Corporate Finance
Digitalization of finance: How new technologies are revolutionizing the financial sector
The digitalization of finance marks a profound change in companies worldwide. New technologies, digital transformation and the use of artificial […]
Controlling
Artificial intelligence controlling: opportunities, challenges and specific fields of application
The most important facts in brief Artificial intelligence controlling represents the next step in the development of corporate management: away […]
Controlling
Controlling 4.0 in the company: Role, requirements and technologies at a glance
The most important facts in brief Controlling 4.0 describes the profound transformation of controlling in the digital age. Driven by […]
Business Intelligence
Business intelligence tools comparison 2025: Which BI tool is right for your company?
The most important facts in brief A well-founded comparison of business intelligence tools is crucial for companies that want to […]
Digitale Transformation
Digital transformation companies: Success factors, strategies and best practices
The most important facts in brief Digital transformation is no longer an optional future project for companies, but a strategic […]
KI & Technologie
EU AI Act: What companies need to know now about the new AI law
The most important facts in brief The EU AI Act is the world’s first comprehensive law on the regulation of […]
Daten & Analytics
Understanding and optimizing data quality: The basis for sustainable business success
The most important facts in brief Data quality plays a decisive role in the sustainable success of modern companies. It […]
Planung & Forecasting
Scenario analysis explained: definition, process and application in companies
The most important facts in brief: Scenario analysis is a proven method of strategic planning that companies use to systematically […]
Daten & Analytics
What is data literacy? Basics, meaning and application
The most important facts in brief Data literacy is an essential skill in the digital world. It describes the competent […]
Digitale Transformation
What is digital transformation? Definition, examples and success factors
The most important facts in brief Digital transformation refers to the comprehensive change in companies, the economy and society through […]
Rechnungswesen & Bilanz
Consolidated financial statements: Less effort, more clarity
The most important facts in brief The consolidated financial statements are a key mandatory task for all parent companies that […]
Rechnungswesen & Bilanz
IFRS explained simply: what you need to know
The most important facts in brief The International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) are a globally recognized standard for the standardization […]
Rechnungswesen & Bilanz
Focus on accounting standards: clarity and practical relevance
The most important facts in brief: Accounting standards are binding regulations that structure the preparation of company financial statements and […]
Daten & Analytics
Liquidity bottleneck: causes, strategies and measures
The most important facts in brief A liquidity bottleneck occurs when a company can no longer meet its short-term payment […]
Daten & Analytics
Receivables management: your solution for punctual payments
The most important facts in brief Receivables management is a crucial strategy for ensuring a company’s liquidity. Preventive measures such […]
Daten & Analytics
Invoice management: strategies, tools and tips
The most important facts in brief: Invoice management is a central component of efficient accounting processes in companies. It includes […]
Planung & Forecasting
Scenario planning: strategies for safe decisions
The most important facts in brief: Scenario planning is a strategic method that helps companies to develop potential future scenarios […]
ESG & Nachhaltigkeit
Understanding ESG criteria: Becoming sustainably successful
The most important facts in brief The ESG criteria – short for Environmental, Social and Governance – form the framework […]
Controlling
Transformation in finance and controlling
In an interview with Philipp Wicke, Jens Ropers from the CA controller akademie talks about the challenges and solutions involved in transforming the finance and...
Reporting & KPIs
Efficient use of key figures
The efficient use of key figures in companies and targeted analysis as well as the use of modern analysis tools increase company performance.
ESG & Nachhaltigkeit
Understanding and implementing ESG reporting: A guide for decision makers
The most important facts in brief: ESG reporting is now a central element of corporate governance and is becoming increasingly […]
Corporate Finance
Financial reporting with vision: More than just figures
The most important facts in brief: Without financial reporting, companies lack the most important tool for managing a company. It […]
Controlling
Strategic controlling: what exactly is it?
The most important facts in brief: Strategic controlling is a key management tool for companies that focuses on securing long-term […]
Strategy & Decision-Making
Stakeholder analysis explained: definition, methods and best practices
The most important facts in brief: A stakeholder analysis is an indispensable tool in project management for identifying all relevant […]
Reporting & KPIs
KPI Meaning: Key performance indicators for companies
The most important facts in brief: KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) are important key figures that measure the success of companies […]
Reporting & KPIs
Balanced scorecard: definition, benefits and practical examples
The most important facts in brief: The Balanced Scorecard (BSC) is a strategic management tool that helps companies to translate […]
Corporate Finance
Predictive analysis: future-oriented corporate strategies
The most important facts in brief: Predictive analytics is a data-driven method that uses statistical algorithms, machine learning, data mining […]
Daten & Analytics
Predictive analysis: future-oriented corporate strategies
The most important facts in brief: Predictive analytics is a data-driven method that uses statistical algorithms, machine learning, data mining […]
Rechnungswesen & Bilanz
Scope of consolidation: definition and practical examples
What is the scope of consolidation? The term “scope of consolidation” describes all companies included in the consolidated financial statements. […]
Planung & Forecasting
Investment plan: Basics, preparation and optimization
The most important facts in brief: An investment plan is an essential tool for companies to structure financial decisions and […]
Rechnungswesen & Bilanz
Disclosure management: The heart of your transparency
In an increasingly digitalized world, disclosure management is becoming increasingly important for companies. It is no longer just about meeting […]
Daten & Analytics
Cash flow planning: the secret engine for your company
Cash flow planning: a key to corporate success Cash flow planning is an indispensable tool for any company to ensure […]
Rechnungswesen & Bilanz
Your company figures under control: balance sheet analysis as a success factor
In today’s business world, which is characterized by rapid change and growing complexity, sound financial decisions are essential. Balance sheet […]
Rechnungswesen & Bilanz
Balance sheet ratios: The key to corporate success
Sound decisions are the key to success. A solid database, especially in the form of balance sheet ratios, is essential […]
Daten & Analytics
Capital requirements in the digital age: how to finance your transformation
Capital requirements: a comprehensive view Definition and significance of capital requirements Capital requirements refer to the total financial resources that […]
Corporate Finance
Subscribed capital: the basis for your entrepreneurial success
In today’s dynamic business world, it is crucial to fully understand financial terms and mechanisms to ensure sustainable success. One […]
Daten & Analytics
Cash flow statement: A comprehensive overview for companies
The cash flow statement, also known as the cash flow statement, is an indispensable tool for companies to assess their […]
Rechnungswesen & Bilanz
Overheads: The key to successful cost optimization
Definition of overheads Overhead costs are costs that cannot be directly allocated to a specific product, service or cost center. […]
Planung & Forecasting
What is a financial plan?
The financial plan is an indispensable part of any successful company. It provides a detailed overview of the financial aspects […]
Corporate Finance
Capital structure
The capital structure is a central concept in business administration and describes the composition of a company’s total capital. It […]
Planung & Forecasting
Sales planning – the key to your company’s success
Sales planning is a key element for the success of any company. It forms the basis for the business plan […]
Daten & Analytics
HR analytics – definition, methods and benefits for modern HR management
HR analytics, also known as talent analytics or workforce analytics, is an essential part of HR management. The systematic analysis […]
Strategy & Decision-Making
Portfolioanalyse – Leitfaden, Definition & Erklärung
Portfolio analysis is a research method used in business management and strategic planning. Developed by the Boston Consulting Group, it […]
Daten & Analytics
Displaying data graphically – how to visualize your company key figures effectively
The world is data-driven and the ability to visualize data effectively is therefore essential. With the right visualization, complex information […]
Controlling
Effective key figure systems in controlling – how to make better decisions
Importance of key figure systems in controlling Key performance indicator systems are central controlling instruments that help companies to measure, […]
Corporate Finance
Calculating ROI: The Most Important Formulas and Tips for Your Investment Decisions
Calculating ROI: The Most Important Formulas and Tips for Your Investment Decisions Return on Investment (ROI) is a financial metric […]
Reporting & KPIs
KPI Dashboard – Your Real-Time Compass for Decision-Making
A KPI dashboard (Key Performance Indicator Dashboard) is a central business management tool that enables organizations to monitor and analyze […]
Risk Management
Risk management: strategies that decision-makers need to know today
In today’s dynamic and globalized business world, risk management is an absolute necessity. Decision-makers are faced with the challenge of […]
Reporting & KPIs
Efficient management reporting: turning data into strategic advantages
Management reporting plays a crucial role in the modern business environment. Managers and decision-makers rely on accurate and relevant information […]
Rechnungswesen & Bilanz
Group consolidation: organization and tasks
It refers to the process of consolidating the financial data of subsidiaries and parent companies in order to prepare uniform consolidated financial statements.
Business Intelligence
Bi Reporting: Made easy
It enables companies to make data-driven decisions by transforming complex data into easy-to-understand reports.
Business Intelligence
Active Intelligence – Always at the cutting edge
Active Intelligence is the forward-looking concept that enables companies to undergo a data-driven transformation and establish themselves as a "data-driven company". In a constantly changing...
Risk Management
Risk management in companies: Objectives and tasks
In today's dynamic business environment, risk management in companies has become an indispensable prerequisite for success and stability.
Daten & Analytics
Data consolidation in the company: Definition and advantages
Data consolidation refers to the process of combining data from various data sources and data silos into a central system or database. The data volume...
Controlling
Planning and optimizing controlling processes
In the rapidly digitalized and globally networked corporate world, controlling processes form the backbone - both in day-to-day implementation and in strategic orientation.
Predictive planning: advantages and implementation in 5 steps
Predictive planning is the next stage in corporate planning. It is a process that uses data, models and algorithms to predict future developments in companies...
Planung & Forecasting
Forecast planning and customer analysis: how to plan successfully
Forecast planning plays a decisive role in corporate controlling. Controllers use them to forecast future business developments and value drivers and to plan measures for...
Daten & Analytics
Data-driven decision-making
Data-driven decision making (DDDM) enables companies to make informed decisions based on solid data.
Strategy & Decision-Making
The role of decision making in organizations and the importance of data-driven business decisions
Decisions make or break a company. Discover how data-driven decision making can shape the future of your business.
Business Intelligence
Gartner Magic Quadrant: Benefits for companies
In the digital age, where technology impacts every aspect of our lives, Gartner has emerged as a leading research and advisory firm and source of...
Daten & Analytics
Distortions – How perceptual errors jeopardize success
We reveal the secrets behind our decision-making processes and show you ways to protect your organization from the dangers of bias.
Controlling
Automation in controlling: success factor or stumbling block for companies?
In this blog post, you can find out why many companies fail to successfully implement automation in controlling and how you can prevent this from...
Controlling
Controlling – the effective management of corporate goals
What is controlling? Here you can find out everything about the definition, functions and methods of controlling.
Controlling
Sales controlling: definition, tasks & key figures
Sales controlling: What tasks are performed by sales controlling? Which KPIs are decisive?
Top 10 BI & Data Trends 2023
It's time to prepare for change - even with data. Which BI and data trends will be decisive in 2023?
Controlling
What is financial controlling?
Financial controlling: Everything you need to know about the tasks, components and objectives of financial controlling!
TD Insights & Perspektiven
Solidarity in the SME sector
Solidarity in the SME sector - The Corporate Planning package for your liquidity. Trusted Decisions consulting as an expert in corporate management.
The digitalization of the decision
The digitalization of the decision. Will artificial intelligence take over all our decisions and decide our lives in the near future?
Liquidity & Cash Flow
Transparency in liquidity development
Liquidity planning is fundamental, especially in these times. Companies are relentlessly feeling the effects of coronavirus and the war in Ukraine and are asking themselves...
KI & Technologie
Chatbots in self-service personnel management
As a cooperation partner of the JKU Linz, TD supports students and carries out joint projects. Read a management paper here.
Strategy & Decision-Making
Decision-making processes in agile leadership
Decision-making processes in agile leadership. With an increasingly agile way of working, management images and decision-making processes are changing. Continue reading.
KI & Technologie
Augmented Intelligence
Augmented intelligence - Will the machine take over all tasks in the future or can man and machine complement each other positively? A news article...
KI & Technologie
Natural Artificial Intelligence
Natural Artificial Intelligence - Genetic algorithms for business optimization? Despite the challenges, the benefits are immense.
Controlling
Sustainability and controlling
Sustainability. The magic triangle of sustainability is becoming increasingly important. The pressure on professional CSR reporting systems is increasing.
TD Insights & Perspektiven
Gut decisions in management
We are working together on the research project: Recognizing and visualizing gut decisions and measuring the quality of a gut decision.
Digitale Transformation
Digital corporate management
Digitization remains a trend. The "art of corporate management" has so far been spared from digital corporate management. Time for a turnaround.
Planung & Forecasting
Integrated planning process
Integrated planning process. A view from Trusted Decisions GmbH. How to achieve a successful planning process in companies and organizations.
TD Insights & Perspektiven
Decide more easily
It's easier to decide. Anyone who makes decisions makes mistakes. We should not forget our intuition and trust our gut decisions more often.
Reporting & KPIs
EFQM model meets Balanced Scorecard
EFQM model meets Balanced Scorecard. The tool to identify strengths and potential for improvement and improve your business success.
TD Insights & Perspektiven
Are software solutions a panacea?
Are software solutions a panacea? Effective and powerful instruments that only unfold their full effect when used in a considered and targeted manner.
News - Department
News
CA iTalk live: Successful exchange on decision-making processes
We make countless decisions every day - around 35,000 according to scientific estimates - and it is impossible to consciously weigh up every single one...
News
Natural Business Intelligence Summit 2024: Impressions of this unique event
The NBIS2024 in Hamburg by CP Corporate Planning, brought together leading experts from the fields of finance and controlling to discuss the latest trends and...
News
#Digital Controlling Roadshow: Das Event in Hannover am 06.08.2024
Von Excel zu fortschrittlichem Controlling: Machen Sie Schluss mit Excel-Chaos und Insellösungen.